Save our green belt

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.

Save our green belt

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LibDem support for activated speed sign on North Road, Peter Morris asks why there aren't dedicated cycle paths

Peter Morris, Liberal Democrat County Council candidate, is supporting local residents call for a vehicle activated speed sign on North Road. In the last five years there have been twelve serious accidents. Morning and evening there is traffic chaos as the road is also the A15, accidents - with vehicles turning out of side roads and with school children crossing the road - are always likely. At times in the day when traffic levels are reduced, vehicles speeding as they travel out of town also become a problem. Peter asks why the Town Council with the County council have not worked for the provision of dedicated cycle paths within the town. These would considerably increase traffic safety. Perhaps this should have been considered instead of the Millenium Trees?

28 Sep 2008

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Latest news on the state of the King's Head building on the main A15 at Morton

This historic pub is situated on the main A15 at the busy crossroads in Morton. The pub burnt down in June 2007 and has been derelict ever since, local residents fear that it will remain so for years. It is situated on a dangerous cross roads used by children going to and from the local primary school. Peter recently raised the issue of the current state of disrepair with it's dangers especially to local children. The Charles Wells Brewery (owners of the King's Head) have now confirmed to Peter that they will be taking action to stabilise the building by installing a new roof and will then remove the scaffolding. This area will continue to be difficult for children to cross on their way to school, we now need to take the opportunity to make this junction safer for residents and school children.

28 Sep 2008

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What a waste of money!

Your Conservative County Councillor resigned just a few months before the full county council elections. The by-election for this seat takes place on Thursday October 2nd. The cost of the by-election will cost local taxpayers several thousand pounds. Peter Morris, the Liberal Democrat candidate, and his fellow Liberal Democrats in Bourne think this is a disgrace. The money could have been spent on vital services in Bourne such as improving our roads and pavements.

28 Sep 2008

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Peter Morris LibDem Candidate in Bourne bi-election demands action on Bourne Town Centre regeneration plan

'Local residents are fed up with the lack of action over plans to regenerate Bourne town centre,' says Peter Morris, 'Plans have been around for many years, but local people want to see action. While council bosses continue to dither, the town centre declines further. One supermarket has closed in the Burghley Centre and North Street has been allowed to decline. The time for talking is over - the time for action is NOW.'

28 Sep 2008

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Bourne Abbey by-election on October 2nd 2008 - LibDem Candidate Peter Morris - 'Peter will make an excellent local County Councillor' says Bill Newton Dunn MEP

Liberal Democrats in Bourne are delighted that Peter Morris has agreed to stand in the Bourne Abbey by-election. Peter has lived locally for the past seven years and is well known for leading the fights against local health cuts back in 2006. Bill Newton Dunn, who is backing Peter's campaign says 'Peter will make an excellent local County Councillor, I hope you will support him on October 2nd.' To get in touch with Peter email: peter@lincslibdems.org.uk or telephone 01778 440 514

28 Sep 2008

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Sam's Fiendish Quiz: The result

Shepway Liberal Democrats have thanked all who took part in "Sam's Fiendish Quiz" at Saltwood Village Hall last night: with 7 teams and over 40 people competing, a good night was hopefully had by all!

28 Sep 2008

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