Save Our Back Gardens

Background

Lib Dem MPs, Tom and Paul, visit a site already undergoing redevelopment in Sutton Borough

Local Lib Dems are working together to change the law governing planning application for private gardens. Current legislation means that private gardens are classified as "brown-field" land - designating them as ripe for development.

But Sutton's Liberal Democrats and the borough's two MPs, Tom Brake and Paul Burstow are working to change the law. Local Lib Dem campaigners have been out around the borough collecting signatures on a petition addressed to the government. The petition, which has already received many signatures, is part of a nationwide effort by the Lib Dems to draw attention to the unpopularity of this law.

Sean Brennan, Leader of Sutton Council said: "We recognise that new homes are needed, and that some of them need to be built on residential land, but the government's guidelines don't make sense. A private garden is not the same as an ex-industrial site or a disused airfield, but we are being forced to treat them in the same way."

The Campaign

Local campaigners show their support at the launch party

Local campaigners from across Sutton Borough joined Tom Brake MP to formally launch the campaign.

The campaign has featured in the local media and you may well have seen your local Liberal Democrat Team in Wallington high street collecting signatures for the petition and helping raise awareness of the issue.

The number of signatures to the petition is rising on a daily basis and clearly indicates the level of concern in the constituency regarding the overdevelopment of the area.

Sign the Online Petition

You can show your support for the campaign by signing the online petition.

Many local residents have already signed the petition, so add your name now and help Save Our Back Gardens

To sign the petition click the following link: http://www.tombrake.co.uk/petitions/