Derbyshire Dales Liberal Democrats (DDLD) fight elections to Towns, Parishes, Local and Regional government, and Parliament in order to make sure residents in the Dales have a liberal society in which to grow up, thrive and enjoy life.

We apply our core principles of liberty, equality, democracy, community, human rights, internationalism and environmentalism to what we do when elected, and in spite of the beauty of much of Derbyshire Dales, there is a lot that needs to be done.  Just four examples:

• There is an unacceptable infrastructure crisis which can be dangerous: flooding/ sewage in streams and rivers/ people cut off in isolated rural villages without transport.
• The Government has failed to act to protect rural communities – there are now virtually no local banks, farmers are suffering, and there’s not nearly enough funding support for affordable, energy efficient housing in an area with high fuel poverty.
• We must provide the quality and range of social care needed, because the 65-85 year olds are about to become a huge demographic group in Derbyshire Dales, and their needs will swamp existing providers. Without addressing this, it’s not just younger people who will have to move away.
• Many service providers aren’t up to the job.  Government must make sure there is proper accountability for banks, bus companies, water companies, and other quangos like the Forestry Commission and Peak Park Authority. 

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Donating money to DDLD’s campaigns

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