David Cameron is no threat says Kennedy
Charles Kennedy has denied the election of David Cameron as Conservative leader could threaten his position.
8 Dec 2005
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?
Vote Lib Dem Today- Carol Taylor and Jan McCulloch
Today there are two Parish Council by-elections in Buckhurst Hill. Currently the Liberal Democrats are the majority party on the council.
8 Dec 2005
Last roll of the dice
DRAWN-out proposals to develop the Grange Farm site, Chigwell, have been given a "final roll of the dice" with an additional year having been given for a scheme of 28 houses to win full planning permission.
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8 Dec 2005
Wolverhampton Lib Dems elect new Chair.
At the AGM in November there were two nominations to be Chair of the Wolverhampton Liberal Democrats in 2006. A postal ballot of all members was organised and 60% returned their ballot papers by the deadline. When the votes were counted Eileen Birch was declared the winner by a large majority. Eileen will take office from January 1st 2006.
7 Dec 2005
Kennedy probes the Prime Minister over 'Extraordinary Rendition'
Following their exchanges during Prime Minister's Questions, Liberal Democrat Leader Charles Kennedy has written to Tony Blair seeking clarification of the Prime Minister`s answers about `extraordinary rendition`. Mr Kennedy has asked the Prime Minister for details of the flights, how long the Prime Minister has known about this policy and why these flights are taking place, if they are not for purposes of `extradition or torture`.
7 Dec 2005
UN climate talks must lead to real targets
As UN talks in Montreal on climate change reach their final crucial phase, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary Norman Baker MP said:
7 Dec 2005
