Burscough's Conservative councillors have challenged the local Labour Group to come clean on where they stand over planned new homes in the area.
Cllrs Jason Grice and George Pratt say Labour are trying to face both ways over the issue and should "come clean" about where they stand.
The matter relates to the Borough-wide Local Plan where it is proposed that land at Yew Tree Farm in Burscough is used to provide much needed homes. Other areas, such as Ormskirk and Skelmersdale, have proposed sites designated for homes.
Cllr Grice said: "The Labour Group are trying to have it both ways. They have cosied up to objectors and indulged in grandstanding, but haven't categorically said where they stand on the issue.
"This is an important matter yet nobody in Burscough knows whether they are for development or against development. It's time for them to be straight with the residents of Burscough.
"If they are for development, why not say so? If they are against it, my question would be what do they propose to do about the lack of affordable housing and the current infrastructure issues in Burscough?"
Cllr Pratt added: "I've spoken to a number of Labour activists who privately tell me they are not against the plans for Yew Tree Farm. So my question to them is - if that's what they think, why not say it in public?
"It's clear they are electioneering but this is too big an issue to play politics with. We are challenging them to come clean and answer a very simple question - are you for the development, yes or no?
"If they are against, which land have they identified to satisfy the housing numbers and, also, will developers build there? If the plan is not deliverable, then it will be open season for developers."
Promoted by Graham Jones on behalf of Jason Grice and George Pratt, all of WLCA, 72c New Court Way, L39 2YT