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?
Liberal Democrats in Newcastle are stepping up their campaign for a GPs surgery in Lemington. This follows the North East Strategic Health Authority's confirmation that Newcastle's PCT can bid for one of 100 new surgeries in under-resourced areas across the country.
Residents of Dunstall Hill contacted Zahid Shah to report an abandoned vehicle in a car park. When he inspected Zahid found a vehicle with flat tyres, rusty bodywork, the radio ripped out and no tax disc - all signs of an abandoned car. Zahid has informed the authorities and as this car had still has its number plates the registered keeper will be told to remove it. If this doesn't happen the vehicle will removed and crushed.
Local MP, Tim Farron expressed his dismay today at the news that the Government has instructed Post Office Limited to suspend any consultations on post office closures in the period immediately preceding the local elections in May next year. The Government requested the change of plan because 'the closure of any Post Office can be highly sensitive and can potentially become a local political issue'.
Increases in parking fees are being considered in Marlow by Wycombe District Council.
Labour perverting Council Rules
Labour Councillors jump the gun on Community Centre Closure
