We are the largest party on the District Council and we lead the Progressive Alliance.
Steve Flitter, the Leader of the Liberal Democrats on DDDC said - We are delighted to come together as 3 progressive Parties to offer the residents and businesses of the Derbyshire Dales a new approach to local politics. We know that our District faces many challenges, not least the cost of living crisis, the shortage of affordable housing for our young families and the threat to our environment from new developments and pollution.
Working together we will support our communities in the best and most effective way, and provide them with genuinely value-for-money services.
On the day that BP have announced record quarterly profits of £4.27 billion, it is disappointing to... Read more
Despite the positive comments coming from some of the local Labour leaders like Nadine Peatfield (Derby City) and Anthony McKeown (High Peak) there is no doubt that all councils will find the mechanics of... Read more
After two (confusing) consultations on an eventual total of 7 options (!) the government has informed the 10 District, Borough, City and County Councils that from April 2028 there will be TWO Unitary Authorities running things in Derbyshire... Read more
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to protect our local representatives, safeguard free speech, and defend the integrity of British democracy.
The family court system should be a place of safety, protection, and swift resolution for children and families. Our new policy will reform family justice, roll out proven non-adversarial court models, and root out domestic abuse risks.
The first 1,000 days of a child's life shape their entire future, yet health visiting servicea have seen a dramatic decline. It’s time to back our health visitors, end the postcode lottery, and guarantee every child the healthy, safe start they deserve.