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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Liberal Democrats launch Confernce Agenda

The Liberal Democrats have launched the agenda for next week's conference in Blackpool. No new policy papers will be put to the conference, but no fewer than 16 policy motions will be debated, plus emergency motions. On Monday morning Nick Clegg will move a motion updating our policy on Europe following the French and Dutch referendums. On Tuesday morning Norman Lamb will propose a radical plan to safeguard the future of the post office network, enabling the reopening of around 500 post office branches, funded by selling shares in the Royal Mail. Also on Tuesday morning, Edward Davey will open a debate on school discipline, school communities and pastoral care, supporting the use of traditional 'House' systems and tutor groups. On Thursday morning, conference will be asked to back plans for defending civil liberties and improving parliamentary scrutiny of the executive, including ending ministers' use of the Royal Prerogative.

12 Sep 2005

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A delighted Sweetman Street resident shows Robin the new drain cover

Dangerous drain cover replaced - Lib Dems in action again

A Sweetman Street resident had a problem. The metal grid on a drain in the road outside his house had been broken somehow and the sharp metal edges had damaged his car's tyres.

12 Sep 2005

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Uproar continues at The Manor School

A packed meeting of angry and upset parents met representatives of the Local Education Authority to challenge them about their proposed closure of The Manor School today.

12 Sep 2005

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Action not talk required on climate change

The possibility of environmental disaster in Europe as a result of climate change has been presented at a meeting of Europe's agriculture and environment ministers. Speaking ahead of the meetings between the Agriculture and Environment Councils on the impact of climate change upon agriculture, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker MP said "Climate change is clearly already upon us and we need to take action that will enable farmers to successfully adapt to the changes it will bring."

10 Sep 2005

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Orange mast in Court Rec. denied Planning Permission

Despite a recommendation by council planners to approve the controversial Orange Telecoms mast in Court Rec., Lib Dem Cllr Paul Green skilfully persuaded the Planning Committee to reject it. Only Cllr Alan Carlson (Labour) supported it, claiming that within 6 months of installation everyone would forget their objections and accept it.

10 Sep 2005

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Report highlights failings in council's customer services department

EPPING Forest Council's customer services department is failing residents after a new report revealed less than a third of calls are being answered.

10 Sep 2005

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