351 new police officers in Derbyshire Thursday, 27 April, 2023 The Government has now recruited 20,000 new police officers in England and Wales, according to new figures published today (Wednesday 26 April). Today’s announcement confirms that the Conservative Party has delivered on its 2019 manifesto commitment to hire 20,000 additional officers, bringing the total number of officers to a new record high. This police uplift programme will add 351 additional... Local News
Heather Wheeler welcomes Government support to give every child in South Derbyshire access to high-quality remote education. 14th January 2021 Ensuring every child receives the highest quality of education is crucial so young people can have the best start in life. As the pandemic has forced schools to... Articles
Improving broadband in Derbyshire 22nd December 2020 Fast broadband is vital in enabling businesses to create jobs as it opens up competition and boots regional economic growth. Constituents have previously... ArticlesLocal News
Heather Wheeler delivers on promises made to the people of South Derbyshire. 15th December 2020 I can hardly believe it is a year since I was re-elected as your MP and what a year. Back then we could not imagine how much would change, how our lives would... ArticlesLocal News
Grants to support Young People in Derbyshire 7th December 2020 Local County Councillors Stuart Swann (Swadlincote South) and Pat Murray (Linton) have gained grant funding for three local sports clubs. The Councillors have... ArticlesLocal News
SUPPORTING LOCAL PEOPLE IN NEED 1st December 2020 Stuart Swann, County Councillor for Swadlincote South and Church Gresley, has secured a grant of £515 for the South Derbyshire CVS Foodbank. Stuart said, “The... Articles
Furlough scheme to be extended along with further financial support. 6th November 2020 The furlough scheme has worked well, protecting jobs and livelihoods. In response to the announcement of the National Lockdown which began today, 5th November... ArticlesLocal News
Let us know what your priorities are 20th August 2019 South Derbyshire Conservatives have today launched an online survey for local residents to give their views on both local and national issues. With a change of... Local News
Church Gresley Action Day 16th March 2019 We braved the wind today to go out surveying local residents of Castleton Park in support of our Church Gresley candidates, Stuart Swann, Aden Hallam and Jane... Local News
Newhall and Stanton Action Day 21st February 2019 Our Newhall and Stanton Team, Barry Woods and David Lewis, were out surveying residents in Stanton yesterday afternoon. They got a great reception on the... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News