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?
Local MP Tim Farron has called for an end to the confusion regarding the future of the HM Revenue & Customs offices in Kendal as a 'For Sale' sign is erected above the premises.
The construction of new homes in the Slatyford area has stalled because of the credit crunch.
A street party was held in September to celebrate the completion of the Kingsway Avenue trees project.
Park Ward Liberal Democrats have produced their October edition of Focus which is being delivered across the Ward. The main stories are:- Lib Dems bring kerbside plastic collection to Park Ward, Post Office Update, Local people feel the pinch, MEP Investigates 'Big Brother' DNA data base, Lib Dems propose an economic recovery plan.
Rochdale Council is celebrating after winning one of the top accolades at the North West In Bloom awards held last week in Liverpool.
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has accused First Bus of 'ripping off' the people of Rochdale.' He was speaking after the company put prices up by nearly 10%. The price increase means that a return trip from Rochdale to Castleton by bus is nearly twice as expensive as the train journey into the heart of Manchester and back.