Andrew Roddison – first signs

We at Rotherham Politics have always understood there was no political future for our very own Town Hall sex pest, as soon as the police report was made! He seems to have nurtured hopes this might not be the case? … Continue reading →

Akhtar and Roddison: Old Chums

For many readers who miss Asbo Akhtar since he left political life & went to ground, I can confirm he is alive and kicking…though we don’t know who he is actually kicking these days. There’s been numerous unconfirmed sightings; as … Continue reading →

Guilty: Rotherham councillor who squeezed woman’s bottom as her husband looked on

A LABOUR councillor in Rotherham has been found guilty of grabbing a female senior council official’s bottom and squeezing it with both hands. Andrew Roddison, 41, grabbed the woman while he was giving her a hug at a high profile … Continue reading →

Councillor “squeezed buttocks” of fellow elected member

A COUNCILLOR has been convicted of sexually touching a fellow elected member. Andrew Roddison (41) was found guilty under the Sex Offences Act after a trial at Leeds Magistrates’ Court. The offence, against a female councillor, happened at an event … Continue reading →

Councillor denies sex charge

A COUNCILLOR has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a fellow female councillor. Labour member Cllr Andrew Roddison (41) appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday to enter a plea to the sexual assault charge. The Advertiser exclusively revealed Roddison … Continue reading →

Andrew Roddison – Rotherham Council Sex Case Moves To Leeds

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The Advertiser caught up with the twists and turns of this sexual assault case and nicely turns our attention to Leeds Magistrates Court on Wednesday 10th August. Previously: Cllr Andrew Roddison case .

Changed?

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council through the Leader Chris Read, have  assured us they have changed, having learned the lessons of the past. At almost the very first hurdle, they have given us an example of just the kind of behaviour, … Continue reading →

Cllr Andrew Roddison – Town Hall sex pest?

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Andrew Roddison made the front page with this sorry tale. His Party suspension soon to be converted to expulsion? Seems that this was being kept quiet, Rotherham Labour doesn’t change? Nor do sex pests usually have a single victim. Getting … Continue reading →

2016 Election Selection Dejection

There are 63 seats to be contested in Rotherham’s 2016 Council elections….3 councillors for each of the 21 Wards. Sadly, well maybe not so sadly, none of the political parties can at present find sufficient candidates to contest every seat. … Continue reading →

The scale of Labour’s problem?

Nothing quite exemplifies the scale of Labour’s problems in Rotherham, than the list of Labour councillors, whose term of office expires next May. There are some real incompetents, deadbeats and worse, among this bunch. They are also all signed up … Continue reading →