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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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£250,000 boost for Townships!

Following a meeting of the Rochdale Borough Council Cabinet, all 4 Townships will benefit from a significant cash boost. £250,000 has been set aside to assist Township Members across the Rochdale Borough to 'turn their priorities into action'. This is on top of the £400,000 that is already in the Council's Capital Programme. Each Township will receive a proportion of this money based on population to spend on their priorities, Councillors can sponsor a project like road resurfacing, street lighting, litter bins etc.

1 Aug 2006
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Rowen continues to speak up for Mesothelioma sufferers.

Rochdale MP - Paul Rowen has continued to campaign for justice for all victims of Mesothelioma. Paul, a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Asbestos has been constantly speaking up to get a fair deal for sufferers in his Constituency of Rochdale. Rochdale was once home to the biggest asbestos factory in the world and the town is affected by this disease more than many across the country.

1 Aug 2006
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"Watch your language" - Paul warns Prime Minister!

Rochdale MP - Paul Rowen has warned Government Ministers, including Tony Blair to "watch their language" after Prime Minister Tony Blair was criticised for playing an "unhelpful blame game." The warning follows the Prime Minister's Statement last week that: "it was important for moderate Muslim leaders to help combat a "completely false sense of grievance against the West". The Rochdale MP has spoken out after complaints by Muslim Constituents of "feeling alienated by this Government."

1 Aug 2006
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World Cup fever hits the Kashmir Youth Project

Kashmir Youth Project (KYP) opened their doors to the community in Rochdale for the World Cup Final screening on Sunday 9th July. Mohammed Asad, the Project Manager for Sports For All, came up with the initiative. He explains "We approached Mr Fulat, (Manager at KYP) regarding inviting communities of all faiths and background to KYP, to watch the Final on a large screen. He said yes immediately. However, since then Julie Durrant of Sport Development, together with Deen 4 All Ltd and the Rev'd James Read joined us and we were able to put together an enjoyable evening for everyone."

1 Aug 2006
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