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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 councillor 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, 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.

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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. The Alvaston councillor expressed his dismay about the situation in a video he posted on his social media platforms. It showed the mayor telling his followers details of the complaint and how it was handled. It is still unknown what punishments could be handed to Councillor Graves if it is found his actions warrant disciplinary action. Cllr Graves was asked by the LDRS why he had removed the video and if he felt guilty about posting it. I feel a sense of injustice.

Cllr Graves says a referendum should have been held to ask people whether they wanted devolution for the area in the first place. Follow DerbyshireLive. Thousands of charging points needed to alan graves derby electric vehicle increase.

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.

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.

Alan graves derby

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. Mr Graves beat the other mayoral candidate, Balbir Sandhu, by just a single vote.

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It is by longstanding agreement of the standards committee that details of complaints against councillors remain confidential until such point as a complaint has been upheld. Facebook Twitter. Cllr Graves says a referendum should have been held to ask people whether they wanted devolution for the area in the first place. Derby City Council. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. I answered that complaint, with various measures and was informed on August 29 that my response had been accepted and the matter was closed. Pubs and bars in Nottingham. What is Nottingham city centre's best pub? Derby County Bristol Rovers v Derby County team news with eight players missing Latest Derby County news from Derbyshire Live brings you what the latest from the treatment table ahead of the clash against Rovers this weekend. We send out the biggest stories in an email every day. Related Topics. Poll: Is the government doing enough to help with the cost of living?

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.

Cllr Graves says a referendum should have been held to ask people whether they wanted devolution for the area in the first place. Top Stories. Top Stories. Related Topics. Most Read Most Recent. Follow NottinghamshireLive. However, my top priority is working towards getting the position abolished. Sick Si King scam highlighted after tragic death of Dave Myers. New Smyths Toy superstore coming to Derbyshire town. Mr Graves started his political journey with Labour. Baggy Shanker, the leader of the Labour group and the new leader of the council, said an agreement had been made last year that the deputy would succeed the mayor. He says Councillor Chambers should have been ordered to apologise to him in person. Top Stories. Mr Graves beat the other mayoral candidate, Balbir Sandhu, by just a single vote. Mr Graves beat the Labour candidate Balbir Sandhu after gaining the support of Conservative councillors.