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.
Let there be no mistake, the formation of the NHS in post war years Britain was a triumph for democracy. The years of fear of not being able to pay the 'doctors' bill, were swept away and free health care for all became a guiding light.
Yes, we have a failing migration system, with criminal gangs exploiting people, but this is not solved by political hysteria and knee jerk policies. Read more...
While southern Europe has burned all summer in hellfire flames and scorching temperatures, the Sunak regime has decided that now is the time to row back on principles of Carbon Reduction. Read more...
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
