Momentum Builds Behind National Grid Pylons Petition as Residents Rally for Action Tuesday, 11 November, 2025 Support is growing rapidly across South Derbyshire and beyond in the campaign to halt National Grid’s proposed pylon expansion and to press instead for underground or undersea cabling solutions. In the past 24 hours alone, the national petition on the UK Parliament website has surged to 2,192 signatures, an increase of more than one hundred in a single day. While this rise is encouraging, local... Articles
Thank You from David Bell 7th November 2025 David Bell wishes to thank all residents across the Seales Ward who took the time to vote in the recent by-election, which saw a strong turnout and close... Articles
Labour Party Signs South Derbyshire’s Death Warrant 5th November 2025 At a meeting on Wednesday 5th November, every single Labour Party councillor at South Derbyshire District Council (SDDC) voted to abolish the council, and with... Articles
🏫 Pushing for New House Farm Primary School — Holding Labour and Reform to Account 15th October 2025 South Derbyshire Conservative councillors for Etwall Ward, Andrew Kirke and David Muller are working tirelessly to secure the long-promised New House Farm... Articles
David Bell Submits Nomination Papers for Seales By-Election 10th October 2025 David Bell submits his nomination for Seales By-Election, pledging to oppose battery storage sites and the Swadlincote incinerator, and tackle A444 HGV traffic... Articles
Cllr Martyn Ford Champions Small Modular Reactors as Smarter Energy Solution for Derbyshire and the Nation 10th October 2025 Cllr Martyn Ford backs Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactors, urging investment in British innovation over solar farms to meet energy needs. Articles
“No More Dither and Delay!” - Derbyshire Conservatives Call on Labour Government to Get On With Building Four Paused New Schools 7th October 2025 Derbyshire Conservatives have written to the Secretary of State for Education demanding an end to the Labour Government’s ongoing review into four urgently... Articles
Aston Ward Mobile Phone Signal Boost 16th September 2025 South Derbyshire Conservatives are pleased to announce that the new mobile mast in Aston Ward is now fully operational, bringing clearer and more reliable calls... Articles
Conservatives Slam Labour Council for Delaying Action on Opposing National Grid Pylons and Battery Storage Risks 13th September 2025 South Derbyshire Conservatives are pressing Labour to act on grid plans and battery storage site safety. Articles
Conservatives Challenge Labour Over Delay to New House Farm Primary School 13th September 2025 Conservatives challenge Labour over delays to the New House Farm Primary School, warning local children risk losing promised places. Articles
How can we reform the welfare budget? 9th December 2025 Right now in Britain, there are more than 6 million working-age people claiming benefits. National News
The Grooming Gang Survivors Deserve More 8th December 2025 Kemi Badenoch & Chris Philp host grooming gangs press conference with survivors to urge for action. National News
Conservatives Back Business 1st December 2025 Kemi Badenoch, Mel Stride and Andrew Griffith join over 130 business leaders to talk business. National News
Confirmed: Labour have hiked taxes 26th November 2025 After constant leaks, it is now confirmed that Labour have hiked taxes by £26 BILLION. National News
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill will kill jobs 24th November 2025 Kemi speaks at the CBI conference on how Labour's Employment Rights Bill is a disaster for jobs National News
Cut tax, cut spending and get Britain back to work 18th November 2025 Kemi outlines the Conservative plan to cut spending and get Britain working again National News
