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.
At primary school, years ago, we used to get fired up playing marbles at break time but, seriously, why did Sunak have such a hissy fit over the 'Elgin' marble statues and cancel a meeting with the Greek Prime Minister? Read more...
Rishi Sunak has barely been able to contain his excitement about inflation falling, claiming this miracle of economics is all down to Tory management. Well sorry to be a party pooper but "Hogwash!". Read more...
Each year Children in Need highlights the vulnerability of our children but also offers hope that where the NHS so often struggles to provide services, the willingness of strangers, through the voluntary services and charities... read more...
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.