Davey on PM speech: "we'll never fix the NHS unless we fix social care"
Responding to the Prime Minister's speech this morning, Ed Davey, who is also in Hull and East Yorkshire today, said:
13 Mar 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?
Education
James MacCleary MP joins protest against school staff cuts in Lewes
James MacCleary, MP for Lewes, joined striking staff and concerned parents at Western Road Community Primary School to protest against planned layoffs of teachers and support staff.
13 Mar 2025
Residents ‘hopelessly let down’ as sewage backs up into newbuild homes
MP Helen Morgan pressed the Government to review planning regulations surrounding the adoption of sewage networks as she told Parliament about cases in Shropshire where raw sewage is entering people’s homes.
13 Mar 2025
Islington Liberal Democrats Launch Spring Survey
Since the general election, many people have been disappointed to see bills continuing to rise and the promises made by Labour before the election being quietly abandoned. This is not the change we were promised—and it’s not the change people need.
13 Mar 2025
From the Chamber: what does the council do for me?
Most of the day-to-day contacts we get as Councillors relate to potholes, streetlights and grass cutting, which in financial terms are actually quite a small part of the services we provide.
13 Mar 2025
From the Leader: Improving the Council Processes
Everyone deserves the chance to contribute. Individuals feel happier and more fulfilled, and we all benefit from tapping the talent available in our community. This has shaped the administration’s thinking on initiatives such as the Community Vision.
13 Mar 2025
