Invite for MP to see integration in Rochdale
Central Rochdale Councillor Zulfiqar Ali has extended an open invitation to Birkenhead MP Frank Field to come and look at integration in Rochdale first hand.
29 Jan 2009
National News
Parking problems turning village into a ghost town - As shopkeepers lose trade, councillor blames recession
A FLURRY of shop closures which is threatening to turn Datchet into a "ghost village" is a result of draconian parking measures, shopkeepers said this week.
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29 Jan 2009
All Support for Stewartby Chimneys Campaign Welcome
As the long-running local campaign to preserve the Stewartby brickworks' historic chimneys and halt plans for a 1200-home development in the village continues, a local Lib Dem Ward Councillor has stressed that all support for the cause is welcome - including the belated involvement of the Tory MP for Mid Beds.
28 Jan 2009
County Council must stop wasting money
Speaking during the debate at this week's meeting of Surrey County Council, Lib Dem opposition leader Hazel Watson said that the Conservative administration must stop wasting council taxpayers' money.
28 Jan 2009
Royal Mail to close Crewe Sorting Office
The possible transfer of Crewe Sorting Office's services to Warrington raises several questions. What guarantees have Royal Mail given concerning the quality of services if this change occurs? There are examples of such "rationalisations" causing problems such as personally witnessed on election night waiting for postal votes to arrive.
28 Jan 2009
Royal Mail to close Crewe Sorting Office
The possible transfer of Crewe Sorting Office's services to Warrington raises several questions. What guarantees have Royal Mail given concerning the quality of services if this change occurs? There are examples of such "rationalisations" causing problems such as personally witnessed on election night waiting for postal votes to arrive.
28 Jan 2009