Save our School Buses
Leader of Rochdale Council Cllr. Paul Rowen has launched a petition to campaign against the Government's plans to remove free travel for children who travel more than 3 miles to school (2 miles for those under 8).
10 Mar 2005
News
Rowen calls for Council Tax to go!
Leader of Rochdale Council - Cllr. Paul Rowen has repeated his call for the dreaded Council Tax to be replaced with a Local Income Tax. Here in Rochdale, Council Tax is a major problem for many people in Rochdale with pensioners carry the heaviest burden.
10 Mar 2005
Cross Party Praise for Comic Relief Anniversary
Ahead of Red Noise day this Friday, Parmjit Singh Gill, Member of Parliament for Leicester South, has tabled an Early Day Motion in Parliament, which has provided an opportunity for all Members of Parliament to formally voice their support the activities being organised for the 20th Anniversary of Comic Relief, and Red Noise Day 2005. The EDM has already received cross party support from over forty other Members of Parliament.
10 Mar 2005
From Western Ghana to Westminster--Gill meets Fairtrade farmers
Yesterday in Westminster, Parmjit Singh Gill, Member of Parliament for Leicester South, met with Fairtrade Cocoa farmers from Western Ghana. The farmers are currently touring different venues in London as part of the national Fairtrade Fortnight 2005 (1st-13th March). The theme of this years fortnight is 'Check Out Fairtrade' which aims to make a direct link between cocoa growers and UK chocolate lovers, and give a compelling reason to switch to Fairtrade products in supermarkets and food stores.
10 Mar 2005
It's just not good enough
A local patient whose blood test results were lost FOUR times has contacted Peter Carroll for help.
10 Mar 2005
Youth centre on the way
LOUGHTON'S planned youth and community centre has moved a step closer after Epping Forest Council granted planning permission for the scheme.
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10 Mar 2005
Dudley
BRSK Rollout - What do you need to know?
As BRSK rollout across the Dudley Borough, Cllr Priest and the Lib Dem FOCUS Team stand up for residents.
4 Nov 2023