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Derby City Council confirms new operator being considered for Market Hall

A private operator could be put in place to run Derby’s Market Hall amid forecasts of a six-figure loss for the venue. Derby City Council papers revealed the historic venue – which opened last year following a £35 million renovation – was set for a £338,000 loss by the end of the financial year. Financial papers state the predicted loss is due to “a shortfall of trader income”. But bosses of the Labour-led authority played the figure down, insisting the […]

24 August 2026 9

News

Have Your Say on the shape of the future of Cotmanhay, with the chance to win a £25 voucher

Cotmanhay has been selected to receive £20 million through the Government's Pride in Place Programme. The Pride in Place Programme is a new government funding programme, aimed at putting power into the hands of local people in some of the most in-need neighbourhoods across the UK, so that they can decide how to regenerate their local area. It gives local people control of up to £2m every year for the next ten years, to be spent on projects that will […]

24 August 2026 7

Derbyshire

Criminal Justice Partners unite to drive progress

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts, Chair of the Derbyshire Criminal Justice Board (DCJB), recently brought criminal justice partners together for a dedicated business planning day to review progress, strengthen collaboration and agree priorities for the year ahead. The event provided an opportunity for agencies from across Derbyshire’s criminal justice system to reflect on achievements, identify areas for improvement and ensure efforts remain focused on delivering better outcomes for communities, victims and offenders. Discussions focused on the Board’s key priorities […]

24 August 2026 9

Derby

Chair appointed to lead nature recovery in Derby and Derbyshire

Plans to protect and prioritise nature recovery in Derby and Derbyshire have taken a step forward with the appointment of an independent Chair to lead the next phase of the Derbyshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). Will Morlidge was appointed by interview panel from a strong field of candidates and brings a wealth of experience to the role as a senior leader with extensive board level experience across energy, skills and innovation working across both the public and private sector. […]

24 August 2026 9

Amy Harhoff, the new chief executive of the East Midlands Combined County Authority. Image from the East Midlands Combined County Authority.

Derbyshire

£1m East Midlands payroll and HR contract

Moving payroll and HR services from one council to an authority covering Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire is to cost more than £1 million. Amy Harhoff, chief executive of the East Midlands Combined County Authority, has signed off on a decision to spend £1.2 million on HR and payroll technology for the organisation. To date, Nottinghamshire County Council has been carrying out these duties for the umbrella authority but this is now set to change. This decision comes as all 19 Nottinghamshire […]

24 August 2026 9

Richard Blackmore from The East Midlands Chamber

Derbyshire

Business rates review for pubs and hotels a step forward but wider root and branch review needed

The East Midlands Chamber has welcomed a Government review into pub and hotel business rates valuations but renewed its call for a full root and branch review, to include manufacturing and smaller businesses, as well as the full hospitality sector. The Treasury's independent review and Call for Evidence into the valuation methodology for pubs and hotels follows an announcement in July of an additional 20% cut to business rates for pubs, social clubs and live music venues, taking effect from […]

24 August 2026 6

Borough Wide

Rail travellers suffer major weekend disruption due to power outage

Rail travellers faced significant disruption at the weekend with CrossCountry left to encourage passengers to check before making journeys, after a power outage affected its control centre. The issue resulted in major disruption across the network including covering Long Eaton Railway Station which has services running through it to Nottingham, Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The building where CrossCountry’s control centre is located was affected by a power cut in Birmingham City Centre, which started on Saturday 22nd. As […]

24 August 2026 10

Featured

Win a ‘Cool Pass’ for 4 people for the National Ice Centre – Nottingham!

It’s your last chance to win tickets via our Summer Kidz competiton and you’re not going to want to miss this one! Get ready to lace up your skates and hit the ice, because here, at Erewash Sound, we have teamed up with the National Ice Centre in Nottingham to give you the chance to win a spectacular public skate pass for up to four people! Whether you fancy a casual glide or a fun day out with the little […]

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Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 22nd August 2026

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Derby City Council confirms new operator being considered for Market Hall

Have Your Say on the shape of the future of Cotmanhay, with the chance to win a £25 voucher

Criminal Justice Partners unite to drive progress

Chair appointed to lead nature recovery in Derby and Derbyshire

£1m East Midlands payroll and HR contract

Business rates review for pubs and hotels a step forward but wider root and branch review needed

Rail travellers suffer major weekend disruption due to power outage

Win a ‘Cool Pass’ for 4 people for the National Ice Centre – Nottingham!

Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 22nd August 2026

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