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Stan Hardy takes his fight to the top - but is he too young for the Health Secretary!

National Health cuts illustrated by Health Campaigner!

Like Rochdale, huge areas in Britain are suffering from health cuts. Labour Ministers are standing on picket lines like Hazel Blears and Ivan Lewis and there are protests across Britain. One story that delighted Rochdale Liberal Democrats was the story of campaigner and President to the Party President - Mr Stan Hardy. Stan, 86 confronted the Secretary of State for Health Patricia Hewitt in an demo against cuts in London. We'll let his local party tell the story.

1 Feb 2007
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Councillor Peter Rush and Heywood Campaigner Doreen Brophy-Lee consulting on the future of education.

Heywood schools debate reopened!

The future site of the new Joint Faith School in Heywood will now be up to the people of Heywood after the Council's Cabinet decided to remove any preference of the site. The amendment by Councillor Irene Davidson, the Portfolio Holder for Children, Schools and Families opened up the debate on where this school should be. The was a change from the original proposals which recommended that Heywood Community High School was the 'Council's preferred option for the school'

1 Feb 2007
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Councillor Alan Taylor with his Colleague - Brian Ashworth

Council Leader reports back on Transport Meeting!

Councillor Alan Taylor, the Leader of Rochdale Council attended a meeting of AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester Authorities) to discuss Congestion Charging on Friday. One thing he got stung for was driving, albeit car sharing with Roger Ellis, the Chief Executive of Rochdale Borough Council.

1 Feb 2007
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Councillor Alan Taylor - getting his facts right!

Bottled Water cuts sprung on local company!

Leader of Rochdale Council - Councillor Alan Taylor has condemned Councillor Ashley Dearnley as 'an opportunist with no bottle' - and has expressed his surprise that Councillor Dearnley didn't even contact Wardle Spring Water, a company in Councillor Dearnley's Ward to tell them of his plans. The loss of contract would lead to job losses and Councillor Taylor said that 'was unacceptable.'

1 Feb 2007
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Lib Dems Welcome Hospital U-turn on Police Posts

Cornwall's five Liberal Democrat MPs today expressed support for the saving of the two Police posts at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. The posts were due to be scrapped after an announcement last December, but in a surprise reverse decision, their contract has been renewed for another year.

1 Feb 2007
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Blair interviewed again by police in Cash for Honours investigation

Tony Blair has been questioned for a second time by police investigating cash-for-honours allegations. Mr Blair's official spokesman said the prime minister was not interviewed under caution and was not accompanied by a lawyer. The prime minister was first questioned as a witness in December.

1 Feb 2007
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