NEWS FROM FIONA HALL MEP on Corus, energy saving and others
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3 Feb 2010
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?
Heather Kidd Spells Out The Liberal Democrats Position On Fairer Taxes
The Liberal Democrats are committed to creating a fairer, more equitable system of taxes which eases the burden of taxation on those on low and middle incomes but also ensures that those who are able pay their fair share and Heather Kidd today spelled out their position on the so called 'mansion tax'.
3 Feb 2010
February Focus for St. Peter's Ward
Zahid Shah and the St. Peter's Focus Team have started to deliver their second full ward Focus of the year. The main stories are : Zahid Shah says "Fairer taxes with Lib Dems", Nick Clegg's Lib Dem tax guarantee, Good new for students, Changes to bus services, Jones Road pot hole repairs.
3 Feb 2010
Whitby Residents up in arms over East Pier
Whitby residents are up in arms over the lack of forthcoming funds to repair the East Pier and replace its link bridge. Whitby's Lib Dem PPC Tania Exley-Moore has been receiving complaints from residents over the raw deal Whitby has had from Scarborough Borough Council.
3 Feb 2010
Old Invincible Pub, Eyres Monsell - Update
Local Lib Dem campaigners Joan Garrity and Scott Kennedy Lount have successfully petitioned the City Council to clean up the Old Invincible Pub site in Eyres Monsell. They understand that the City Council are pursuing a Section 215 for the building to be demolished.
3 Feb 2010
Farron stands up for rail passengers in South Lakes
MP Tim Farron spoke up today for train passengers in South Lakeland by calling for a review of rail fares that looks at bringing down the cost to make it easier for people to take the train instead of driving or flying.
3 Feb 2010