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 Democrat Question have revealed that the Government has already spent £32m preparing for its ID card scheme even before it becomes law. Spending rose from £25,000 to £63,000 a day in the last six months of 2005, the Home Office said.
The National Audit Commission has awarded Leicester Council full marks after a recent assessment. The four-star status means that Leicester Council is one of the best in the country and is a great improvement on last years grading, when the city was only awarded three stars. The Commission also judged that the Council was improving the services it provides for the local community and as a result will improve further.
The first new library for 20 years was opened in the Hamilton area at the end of last year. The library has been very popular with local residents, with 1200 visitors in the first week of opening alone. Such popularity is down to the wide range of services the library offers - including free internet access, DVD rental in addition to 10,000 books.
Party President Simon Hughes MP is backing Park Ward's Lib Dem candidate, Robin Lawrence, in his campaign to make Britain more democratic. Robin Lawrence's on-going campaign to help alleviate traffic chaos in Chapel Ash, particularly in Larches Lane and Haden Hill, has its roots in the key Lib Dem belief of Democracy for All..
Speech by Councillor Colin Strong, Liberal Democrat Leader of the Opposition
A Guardian/ICM poll has revealed that 63% of the population approve of new green taxes to discourage environmentally damaging behaviour. Commenting on the Poll, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker MP, said "I am delighted to see that so many people are aware that we need more green taxation in order to protect our environment for the future. It is a pity that the government is not as progressive in its thinking as the public."
