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Derby firm wants A38 decision soon amid significant disruption

The boss of a Derby haulage firm has called for clarity on the “vital” A38 expansion plan as traffic problems hit his business. The calls come after major, but controversial, plans to transform one of Derby’s busiest roads have been placed in fresh doubt in recent months. The Government had previously committed to funding an estimated £600m project which would see the creation of flyovers, underpasses, and roads widened from four lanes (two on either side) to six (three on […]

10 September 2026 6

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Man in hospital after collision following chase

A man has suffered serious injuries following a collision during a police pursuit. Officers had been pursuing a Volkswagen Golf which had failed to stop on the A6007 in Heanor just after 12.15pm on Tuesday 8th September. As the Golf reached Hardy Barn in Shipley, travelling towards Ilkeston, it was in collision with a VW T-Cross travelling in the opposite direction. The driver of the Golf suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains. The driver and […]

9 September 2026 13

The Entrance To Derbyshire County Council'S County Hall, Off Bank Road, In Matlock

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Derbyshire councils claim in a ‘strong position’ to respond to paused Local Government Reorganisation plans

Derbyshire’s ten main councils have insisted they are in a ‘strong position’ to respond to the Government’s decision to pause sweeping Local Government Reorganisation plans for the county. Councils have been preparing for LGR with plans for the introduction of larger unitary councils between 2027 and 2028 so Derbyshire County Council and the county’s eight borough and district councils and Derby City Council could be replaced with two unitary councils – a Derbyshire North Council and a Derbyshire South Council. […]

9 September 2026 17

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Support to improve employment and skills levels for Derbyshire residents

Cabinet Members at Derbyshire County Council will be asked to approve a new Employment and Skills Strategy this week setting out a clear vision, objectives and priorities for improving the employment and skills levels of Derbyshire residents. The strategy sets out how the council will support residents to develop the skills and qualifications they need to get a job and progress into higher-quality, higher-level roles, improving their financial resilience and long-term job prospects. Deputy Leader of Derbyshire County Council and […]

8 September 2026 7

The Derbyshire LGR decision map. Image from One Derbyshire Two Councils.

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Derbyshire County Council criticises Government’s costly decision to ‘pause’ LGR plans for the county

Derbyshire County County Council’s Reform UK administration has accused Government ministers of a U-turn after Local Government Reorganisation plans for the county and 13 other areas nationwide have been paused throwing years of costly preparation into doubt. Councils have been preparing for LGR with plans for the introduction of larger unitary councils between 2027 and 2028 so Derbyshire County Council and the county’s eight borough and district councils and Derby City Council could be replaced with two unitary councils – […]

8 September 2026 11

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Only half of East Midlands primary school children had flu vaccine last year – leaving thousands unprotected

East Midlands parents are being urged to protect their children against flu and keep more vulnerable family members healthy this winter by getting their children vaccinated. Last winter (2025-26), only 52.8% of primary school children in the East Midlands received a flu vaccine – slightly down on the previous winter (2024-25), when uptake was 52.9%. Nationally, just 55.5% of primary school children - around 2.5 million out of a total of the 4.5 million eligible - were protected from flu […]

7 September 2026 19

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Local Government Reorgnisation ‘pause’ for Derby and Derbyshire heavily criticised

A Government “pause” on scrapping Derbyshire’s 10 councils and replacement with new ones has been heavily criticised with questions asked about the cost of the proposals. Today (September 7th) the Labour Government has announced a pause to local government reorganisation – that would see Derbyshire’s 10 councils and replaced with two for the north and south – following “legal advice”. Angela Raynor, Secretary of State for housing, communities and local government, said she was asked to “look again” at the […]

7 September 2026 23

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Plans to replace 10 Derbyshire councils with 2 new larger ones, to be paused for a “rapid review”

A major Government decision to scrap Derbyshire’s 10 councils and replace them with two new, larger councils from 2028 is to be paused for a “rapid review”. Sources have confirmed to the Local Democracy Reporting Service that the decision to pause follows judicial reviews brought over the four council reshuffles agreed by the Government earlier this year. The 14 decisions made in July, including the reshuffle for Derby and Derbyshire’s 10 councils, will now be paused for a review, the […]

7 September 2026 17

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Local Government Reorganisation plans paused for Derby and Derbyshire and neighbouring counties

After the Government launched a review of local government reorganisation, it has been revealed that plans in Derby and Derbyshire are amongst a list of areas where plans are to be paused. In some areas of the country, plans have been withdrawn completely. Communities Secretary, Angela Rayner was expected to announce the plans in Parliament later on Monday 7th September, although Ms Rayner has already been quoted as saying that she wants to be satisfied that the right process is […]

7 September 2026 19

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Derby firm wants A38 decision soon amid significant disruption

Man in hospital after collision following chase

Derbyshire councils claim in a ‘strong position’ to respond to paused Local Government Reorganisation plans

Support to improve employment and skills levels for Derbyshire residents

Derbyshire County Council criticises Government’s costly decision to ‘pause’ LGR plans for the county

Only half of East Midlands primary school children had flu vaccine last year – leaving thousands unprotected

Local Government Reorgnisation ‘pause’ for Derby and Derbyshire heavily criticised

Plans to replace 10 Derbyshire councils with 2 new larger ones, to be paused for a “rapid review”

Local Government Reorganisation plans paused for Derby and Derbyshire and neighbouring counties

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