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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Dr Charles West backs fair taxation policy

Dr Charles West has expressed his strong support for fairer taxation ahead of the Liberal Democrats' keynote policy announcement today.

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by Charles West

30 Nov 2009

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Heather Kidd Visits Ludlow Medieval Fair

Despite the cold, damp weather the Medieval Winter Festival in Ludlow was enjoyed by many. Large numbers of local people and companies were there to sell their wares. Here Heather is sampling Woods beer served in a corn starch tumbler- fully recyclable. Woods brewery is in Wistanstow, near Craven Arms and they also own the Plough Inn.

30 Nov 2009

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Neil tackles A259 flooding

Following overnight heavy rain on Saturday, the A259, opposite the Prince of Wales public house flooded causing traffic to have to use the centre of the road.

30 Nov 2009

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Heather Kidd Supports Calls By Ludlow Councillors On Cemetery Gates

Heather Kidd has supported calls by two Ludlow Councillors who have asked for the new opening arrangements for Ludlow Cemetery to be scraped after receiving over 30 phone calls from residents on the issue.

30 Nov 2009

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Liz Lynne backs EU call for 30% carbon cuts at Copenhagen

Wolverhampton's Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne has welcomed a vote in the European Parliament this morning urging EU countries to hold out for deep cuts in CO2 emissions at the Copenhagen climate talks.

30 Nov 2009

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MP calls on County Council to provide replacement services on Princess Coaches routes

Local MP Tim Farron has today written to Jill Stannard the Chief Executive of Cumbria County Council calling on her to make sure permanent replacement services are provided after the collapse of South Lakes based bus company Princess Coaches.

30 Nov 2009

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