Lib Dem Group Set Out Positive Approach on Council
Following their successes in the recent elections, Lib Dem Borough Councillors have reaffirmed that their priorities in serving local residents over the year ahead are to:
17 May 2007
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?
The Demise of Better Bedford
Liberal Democrats have responded to the news that the Better Bedford Party group on the Borough Council, comprising just two Councillors, is disbanding. Councillors Margaret Davey and Peter Chiswell are joining the Independent group in what appears to be a recognition of the party's diminishing strength across the Borough.
17 May 2007
Action needed to tackle homophobic bulling in schools, says Ming
Speaking on the International Day Against Homophobia, Liberal Democrat Leader Menzies Campbell warned that thousands of lives are still being ruined by homophobia. The Liberal Democrats are today holding a Parliamentary Reception as part of their campaign to tackle homophobic bullying in schools.
17 May 2007
"POST OFFICE PLANS A BLOW TO OUR COMMUNITIES" - FARRON
The Government has today been accused of failing to meet the needs of post office users as it announced it was going ahead with a massive closure programme.
17 May 2007
14-19 Diplomas Rushed And Confused
Paul Holmes writes...
17 May 2007
Stephen Williams MP hosts IDAHO reception
MPs will be supporting the International Day Against Homophobia with a reception in Parliament hosted by Stephen Williams, Lib Dem MP for Bristol West, who has tabled an Early Day Motion in support of IDAHO for the second year running.
16 May 2007
