VAT on Schools
Many people have raised concerns about the impact that the introduction of VAT on independent school places may have locally.
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?
Many people have raised concerns about the impact that the introduction of VAT on independent school places may have locally.
We are actively engaging in discussions with a variety of people to find a more effective and considerate approach to school drop-offs and collections.
Some safety risks have been raised regarding the area.
There have been lots of things happenings on the LTN front, and your Councillors have been working hard on representing your views.
The Council has recently revealed a list of the most difficult places to park in the city.
At the Lib Dem's Conference, where Ed Davey reaffirmed a bold vision for holding Labour to account whilst continuing the job of finishing off the Tories, Southwark Liberal Democrats led for national change on Europe, housing, and the environment