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?
I am married to Zahida and have 4 Children. I taught at Hopwood Hall Colleague for 18 years and am proud of my contribution in positively shaping the lives of thousands of young people in Rochdale and beyond. In my limited spare time I enjoy cricket, reading, travelling and music.
The Local Elections are just around the corner and the Liberal Democrats have the momentum in this vital Election. For the first time ever - the Liberal Democrats are set to take control of Rochdale Council. Over the next few days we will be submitting more information on all of our Candidates.
Voting across Epping Forest has begun with the issuing of postal voters to many residents. The fight is between the Tories and the Liberal Democrats in Epping Forest. Only the Liberal Democrats and the Tories are contesting every council seat.
Francis Maude has admitted that the Conservatives may not win the next General Election. Simon Hughes, Liberal Democrat Party President said "This admission that the Tories cosmetic conversion is failing to win over the British people is unsurprising. On the environment, on education and on civil liberties, the Tories have been all talk and no action. They have failed to put forward any actual policies to tackle climate change, have supported Tony Blair's flawed education plans, and caved in on ID cards."
A massive 85% of people who took part in a survey regarding the merging of ambulance services were against the merger of East Midlands Ambulance Service with south Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Waltham Abbey Liberal Democrats have today launched their positive plan to for the town. District Cllr Pat Brooks, Peggy Ayre and Phil Chadburn are all standing for election to the Town Council on 4 May.
