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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Robin Lawrence slams secrecy in decision making

Robin Lawrence and Park Ward Liberal Democrat Focus Team are concerned by the apparent lack of consultation over the intended closure of Compton Park Activities Centre. The decision to close the centre has come out of the blue and left many users of the centre angry at not being consulted. Many of regulars at the centre have contacted the Lib Dems to ask for our help to get their voice heard. Wolverhampton's Labour run Council took the decision at a Cabinet meeting in September but the press and public were excluded when the fate on Compton Park Activities Centre was decided. Robin asks "Why all this secrecy about a swimming pool and sports hall? It's not a matter of national security!"

2 Oct 2006

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We cannot shirk from our responsibility on Guantanamo - Campbell

Responding to reports that the British Government has turned down an offer from the US to the return nearly all British residents held at Guantanamo Bay, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Menzies Campbell said "What is the point of the Attorney General and Lord Chancellor condemning Guantanamo as legally unacceptable when the British Government, at the same time, is unwilling to take back UK residents who are detained there?"

2 Oct 2006

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Gene found that helps combat MS

A gene that helps to stave off the effects of multiple sclerosis (MS) has been discovered by scientists.

2 Oct 2006

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Early Alzheimer's signs detected

A new computer-aided analysis may help detect the earliest signs of cell damage caused by Alzheimer's disease.

2 Oct 2006

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Mental Health Services suffer from Budget Cuts - Gidley

Commenting on today's Healthcare Commission report on mental health services, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson, Sandra Gidley MP said:

2 Oct 2006

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Dundee Liberal Democrats welcome Dundee's retail success

Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Monday 2nd October) welcomed news that a national survey put Dundee's shops in the top five across the UK in terms of staff helpfulness, good stock and cleanliness.

2 Oct 2006

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