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Lib Dems Push for Extra Investment in Elderly Day Care

Rochdale Borough's Liberal Democrats have put forward budget proposals for a dramatic increase in investment to elderly day care provision. The proposals will see the boroughs' two older persons day care centres - Springhill of Rochdale and Saxonside of Middleton - receive £196,000 in added investment, which will also provide 10 extra jobs for carers. In addition, two more older persons day centres will also be built for the borough.

8 Jan 2008
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Conservatives missing the point on welfare reform

Controversial proposals to remove benefits for three years from people who refuse their third offer of a job are to be announced by the Conservatives tomorrow. Under the "three strikes and you're out" policy, there will be escalating penalties for people who refuse to accept "reasonable" job offers.

8 Jan 2008
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Congratulations to Lynne and Peter!

Lynne Beaumont and Peter Carroll marry today in at a small family ceremony at their home in Peene. Shepway Liberal Democrats would like to wish them both a fantastic day and a long and happy future together.

8 Jan 2008
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MP promises to vote for below inflation pay rise for MPs!

Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has committed to backing a 1.9% increase in MP's pay - instead of the 3%, above inflation increase that some MPs seem to be preferring. Mr Rowen has backed Prime Minister Gordon Brown who has said MPs' pay increases should be limited to 1.9 per cent instead of the higher award they expect from the Independent Senior Salaries Review Board.

8 Jan 2008
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Lowest increase in rat sightings

Councillor Wera Hobhouse, the Council's Portfolio Holder for the Environment has hailed results that show that Rochdale has seen the lowest increase in the number of reported sightings of rats in Greater Manchester. Figures obtained from the Council show that there was a 2% increase of sightings of rats since last year. Of the Councils in Greater Manchester who have revealed their statistics, Rochdale has seen the lowest increase - 1068 sightings in 2006 up to 1088 sightings in 2007.

8 Jan 2008
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