Gene link to schizophrenia found
A genetic link to the symptoms of schizophrenia has been found, according to researchers.
30 Oct 2006
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?
Gene flaw increases autism risk
A gene mutation which affects brain development increases the risk of autism, scientists have suggested. US researchers looked at 1,200 children with the condition.
29 Oct 2006
Dundee LibDems say children in care deserve better treatment
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Sunday 29th October) welcomed news that every Liberal Democrat run Council in the UK has signed up to a campaign to end the practice of looked after young people having to transport their personal possessions between foster placements in black bin bags.
29 Oct 2006
Our Lib Dem views on Mobile Phone masts
I fully understand the fears which many people have about masts sited near their homes, schools or places of work. The Conservatives did a deal with the phone companies when they were in government to cut planning controls for masts, and now we have the ridiculous situation that it is often easier to get planning permission for a mast than it is for a conservatory.
29 Oct 2006
What's really up, doc?
Parkinson's disease
PB
29 Oct 2006
Dundee Liberal Democrats say Energy Saving Week has been "really positive"
Dundee Liberal Democrats have today (Sunday 29th October) said that the past week's "Energy Saving Week" has shown how vital it is to save energy.
29 Oct 2006
