Fiona Hall MEP for the North East signs the Written Declaration on Fibromyalgia
The European Parliament, - having regard to Rule 116 of its Rules of Procedure,
28 Sep 2008
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?
Parents 'need lessons about ADHD'
Parents need lessons in how to cope with their children's unruly behaviour, new guidelines on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) say.
28 Sep 2008
Fish 'reduces early eczema risk'
Adding fish to a child's diet, before the age of nine months could lessen the chances of developing eczema. The rate of the painful skin condition has risen in Western countries in recent years, and scientists believe diet may be partly to blame.
28 Sep 2008
More people cleared to give blood
Some people with diabetes and high blood pressure are to be allowed to donate blood for the first time. A committee of experts has ruled it is safe for these groups to give blood, even if they are taking medication to control their condition.
28 Sep 2008
Matthews issues economy challenge to local Conservatives
The Liberal Democrats in Shepway have thrown down the gauntlet to the Conservatives on the eve of their conference by demanding answers to questions about the economy.
27 Sep 2008
New Law aims to Reduce Localised Flooding
Cllr Anna Jones reports that from 1st October new rules for householders come into force, aimed at allowing water to drain through front gardens which are to be surfaced for use as parking for vehicles.
27 Sep 2008