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Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

14 Sep 2022
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John Marriott

Tim Farron and Brexit

In his article (18/1/17) Tim Farron uses recent parliamentary by elections to make his point. He may be right about what happened in pro remain Richmond Park; but he fails to draw the same conclusion from the Sleaford and North Hykeham by election a week later. The same tactics used there at least enabled the Lib Dems to leapfrog Labour but failed to dent the large pro Brexit vote achieved by the Tories and UKIP candidates? It will be interesting to see what tactics are employed in the upcoming Copeland and Stoke on Trent Central by elections, which would appear also to be in pro Brexit areas.

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Traffic Concerns

Hundreds of houses to be built impacting roads & hospitals It is great news that more housing is being built across the country. However there are local concerns about the number of large developments proposed by the Government.

19 Jan 2017
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Councillor Kelly and Irene Davidson working to ensure a continued high-quality Metrolink service

Lib Dems welcome new Metrolink operator

Rochdale Lib Dem leader Councillor Andy Kelly has welcomed the announcement that Keolis Amey will be running the Metrolink service from July. He has thanked RAPT Dev UK Ltd for running Metrolink in the period it was extended to Rochdale, Kingsway Business Park, Newhey and Milnrow. He is now seeking a meeting with the new operators to get the best deal for Rochdale.

19 Jan 2017
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Irene and Andy at the Coral Mill site before the development

Lib Dems slam council over lack of affordable homes at Coral Mill, Newhey

Milnrow and Newhey Councillor Andy Kelly has slammed the new development at Coral Mill, Newhey as 'unaffordable' and claimed that local people were being 'priced out of renting there.' He has been contacted by angry residents after a three-bed roomed rental property on the site went on the market for a whopping £820 per calendar month or £189 per week.

19 Jan 2017
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