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?
Following this morning’s breaking news that a trade deal between the UK and the US is set to be announced later today, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has urged ministers to give MPs a vote on the deal.
Along with Fiona Laskaris, Jeremy Hunt MP and Jake Richards MP, I met with the Care Minister to discuss our proposed amendment to the Mental Health Bill.
Today, on the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we remember the courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who served and gave so much for our freedom. Let us honour their legacy by standing up for peace, unity and a fairer future for all.
Oldham Council have tried to offload the cost of accessibility improvements to the road at Hopwood Court onto the care provider for the accommodation – suggesting a much more expensive design that moves the changes on to private land.
Oldham Liberal Democrat Leader councillor Howard Sykes MBE has again hit out at the Council’s ruling Labour Group and those that prop them up after it was revealed that Oldham Council has failed to issue a single penalty notice for dog fouling in 2025.
Local Lib Dem MP urges constituents to “eat and drink locally where possible” as Buy Surrey, Back Britain campaign continues with Ewell visit
