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?
Pfizer has today announced its intention to cease all remaining manufacturing operations in Sandwich, Kent. The closure of manufacturing operations at Sandwich is expected to result in the loss of approximately 420 jobs, phased over the next two years.
The BBC have reported that fire and rescue crews were sent to Dungeness B nuclear power station in Shepway, Kent. The station was evacuated after a carbon dioxide leak, but Kent Fire and Rescue Service said it was a precaution and the incident was minor.
Shepway Council has so far refused to comment on the legality of its decision to seek planning permission to build 6 houses on a section of Cheriton Recreation Ground on Weymouth Road. A challenge by Cheriton Councillor Tim Prater to the process sent on 30 August has yet to receive a response.
Claire Darke has welcomed the new litter bins recently installed round the West Park. Claire said, "Liberal Democrats have been asking for these bins for some time as part of our campaign to improve the area. It is of course necessary for these bins to be emptied frequently. All too often I notice bins that are over flowing."
Rochdale's MP Paul Rowen officially opened the newly upgraded facilities at Birch Hill Hospital, which he described as "a first rate service for our borough." Birch Hill Hospital provides inpatient mental health services for adults and older people and outpatient services for service users of all ages, which has had a £7million upgrade over the last 18 months.
As part of this year's Lib Dem Federal Conference agenda in Brighton, DELGA and Stonewall will be coming together to host a fringe meeting entitled "Delivering for 21st Century Britain".
