Promises, promises
Conservative councillors object to strategies that are in their own election manifesto.
PD
by Peter Dobbs
16 Feb 2023
A Progressive Alliance for Derbyshire Dales District
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.
Derbyshire Dales News
There are no easy fixes but that should not stop us trying
The problem of air pollution in Ashbourne has been extensively reported on this website as has the disappointment felt by local residents at the actions proposed by the County Council to attempt to address the problem. Even the Deputy Leader of the County Council, Conservative Simon Spencer said at the District Council meeting of the Community and Environment Committee on 9th February that these actions "are not going to cure the issues that we face in the town of Ashbourne".
PDDH
15 Feb 2023
The blame game
When a system is failing and those in charge of it refuse to take responsibility, blame becomes their only resource.
JD
10 Feb 2023
UK Lib Dem news
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026