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 recently visited the Jockey Club Estate in Lambourn, meeting with trainers to discuss the challenges facing the racing industry.
Unfortunately, both TSB and RBS have decided to close Leith branches. Cllr Caldwell attempted to meet with both.
Last year’s approved Lib Dem budget included money to improve lighting in parks and green spaces.
Everybody in and around Finchampstead will be greatly relieved that the junction at California Crossroads has reopened and, with just a few bits of ‘tidying up’ to complete, travel in the area is returning to a normal.
Earlier this year, Management Committees of community centres across West Lothian were notified that the Council intended to seek new structures for managing the centres going forward.
East Sussex County Council led by the Conservatives is poised to make £55 million worth of cuts which will hit the most vulnerable residents. Further cuts are expected later in the year as the budget process continues.