News from Littleover and Heatherton September 2025
Stories include: signing the way to the hospital; electrify midland main line; updates from around the area and much more....
LC
19 Sep 2025
Derby City Liberal Democrats
Working hard for you
We, the Derby Liberal Democrats, represent people across Derby City, from Allestree to Sinfin, Mickleover to Spondon, we're in your corner working hard to make Derby better for us all.
Local News
Labour MPs vote against free bus travel for disabled people
The Labour MPs for Derby North, Derby South, and Mid Derbyshire (that cover Derby City) all voted on the 11th September against a Liberal Democrat amendment which would have expanded free bus travel for disabled people.
LC
15 Sep 2025
Derby City
News from Littleover and Heatherton August 2025
Stories include: Working together to cut anti-social behaviour; where should we spend the neighbourhood money?; Buses what's needed and changes to some routes; next book sale is on Saturday 13th September; and much more...
LC
27 Aug 2025
Irresponsible knife retailers putting lives at risk, warn Derby Lib Dems
Nearly one in four shops are breaking the law on underage knife sales in some areas, with blades sold to children as young as 13, council trading standards teams have revealed.
DLD
20 Jun 2025
Derby and Derbyshire sees 54.17% rise in the number of NHS dentists leaving
- The number of NHS dentists in Derby and Derbyshire leaving has risen by 54.17% since 2018/19 - Lib Dems announce £750m plan to offer more NHS dentist appointments and deliver free check-ups for children
DLD
17 Apr 2025
Derby’s Lib Dems demand Catherine Atkinson and Baggy Shanker vote against disability benefits cuts as rebellion brews
The Lib Dems said that the cuts would “punish some of the most vulnerable in our society” and that if Catherine Atkinson and Baggy Shanker voted for them they risked “ripping away vital support for people with a disability".
DLD
21 May 2025
UK Lib Dem news
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
by Ian Sollom
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Crime & Policing
Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
14 Mar 2026