Statement from Sarah Dines on the 2024 General Election Sunday, 7 July, 2024 I am disappointed with the results of the election, and I wish I was still your Member of Parliament. Serving you has been a great honour and as a resident living in the Derbyshire Dales I sincerely hope Mr Whitby is up to the challenge and that he appreciates just how lucky he is to represent such a wonderful constituency. I want to sincerely thank every single person who voted for me and my... Local News
No matter the weather the team are out and about 9th August 2023 No matter the weather, your local Conservative team are out all year round to help you with your concerns. This month we were in Hathersage talking to residents... Local News
Bakewell Visitor Centre to remain open 6th June 2023 The PDNPA have announced plans to pause their consultation in to the potential closure of Bakewell visitor centre. The move follows an anonymous donor coming... Local News
District Council Group leader report 1st June 2023 District Council Group leader report Despite the magnificent efforts of the Conservative team there was great disappointment in the local elections in May... Local News
Local Conservatives in support of a relief road for Ashbourne 5th May 2023 The only way to tackle the pollution and the HGV traffic in Ashbourne is to build a Relief Road. Sarah Dines MP and local Conservatives are working hard to... Local News
Former Councillor Mrs Judith Twigg MBE receives her MBE from the Prince of Wales. 10th February 2023 Having been notified last year that she was to be awarded an MBE, Mrs Judith Twigg was presented her award by the Prince of Wales. Mrs Twigg MBE was a... Local News
Ashbourne Levelling Up Bid success 19th January 2023 At the heart of the Levelling Up agenda is the desire to see areas like Ashbourne, which isn’t a large City or Town, afforded the same opportunities as areas... Local News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News