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?
A West Midlands MEP has urged ministers to publish the detailed report from HS2 on a £60 billion high speed link from London to the region as soon as possible, to allow for public debate on the proposals well before a general election.
Major improvements to Cheriton Rec are on the way after years of pressure from local residents, park users and your local Lib Dem team. The park has been agreed as a priority to development after resident consultation and projects are in place to improve the play equipment, facilities and general environment at the park.
Following the successful pre-Christmas launch of Farmers' Markets at Sandgate's Chichester Memorial Hall, dates have now been announced for markets through 2010. The markets sell locally produced food and crafts and run from 10am - midday on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month with refreshments available.
The Liberal Democrats have announced they will fight the General Election on four key principles, designed to make Britain a fairer place.
Please see below an update for the month of December, showing what we have been up to.
Commenting on Alistair Darling's remarks on the need for tough spending cuts, which are being seen as a victory for the Chancellor and Lord Mandelson's views over those of Gordon Brown, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable said "It is very clear that the Pre-Budget Report did not reflect Alistair Darling's views on how the economy should be managed."