Wilmslow Liberal Democrats

Wilmslow household waste disposal site

Ever since the old Wilmslow waste tip at Newgate closed, local Tories have promised to provide a new one.Unfortunately, they haven.t lived up to their promises. In 2006 Tory controlled Cheshire County Council has voted NOT to proceed with the proposed new Waste Disposal Site at Handforth, despite the clearly expressed wishes of Wimlsow residents for such a facility.

At the time of closure an alternative location had been found but unfortunately Tory objections led to the planning application being refused. Liberal Democrats in the town want a more environmentally friendly approach to the disposal of waste and one that improves recycling performance.

Wilmslow Parking

The problems with car parking in Wilmslow continue. The planned take-over of this by Macclesfield Borough Council from the Police will be delayed until spring 2008, because of new Government regulations.

Meanwhile, local residents, especially those near the town centre experience all day parking by workers and visitors. The Police are trying to tackle those illegally parked on restricted waiting areas and double yellow lines.

Liberal Democrats advocate a total review of parking arrangements in and around Wilmslow with proposals for a long-term solution to long-stay parking requirements.

Green belt farm land in Styal

Green belt farm land in the centre of the pleasant village of Styal and has recently been auctioned to a property developer who has subdivided the land and is advertising plots as a long term investment. 'The green belt must be protected and only developed if there is an overwhelming need for the community.'

With local support, the Liberal Democrat Councillors who represent Styal at Macclesfield borough Council are monitoring the situation closely and investigating ways in which the village and the Green Belt can be protected.