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Cllr Alex Dale close to the proposed site for exploratory drilling at Bramleymoor Lane, Marsh Lane

Cllr Alex Dale: In defence of localism – how proposed fracking changes offend core Conservative values

Local Dronfield Councillor, Alex Dale writes for conservativehome.com (published 30/07/18) on why fracking decisions must not be taken out of local hands and...

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NEDDC criticised for wasting taxpayers’ money on event which promoted political party

North East Derbyshire District Council (NEDDC) has come under scrutiny after using taxpayers’ money to fund an event which promoted political parties. The...

Jeremy Kenyon, Kevin Bone, Cllr Pat Bone, Lee Rowley MP, Cllr David Drabble and Cllr Alex Dale.

Conservatives Make History with Three Council By-Election Gains in Killamarsh

14th April 2018

Conservatives in Killamarsh made history on Thursday night by winning three council seats from Labour in a by-election. Killamarsh residents Pat Bone, Chris...

Lee Rowley MP with NEDDC Conservative Councillors

"North East Derbyshire District Council's Planning Consultation is a Mess" Says Lee Rowley MP

11th April 2018

Lee Rowley, Member of Parliament for North East Derbyshire, has criticised a local council for running a bungled consultation on plans for housebuilding in the...

Lee Rowley MP, Conservative Councillors and Green Belt Campaigners

“No need to build on Green Belt” say North East Derbyshire Conservatives

Labour-run North East Derbyshire District Council’s draft Local Plan came under heavy fire today as Conservative Councillors claimed plans to build over 1200...

Josh Broadhurst (centre right) with his campaign team shortly after the declaration of the result.

Political Earthquake in Grassmoor as Conservatives Almost Clinch Council Seat in Labour Heartlands

16th February 2018

Shockwaves were felt last night as the Conservatives came within just 91 votes of winning a District Council by-election in Grassmoor Ward, which has...

Lee Rowley surrounded by Conservative Party Members following his selection as Parliamentary Candidate for North East Derbyshire

Lee Rowley re-selected as Conservative candidate for North East Derbyshire

27th April 2017

Lee Rowley, 36, has tonight been selected as the Conservative candidate for North East Derbyshire at the 2017 General Election. He contested the constituency at...

Back to the Dark Ages under Labour

15th February 2017

Labour-run Derbyshire County Council is accused of plunging the county into darkness as the number of broken street lights continues to rocket. Deputy Leader of...

Cllr Barry Lewis, Wingerworth and Shirland Cllr and Leader of the Conservative Group

Conservatives Slam Labour County Council for "Brutal" Budget which puts Policy before People

24th January 2017

The Derbyshire County Conservative Group has accused Labour Controlled Derbyshire County Council of “shocking brutality” for attacking key services that could...