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?

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Robin Stevens and Mike Mackrory with Survey

19 out of 20 want cardboard and plastic recycling - Lib Dem Survey

A new Survey by Lib Dems in the Lawns area shows an overwhelming 19 out of 20 people want cardboard and plastic recycling. Robin Stevens, Lib Dem Candidate for the Lawns by-election said, "I'm glad that so many of my neighbours agree with me over recycling priorities, which are important for the health of our community. I was saddened that the Tory ruling group on the Council went for the easy option and slashed these recycling targets."

27 Aug 2005

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Wolverhampton Council's hypocrisy on buildings

Wolverhampton City Council are advertising The Civic Trust's Awards for best new buildings. Colin Ross, Parliamentary Spokesperson for Wolverhampton South West, has slammed this gimmick saying "The Council is acting hypocritically. Whilst there are some quality new buildings in Wolverhampton, the Council should be more concerned with our less glamorous buildings are which there are far too many!"

26 Aug 2005

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Cancelling revaluation doesn't solve problems with Council Tax

The Liberal Democrats have hit out at Council Tax following news that the revaluation planned for English homes in 2007 is to be put on hold until after the next general election. The Liberal Democrats have said that cancelling revaluation doesn't solve problems with Council Tax.

26 Aug 2005

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Shepway's Shops Must Not Suffer Due to Chinese Textile Farce

Commenting on the talks between Chinese and EU negotiators regarding textile imports, Liberal Democrat Shadow Trade and Industry Secretary, Norman Lamb MP said:

25 Aug 2005

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Flats rejection

PLANNING permission for four flats on a small plot in Upper Park, Loughton, was refused by district councillors, despite a warning from the applicant's agent that it would leave the council facing the cost of an appeal.

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by A Guradian Reporter

25 Aug 2005

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Home Secretary sees sense on deportation rules

The Liberal Democrats have welcomed the Home Secretary publishing the grounds on which foreigners considered to be promoting terrorism can be deported or excluded from the UK. Mark Oaten, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson said "It is good that the Home Secretary has seen sense on the deportation rules. We broadly welcome the use of powers to deport people, as long as the individuals involved have a right to appeal and the case for deportation is reasonable."

24 Aug 2005

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