Community Notices

Businesses urged to prepare for vaping, nicotine and tobacco law changes

Businesses selling tobacco, vaping or nicotine products are being urged to get ready for changes in the law which if ignored could land them with a £200 fine. Derbyshire County Council’s trading standards, along with other enforcement agencies, will be tasked with ensuring businesses follow the new rules which will be introduced from 29th October 2026. The changes relate to updated age restrictions, vending machine bans and new rules on promotions and discounts. From 29th October 2026, it will be […]

8 October 2026 25

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First-of-its-kind support launches to tackle youth vaping in Derbyshire

A new specialist service is being launched in some Derbyshire secondary schools to help young people break free from vaping and smoking. Vibe is the first dedicated smoking and vaping cessation service for young people in Derbyshire. Funded by Derbyshire County Council's Public Health team and delivered by Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS), the service is initially available in ten secondary schools. The launch comes amid ongoing concerns about youth vaping, with an estimated 3,000 Derbyshire pupils […]

5 October 2026 25

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Take off for passengers as Government scraps extra charges when flying

Holidaymakers are set to save money as Government steps in to ease pressure on the cost of living in time for next year’s summer holidays, scrapping child seating fees and unnecessary admin costs. Under new plans which were announced on Friday 2nd October 2026, airlines will be required to seat children under the age of 14 with a parent or accompanying adult free of charge. Parents should not feel pressured to pay extra simply to sit beside their child – currently, […]

1 October 2026 21

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Around 19,800 East Midlanders get the first MenB dose in the region – but over 70% are missing out on life-saving vaccine

The UKHSA has published its first interim report on MenB vaccine coverage[1] for the 2025/26 school year 13 cohort only (those born between 1st September 2007 and 31st August 2008) in the one-off vaccination offer targeting young adults in England to protect them against the serious bacterial infection, meningitis B. The findings show coverage was 26.6% (212,549 vaccinated out of 799,840 eligible individuals) up to 20th September 2026 nationally, was 28.9% (19,808 vaccinated out of 68,625 eligible individuals) up to […]

1 October 2026 16

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Derbyshire County Council invests in future talent through apprenticeship programme

More than 30 new apprentices have started their careers with Derbyshire County Council, as part of the Apprenticeship Programme 2026. The 36 apprentices will support a wide range of council services, including highways, finance, business support and catering, while developing skills, gaining qualifications and building workplace experience. The new starters will follow nationally recognised training programmes, delivered by approved training providers, lasting between 15 months and three years. An induction event was held at County Hall, Matlock, for the apprentices […]

1 October 2026 18

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Inspire young lives – become a Derbyshire School Governor

School governors play a vital role in helping children and young people get the best possible start in life and Derbyshire County Council is appealing for new recruits to join the team. The council has vacancies for local authority governors at schools across Derbyshire who would work closely with headteachers and school leaders, staff, pupils and parents to help drive up standards in schools and raise standards of achievement for all pupils. Derbyshire County Council Cabinet Member for SEND and […]

1 October 2026 10

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Urgent dental care is available in Derby and Derbyshire when you need it

Residents across Derby and Derbyshire are being reminded that urgent NHS dental treatment is available for people who need it, even if they are not registered with an NHS dentist. Latest data shows that 20,231 urgent courses of treatment were delivered by dental practices in the area between 1 April and 31 July 2026. This is more than the level set by NHS England and is helping thousands of local people access care quickly when they need it most. People […]

25 September 2026 29

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Derbyshire planning law changes

Members of the public and the officials they have elected to stand up for them will soon have far less of a say on planning applications decided across Derbyshire. From October 31st 2026, all councils across the city and county, and the rest of the country, will follow new Labour Government-mandated planning laws. Overall, the law changes, consulted on last year and opposed by many councils, including Derby City Council, aim to speed the planning process up in order to […]

24 September 2026 39

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Innovative new programme to help East Midlands business ideas become thriving enterprises

New Start & Sustain programme will actively engage at least 2,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and start-up businesses each year across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Thousands of people across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire who want to start their own business will be able to access practical support to help turn their ideas into successful, sustainable enterprises. The East Midlands Combined County Authority’s (EMCCA) new Start & Sustain programme will provide the tools, expertise and confidence needed to start and grow a business. […]

23 September 2026 33

Businesses urged to prepare for vaping, nicotine and tobacco law changes

First-of-its-kind support launches to tackle youth vaping in Derbyshire

Take off for passengers as Government scraps extra charges when flying

Around 19,800 East Midlanders get the first MenB dose in the region – but over 70% are missing out on life-saving vaccine

Derbyshire County Council invests in future talent through apprenticeship programme

Inspire young lives – become a Derbyshire School Governor

Urgent dental care is available in Derby and Derbyshire when you need it

Derbyshire planning law changes

Innovative new programme to help East Midlands business ideas become thriving enterprises

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