Romiley Liberal Club Donation and Local Rubbish Row Raises Questions for MP
24th January 2026
A story that has been circulating locally has reignited concerns about political influence and responsiveness to residents’ issues.
According to local reporting, the Romiley Liberal Club and Hall Company Ltd — a long‑standing community organisation based at 1 Beech Lane, now permanently closed — previously made a significant political donation tied to Lisa Smart’s parliamentary campaign. Official figures in parliamentary registers confirm that the club supported her election campaign to the tune of £10,000 as a recognised local donor.
Despite this financial backing, residents have expressed frustration that repeated requests to address a persistent problem of dumped rubbish at the old club premises have gone unanswered by the MP’s office or local councillors. Community members say that piles of waste and accumulated debris next to the site have blighted the area for months, affecting local amenity and contributing to concerns about cleanliness and safety.
The Romiley Liberal Club is now wound down and earmarked for redevelopment as supported living accommodation, but suggests that those associated with the club — including past councillors and directors — have not taken action on the long‑standing rubbish issue that residents have repeatedly raised.
Residents told the Gazette:
“We supported our local MP when she stood for election. We expected attention when we raised a local problem — but all we’ve had is silence.”
Attempts by this newspaper to contact Lisa Smart’s constituency office for comment have so far been unanswered. Voters say they are disappointed that significant financial support has not been matched by responsiveness on local issues.
The Gazette contacted Lisa Smart’s constituency office — based at Hazel Grove Liberal Democrats, 34 Stockport Road, Romiley — for comment but is still awaiting a response.
As the situation develops, the community continues to call for practical action on local environmental issues and for their elected representatives to act on residents’ concerns rather than overlooking them.
