MORRISON'S STORE OFFICIALLY OPENS
The new Morrisson's store at West Denton opened it doors to the public for the first time today.
3 Aug 2009
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?
Labour Councillors demand increased allowances
The Liberal Democrat Leader on Hastings Borough Council, Cllr Richard Stevens, has denounced the attempt by Labour Councillors to secure Special Responsibility Allowances as the local equivalent of the MPs' expenses scandal nationally.
3 Aug 2009
Ministers should hang their heads in shame over McKinnon case
Commenting on the High Court decision not to overrule the extradition of Gary McKinnon, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne said: "This judgement is a hammer blow to a vulnerable man and his long suffering supporters.
3 Aug 2009
Lib Dems make a splash at Brighton Pride
The Liberal Democrats were well represented at the weekend's Pride in Brighton and Hove event. Top Lib Dems Brian Paddick and Lewes MP Norman Baker joined around thirty activists from the local party and DELGA.
3 Aug 2009
Sharon Bowles to head powerful EU Economic Committee
Liberal Democrat MEP for the South East, Sharon Bowles, has secured one of the European Parliament's top jobs.
2 Aug 2009
END HOSPITAL RIP-OFF NOW, SAY BEADLE
The family of an elderly Gosforth man have spoken out after being hit with a bill of nearly £100 for TV and telephone services during his three-week stay at hospital.
2 Aug 2009