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?
Local students could soon be facing huge bills to attend university under new Government plans. Despite past promises, Labour are considering the introduction of 'top up' fees of around £10,000 to attend university.
Following last week's Executive meeting, which decided to delay the development of the bus station, Lib Dems on Bedford Borough Council are urging local people to voice their concerns through a petition.
At last night's first cabinet meeting the Mayor made his mark by slashing the involvement of the public and their representatives. The long standing "questions from the public" was removed and the Mayor made it clear that he would not accept questions or comments during the main body of the meeting.
Liberal Democrats on Bedford Borough Council have called for greater openness within the new Mayors Cabinet after details to be discussed at the first cabinet meeting were released.
The recent destruction of equipment in the childrens playground at Canterbury Road Rec has been condemned by local Councillors Paul Marsh and Brian Copping.
Following Wednesday nights Full Council meeting Lib Dems are calling for the Mayor to explain why he is already failing key election pledges.
