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?
Local MP Tim Farron's campaign to protect the provision of affordable housing for local residents in South Lakeland took a step forward this week after Furness Building Society agreed to lend up to 90% on affordable homes in South Lakeland.
Conservative-run Essex County Council has delayed dealing with Epping'sparking problems yet again- despite residents' pleas for action.
Players and staff at Rochdale's Mecca Bingo are fighting what they believe is an unfair taxation rate on their winnings.
Open meeting of C4EJ Friday 22 May 09
Henry Vann, local campaigner said: "The picture coming out of Westminster is absolutely appalling. Some MPs seem to be profiteering from taxpayer's money, and it is sickening.
Barnet Tories are behaving like the Labour Government's Political Lap Dogs. The Conservative Administration is proposing to restrict scrutiny of its decisions. Under plans to be voted upon at the Council's Annual meeting this Tuesday, the Conservative Administration intends to force through far reaching changes to the scrutiny procedure.