Tom Morrison calls for special Police meeting
Lib Dem spokesperson, Cllr Tom Morrison has written to the Chair of Stockport Council's Community & Housing Committee requesting an extraordinary meeting to which the Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester, the person responsible for Policing in Greater Manchester, is invited.
Stockport Grinch!
Following Stockport Council’s last-minute decision to cancel the Handy Ladies’ Christmas fundraiser, despite it being COVID secure, Tom Morrison has written the Labour Cabinet asking for a rethink. Groups such as the Handy Ladies supported our community during the darkest of times, now they need our backing.
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Jilly Julian launches Cheadle & Cheadle Hulme Traffic Survey
Local campaigner, Jilly Julian has launched a survey across Cheadle & Cheadle Hulme to find out more about local traffic and parking issues.
Many residents have been in contact with your Lib Dem team about speeding and other road issues, so Jilly wants to know more about people's experiences before asking the Council to take action.
GMSF - Mark Hunter offers meeting to Andy Burnham to discuss plans
Following a shambolic council meeting on the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF), Cllr Mark Hunter, Leader of the Liberal Democrats in Stockport, has written to Andy Burnham to discuss the proposals and concerns the Party has.
Tom Morrison launches green spaces survey
Tom Morrison has launched a survey across Cheadle Constituency to find out what people think of green spaces locally.
Many people are concerned about the future of their green spaces. Plans by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (known as GMSF) have ear-marked several large green spaces for development in areas such as Heald Green and Woodford, whilst Mirrlees Fields near Woodsmoor is now the focus of a potential planning application.
Elsewhere, the Conservative Government have proposed plans that would see planning decisions taken away from local councils and people to 'speed up' the development process.
Government must extend support to protect local jobs, Lib Dems warn
The Liberal Democrats are urging the Government to continue furlough support until it is safe to do so and extend support to those who have so far been excluded by the Government.
Read moreLib Dems in Stockport slam Government's planning proposals
The Liberal Democrats have condemned the Conservative Government’s plans to reform the planning system, arguing that proposed changes will do nothing to alleviate the housing need in Stockport.
Read moreLib Dems demand Govt extension of support to protect local jobs
The Liberal Democrats are urging the Government to continue furlough support until it is safe to do so and extend support to those who have so far been excluded by the Government.
Read moreCheadle Lib Dems Crowned Community Champions
Cheadle Lib Dems have been added to the Liberal Democrat Community Champions Hall of Fame. The award recognises their hard work helping the most vulnerable in Stockport during the coronavirus crisis.
Read moreStockport Lib Dems demand better support for local schools
Cllr Tom Morrison and Cllr Lisa Smart have demanded more support and better communication for schools following the Government’s decision to press on with school openings.