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.
Do you agree with us that the green belt needs to be preserved, brownfield sites prioritised, and schools, transport, and GP places guaranteed?
The death toll among Iraqis as a result of the US-led invasion has reached an estimated 655,000, a study in the Lancet medical journal reports today. The figure - which amounts to around 2.5% of the population - is at odds with figures cited by the US and UK.
Local MP Tim Farron sampled some Aviator ale from the Dent Brewery today in the House of Commons 'Strangers' bar. The ale is on tap as a guest ale in the Commons, a rare privilege that not many breweries achieve.
Park Ward Liberal Democrats are now delivering a new Focus leaflet to every home in the Ward.
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Wednesday 11th October) gave their support to calls by Jo Swinson MP, LibDem Shadow Scottish Secretary, for the Labour Government to outlaw wage discrimination against young people.
Employers are far less likely to employ people with mental illnesses than those with physical ailments, a report shows.
Alzheimer's disease groups have condemned a decision by the NHS drugs watchdog to reject their appeal for greater access to certain drugs.
