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The Mayor of Derby is embroiled in a row with city council chiefs over action taken against a fellow councillor who called him a racist on social media. Reform Derby alan graves derby and city mayor Alan Graves says he feels a sense of injustice after a post on a Labour councillor's Facebook page attacked him. The remarks were later edited and then removed completely.

The Alvaston councillor says he feels 'injustice' but claims the council is refusing to help him. We have more newsletters. The Mayor of Derby Alan Graves is under investigation over his conduct amid a dispute about justice. Join us on WhatsApp to get the latest news straight to your phone. Cllr Graves — a candidate to become the new East Midlands regional Mayor - says he argued with city council chiefs because he felt they did not take enough action against the Labour councillor when disciplining her after a member of the public complained about the Facebook post. He says Councillor Chambers should have been ordered to apologise to him in person which he claims did not happen.

Alan graves derby

Councillor Graves says he would try to abolish the position if he wins in May. We have more newsletters. The Mayor of Derby has entered the East Midlands Mayor election race — saying he wants the role so he can try to abolish the position. Councillor Alan Graves will be standing as the Reform UK party candidate in the election, and says his top priority would be getting rid of the new Combined County Authority which is being created. Both Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire will go to the polls on May 2 to elect the first regional mayor, who will have significant powers over transport, regeneration and employment through the new post. Cllr Graves says a referendum should have been held to ask people whether they wanted devolution for the area in the first place. Poll: Is the government doing enough to help with the cost of living? There are far too many politicians — everyone agrees with that. However, my top priority is working towards getting the position abolished. He plans to participate in debates against other candidates in the run-up to the election. For the first time.

Baggy Shanker, the leader of the Labour group and the new leader of the council, said an agreement had been made alan graves derby year that the deputy would succeed the mayor. Derbyshire County Council Opening hours of Derbyshire tips set to be reduced to cut costs Derbyshire County Council owns nine household waste and recycling tips - they all are set to have their hours cut.

Mr Graves beat the Labour candidate by a single vote after gaining the support of Conservative councillors. Labour members walked out of the council chamber in protest against Mr Graves's election. Labour took over from the Conservatives as minority leaders of Derby City Council but the authority remains under no overall control. Mr Graves said he was "honoured" to win the election. He said the role was not something he knew he wanted until just a few weeks ago.

We have more newsletters. His father represents nearby Alvaston ward. Alan Graves spoke of his son's achievement. He said: "I'm very proud of him, proud that he wants to do this and proud that he's actually won. I think he was inspired by last year's elections and now he's smashed it. The year-old said: "I was inspired to get into politics when I was sitting at home in and could see that locally the establishment parties weren't representing the people that elected them and of course the national betrayal of Brexit. He added: "I thought I've got to do something about this, because if I don't, who will? He added: "It's a victory for the people. It feels very satisfying. I think it helps to have normal working class people in politics.

Alan graves derby

Councillor Graves says he would try to abolish the position if he wins in May. We have more newsletters. The Mayor of Derby has entered the East Midlands Mayor election race — saying he wants the role so he can try to abolish the position. Councillor Alan Graves will be standing as the Reform UK party candidate in the election, and says his top priority would be getting rid of the new Combined County Authority which is being created. Both Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire will go to the polls on May 2 to elect the first regional mayor, who will have significant powers over transport, regeneration and employment through the new post. Cllr Graves says a referendum should have been held to ask people whether they wanted devolution for the area in the first place. Poll: Is the government doing enough to help with the cost of living? There are far too many politicians — everyone agrees with that. However, my top priority is working towards getting the position abolished.

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The meeting was the first of the Council since the local elections on Thursday 4 May, which saw all 51 seats up for election for the first time since A full breakdown of the results can be found on our website.

Funeral Notices. In the video, Councillor Graves reads from the contents of a report to the Standards Committee that was exempt from publication, i. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. See Our Privacy Notice. IKEA fans are only just realising this way to get free delivery. Subscribe Please enter a valid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Nottingham's 50 best restaurants and cafes with something for every taste and budget. News all Most Read Most Recent. Cllr Graves - Derby's mayor - has subsequently fallen out with city council chiefs because he claims they have not taken enough action against Cllr Chambers when disciplining her. Most Read Most Recent Facebook Woman shares 'little-known' button on washing machines that cleans drawer Taking to popular Facebook group, Cleaning tips and tricks, the savvy woman, called Faith, shared her wisdom - leaving other users in awe. Darley Abbey. Beloved nana in Derby Telegraph funeral notices this weekend. Goose Fair. More Newsletters.