Bamford Ward - Cllrs Update Friday, 15 November, 2024 Bamford Councillors` Report November/December 2024 We were pleased to be able to financially support our Highways plan to ease the parking situation around Oulder Hill at the Rochdale South Township meeting in October. This has been an ongoing situation and it has been difficult to balance the needs of residents and those of the businesses there. Hopefully the proposals will protect and enhance... Local News
Conservatives Force Labour into Brownfield Site Pledge 14th December 2016 The Rochdale Conservative Group scored a massive win in the debate surrounding the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework draft proposal this evening as... Local News
Norden Councillors Save Historic Mill Chimney 30th November 2016 Norden’s Conservative Councillors are delighted to report that the historic mill chimney at Black Pits has been saved and restored so that this local landmark... Local News
Conservatives Support Greenbelt Action Group 22nd November 2016 Conservative Councillors from Bamford have helped to re-establish the Bamford Greenbelt Action Group in response to a public outcry over plans to build 750... Local News
Public Anger at Labour Leaders 'Disgraceful' Comments 14th November 2016 Concern over suggestions to build 750 new large family homes at a green belt site in Norden & Bamford has turned from shock to anger as local opponents found... Local News
Local Conservatives Call for Extension to Greater Manchester Spatial Framework Consultation 14th November 2016 Conservative Councillors in Rochdale have called for the public consultation period for the draft proposal of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework document... Local News
Conservative Councillors Speak at Scout Moor Wind Farm Public Inquiry 20th October 2016 Conservative Councillors have attended the public inquiry into the proposed development of 16 new wind turbines at the Scout Moor site which overlooks Rochdale... Local News
New Road Marking for Elbut Lane 14th October 2016 Following a recent public meeting your Conservative Councillors are pleased to report that worn road marking have been reinstated at the junction of Elbut Lane... Local News
Book Now for the Greater Manchester Area Conference 11th July 2016 Details have now been released for the Greater Manchester Area Conference in September. Tickets are available on a first come first served basis, but be quick... Local News
Conservative Councillors Oppose Wind Farm Expansion on Scout Moor 9th June 2016 Your Conservative Councillors are on the front line in the fight to prevent the expansion of Scout Moor Wind Farm, which overlooks Rochdale. The Conservative... Local News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
