RochdalePioneers

Councils are struggling to do basic services, so I have no surprise that there is no cash for more expensive charging lampposts. As for why they are struggling, I have the answer. Grit Bin removal ro… (View Post)

It isn't suddenly an issue - the cuts get worse every year. Council tax up 10% this year, and next year the cuts needed will be the biggest yet. Central government stopped properly funding councils i… (View Post)

Was in a meeting. I notice a spat between a few posters on the whys and wherefores of the LibDem vote. I agree with BOTH sides. @Foxy is right in that we are doing a lot better than is made out. Ther… (View Post)

[part 2] 3. A market economy again. The economy for so many people doesn't pay their bills no matter how hard they work. Points 1 and 2 address the cost of living, which means more disposable income.… (View Post)

At a basic level? A shift from the Treasury swamp towards actually addressing the structural failures in our economy. Four biggies for me: 1. Price of energy - we pay absurdly high amounts for energy… (View Post)