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 County Council are attempting to co-ordinate offers of help from people who are unable to provide accommodation but would like to help in other ways.
The loss of P&O capacity will do great harm to the UK (not withstanding the harm the sackings have done to the workers).
Local campaigner, 'Monty' Stuart-Monteith will be standing as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Carsington Water ward in the forthcoming by-election on Thursday 5th May.
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
