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?
Well over 100 Sandgate residents attended the Sandgate Town Meeting at Sandgate Library on Tuesday evening to call for a referendum on changing Sandgate back from a "Town" administration to a "Parish" one. The referendum was agreed after a huge vote in support at the meeting.
Henley Liberal Democrats have selected Stephen Kearney to be their candidate for the expected Henley-on-Thames by-election. Stephen Kearney, 49, is Chief Executive of an international development charity (Action to Regenerate Community Trust - www.regeneratetrust.com) that works in Africa and the UK.
"The government's planned legislation is a "ragbag of proposals" at the end of a "dreadful week" for the Prime Minister", said Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg. He said it was just the latest in a long list of re-organisations by the government since 1997 - including a 14th reform bill for the NHS.
Local MP Tim Farron has criticised the Government over the excessive amount the Immigration Advisory Service is charging for an appointment with an adviser over immigration issues. In the past the Immigration Advisory Service had offered all appointments for free, however since the 1st of April 2004 clients have been required to provide information on their financial situation and will then be assessed accordingly. In some cases people have been charged over £100 per appointment with an adviser.
Dundee LibDems today (Wednesday 14th May) said the Labour Westminster government has failed miserably to properly compensate low paid workers who lost out when the 10p income tax rate was abolished.
We would like to pass on our thanks to all in Brentwood West and Warley who voted for us. Your support was greatly appreciated by us and although we are naturally very disappointed not to have been chosen to represent you, we will continue our ongoing support in order to give you the quality services you deserve.