Erewash bucks the trend as other councils ‘spiral’ into the red
Debt-free Erewash council continues to buck the trend while most other local authorities across the country are “spiralling” into the red, a new BBC study reveals.
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Campaigner says Derbyshire County Council’s closure of five Adult Education Centres is ‘devastating’
A Derbyshire protester who has been part of a campaign which attracted over 700 petition signatures to save a learning hub says a council decision to withdraw services from the centre and four others is ‘devastating’.
Over £50,000: Rob Tiffney hits his fundraising target for MND heroes
Rob Tiffney from Sandiacre completed his remarkable 5,000-mile challenge on 21st August, raising awareness of motor neurone disease.
Almost 1 in 5 children starting primary school in the East Midlands are not fully protected against several serious diseases
The UKHSA and NHS England are asking parents to check their child’s vaccine records and catch up on any missed vaccinations with their GP practice. The call comes as the new school term starts and new data shows that whilst most children are fully vaccinated by the time they start school, many are still left unvaccinated and vulnerable to catching serious illnesses.
1177 miles in 13 days: Ilkeston man completes his solo bike ride fundraiser
On 24th August, Peter Ennis concluded his cycling journey from Land's End to John O'Groats in Scotland, raising money for Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre.
Study reveals Derbyshire’s multi-million pound borrowing debt during worrying time for UK councils
Derbyshire has seen an overall combined increase in borrowing debt of over £27m across the county’s principal councils in a year, according to a BBC analysis of Government data, which shows a worrying rise in local authority debt.
Ilkeston Library hosts post-results Support event for young people
On Thursday 28th August, Ilkeston Library, along with several other locations across the county, hosted a post-results support session for young people, giving them the chance to explore employability and training opportunities.
Long Eaton Adult Community Education Centre declared "surplus" by County Council
Adult Education services are no longer to be run from five centres in Derbyshire following a decision taken by Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for SEND and Education.
Get a free blood pressure check-up during Know Your Numbers week
Do you know your blood pressure numbers? One in three adults in the UK have high blood pressure.
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