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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Claire Darke writes to all Park residents.

Park Ward Liberal Democrat candidate for 2008, Claire Darke, has written a letter to all residents in the Ward. Claire wrote, "I know you will agree with my concerns about the future of Compton Park. The Labour run Council has now voted to close the pool and sports centre despite a motion being put forward by Councillor Robin Lawrence and the Liberal Democrats to save the pool. Both Labour Councillors in Park Ward voted to close the pool - obviously they are more interested in serving the Labour Party than local residents. I have been campaigning to save the pool and sports hall since its closure was announced early last year. With others I raised a 2,500 name petition which the Labour Council has ignored."

24 Jul 2007

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Paul Holmes and Anthony Langan of the Samaritans 24:7 campaign

Stronger Support For Samaritans Needed

Commenting on his support for the Samaritans 24:7 campaign to raise awareness of Samaritans service and their need for volunteers and funds, Liberal Democrat for Chesterfield Paul Holmes MP said:

24 Jul 2007

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Planning Consultations

Liberal Democrat councillors have welcomed the publication of the next stage of Stockton's Local Development Framework. We encourage everyone to look at it and have their say.

23 Jul 2007

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Students enjoy Potter in Braille

Pupils at a Devon school are joining in the current Pottermania, by getting the latest Harry Potter novel in Braille. The West of England School and College for Children with Little or No Sight in Exeter is getting its copies of the book at the same time as everyone else. The final Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, went on sale on Saturday morning. The school says it is important for the youngsters to have the same access to popular books.

23 Jul 2007

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Liberal Democrats call for inquiry into rail fares

New research from the Liberal Democrats reveals that the most expensive train companies in Britain charge more than four times as much per mile as the cheapest. The figures have been released ahead of the announcement of the government's new rail strategy expected today. Research reveals:

23 Jul 2007

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New move towards Alzheimer's cure

A group of Fife scientists believe they have moved a step closer to finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease. St Andrews University biologists claim to have developed a compound which has successfully prevented the disease killing brain cells. It also appeared to improved memory and learning ability already damaged.

23 Jul 2007

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