Southwark “Off Track” to Reach Net Zero Target by 2030
Despite declaring a Climate Emergency in 2019, Southwark Council will not achieve net zero by 2030, a damning council document has said.
4 Feb 2025
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?
This wasn't the only option – Helen challenges Family Farm Tax
North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan intervened in a Parliamentary debate to criticise Labour’s damaging plans to impose what has been dubbed the ‘Family Farm Tax’.
4 Feb 2025
Cole-Hamilton comments ahead of Budget at Stage 1
Speaking ahead of the Scottish Parliament debating the Budget at Stage 1 tomorrow (Tuesday 4th February), Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
4 Feb 2025
Drum Brae / Gyle
Further Development at Cammo Refused.
A planning application to build another 500 houses on greenbelt land at Cammo has been refused by the Council's planning committee.
4 Feb 2025
Drum Brae / Gyle
Maybury/Craigs Rd Junction Update Feb'25
Residents have been increasingly frustrated by the constant delays to work on the junction.
4 Feb 2025
Winnersh
Carrying on Paul's good work
Thursday is the day of the Winnersh by-election. It’s happening because Paul Fishwick, the Lib Dem borough councillor for the ward, died before Christmas. Those of us who served with Paul are determined to continue his good work.
3 Feb 2025