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?
Today the Liberal Democrat Conference discussed the cost of rail fares which are among the highest in Europe. Merry Hill candidate Eileen Birch said "The Liberal Democrats condemn the recent increases in both regulated and unregulated rail fares, which are higher than the then rate of inflation and bore particularly hard on those who depend on the railway to commute to work."
Newark Representatives had a busy day. Conference has been very angry indeed at the state of the UK. Here are some examples:-
This is a very busy and large conference. Policy debates and decisions take place all day from 9.a.m to 6.pm in the main auditorium. Additionally there are 270 fringe meetings at breakfast, lunchtimes, and in the evening as well as 160 exhibition stands and many training sessions for activists.
Speaking at the Liberal Democrat party conference today, local Shropshire campaigner Dr Charles West has warmly welcomed Vince Cable's plans for the economy.
Rochdale Council's social services boss - Cllr Dale Mulgrew has been helping shape the debate on issues concerning the future of social care at the LibDem Party Conference in Bouremouth.
Dave talks about his background and why he is running for Mayor of Bedford.