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Rotherham College loan plea

Rotherham College of Arts and Technology is asking Rotherham Council for a £5m loan towards an £8.13m redevelopment scheme. Should the council grant the request?

Yes, high quality facilities are vital for the students.
No, the council is making cuts and can't afford it.

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Meadowhall 20

What effect do you think the Meadowhall shopping centre has had on Rotherham town centre over the past 20 years?

A devastating effect. It has practically killed off the town centre.
None at all. It has simply provided shoppers with an alternative place to spend their money.
It has not helped the town centre but other factors like Parkgate Shopping and online shopping have also taken their toll.

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Tory to Labour

Tory councillor Darren Hughes has defected from the Tory Party to Labour. Should he resign his seat and stand for election again?

No, he was elected as an individual.
Yes, he has let down those who voted for him.
Maybe, but it doesn't matter which party he represents, they're all the same.

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Are A levels too easy?

The A level pass rate in Rotherham has gone up for the fourth year in a row. Are A levels too easy?

No: the standard of teaching has gone up.
Yes: the level required for a pass has gone down.

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Should we call time on wind farms?

Ulley's planned wind farm has been put on ice, renewable energy targets have been scrapped and it's not clear how effective new wind turbines at Harthill will be. Is it time to scrap wind farms?

Yes: they're an ineffective blight on the landscape.
No: they have an important role to play.
Maybe: but the Rotherham ones are in the wrong places.

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ASBOs

Should ASBOs be scrapped?

Yes, they're just a badge of honour for yobs and troublemakers.
No, they're a useful tool for the police and councils.
They should be retained but not dished out as often.

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Burka row

Do you think the burka should be banned in Rotherham and the rest of the UK?

Yes, it causes divsions and blocks attempts at integration.
No, a ban would go against any idea of a free society.
I don't think that it should be ruled out altogether - there should be a public debate about the issue.

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Howard Webb criticism

Is the criticism of Howard Webb justified.

Yes, he made too many mistakes for such a big game.
No, the players put him in an impossible position.
Maybe, he was too lenient.

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Afghanistan: should our soldiers come home?

After the deaths of serving Rotherham soldier James Leverett and ex-squaddie Matt Parkin, is it time our troops were brought home from Afghanistan?

Yes. Too many are dying for nothing.
No. The troops are keeping us all safe.
Maybe. But pulling out would encourage the extremists.

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Rotherham schools £22m blow

Has the Government let down Rotherham's secondary school pupils by cancelling a £222m rebuilding programme for the borough's secondary schools.

Yes. Conditions in our schools are unacceptable.
No. The government had no choice, given the financial situation.
Maybe. But dealing with the country's deficit must be top priority.

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Shop Local scheme launched

Sxity Rotherham businesses have teamed up with the counil to launch the Shop Local scheme, offering discounts to lure shoppers back to the city centre. Is it a good idea?

Yes, I'll definitely use it.
No, nobody wants to shop in Rotherham.
Maybe, if the discounts are big enough.

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Rotherham's out of hours kennels

Should Rotherham Council close its outof hours stray dog kennel service?

Yes, it's not providing value for money
No, it provides a valuable service
Not yet, there should be more public consultation first

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Midsummer Christmas Party

Rotherham is to host a Midsummer Christmas party complete with lights, trees and artificial snow in attempt to boost trade in the town centre. Is the plan . . .

A really good idea
A bit odd?
A harebrained scheme?

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Pensioner in crutches row.

Were the police right to threaten pensioner Eric Beckett with arrest after he tried to return a pair of crutches that he found in a skip to the charity which owned them?

Yes, they were correctly following procedures.
No, they were acting like jobsworths

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Government cuts

Are you worried about the impact of the Government's £6 billion of cuts on Rotherham?

Yes, it's only a matter of time before jobs and businesses in the town are hit hard.
No, I am confident that the Government will maintain frontline services.
Not sure until we know the details there is no point worrying.

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Ronnie Moore

Is Ronnie Moore the best manager the Millers have ever had?

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Green Belt

Do you think the Coalition Government's plans to scrap regional housing strategies will save Rotherham's green belt?

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Wembley ticketing arrangements

Are the ticketing arrangements for the Millers' big day out at Wembley adequate?

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Millers play-off final

Will the Millers win at Wembley?

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Millers in play-off final

Was the League Two play-off semi-final second leg win against Aldershot the Millers' best performance of the season?

Yes, they did us proud.
No, but it was exciting.
Maybe, but the only thing that mattered was a win.

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List of Online Polls

Rotherham College loan plea

Meadowhall 20

Tory to Labour

Are A levels too easy?

Should we call time on wind farms?

ASBOs

Burka row

Howard Webb criticism

Afghanistan: should our soldiers come home?

Rotherham schools £22m blow

Shop Local scheme launched

Rotherham's out of hours kennels

Midsummer Christmas Party

Pensioner in crutches row.

Government cuts

Ronnie Moore

Green Belt

Wembley ticketing arrangements

Millers play-off final

Millers in play-off final

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