Top Up Fees reality hits home!
Leader of Rochdale Council has slammed the Labour Government after our local universities admitted they would be charging the maximum fees possible for University Students.
25 Mar 2005
Councillor Caroline Courtney and Joshua Hanley are part of the Liberal Democrat team for Tuffley.
Caroline, who lives on Stroud Road near to St Barnabas Church, was first elected to the city council in May 2021. She is the cabinet member for culture and leisure.
Joshua Hanley grew up in Tuffley, went to local schools and is now raising his family here.
He is a sports coach and has helped run local football teams.
If you have any issues you would like Caroline or Joshua to take up on your behalf you can get in touch with them by email at tuffleyliberaldemocrats@gmail.com
You can also follow Caroline on Facebook at fb.me/Caroline4Tuffley/
Charles Kennedy - still best performing Leader
Charles Kennedy has continued to be the Party Leader that has the highest public satisfaction with his performance as leader in this weeks MORI poll for the FT with a rating of +10. The Liberal Democrats are also up 3% in voting intentions.
24 Mar 2005
Council Leader Orders Rethink on Library Transfers
Leader of the Council, Councillor Paul Rowen has today ordered a rethink on the proposed transfer of Balderstone, Smallbridge and Spotland Libraries. He said:
24 Mar 2005
A second chance to succeed!
Leader of Rochdale Council - Cllr. Paul Rowen recently met with pupils and staff from Saxon Hall Pupil Referral Unit on Samson Street, Belfield, Rochdale. Saxon Hall has been open to pupils from May 2003 and has been a resounding success. Leader of Rochdale Council - Cllr. Paul Rowen said, "I was really impressed with the school - the staff were an inspiration! The children were really well behaved working hard.
23 Mar 2005
Rail Fare rip off, says Robinson
New figures showing Britain's railways are the most expensive in Europe make this year's inflation-busting rail fares look even more unfair, says Stephen Robinson, West Chelmsford's Liberal Democrat candidate. Rail passengers travelling on 'One' Rail Company faced increases of around 4% this year.
23 Mar 2005
Serena Tierney slams Princess Royal Hospital cuts
Serena Tierney has attacked plans to move the Accident and Emergency 'Trauma' service from the Princess Royal Hospital to Brighton.
23 Mar 2005