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Peter Rush

Peter Rush

Ward: North Heywood
Party: Liberal Democrat

Address:
43 Harold Lees Road
Heywood
OL10 4DW

Tel: 01706 364057

Email: peter.rush@rochdale.gov.uk

Government Sticks Two Fingers Up to Gurkhas

When I was first elected to our council, I was involved in an incident that I later came to regret. In a heated debate, frustrations caused by years of Labour neglect in Heywood got the better of me and I stuck two fingers up to them across the chamber. I was wrong, but the treatment of Gurkhas by...

Date posted: 29/04/2009

Service on fire

As one of our Borough’s representatives on the Greater Manchester Fire Authority I was absolutely delighted when I read the excellent report that the Greater Manchester and Fire Rescue Service received from the Audit Commission last week.
The Government watchdog described the service...

Date posted: 16/02/2009

Add as friend

I have always believed that elected representatives should be easy to reach which is why, a few months ago, I decided to join up to Facebook.
I am sure that most of you that use Rochdale Online will be aware, but Facebook is a social network website that allows you to keep in contact with your...

Date posted: 20/01/2009

That Was The Year That Was.

This year has seen many ups and downs but I fear that 2008 has set its place in history as the year of the economic meltdown. Debt, job losses, pay cuts, fuel price hikes etc... seem to have dominated the headlines for much of the year.
However, 2008 did have its happier and more memorable...

Date posted: 23/12/2008

A Primary Example of A Good School!

Last week I had the privilege of visiting All Souls Primary School in Heywood along with Councillors Doreen Brophy-Lee and Malcolm Bruce.
Recently I and my fellow North Ward Councillors had set the school the task of designing our Christmas card to be delivered to over 4,000 households in our...

Date posted: 15/12/2008

The proudest day of my political life.

I am writing to welcome the decision to include the heavy rail line from Heywood to Manchester, via Castleton. This is one of the things that I have been campaigning for since I was elected to represent my hometown in 2005. This rail link will cost over £25,000,000, that’s...

Date posted: 17/11/2008

Simon Hughes - Magic!

I would like to express my thanks to my good friend Simon Hughes who once again chose Heywood for his visit.
Simon's eyes were opened in disgust at the closure of our Post Office. He sympathised with us and tells us not to give up the fighting. Our next big campaign is to stop Labour’s...

Date posted: 10/10/2008

Get the whites on - It's Wimbledon!

Yes, I am dissapointed that Tim Henman has gone - Same Old Story I am afraid. Galiant I am afraid - Beaten in 5 sets! Luckily in Local Government we have more more tham 5 sets.
I used to have a go at tennis - bought the best racket, shorts (not Andre Agassi's) and best T-Shirt. I was better at...

Date posted: 29/06/2007

Bernard Manning

Having worked with Bernard many times I found him most generous, 100% entertaining, and a kind-hearted proud Lancastrian. Just like me he never forgot his roots and was very proud of where he lived. He always looked out for his fellow man and were generous to those less well-off than himself. Many...

Date posted: 19/06/2007

Another member of the team.

It's been a busy few weeks but I am happy to welcome Dorren Brophy-Lee as a colleague and Heywood North Councillor. The campaign was a busy one and close - I blame the fact that Jean Hornby was Mayor and her increased profile. She is not a very good campaigner or Councillor BUT was an excellent...

Date posted: 12/05/2007

Opposition - Good for Heywood!

Another good night's canvassing, the longer we go the more happy I am that our all year round work has been worth it. Why do people become Councillors? That is a question that I'd like to pose.
I'll give you my reasons - I had many happy years as the owner of the Albany Hotel - these years were...

Date posted: 18/04/2007

The streets of Heywood!

Well, can I say that this last year has been an amazing one - at my age I suppose I should be retired on some beach... but I have really enjoyed my first year as a Councillor. I've got thank a few people who have helped considerably during the year.
The obvious one is Doreen Brophy-Lee, who I...

Date posted: 12/04/2007

Let's have fair play for the disabled!

Going to the Rochdale Online Awards on Friday, thought I'd better make an entry! I'm looking forward to it and I must tell you any entertainer on stage that night has got to perform. I say that with 30 years of Cabaret Experience. No pressure K!
I suppose this Forum is for Councillors to let...

Date posted: 07/03/2007