The Labour Government has doubled the housing targets for Stockport, while weakening the protections for green belt. As a result, developers are targeting building on our green spaces first; this means that the houses are less affordable, less accessible, and in the wrong places for people struggling to get on the housing market.
On average, an “affordable house” in the villages outside Stockport, by the Government's definition, still costs £323,8231. The average cost of an affordable house in Stockport town centre is just £167,5132. Only one of those is within reach for the vast majority of first-time buyers.
That's why we're calling on the Government to change its approach and provide new housing that communities want. That means social and affordable housing. That means housing on brownfield sites first. And it means building the GPs, schools and transport links that make local people's lives better, not put an added strain on the system.
If you think that the UK should be building more truly affordable housing, with better schools and healthcare, and with the community being part of the process, sign our petition.
Do you believe the Government should give local residents more say in the planning process, to guarantee brownfield development first, and to ensure that schools and GPs must be an essential part of any large development?
A long-term future for Woodbank Hall in Stockport is possible, says local MP Lisa Smart, after meeting with the Heritage Fund to discuss opportunities for funding for the site.
The importance of getting girls into the habit of playing sport was the topic of Hazel Grove MP Lisa Smart’s 100th spoken contribution to the House of Commons this week.
Last year, United Utilities pumped 450,778 hours worth of sewage into waterways, according to new data published today.
Following today’s Spring Statement, local Liberal Democrat MPs Lisa Smart and Tom Morrison said that the Chancellor “missed her chance” to deliver the change needed across Stockport by scrapping the jobs tax and reforming business rates.
Local Liberal Democrat MP Lisa Smart has called on the Chancellor to deliver a Spring Statement that will “save our small businesses” on Wednesday.
Mark’s record of service for the people of Stockport is second to none. I am proud to call him a friend, and to have benefited from working with him and learning from him – he has always been incredibly generous with his advice and wisdom.
