Orcadian Column, 25/12/2025
As we approach the end of another year, there is certainly no shortage of reasons to feel apprehensive.
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?
As we approach the end of another year, there is certainly no shortage of reasons to feel apprehensive.
Councillor Jack Caldwell has got fixes across Leith Walk ward this year and stood up for our community.
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