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?

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£50,000 Council bill for pavement trip compensation

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27 Sep 2009

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27 Sep 2009

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Guru Nanak Gurdwara

I was grateful today for the opportunity to visit Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Sikh Temple in Queens Park. The magnificent Gurdwara is one of those serving the large and vibrant local Sikh community.

27 Sep 2009

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World's Biggest Riding Lesson

Julie Morris, leader of the Lib Dem council group and Eber Kington, leader of the Residents' Party council group, will take part in the World's Biggest Riding Lesson at the Epsom branch of Riding for the Disabled.

27 Sep 2009

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LABOUR MPs MISS REGIONAL ECONOMIC MEETING

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27 Sep 2009

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EU should support Rapid Reaction Force for floods and disasters, says MEP

Wolverhampton's Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne has called for an international rapid reaction force to speed up the response to natural disasters such as the devastating floods in 2007.

27 Sep 2009

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