DevelopmentPolicy

Cheshire Green Belt Under Threat as Adlington Faces Massive New Town Proposal

Cheshire community leaders are mounting strong opposition against plans to transform the village of Adlington into a new town with up to 20,000 homes. Local authorities report being “up in arms” about the potential destruction of green belt land and strain on infrastructure that already “can’t cope” with current demands.

Local Outcry Over Proposed Development

Community leaders in Adlington, Cheshire, are expressing vehement opposition to plans that could see their village transformed into a new town with between 14,000 and 20,000 homes, according to reports. The proposal, submitted by landowner Belport, has triggered widespread concern among residents, parish councils, and countryside organizations who fear the destruction of protected green belt land.

GovernmentPolitics

Mongolian Government in Crisis as Prime Minister and Parliament Speaker Ousted in Confidence Votes

Mongolian lawmakers have voted to remove both the prime minister and parliamentary speaker in a dramatic political shakeup. The dual dismissals come amid ongoing corruption concerns and economic challenges facing the mineral-rich country, casting uncertainty over government stability.

Political Upheaval in Ulaanbaatar

Mongolia’s parliament has voted to remove both Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav and Parliamentary Speaker Amarbayasgalan Dashzegve, according to reports from the official Montsame news agency. The dramatic political developments occurred on Friday, throwing the resource-rich nation into renewed turmoil just months after the current administration took office.

EnergyPolicy

Lancashire Council Rejects Motion to Support Permanent Fracking Ban

Lancashire County Council has declined to support a motion calling for a permanent ban on fracking. The decision comes after Labour group leaders expressed concern about Reform UK’s position on the controversial extraction method. Council members voted against the ban proposal during a recent meeting.

Council Rejects Fracking Ban Motion

Lancashire County Council, which is led by Reform UK representatives, has refused to support a motion calling for a permanent ban on fracking, according to reports from a recent council meeting. The decision came after Labour group leader Mark Clifford put forward the proposal requesting the council back a government ban on the controversial extraction process.