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.
One of the lost benefits of leaving the EU was that under freedom of movement young people could live and work across Europe, gaining valuable life experiences whilst we welcomed young people from Europe to experience the UK. Read more...
Sewage was dumped into rivers in Derbyshire Dales for 31,359 hours in 2023, new figures have revealed. Read more...
Derbyshire Dales Liberal Democrats are very pleased that the application to build over 400 houses on the Gritstone Road (Wolds) site was turned down by the District Council's special Planning meeting on 28 March. Read more...
Liberal Democrat members have passed a new policy to safeguard creators from AI exploitation, support grassroots venues, tear down barriers to touring, and rebuild music education for every child.
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to protect our local representatives, safeguard free speech, and defend the integrity of British democracy.
The family court system should be a place of safety, protection, and swift resolution for children and families. Our new policy will reform family justice, roll out proven non-adversarial court models, and root out domestic abuse risks.