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.
Some things are worth waiting for. However the long overdue report from Derbyshire County Council on actions that they approve to tackle air pollution in Ashbourne is not one of them.
Lib Dem Coucillors in Matlock have been distributing leaflets publicising the 'Derbyshire Floods Hardship Fund' that Derbyshire County Council has reinstated, to make £20,000 available to help residents and businesses affected by recent flooding.
The Mayor of Matlock, Lib Dem Councillor Steve Wain has hit out at the combined failure of central government, the Environment Agency and the County Council that has resulted in flooding in parts of Matlock for the fourth time in 30 months.
This week's More or Less on BBC R4 spent almost half the programme providing evidence that our Prime Minister has on several occasions presented incorrect information to parliament.
Rather later than promised the 'independent review' into Derbyshire Dales District Council's contract for waste services with Serco has been published.
The Guardian highlights research that shows new greenfield housing developments are locking residents into car dependency, making everyday journeys impossible without a vehicle. Meanwhile, pledges for walking, cycling and public transport are often left unfulfilled.
