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Good to be Back with you.
Posted By: Ann Metcalfe
Date Posted: 19/10/2008
Hi, it's good to be back.
I may not be as 'computer literate' as most but I do realise the value and the important opportunities which Rochdale Online Councillors Diary gives me as a local Councillor. It is good to be able to attempt to share my opinion of local issues with others.
The issue of the Congestion Charging is one which will have far reaching impact on so many of us across the borough. It is vital we all know the truth and long term issues around this proposal. There are vast amounts of money involved not only from Government but more importantly as far as you and I are concerned.
For me this has been yet another frustrating week as far as Rochdale's involvement with the TIF bid goes. I am sure many people will have read the posts on the Open Forum:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/Forum-Archive/topic.asp
On Wednesday evening I attempted to put forward yet another motion in connection with the proposed Congestion Charge for residents of Rochdale Borough.
Once again my motion was disregarded by the majority Lib/ Dem Councillors. That is why I am so pleased Cllr Peter Evans a long serving Lib/ Dem actually voted in favour of at least some debate. This of course being once again over ruled by the majority of Lib/Dems.
In my opinion it just proves how insecure they feel and how 'running scared' they must be not to even allow a free debate in Council.
With the recent financial downturn this proposal is not at all viable. We should not be putting our Council and it's residents in such a difficult position.
Of course we all wish to see more trains, a better bus service (we don't even have one where I live) and improved roads. This is what our money SHOULD be spent on by Government. This is the reason we pay our taxes.
PLEASE, PLEASE think long and hard before you vote at the referrendum.
We all know who will end up paying the costs don't we!
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