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.
Matlock and Tansley’s problems with sewers and drains are local examples of a national problem with the regulation of water companies. Read more...
When the country was on its knees during COVID the NHS was literally keeping people alive, the occupants of 10 Downing Street stood on the steps and clapped. But the NHS has been underfunded for so long that it needs the life support now.... read more.
Many of the preventative measures around flooding are related to the Lead Flood Authority (which is the responsibility of Derbyshire County Council) and the District Council has highlighted this issue to them. Read more...
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.
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.
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.