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?
Local MP Tim Farron has had an encouraging initial conversation with Rural Regeneration Cumbria regarding possible sources of funding to help farmers if they decide to take on the running of Sedbergh Auction Mart as a co-operative.
Local Lib Dems have reacted with fury to the news the Royal Surrey is to 'consult' on the future of its Accident and Emergency Unit. The news has shocked staff and local people.
Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Menzies Campbell writes a critique of the UK's foreign policy is wrong. Below is what he wrote.
Springvale Focus Team has started to deliver the second election special Focus this April.
Having lived in Heywood for the past 43 years and being in business here running the Albany Hotel, I feel that I know the people of Heywood as they know me and would like to represent them as their councillor, putting Heywood first.
Age 48, married with five children and I am now a proud grandparent (I don't feel that old). I was educated at Tytherington High School for Girls in Macclesfield.
