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?
Following news earlier in the year that Tory controlled Essex County Council had decided yo close Wansfell College, which has been a long-acknowledged leader in adult education, here is updated information about the site.
Local Liberal Democrats have moved swiftly to select local resident Robin Stevens to be their candidate for the Lawns ward by-election to be held on 15th September. Robin said, "I look forward to being able to carry on the excellent work Phil Harvey has put in over the last 26 years as the local councillor.
Figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have shown the number of alcohol-related deaths has increased by nearly a fifth in four years. In the South East deaths rose from 725 in 2000 to 842 in 2004 - a rise of 16.1%
The proposed cuts to the Mobile Service, due to come in on 31st October have been released this week for a brief public consultation.
Last week, at a very early 8.30am Executive Meeting, the Tory-run County Council closed its doors to the press and public for the second time since starting its new term in May.
In his populist attack on the Human Rights Act in today's Daily Telegraph, Michael Howard is undermining the rule of law. If, under pressure of events, politicians introduce laws to protect public safety which restrict civil liberties to an unnecessary extent then the judges have not only a right but a duty to say so.
