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.
Robert Court, Lib Dem PPC for Derbyshire Dales and Mark Wakeman the former Conservative Councillor for Bakewell and local businessman have together launched a campaign for a Banking Hub in Bakewell, read more...
Lib Dems see 4% swing to secure 3rd place, with Claire Cadogan gaining more votes than candidates placed 4th, 5th and 6th combined. Read more...
Next Thursday 22nd February sees by-elections taking place in two District Council wards – Bakewell and Norbury. Read more...
Liberal Democrat members have passed a new policy to safeguard creators from AI exploitation, support grassroots venues, tear down barriers to touring, and rebuild music education for every child.
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to protect our local representatives, safeguard free speech, and defend the integrity of British democracy.
The family court system should be a place of safety, protection, and swift resolution for children and families. Our new policy will reform family justice, roll out proven non-adversarial court models, and root out domestic abuse risks.