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 Liberal Democrats are calling on the Chancellor to protect education spending, as shocking new figures show that schools in Derbyshire face cuts in their spending power of £12 million next year.
In a report presented to the Derbyshire County Council Health and Well-being Board in October, it was acknowledged that there are over 1,000 'excess deaths' in Derbyshire that can be attributed to air pollution. Air pollutants come from a variety of sources but undoubtedly the major contributor in most locations is road transport.
The Derbyshire Dales Lib Dem's AGM was held 0n 10th November at what is a new venue for us - the Riber Room at Matlock's Imperial Rooms. This proved to be a great venue with all the facilities we needed.
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
