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
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
ED
by Ed Davey
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025