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
Swadlincote Action Day 18th February 2019 We were out campaigning in Swadlincote on Saturday, updating the local community on what your local Conservatives have been doing in the area! Engaging with... Local News
Melbourne Action Day 13th February 2019 We had a great turnout on Saturday supporting our Melbourne team, Martin Fitzpatrick and Jim Hewlett. Engaging with local residents about the issues that matter... Local News
Conservative Dan Pegg Wins Linton Ward By-Election 25th October 2018 We are delighted to announce that Conservative candidate, Dan Pegg, has been elected to South Derbyshire District Council after the by-election in Linton Ward... Local News
Cllr Robert Wheeler 13th August 2018 It is with great sadness that we must announce that Cllr Robert Wheeler passed away on Saturday 11th August 2018 at the Royal Derby Hospital following a battle... Local News
Action on Litter in Foston and Scropton 30th June 2018 Our Hilton Ward councillors were out and about this weekend helping local residents at the Foston and Scropton litterpick. Andy Billings, Julie Patten and Amy... Local News
Local Conservatives Help Out with Church Gresley Litter Pick 28th March 2018 Last weekend, MP for South Derbyshire, Heather Wheeler, together with Councillors David Muller, Julie Patten and Stuart Swann lent a hand as part of Keep... Local News
Cllr Hilary Coyle Appointed as New Leader of South Derbyshire District Council 19th January 2018 Cllr Hilary Coyle has been appointed as the Leader of South Derbyshire District Council. The Aston ward councillor takes over from Cllr Bob Wheeler who had been... Local News
Can you join Team Heather? 17th May 2017 Team Heather is a group of people who think that Heather Wheeler has done a great job in standing up for South Derbyshire, and getting things done for us. We... Local News
South Derbyshire development honoured with regional award 16th November 2016 South Derbyshire District Council has been handed the Development of the Year Award by the Chartered Institute of Housing at its Midlands regional awards... 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