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.
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Do you agree with us that the green belt needs to be preserved, brownfield sites prioritised, and schools, transport, and GP places guaranteed?
Liberal Democrats from around Chelmsford attended a garden party at the home of Cllr John Hunnable. Members and supporters enjoyed cream teas and a chance to catch up with friends and colleagues. Some even enjoyed a dip in the swimming pool.
News that energy company Powergen has said it is putting up its gas and electricity prices for the second time this year was greeted with concern by Dundee Liberal Democrat Councillor Helen Dick today (Friday 18th August).
West End Liberal Democrat Councillor Fraser Macpherson has today (Friday 18th August) released a FOCUS special edition for parts of the West End affected by the issues covered.
Commenting on David Cameron unveiling the final draft of the Conservative Party's 'Built to Last' document, Chief of Staff to Sir Menzies Campbell, Norman Lamb MP said:
Commenting on David Cameron's proposal to massively extend "right to buy" home ownership schemes, Liberal Democrat Housing Spokesperson, Dan Rogerson MP said:
Almost a quarter of A-level entries were awarded the top grade this year, results published on Thursday show. Pupils and teachers have worked extremely hard for these results and deserve to celebrate. Liberal Democrat Shadow Education Secretary, Sarah Teather MP said "The annual carping of backward-looking commentators who always want to claim standards were better 'back in their day' is unproductive and frankly boring."
