Bamford Ward Councillors Update - Winter 25/26 Tuesday, 6 January, 2026 As this is being written, it is a beautiful, sunny winter`s day and the temperature this morning was -5 degrees, with snow forecast during the week. Thanks to our Highways officers who have kept our main roads gritted over Christmas and New Year, often going out twice a day and always keeping us informed of what they are doing. Following our monthly meetings with Estates, Planning and Legal... Newsletters
Leaders Blog: September 2024 23rd September 2024 Dear Residents, This month, I’m delighted to start my update by sharing some positive news from our Townships: over £324,000 has been secured for community... Articles
Bamford Ward - Cllrs Update 28th August 2024 Hello everyone, We hope everyone has had a good summer, in spite of the very mixed weather. Congratulations to all those who were successful in GCSEs and other... Local News
Leaders Blog: August 2024 23rd August 2024 Dear Residents, I hope this month’s update finds you well as we start to transition into the cooler months of the year. There have been developments both... Articles
Leaders Blog: July 2024 31st July 2024 I am writing to you with great enthusiasm as I continue my journey as the group leader of the Conservatives in the Borough of Rochdale. In my last column, I... Articles
Leaders Blog: June 2024 12th June 2024 My name is Steve Anstee, and I am honoured to have recently been elected as the group leader of the Conservatives in the Borough of Rochdale. It is a privilege... Local News
Conservative Councillors and Residents vow to Fight on as Labour Pass Places for Everyone Report 21st March 2024 Conservative Councillors, concerned residents and greenbelt campaigners were dealt a massive blow last night as Rochdale's Labour Council voted to pass the... Local News
Norden Councillor Takes the Plunge to Keep Village Tidy 18th March 2024 Norden Councillor, Peter Winkler has again taken part in the Great British Spring Clean, but his efforts this year have made something of a splash after he... Local News
Conservative Councillors Back Plans for Keira Walsh Mural 14th March 2024 Local Conservative Councillors are backing plans to create a permanent feature to celebrate Rochdale-born Keira Walsh, with a portrait mural on the wall of the... Local News
Local Councillor Champions Keep Britain Tidy's #BigBagChallenge 13th March 2024 Councillor Winkler encourages residents to join forces with environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy to tackle litter during the Great British Spring Clean 2024... Local News
Kemi demands the truth from Starmer 20th April 2026 Starmer must tell the truth, the whole truth on the appointment of Peter Mandelson National News
Kemi calls for Keir Starmer to resign over Mandelson Scandal 17th April 2026 It has now been revealed that Peter Mandelson failed his security vetting... National News
Kemi gives Keynote Defence Speech 11th April 2026 We must force the government to confront reality National News
Starmer caves on Chagos Surrender Deal 10th April 2026 After months of campaigning, Conservatives help force U-turn on Starmer’s Chagos deal National News
New Conservative Broadcast: Cut Britain's Bills 8th April 2026 In our latest Party Election Broadcast Kemi outlines how to cut Britain's bills... National News