Bamford & Norden May 2019

Mohammed
ARSHAD
A STRONGER VOICE FOR BAMFORD
I am delighted to be your Labour Candidate for
Bamford ward in the local election on 2nd May
I am a father of two children who have both attended local schools, I’m a local businessman and I’m a parent
governor at Matthew Moss High School. I have strong links with the community, and I Know the high
standards the community expects from me.
As a good listener, I will take your concerns to the Council, standing up for the residents of Bamford,
Broadhalgh,Brimrod, Oakenrod, Marland, Oulder Hill & Sudden.
Since being selected I have been talking to people in Bamford and Oakenrod. I strongly support the “Save
Bamford Green Belt” Campaign “. I joined in the protest march on 2 March 2019 and subsequently met
members of the hard working campaign committee. Whilst the reduction in the new houses to be Built from
750 to 450 is welcome it is still not acceptable as the focus should be on developing brownfield sites and
protecting the ever diminishing sports facilities, especially the football pitches which are essential in keeping
our children healthy. Along with the Labour action team I will continue to lobby the Council and the GM
Mayor Andy Burnham who visited Bamford last year.
I will continue to support residents along with Senior Labour
Councillors on issues including
• The ongoing serious parking issues around the shops at Oulder Hill and the surrounding streets.
• The fight to keep the path between Rochbury Close and Northdene Drive pedestrian only.
• The number of increased Burglaries, traffic problems and anti-social behaviour and the effect the
reduction on police officers is having in dealing with the largest reported crime increase in a decade.
• Safety issues on the footpath near Pegasus Court
Last year the Council funded
• Improvements in Highway maintenance including the resurfacing of Midge Hall and Oulder Hill Drives
with more to come.
• Investment in clean and Green Teams to deal with “Grot Spots” and removing rubbish.
• A Traffic Survey costing £5000 around Sandy Lane, Bury Rd and Roch Valley Way to look at a potential
Pedestrian Crossing.
• The very popular, successful and prize winning “In Bloom” initiative which brightens up Bamford and
Norden. I am delighted that in the Local Labour Manifesto just launched commits to Investing £1 Million to
extend Clean and Green Teams and to continue with “In Bloom” initiatives” despite savage cuts to
Rochdale’s funding by the Tory Government
Remember in 2018, Labour came very close to beating the Conservatives in our ward. I need your support
to achieve a swing to win this year. For far too long 3 Bamford Conservative councillors have rested on their
laurels while ignoring some serious issues in our ward.
It’s time for a change
It’s time for an active Labour councillor who will work for you and not take you for granted please vote.
Please support me to become your Labour Councillor and together we will work hard to bring much needed
improvements and vote Arshad on 2nd May 2019.
Promoted by Martin Ayres at 48 Highfield Rd, Norden,Rochdale OL11 5RZ on behalf of Labour Candidate Mohammad Arshad,
at 10,Chevron Close,Rochdale OL11 3LZ
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