Welcome to the website of the Liberal Democrats in the new constituency of Derbyshire Dales

We aim to: Trust in People - Make Derbyshire Dales Free, Fair and Green

Free local education and healthcare so that everyone is free to make the most of their lives. Fair taxes because taxes should help improve our environment or make life in Derbyshire Dales more fair, not less. And finally, Trust, because it is time to restore trust in local and national government.

Our intention is that this website will be a useful resource for local people to find out more about Liberal Democrats in Derbyshire Dales and the campaigns we are running.

However, we would like it to be more than that - we would like to hear from you. Online you can:

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Crown Square plan 'not up for debate New!

Published in Matlock Mercury on Thu 3rd Jul 2008

Long-awaited plans for the redesign of Matlock Crown Square have been revealed - but developers say its layout is 'not open to reconsideration'.

Read "Crown Square plan 'not up for debate" in full (369 words).

Decision delay on Dales allowance rise New!

Published in Matlock Mercury on Thu 3rd Jul 2008

Councillors have delayed a decision which would see them get a four per cent rise in their allowances.

Read "Decision delay on Dales allowance rise" in full (203 words).

Town centre masterplan is 'scrapped New!

Written by Julia Rogerson and published in Matlock Mercury on Thu 3rd Jul 2008

Matlock Masterplan - a blueprint for town's future - has been "scrapped" in shock moves by the district council

GONE? The Masterplan promised a new library and community arts building for the Lido site

Read "Town centre masterplan is 'scrapped" in full (462 words).

A home for progressives New!

Written by Nick Clegg and published in The Guardian on Tue 1st Jul 2008

Henley proved the New Labour mode of social democracy is dead. There is only one alternative

Read "A home for progressives" in full (883 words).

Nick Clegg Supports the Save Longstone Edge Campaign

Sat 7th Jun 2008

Nick Clegg has written to Hilary Benn MP - Secretary of State at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and received a letter in reply explaining that DEFRA and the Communities and Local Government Department (CLG) are working with the National Park Authority to find a long term solution.

Read "Nick Clegg Supports the Save Longstone Edge Campaign" (50 words).

Afghanistan is conflict of our generation

Wed 28th May 2008

After visiting Afghanistan, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has emphasised the vital importance of success in the 'conflict of our generation'.

Nick Clegg visiting British troops in theatre in Afghanistan

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There's a whiff of insurrection in the air

Written by Nick Clegg and published in Daily Telegraph on Wed 28th May 2008

The fuel protests hammer home a clear message. After the 10p tax rebellion, the local elections, and the Crewe by-election, no one can doubt the mood of the country any more. There is insurrection in the air. The British people are ready for change and they don't believe Labour can deliver it.

Read "There's a whiff of insurrection in the air" in full (698 words).

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Henley By Election Result

Turnout: 34915 (51%)

56.7%

Conservative: 19796 (+3.2%)

27.7%

Liberal Democrat: 9680 (+1.7%)

3.8%

Green Party: 1321 (+0.5%)

View the results in detail.