Triple lock: “bungling Badenoch's” first policy is to slash the state pension
Responding to Kemi Badenoch saying that she would consider means testing the triple lock, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
16 Jan 2025
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?
WBC
From the Leader: Doing a Lot with a Little
Wokingham Borough Council, as many of you know, receives the lowest level of core revenue support from central government of any council in England with its range of responsibilities.
16 Jan 2025
WBC
Overview and Scrutiny Work: A Positive Impact on Council Policies
One of the council’s key functions is “Overview and Scrutiny” (O&S), an essential yet often overlooked aspect of local governance. It plays a vital part in ensuring effective decision-making and accountability within the council.
16 Jan 2025
West Suffolk
Newmarket Lib Dem MP visits new food scheme
It may be a little known fact, but around 10% of Newmarket has a new Lib Dem MP!
16 Jan 2025
Extraordinary Council Meeting Called to Discuss Serious Failures in Southwark’s Housing
Southwark Liberal Democrats have successfully called an extraordinary Council Assembly meeting to discuss the Regulator of Social...
16 Jan 2025
Crewkerne to receive a new banking hub following a community request
LINK, the UK’s Cash Access and ATM network, has confirmed that Crewkerne will be the latest town in Somerset to benefit from a new banking hub. The town has been recommended a hub following a community request from Adam Dance, MP for Yeovil.
16 Jan 2025