Stockport Council in Planning Fire | Manchester News

Stockport’s council is under fire for delays in finalizing its Local Plan, which governs development and protects green belt land—now sparking legal costs and political backlash. Despite claiming national policies are to blame, the council lost a key appeal over Woodford Garden Village, costing them $28,000, and faces criticism from Labour for blocking housing growth while nearly 10,000 people wait for social homes. The Liberal Democrat leader defends their stance, arguing government changes have created chaos and that they’re standing up for residents—even when it means challenging applications and defying Labour’s housing targets, all while insisting they’re acting on legal advice and public interest. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a80dfd6fdf533c5d