Hazel Grove
Speaking out against puppy smuggling
Lisa Smart MP intervenes on the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill
16 Jul 2025
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Hazel Grove
Lib Dems take fight to save Stepping Hill to Downing Street
Cheadle MP Tom Morrison, Hazel Grove MP Lisa Smart, and Leader of Stockport Council Cllr Mark Roberts have handed in a petition at 10 Downing Street, signed by 6,123 local residents demanding urgent repairs for Stepping Hill Hospital …
1 Jul 2025
Hazel Grove
MPs welcomes speed camera changes after taking the fight to Parliament
Just days after Hazel Grove MP Lisa Smart led a parliamentary debate demanding the government make it easier for local communities to get speed cameras, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has released updated guidance, in line with her demands.
1 Jul 2025
Hazel Grove
Fight against sewage driven forward by local MP
An amendment that would have made water company senior managers liable for not meeting pollution performance commitment levels has been voted down by the Government, after it was introduced by local Liberal Democrat MP Lisa Smart.
26 Jun 2025
Hazel Grove
Stockport MPs back Lib Dem amendment to controversial welfare bill to protect carers from senseless cuts
Liberal Democrat MPs Tom Morrison (Cheadle) and Lisa Smart (Hazel Grove) have backed the party’s amendment to the Government’s controversial welfare bill, in a bid to protect carers at risk of losing support from the planned cuts.
25 Jun 2025
Hazel Grove
Crime and policing must tackle scourge of off-road bikes
The scourge of illegal off road biking must be challenged by antisocial behaviour rules in the new Crime and Policing Bill, says local Liberal Democrat MP Lisa Smart.
18 Jun 2025
Hazel Grove
Stockport MPs call for Winter Fuel Payments to be backdated for local pensioners
Stockport’s Liberal Democrat MPs, Tom Morrison and Lisa Smart, have called on the Government to backdate the Winter Fuel Payment for local pensioners who lost out last winter.
11 Jun 2025
Hazel Grove
Stockport Liberal Democrats raise alarm over Labour's planning reforms
Liberal Democrats have raised concerns about the continuing changes to planning being drip-fed by the Labour government, with recent announcements around loosening the requirement to protect nature and biodiversity
10 Jun 2025
Hazel Grove
Government risks ‘decimating’ rural communities ahead of Spending Review
Liberal Democrat MP for Hazel Grove constituency Lisa Smart has warned the Government risks ‘decimating’ rural communities, amidst rumours the nature-friendly farming budget is set to be slashed in the upcoming Spending Review.
9 Jun 2025
Hazel Grove
Next Stop Stockport as funding is secured for Metrolink extension to the borough!
Metrolink is coming to Stockport, after the Government announced a funding package for the regions, including money for an extension of the link to the area.
4 Jun 2025
Hazel Grove
MP takes to the saddle with Woodbank wheelers
Local MP Lisa Smart took to the track with the Wheelers at Woodbank Park this week, an accessible cycling group run by Supportability.
19 May 2025
Hazel Grove
Stockport Liberal Democrats announce new Cabinet
Stockport Liberal Democrats have made changes to their Cabinet Team ahead of Stockport Council’s Annual Meeting on the 20th May.
16 May 2025