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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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Paul Rowen MP - Reporting back to Rochdale

Letter from Parliament - Paul Rowen MP

Parliament has not been sitting this week - a welcome relief I suspect for Gordon Brown, the Prime Minister who has been having a torrid time. Most MPs spend their time in their constituencies catching up and meeting people.

28 May 2008
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Councillor Zulf Ali - Rochdale's Transport Boss

Transport boss sets his priorities

Rochdale Borough's Transport Spokesman Councillor Zulfiqar Ali has set out his programme to improve public transport in the Borough over the next year. Councillor Ali has identified his priorities when he takes over the position officially in June.

28 May 2008
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Farron celebrates Grange flood success and calls on Environment Agency to take the next step

Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed an important step forward in work to reduce the long standing flood risk on Windermere Road in Grange. By liaising with officials from United Utilities, Mr Farron has secured an improvement to the local sewer system that will see the risk of flooding reduced by 30%. After securing this improvement, Mr Farron has urged the Environment Agency to take the next step.

27 May 2008
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Tom McNeice

Parking Charges to be introduced at Folkestone West

Southeastern have announced that parking charges are to be introduced at Folkestone West train station. The charging plan, which comes into effect as of 29th June, had not been notified in advance to local residents or Councillors who were shocked at the move and predicted increased parking problems locally.

27 May 2008
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