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Federal People & Development Committee - August 2024 Report
The latest FPDC meeting report from its Chair, Claire Hudson
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9 Aug 2024
News
Liberal Democrat News
New Tower Blocks in Alperton
Cllr Anton Georgiou, the leader of the Liberal Democrats group on Brent Council, made the following representation at a recent meeting of the planning committee to highlight the failures of Brent Council to listen to concerns by local residents.
DR
9 Aug 2024
Wirral
Two out of three children in the Wirral left waiting for urgent support in schools
In 2023 in Wirral, 1067 EHCP requests were made to the council. Just 32.5% of these were produced within the statutory obligated 20 week timeline. Across England, requests for EHCPs have increased by 20.8% since 2022. The demand has put enormous pressure.
9 Aug 2024
County Council's massive development rejected
Leaked document shows secret plans
9 Aug 2024
Hazel Grove
Council forced to pause Local Plan consultation
Following the Deputy Prime Minister's new approach to planning and Local Plan-making, and the imposition of compulsory, nationally set housebuilding targets, Stockport Council have been forced to pause the consultation on their draft Local Plan.
9 Aug 2024
Hazel Grove
Answers needed on Stepping Hill funding
MPs Tom Morrison and Lisa Smart have written to Health Secretary Wes Streeting to ensure that a promise for urgent funding for Stepping Hill is not derailed by the Government’s funding black hole.
9 Aug 2024