Nick Clegg calls for openness in the Iraq Inquiry
Tony Blair and Gordon Brown must not be allowed to escape the spotlight of the Iraq Inquiry, says the Liberal Democrat Leader.
1 Aug 2009
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?
Lib Dems lead call for review of highways contract after projects come in 21% over estimate
Surrey County Council's local committee for Epsom & Ewell received a report that an overspend of £75,000 was incurred on a range of highways projects undertaken in the borough within the last financial year, so the funds available for the current year have been reduced accordingly. Questioning from the committee revealed that the 21% excess of costs over budget arose because prices quoted for projects are based on estimated costs. The contract agreed by Conservative-led Surrey County Council does not require the contractor to be held to this estimate and allows the contractor to charge whatever the work actually costs.
1 Aug 2009
Councillor Malcolm Woollard
It is with great sadness that we recall the death of Councillor Malcolm Woollard who was a dedicated servant of the local community and representative of the Liberal Democrat cause.
1 Aug 2009
Building homes to 'kickstart' Rochdale's economy
Rochdale has successfully secured government funding as part of the first wave of the 'Kickstart' home building programme.
1 Aug 2009
Our Natural Heritage: Policies on the Natural Environment
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31 Jul 2009
Ministers should hang their heads in shame over McKinnon case
Gary McKinnon Commenting on the High Court decision not to overrule the extradition of Gary McKinnon, Liberal Democrat Shadow...
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31 Jul 2009