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Gnome-Man’s Land: A community’s mission to make Sawley history

A much-loved gnome-filled island in Sawley could soon have an official name, thanks to an overwhelming show of community support for a petition to recognise Gnome-Man’s Land. By Lily Wilson What started as a simple idea to bring a smile to people’s faces has grown into something much bigger, with residents rallying behind a campaign to officially name the island ‘Gnome-Man’s Land Sawley’. Behind the petition is a desire to create something lasting for the local area — a little […]

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Pictured Is Reform Uk Derbyshire County Councillor And Council Leader Alan Graves, Taken By LDR Jon Cooper

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Derbyshire leader continues call for one unitary council as LGR faces more delays

The Government has confirmed Derbyshire is not among the latest areas to be subject to Local Government Reorganisation plans as the county’s ten main councils continue to face delays and uncertainty. Derbyshire’s county, district, borough and city councils had been preparing for LGR with Government plans to replace them with two larger unitary councils – a Derbyshire North Council and a Derbyshire South Council – between 2027 and 2028. But after the Government paused LGR for 14 areas in September […]

30 October 2026 5

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Local Government Reorganisation update – a Derbyshire County Council statement

Officials at Derbyshire County Council have issued a statement as part of a review of proposed local government reorganisation in the county. The Government has today announced that the local government reorganisation options in Derbyshire are being reappraised, with a revised timetable and a later vesting day. This will mean that elections for the new unitary authority or authorities will take place in 2028 with vesting day taking place in 2029. Meanwhile, the Government will look at the initial proposals […]

29 October 2026 20

Government Chancellor John Healey Was Joined By East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward At The Autumn Budget Announcement. Courtesy Of East Midlands Combined

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Derbyshire council argues Chancellor’s budget offers ‘crumbs’ despite claims of ‘fresh hope’

Derbyshire Labour MPs and the East Midlands Mayor welcomed the Chancellor’s autumn budget with ‘breathing space’ and ‘fresh hope’ but the county’s Reform UK council has accused John Healey of offering only ‘crumbs’ in a failed bid to tackle big issues like the economy. Chancellor John Healey’s budget on October 28th offered relief on energy bills and business rates, support for mayors and apprentices, and £1.5bn of funding for social or council housing and affordable homes, as well as support […]

29 October 2026 22

Derbyshire County Council HQ in Matlock - Photo by Eddie Bisknell

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LGR update as uncertainty remains over project

A major plan to abolish 10 councils and restructure local government across Derbyshire has been thrown into further doubt. In September it was announced an approved plan to split the whole county into two different councils – a northern and southern divide – was placed on hold. The Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) restructure would see Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales and North East Derbyshire councils abolished and, with the upper half of Amber Valley (21 parishes), will form the northern council. […]

29 October 2026 28

Pictured: Construction in Long Eaton (Credit: EBC)

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Prepare to share your views on vision for Erewash

Erewash Borough Council is developing a new Local Plan for the use of land across the borough. The plan will set out how homes, jobs, services and infrastructure will be delivered in the borough to address current and future needs. As part of this process, the council is being asked to approve a public consultation on the next stage of the Local Plan. The council will be seeking views on its draft vision, objectives, list of planning policies, and the […]

28 October 2026 44

Photo of Futures, Lovell, Erewash Borough Council, Homes England and brp architects gathered outside one of the properties on Bennett Street, Long Eaton.

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Former Long Eaton lace mill site transformed into 109 affordable homes

Over 100 new affordable homes have been brought to Erewash by housing association Futures Housing Group and leading partnerships developer Lovell. Futures and Lovell gathered last week to celebrate the almost completion of the 109 homes off Bennett Street, Long Eaton. Based on the former Britannia Mills site, originally built in the early 1900s for famous Derbyshire lace maker William Wallis, the homes are a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom houses and one- and two-bedroom flats. Anthony Holt, Director […]

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Derbyshire families benefiting as Families First Partnership programme goes live across the county

Children, young people and families across Derbyshire, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are already benefiting from new ways of working designed to provide earlier support, stronger family involvement and better joined-up services. The changes are being delivered through the Families First Partnership (FFP), led by Derbyshire County Council as part of the Government's national programme to reform services for children and families. FFP aims to ensure families receive the right help at the right time by […]

28 October 2026 12

Left to right - Dave Lewis from our SmartWater suppliers Detertech, Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts and Detective Inspector Adam Gascoigne)

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Use of SmartWater technology for domestic abuse victims extended

More victims of stalking and domestic abuse in Derbyshire are to be offered SmartWater marking kits to help keep them safe. Derbyshire Police began using the forensic marking technology in October 2023 as part of a trial aimed at protecting high risk victims in two areas of the county. The pilot was then extended across the county for high-risk victims in November 2023 and is now being extended further so it will be available for victims in all risk levels […]

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Gnome-Man’s Land: A community’s mission to make Sawley history

Derbyshire leader continues call for one unitary council as LGR faces more delays

Local Government Reorganisation update – a Derbyshire County Council statement

Derbyshire council argues Chancellor’s budget offers ‘crumbs’ despite claims of ‘fresh hope’

LGR update as uncertainty remains over project

Prepare to share your views on vision for Erewash

Former Long Eaton lace mill site transformed into 109 affordable homes

Derbyshire families benefiting as Families First Partnership programme goes live across the county

Use of SmartWater technology for domestic abuse victims extended

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