2025: Week 8 - Ukraine and Parking
It’s been a strange week, largely dominated by the situation between the US and Ukraine, and the breakdown of talks between the two.
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?
It’s been a strange week, largely dominated by the situation between the US and Ukraine, and the breakdown of talks between the two.
Adam Dance, Liberal Democrat MP for Yeovil, has met with Flooding Minister Emma Hardy MP to demand urgent action on flooding in South Somerset following repeated devastation caused by storms.
Litter is extremely unsightly and a danger for wildlife
Alison reflects on a whirlwind week both locally, nationally and internationally
Responding to a King’s Fund report which states that the increased costs for staffing in care has led to a fall in the number of people receiving publicly funded long-term care, Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperson Helen Morgan MP said:
Lib Dems present bold budget alternative