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Change name of crossing patrols say Lib Dems

Rochdale Lib Dem Leader Councillor Andy Kelly has called for school crossing patrols to renamed 'community crossing patrols' to properly reflect the excellent job they do in making our streets safer for all. He called for the change at a meeting of Rochdale Borough Council. He made the request as he called on the Council to continue to fund the patrols. The Labour Council are currently consulting on forcing schools to pay for the patrols.

20 Oct 2016
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Lib Dems back proposals for extra MP in Rochdale borough

The Liberal Democrats are the only political party in Rochdale who back increasing the amount of MPs in the Borough of Rochdale. At a full meeting of the Council, the Conservatives backed a Labour motion to retain the status quo. This raised eyebrows as the re-drawing of Parliamentary Boundaries and the reduction of MPs is a Conservative Government policy.

20 Oct 2016
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Brexit means?

Excluding schools & Tyne and Wear Museum Service, Newcastle City Council employs 125 non UK nationals & 6065 UK nationals.

20 Oct 2016
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