PD
22 Apr 2022
News Archive
This section contains News articles written by local members on both local and national issues that we feel are important to the lives of those living in Derbyshire Dales. We hope that these give you an understanding of the values that we, as Liberal Democrats, feel are important.
Is Geography a problem for Conservatives?
From the extensive comments about Ashbourne in their by-election leaflets you might have thought that the town was in the Carsington Water Ward. Or is it just that they can think of no benefit that the last two decades of Conservative control in Derbyshire Dales has brought to the immediate area of Carsington Water?
PD
20 Apr 2022
Road Safety on the cheap?
There is an implication in the Conservative election material for Carsington Water Ward that Tories are taking road safety seriously. However it seems that they are not taking it seriously enough to spend their 'own' money on it.
PD
19 Apr 2022
Tories not up to speed over broadband
The progress towards the Government's target of 85% of homes and businesses to have high speed broadband by 2025 looks woefully inadequate. In Derbyshire Dales it was only 12.2% in 2021 and at the present rate of progress it will only be 22% by 2025 - rather less than 85%
PD
18 Apr 2022
Diversity Officer Elected
Derbyshire Dales Liberal Democrats elected a Diversity Officer at its last Exec Meeting. Jane Dent agreed to take on the role and has made an impressive start on initiatives that should help the local party address issues of diversity and inclusivity.
PD
11 Apr 2022
Use your bus!
Use the Bus' aims to encourage people to use our local bus services to Sheffield, Bakewell and Buxton. Fewer journeys by car will reduce carbon emissions and help tackle climate change in Hope Valley. Stress-free enjoyable travel Use the Bus is supported by bus companies and local councils. With their help we will be asking you to please Use the Bus whenever you can to -
PD
7 Apr 2022