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?

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Plan to build flats on green open space opposed

Park Ward Liberal Democrats were shocked to discover that a Housing Association has submitted a planning application to the City Council for 14 flats on the green open space at the junction of Gibbs Street and Coleman Street in Whitmore Reans. This much loved open space could soon be covered in yet more residences bringing an end to the peace and quiet enjoyed by residents of the area. The open space was deliberately created when the old closely packed Victorian terraces were demolished to give future generations a breathing space. Robin Lawrence, Park Ward Lib Dem candidate, said "Fourteen flats are not needed here. Coleman Street and Gibbs Street are well known for being quiet areas of Wolverhampton and all that will happen with further housing is an increase in traffic and noise and a reduction in the quality of life for current residents."

18 Dec 2005

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New Recycling Station

A BRAND NEW recycling station, which will accept paper, cardboard, glass bottles, clothes and shoes, will open on Aikman Avenue, New Parks, between the Good Neighbour public house and the shops.

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by Dale Keeling

18 Dec 2005

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Help for homeless people over Christmas

HELPING to ensure that homeless people are not without a roof over Christmas and the new year is the aim of a booklet produced by the city council's housing department.

18 Dec 2005

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WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE TO SOLVE ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS - SAYS TEVERSON

For many young people living in rural villages the lack of access to decent and affordable public transport, as well as events and things to do, is a big part of the problem directly related to anti-social behaviour says Liberal Democrat PPC for Truro and Falmouth, Terrye Teverson.

18 Dec 2005

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Government departments failing to meet targets on cutting pollution and waste

Covering an area of over a quarter of a million hectares, emitting about as much CO2 as Liverpool and with overall responsibility for more than £100 billion, the UK Government is required to meet sustainability targets to ensure its resources are managed responsibly and our money spent wisely. The government established its across-the-board environmental targets in 2002 but the Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) has found they are not being met.

17 Dec 2005

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Growing Support for West Hatch to Change Admission Policy

Over the past two months a poll run on this site has received 100% support in favour of the local Liberal Democrat campaign to encourage the Governing Body of West Hatch High School to change their admission policy.

17 Dec 2005

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