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Local Plan Revision for Derbyshire Dales
If you have ever been involved in anything to do with local government planning, you will know how important 'Local Plans' (and also Neighbourhood Plans) are in the planning process.
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Retained EU Law Bill 'Not fit for purpose'
As someone who has worked in and with telecommunications sector regulators including Ofcom in the UK and those in several other countries for more than 20 years, I have come to understand the impact…
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Defra facing £500m real-terms cut after autumn statement
In this article in the Guardian, it is revealed how research by the Liberal Democrats has rvealed how the work of Defra is being hindered by cuts to its funding.
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Teaching or Heating? Cuts take their toll.
Derbyshire Dales Liberal Democrats are calling on the Chancellor to protect education spending, as shocking new figures show that schools in Derbyshire face cuts in their spending power of £12…
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Highways Authority appears to ignore health costs of air pollution
In a report presented to the Derbyshire County Council Health and Well-being Board in October, it was acknowledged that there are over 1,000 'excess deaths' in Derbyshire that can be attributed to…
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New team for 2023 elected at AGM
The Derbyshire Dales Lib Dem's AGM was held 0n 10th November at what is a new venue for us - the Riber Room at Matlock's Imperial Rooms. This proved to be a great venue with all the facilities we…
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Time for warm action, not just warm words?
In my days as a physics teacher (please don't stop reading in fear or disgust) I used to teach that trapped air created good heat insulation. And so it does. Insulation in cavity walls and in the…
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This Sunday: Autumn Leader's Speech
Join us this weekend as Ed Davey delivers a major speech to members, supporters, MPs, and the media.
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When is ‘sponging’ acceptable?
Much of the Britain's population fears not having enough money to pay skyrocketing bills - mortgages or rent, food and basic necessities. Yet the former+1 PM, Boris Johnson, apparently has an endless…
