Irene Davidson
Liberal Democrat Party
Milnrow & Newhey Ward
Rochdale Liberal Democrats seek to build a council group that genuinely represents the people it serves, with open governance and transparent decision making. We are a grassroots party who believe in listening, consulting and communicating.
Cllr Irene Davidson was first elected to Rochdale Council in 1990 and has dedicated her life to public service ever since. As the first female leader of Rochdale council, she brings an unparalleled wealth of experience to the role and is asking for your support once again on May 5th.
Currently, the deputy leader of the Rochdale Lib Dems, Irene has built a reputation for action through her activities with grassroots community groups. Her membership and engagement with Ellenroad Steam Museum, Friends of Milnrow Park, Milnrow and District Carnival, Butterworth Hall Community Centre, The Literary and Scientific Society and Pennines in Bloom (among other groups) have made a deep and lasting impact on the local community. This also includes securing money, not just from Pennines township, but from lottery funders and public trust funds.
So what are her election pledges? Quite simply- more of the same.
“I will continue to be available, listen confidentially and take action to the best of my ability. I am available via email, on the phone, via social media and (when permitted), in person through regular surgeries. Your Milnrow & Newhey Councillor team have delivered on hundreds of pieces of casework over the past four years.
Our group will continue to challenge and scrutinise the current administration in Rochdale. The Lib Dems have consistently opposed Labour’s plans to build housing in our green spaces and have successfully lobbied for the reintroduction of free bulky waste collections.
Our campaigns are your campaigns. Quite often we quietly go about our business delivering the day to day casework- as you should expect from your elected official.
Helping with school appeals, arranging assisted bin collections, replacing street signs, filling potholes, clearing fly tipping and generally acting as advocates for residents. The environment in and around the villages where we live is always high on the agenda.
As a former Mayor of Rochdale, I’m proud of our villages and proud of our borough.”
Vote for Dave, Andy & I on May 5th and I will continue to provide a strong and experienced voice for Milnrow & Newhey.
