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.
Do you agree with us that the green belt needs to be preserved, brownfield sites prioritised, and schools, transport, and GP places guaranteed?
Cllr Chris Northwood speaks to The Mill's Mollie Simpson about her journey as Manchester’s first openly trans councillor. She reflects on representing the trans community, tackling local politics, and whether the Lib Dems can shape a better future...
This week, the 15th Shetland Wool Week celebrates and welcomes knitters from around the globe.
All members welcome to our online meeting, 28th November 2024 19:00 - 20:00.
This week there was more bad news for the city as cuts to threadbare youth services in the city were proposed. Liberal Democrats believe that there is another way...
Earlier this month, council approved the new local plan for publication and consultation before it goes to a planning inspector, who will preside over an examination to decide whether the plan meets all the requirements for adoption.
Harry Boparai is delighted to have been able to give a welcome boost to youth services in his Sunbury Common and Ashford Common division, using the discretionary funding available to him as a county councillor.