Labour fails to support proposal for affordable housing for the homeless.

We purposely did not contest the commissioner budget or your last budget, thus giving you the opportunity to set and manage a sound budget effectively. Having been party to the scrutiny of the revenue element of the current budget, the … Continue reading →

UKIP ask council if anything has changed in approach to CSE in Rotherham

A UKIP councillor challenged Rotherham Borough Council over its progress in tackling child sexual exploitation after it was revealed the council dealt with 45 cases in just three months. Cllr Allen Cowles questioned how much had changed since the scandal … Continue reading →

Anne Marie Waters Launches UKIP Leadership Bid With Hardline Manifesto

Political activist Ann Marie Waters has launched a bid to become the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP). Giving a speech to a small group of supporters and publishing her manifesto, Ms. Waters put the promise to create a written … Continue reading →

Scrapping area assemblies ‘wrong move’, says Rotherham councillor

AN OPPOSITION councillor labelled scrapping area assemblies “a step in the dark” as members voted in favour of the move. The ruling Labour group says the meetings format – introduced in 2000 – is outdated and focuses too much on … Continue reading →

Questions for UKIP’s Allen Cowles.

With the election just a few weeks away I would like to ask a few questions about UKIP’s Allen Cowles. Where is He? What has he been doing campaign wise? There is little in any voice or campaign from UKIP’s … Continue reading →

Proposal to remove a fire appliance – Rotherham Fire Station Objection

South Yorkshire Joint Authorities Governance Unit 18 Regent Street Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 2HG 22nd March 2017 Proposal to remove a fire appliance – Rotherham Fire Station Dear Cllr Cave I request that you read out my short note at … Continue reading →

Late UKIP change as Rotherham general election candidates are decided

UKIP GROUP leader Cllr Allen Cowles made an 11th hour decision to become the party’s general election candidate in Rotherham. The council’s opposition leader had initially ruled himself out of the running but the branch rejected other prospective candidates. UKIP’s … Continue reading →