Banking hub in Bakewell
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...
We aim to become the largest party on Derbyshire Dales District Council & Derbyshire County Council but to do that we need people to stand as Lib Dem candidates at every election. Are you willing to help us achieve our goal and make Derbyshire and Derbyshire Dales fairer, greener and more Liberal? If you will consider standing as a candidate, please get in touch with Roger Shelley, our local party chair and DDDC Councillor. He is happy to have an informal chat with no obligation and can explain what is involved and the extensive support & training that we can provide. Contact Roger by phone or text on 07887 380334.
Join us for an evening with author Philip Dalling - exploring the life of one of the most charismatic politicians of the 20th century.
Friday 22nd November at 7pm. The Maltings, St Mary’s Gate, Wirksworth, DE4 4DQ
Members and non-members welcome -£6 per ticket - please book here.
Our local party covers the Westminster Constituency of Derbyshire Dales, this includes a number of local councils:
Local Councils within the Derbyshire Dales Constituency:
The Liberal Democrats, Labour and the Green Party have agreed to run Derbyshire Dales District Council for the next 4 years as a 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...
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