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

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Liberal Democrats unveil anti crime strategy

Youngsters who commit minor crimes or anti-social behaviour should not face prosecution in courts, under a new Liberal Democrat crime strategy. Custody for youngsters should be seen as a "last resort". Children who admit guilt would appear before panels of local people to apologise, with punishment in the form of a "positive behaviour order". Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesman Chris Huhne said Labour "criminalised a generation of young people. It is time for a new approach to youth justice which both prevents crime and confronts young people with their actions if they do break the law."

7 Aug 2008

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Letter from Parliament - Paul Rowen MP

I recently carried out a survey of local residents' views and one of the things I asked them to list was the top three priorities/issues that concerned them. Unsurprisingly the top three issues were Crime, Health and the Environment. When I look at some of the issues I've been dealing with, either through meetings, my mail bag or in conversation with residents, I find the same issues cropping up.

7 Aug 2008

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To Vote, or Not to Vote

To Vote, or Not To Vote was the very important issue raised by John Culverhill (EADT 1st August). What is achieved by not voting? Precisely...nothing.

DC

by David Chappell

7 Aug 2008

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Liberal Democrats set out vision for Britain

Lib Dem Party Leader Nick Clegg has set out his party's vision for Britain in a new document called 'Make It Happen'. Chelmsford Lib Dem Stephen Robinson commented, "The document discusses income tax cuts across the board; real action to cut crime and improve health & education; and reforming the political process to give everyone a voice."

6 Aug 2008

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Flats refurbishment plans scrapped

Zahid Shah has condemned Wolverhampton Homes for their decision to shelve plans to revamp St Andrew's House and Whitmore House. These two Whitmore Reans tower blocks have been neglected and are in urgent need of attention. Other similar blocks of flats in the City have had extensive improvements in recent years but these Whitmore Reans flats have had none.

6 Aug 2008

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House fitted with thermodynamic and photovoltaic panels

£1,000 Solar grant available for Shepway residents

The Kent Energy Centre is currently working with Shepway Council to promote the Solar Renewable Grant Scheme for residents who may be interested in purchasing solar hot water or solar electricity equipment. The scheme offers a £1,000 grant towards the installed cost of solar electric or solar hot water systems.

6 Aug 2008

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