Holding Kent County Council to Account: Questions to KCC 22 May 2025
15 questions were asked to Kent County Council by Councillors on 22 May 2025, of which some were answered on the day, and the remaining in writing only.
30 May 2025
Save our green belt
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.
Save our green belt
Do you agree with us that the green belt needs to be preserved, brownfield sites prioritised, and schools, transport, and GP places guaranteed?
PIP cuts: local MP urges Government to “change course” as 84% of claimants in Eastleigh could lose out
Eastleigh’s Lib Dem MP Liz Jarvis has urged the Government to rethink cuts to Personal Independence Payments, as new data shows 84% of local claimants could lose some or all of their benefit.
30 May 2025
Transport
Three reasons why everyone should love buses in Portsmouth
We're proud that local bus services have got better over the past few years. In fact, buses are a real Pompey success story. One that reflects ambition from our Lib Dem-led Council, a practical focus on what really matters, and our city coming together.
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30 May 2025
More than 90% of standard-rate PIP claimants could be at risk of losing support in some areas
55 constituencies in England could see 90% of those claiming the standard rate of Personal Independence Payment for daily living activities lose at least some of the benefit following the Government’s cuts, a Written Parliamentary Question by the Liberal
30 May 2025
Slough
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey's mission to give carers the recognition they deserve is now backed by The Guardian's editorial team
Since becoming leader of the Lib Dems, Ed Davey has made it his mission to be a voice for carers. Ed’s new book is already sparking a conversation - with many people recognising the urgency of its message. On Monday the Guardian editorial team backed Ed
29 May 2025
Tom Morrison MP: Backing Local Businesses and Standing Up for Our High Streets
Tom Morrison MP met with local businesses and major employer Nexperia to hear concerns about rising costs. He’s fighting for lower bills, fairer taxes and real support to help our high streets and small businesses thrive.
29 May 2025
