Conservative councillor suggests this should be an example for other areas.

During a very long and heated meeting of Derbyshire Dales District Council held over Zoom on 3^rd September, Cllr Tony Morley made the above comment about a family that had purchased some land and established a camp in his ward (Norbury).

Three Tories change their vote after intervention of council officer

At the two hour meeting of the full Derbyshire Dales District Council held over Zoom on 3^rd September a motion was proposed by a group of Lib Dem, Green, Labour and Independent councillors calling for the establishment of Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in order to help protect areas of moorland from the devastating effects of wilds fires. These PSPOs would enable fixed penalty fines to be issued to anyone using a disposable barbecue or lighting an open fire in the designated areas.

The Coal Yard off Watery lane Clifton was probably one of the worst kept 'secrets' of Derbyshire Dales District Council

The council's members and officers are on record as saying the authority had 'failed in its duties to house a family of travellers who have registered as homeless - with the council legally obliged to assist and that it must resolve the issue as a priority'.

Liberal Democrats are fighting to give NHS and care staff from other countries the right to stay in the UK.

Like the rest of our wonderful NHS and care staff, hundreds of thousands of people from other countries are on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic, putting themselves in harm's way to make sure we get the care we need.

Derbyshire Dales District Council meet via Zoom on Wednesday 2^nd September. They are tasked with making choices on both a future permanent traveller site and a temporary 'tolerated' site so the traveller family in question have somewhere to stay whilst the permanent site is prepared.

Opposition councillors are concerned by the way that they are being expected to make very significant decisions without sufficient information about the advantages and disadvantages of each site. In particular they call into question the recently announced Tansley site, where key facts about its suitability have not been made available.

Ed Davey elected as new Lib Dem Leader

Derbyshire Dales Liberal Democrats congratulate Ed Davey on his election as Party Leader

Ed Davey has been elected as Leader of the Liberal Democrats. In an short announcement at 11.30am today Party President Mark Pack declared that Ed Davey had been elected with 42,756 votes to Layla Moran with 24,564. (57.6% of the party membership voted).

I'd like to start by thanking my friend Layla Moran. Layla, you fought a passionate campaign, full of energy.

I'd like to start by thanking my friend Layla Moran.

Since becoming an MP, you have inspired so many people, particularly young people. Your future is bright and I look forward to you playing a big role in my team.

Open Letter to DDDC

We request that Derbyshire Dales District Council provide as soon as possible an opportunity for all councillors to be briefed by relevant Council officers on their current strategy for monitoring air quality in the Dales. This briefing should also provide an opportunity for questions to be asked and suggestions made. The meeting, if possible, to be 'open' to the public via YouTube.

Open letter to Council requesting clarity on Air Pollution

Local Lib Dem councillors have requested a meeting with the relevant officers of Derbyshire Dales District Council in an attempt to understand what is delaying action to reduce air pollution.

You could add your support to this letter by signing our petition.

Some time ago when Boris Johnson was accused of wanting to secure all the benefits of membership of the EU without taking any of the responsibilities, to have his cake and eat it, he memorably said that yes indeed was in favour of cake and of eating it!

As our guest piece from Peter Black below illustrates the reality of taking back control is that it is leading to unforeseen and unfavourable consequences when it comes to illegal immigration