Chris backed by the Ombudsman over SEND crisis
The Local Government's Ombudsman wrote to me, sharing my concerns about Local Authority misconduct on SEND.
The Government has doubled the housebuilding target for Stockport, weakened the protections on a third of our precious green belt, and is forcing the Council through Ministerial Directives and threats to adopt a Local Plan which will let developers target green belt first.
We oppose this government’s ‘developers charter’ and need your voice. Do you agree with us that the green spaces that make our area special need to be preserved, and new housing should first be built on brownfield sites, after the infrastructure is provided with schools, improved transport, and GP places guaranteed? Help us send a message to Government and make Labour listen to local people.
Find our more about the local plan on our frequently asked questions page.
Do you agree with us that the green belt needs to be preserved, brownfield sites prioritised, and schools, transport, and GP places guaranteed?
The Local Government's Ombudsman wrote to me, sharing my concerns about Local Authority misconduct on SEND.
Last week saw the horrific attack on a train in Cambridgeshire, which resulted in several people sustaining serious injuries.
Responding to the news that Shell and ScottishPower have ended a joint venture partnership covering two ScotWind offshore wind projects representing 5 GW of capacity with ScottishPower taking full control of 3 GW MarramWind, while Shell returns the lease
This Remembrance Day, Newcastle Lib Dem councillors joined services in the City Centre and Gosforth Park to pay their respects and remember the sacrifices of our armed forces.
Alan Reid has called for better back-up for islands and other remote communities when internet connections are damaged.
Martin Tod went to see the first of 146 new Winchester City Council homes at Cala Homes’ Kings Barton development, marking another step forward in the council’s plans to provide 1000 new homes in the district by 2032.