Conservative Councillors have reacted with disappointment over the rejection by Lib Dem and Labour councillors of their Considerate Builders Scheme motion at full council last night.

The motion was proposed by Cllr Matthew Holmes and would have seen the Council work to adopt a Considerate Builder & Contractors Scheme across the City.

Matthew Holmes said, " I'm disappointed that Labour and the Lib Dems voted against this. To be honest, I don't think they really understood what we were proposing. Other council's have successful schemes, and putting it into place in Derby would be something that would benefit every ward in the City.”

Harvey Jennings who seconded the motion said, " We believe that any scheme can be self-financing and were genuinely looking for cross-party support on this. It wasn't brought to council intended to be a political issue.To get opposition from the Lib Dem councillors in Mickleover and Littleover who know the impact back garden developments have on residents was particularly surprising. As things stand, we will now press ahead with making a firm pledge in our local election manifesto to implement this regardless of the opposition from the other two parties. "

Matthew Holmes added, " This is just part of a package that needs to be put in place to tip the balance back in residents favour with regard to planning and building development. Local people can really suffer due to high density developments close to their homes. As a party, we're also working hard to give local councillors a far bigger say on whether planning applications should go ahead coupled with reclassifying gardens as Greenfield to protect them. "

Derby City faces important local elections in 2010, 11 and 12.

City-wide, residents will be given the opportunity to decide who runs Derby City Council. Currently the political make-up of the Council is split, roughly, three ways (15 Conservative, 15 Labour and 18 Lib Dem) along with with two independant Councillors.

As the largest party in terms of Council seats, the Liberal Democrats have been running the Council as a minority administration since May 2008.

Derby Conservatives decided in 2008 that they would not enter into a power sharing agreement with the Liberal Democrats or Labour and in 2010, leading into the local elections to be held in May, the Derby City Conservative Group will be presenting a manifesto to the people of Derby.

It will detail our abmitions, policies and pledges for Derby should we be given the opportunity to take control of the Council - under a full majority or, if required, as a minority administration.

We would like you to be a part of that manifesto. Of course, we are already working hard to present our vision to the City in 2010 - but what are your aspirations, thoughts or views on Derby City Council and how we move forward in the future?

Please get in touch and let us know, we want you to be part of plans for Derby.

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The Derby Conservative group have pledged their full support for Derby City Council to submit the Cities application to be a host City if England is chosen to host the World Cup in 2018.

At a meeting of the full council last night, a motion was passed unanimously by all Derby City Councillors.

Derby is one of 16 cities competing for the right to stage matches if England is chosen to host the tournament. The Football Association will choose 12 suitable venues next month.

It is understood that the City would host around 4-5 matches, with the possibility of a quarter final. A month long 'carnival' of football and entertainment events would also be staged across the City during the month-long tournament.

Councillor Matthew Holmes, deputy Derby Conservative leader, said: "This is an opportunity to tell the FA that we believe Derby will embrace the World Cup and to tell them we want to help strengthen their bid.

The FA does not need to look elsewhere in the East Midlands, Derby is ready to be chosen as a host City. We are at the heart of England with superb transport links and the perfectly sited Pride Park Stadium that will, with investment, meet the required seating capacity.

Derby will strengthen the FA's bid to host the World Cup in England and the long-term benefits for local people and local businesses will be more than outweigh the initial investment we will be making."

You can pledge your suport for Derby's bid by visiting, www.derby2018bid.com