The final axe? Paul Rowen speaks of his 'devastation'
The final axe may be about to fall on Woolworths, as administrators announce a nationwide "closure sale".
10 Dec 2008
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?
Greener driving will save local people cash - Hinckley and Bosworth Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrats in Hinckley and Bosworth have given the thumbs up to a ten point plan which could save local motorists a large amount of cash and help save the planet.
10 Dec 2008
Councillor Spencer's speech to Senior Mens Fellowship
I have been fortunate enough to have been elected chairman of the Parish Council this year, a year in which we have seen the completion of several of the council's projects which were started many years ago.
9 Dec 2008
Surplus land not a "cash cow" but an opportunity for affordable housing-Farron
As first time buyers up and down the country struggle to get a foothold on the property market, Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA Tim Farron MP has revealed that DEFRA presently holds 117 hectares of surplus land which he believes should be used to provide affordable housing.
9 Dec 2008
Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne hails EU renewables package agreement
Liz Lynne, the Liberal Democrat MEP for the West Midlands has today welcomed the deal struck between the European Parliament and representatives on the 27 Member States over the Renewable Energy Directive.
9 Dec 2008
Garden grab plan ousted
A PLAN to build a low-slung property in a back garden has been unanimously rejected in the face of huge concerns it could have set a dangerous precedent for the erosion of green spaces.
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9 Dec 2008