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.
Let there be no mistake, the formation of the NHS in post war years Britain was a triumph for democracy. The years of fear of not being able to pay the 'doctors' bill, were swept away and free health care for all became a guiding light.
Yes, we have a failing migration system, with criminal gangs exploiting people, but this is not solved by political hysteria and knee jerk policies. Read more...
While southern Europe has burned all summer in hellfire flames and scorching temperatures, the Sunak regime has decided that now is the time to row back on principles of Carbon Reduction. Read more...
The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.
No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.
Government must deliver the change people are yearning for
