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.
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Do you agree with us that the green belt needs to be preserved, brownfield sites prioritised, and schools, transport, and GP places guaranteed?
Wolverhampton Liberal Democrat campaigners have welcomed new guidance on the use of mini-motorbikes. Many local residents have raised the issue of mini motorbikes being used on roads, pavements and in other places that cause disturbance and are dangerous to others. Although marketed as 'toys', mini motos can reach speeds of up to 60mph and there have been fatalities and serious injury as a result of accidents.
Congleton borough council is struggling to bring about energy efficiency
Congleton borough council is struggling to bring about energy efficiency
Lib Dem Cllr. Tom Smith-Hughes says, "A massive local campaign - including a Lib Dem petition of 1500 signatures - has forced Tesco to postpone the closure of Broomfield Parade Post Office until the end of September."
Age Concern is planning a colourful appearance at this year's Manchester Pride Parade in an effort to highlight the needs of the often hidden population of older lesbians, gay men and bisexuals and transgender individuals.
Paul Rowen - MP for Rochdale has been appointed as a Shadow Transport Minister by Liberal Democrat Leader Charles Kennedy MP. Paul, who will be working with the Lib Dem Shadow Transport Spokesperson Tom Brake MP said, "I am delighted to have the opportunity to have an input into our Transport Policy - Rochdale has been let down by this Government when it comes to transport.
