Recycling Figures Unfair To Best Councils- Doughty
Commenting on the release of recycling figures today, Liberal Democrat Defra Spokesperson, Sue Doughty MP said:
8 Mar 2005
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?
Andrew George M.P. and Mike Treleaven in constructive talks with Brixham's fishing leaders.
Liberal Democrat Shadow Fisheries Minister, Andrew George M.P. and Mike Treleaven, Totnes Prospective Parliamentary Candidate today had a useful and constructive meeting with Rick Smith, chairman of Brixham Trawler Agents and Jim Portus, Chief Executive of South West Fish Producers Organisation. During the meeting they explored a wide range of issues including the Common Fisheries Policy, dolphin deaths, fish quotas, regulation, satellite monitoring and co-operation with scientists.
7 Mar 2005
Focus team strengthend
The local Liberal Democrat Focus Team in Springvale recently welcomed former Councillor Sandra Terry to the SpringVale team. Sandra brings a great deal of experience to SpringVale having been on the Council for four years representing Fallings Park ward. It will also mean that if any of the local SpringVale residents wish to speak to a female representative they now have that opportunity. Cllr Richard Whitehouse said, "I am sure Sandra will help to provide an even stronger team for the benefit of all our residents."
7 Mar 2005
The Real Alternative
At the recent Spring Conference in Harrogate a number of policies were updated and improved this included policy action on affordable housing, tackling crime, employment rights, Post Office closures, improving life for older people, council tax, Iraq, civil liberties, children, education and health.
7 Mar 2005
Fairtrade Fortnight
The Fairtrade Foundation has declared 1 to 13 March as its "Fairtrade Fortnight". In Epsom, members of the local steering group will be canvassing support in the High Street on Saturday 12 March. This steering group was set up by Cllr Jonathan Lees, following the refusal of Epsom & Ewell Council to support proposals to make Epsom a "Fairtrade Town".
7 Mar 2005
Airport devastation
Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll is writing to over 6,000 households on Romney Marsh asking them to support his opposition to the proposed massive expansion of Lydd Airport.
7 Mar 2005
