State of Huntingdonshire District Council
The full transcript of Cllr Sarah Conboy’s annual speech as Lib Dem leader of Huntingdonshire District Council
26 Jul 2024
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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26 Jul 2024
Hazel Grove
Smart uses maiden speech to press for action on Stepping Hill
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26 Jul 2024
Liberal Democrats call to rule out £132 Council Tax rise
Liberal Democrats have called on the Labour administration to rule out a suggested £132 council tax rise for residents, on top of the annual increase.
26 Jul 2024