Rush defiant despite criticism of conduct!
Councillor Peter Rush, elected to Rochdale Borough Council in May has apologised for 'sticking two fingers up' at the Conservative and Labour Councillors at a Full Council Meeting.
1 Aug 2006
Paul Rowen MP congratulates Infirmary staff!
This is a letter that Paul Rowen MP sent to the Rochdale Observer!
1 Aug 2006
Atkins Report welcomed by Rochdale MP!
The publication today (24th July 2006) of the Atkins Report by Rochdale Council into asbestos and non-asbestos contamination at the former TBA site at Spodden Valley has been welcomed by Rochdale MP Paul Rowen.
1 Aug 2006
£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
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
"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