Catherine has sights set on London 2012
A bright young swimming hopeful from Rochdale is set to make a splash at the 2012 London Olympics, thanks to sponsorship from Rochdale Borough Council.
8 May 2009
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?
Lib Dems announce Economic Recovery Plan
The Liberal Democrats announced today their plans for the economic recovery of the country.
8 May 2009
Six to Fix - Economy: take action to support residents and local businesses during the credit crunch
The Liberal Democrats' Manifesto for Bedford Borough has identified 'Six to Fix' for Bedford Borough. One of the Six to Fix priority areas is the economy, where the council must take action to support residents and local businesses during the credit crunch.
7 May 2009
Epping Forest Lib Dems field full slate of candidates
At the close of nominations, Liberal Democrats in Epping Forest have fielded a full slate of candidates for the forthcoming county council elections. Campaigning on a theme of services not spin, the Liberal Democrats are the party most likely to win seats from the Conservatives.
7 May 2009
Anger as Government reject 4 out of 5 Gurkha settlement test cases
Gurkha campaigners feel betrayed after the UK Border Agency rejected four out of five test cases for former Gurkha soldiers to settle in the UK. The news comes just one day after Prime Minister Gordon Brown pledged to Gurkha Justice campaigner Joanna Lumley to take the matter into his own hands and come up with a "solution" to the issue of residency rights by the end of May.
7 May 2009
DO THE DECENT THING GORDON
Lib Dem campaigners are keeping up the pressure on Gordon Brown to do the right thing for the Gurkhas.
7 May 2009