Labour’s first Budget misses the mark – Liberal Democrats
30th October 2024 The Labour Government’s first Budget missed the mark on 4 vital areas, according to local Liberal Democrats.
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?
30th October 2024 The Labour Government’s first Budget missed the mark on 4 vital areas, according to local Liberal Democrats.
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