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?
Commenting on the UN Secretary General's statement, Liberal Democrat Leader, Sir Menzies Campbell said "The Secretary General is absolutely right. His remarks represent the collective view of most of the international community and particularly our European allies. "
Residents in New Romney, Greatstone & Lydd-on-Sea are to benefit from mains drainage for the first time after Southern Water was given the go-ahead to lay sewers. Connections to the new drainage system will take place over the next two years. Local Liberal Democrats have welcomed the go-ahead, but continue to question the cost to householders to be connected to the new service. It is likely that householders will be asked to pay a significant bill for connection.
The Liberal Democrats have held Cheadle in last weeks parliamentary by-election. Liberal Democrat Mark Hunter held the seat with 19,953 votes, a 3,657 majority over Tory candidate, the Labour Party lost their deposit after crashing to just 4.6% of the vote.
Borough Council Liberal Democrat Group leader, Michael Headley has spoken out in support of the Trade Justice and Make Poverty History Campaigns.
Park Ward Focus Team have started to deliver the July edition of their Focus Newsletter. There is no need to wait for your copy to arrive.
The Conservatives in Hythe have suspended the membership of former Tory Councillor Martin Ross who is standing against his own Party in Hythe South in a by-election to Hythe Town Council tomorrow. Former Conservative Councillor Martin Ross has called for a motion of no confidence in the local Conservative Party Chairman.
