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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Wolverhampton's Council properties to be brought up to the ‘Decent Homes’ standard

Two Star award for Wolverhampton Homes

Cllr Mike Heap can report that Wolverhampton Homes have achieved the much vaunted 2 star award from the Audit Commission. This means millions of pounds of money will now be unlocked to bring Wolverhampton council property up to the 'Decent Homes' standard. However Mike Heap said, "This does not in any way mean that the Liberal Democrats will let up on our criticism of the management of this off shoot company. In fact with all this money for which they will be responsible, it requires us to be even more vigilant in its management."

19 Oct 2007

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Lib Dem's back the Gimson cottages Protest

Western Park Lib Dem Councillors Peter Coley and Roger Blackmore are fully backing protesters who attended a demonstration against plans to demolish an historic building to make way for flats.

19 Oct 2007

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Councillor Swift defends People's Champion

Councillor Keith Swift, Portfolio Holder for Townships and Corporate Management has put his full support behind the 'People's Champion,' Carolyn Phipps after her position and appointment was criticised at the recent full council meeting by both Labour and Conservative councillors.

19 Oct 2007

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Paul Supports the Campaign to Reduce Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Paul Holmes MP this week welcomed the launch of a new logo to help promote increased recognition of the dangers of deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gas to the general public.

19 Oct 2007

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Ouseburn Lib Dems welcome consultation on Licensing 'Saturation Zone'

Ouseburn Ward Lib Dems have welcomed the latest draft of the 'Saturation Zone' map in their ward. Following comments by the ward councillors, the proposed boundary has been extended to include New Bridge Street and all the way east to the Ouseburn River.

18 Oct 2007

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Cardington Developer Must Meet its Responsibility over Shed Maintenance say Lib Dems

Bedford Borough Council Planning Committee this week approved an application for a 425 home development behind Cardington airship sheds, and Liberal Democrats have responded by warning that the owners must meet their responsibility to maintain the grade 2 listed Number One Shed.

18 Oct 2007

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