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?
After reviewing the latest set of unemployment figures heather Kidd called for the Government to look urgently at the gaps in the safety net to make sure that people who are out of work are getting the support that they need to see them through this difficult period.
Heather Kidd took a few hours out of her busy schedule to dine with Bridgnorth Liberal Democrat activists in Bridgnorth on Friday. Organiser, Richard Stilwell, who recently stood in the Unitary elections, said "Having Heather at our summer dinner was very good for our local activists. They spent a lot of time and effort during the local elections and this gave them the opportunity to relax and talk with Heather about her campaigns."
Shepway Council have announced a second stage to their Community Chest funding programme, with another £35,000 available for local organisations. Grants of up to £5,000 are available for projects, plus one £20,000 grant in the year. Applications for the second phase of funding will be accepted up until 2nd November 2009.
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Figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed that over 1 million young people have DNA samples taken from them since 2000, including 63,000 in the West Midlands.
Shepway Council have today introduced parking charges at Sandgate's Castle Road car park despite fierce opposition from Sandgate Parish Council, local residents and Sandgate County Councillor Tim Prater.
Immigration Minister Phil Woolas MP is the "…only person who can save the Iloba Family from deportation" says Rochdale MP Paul Rowen. The latest news in the fight is not good and Paul is encouraging anyone with petitions to get them to his office as soon as possible.