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Anger in Derby over planning changes

Fuming councillors have called major planning changes coming to Derby “antidemocratic” – but have been told they’ve “got no choice” but to accept them. New Government-led rules are set to come into force which give more control to council officers on making planning decisions rather than elected councillors across the country. In future, Derby City Council’s planning committee can only have their say or decide on applications “if they raise a significant economic, social or environmental issue for the local […]

4 September 2026 11

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Derby Assembly Rooms demolition reaction

Derby City Council’s leader has insisted residents will see “tangible progress” of the Assembly Rooms demolition in the New Year – but fears remain that a big hole could be left there for many years. The demolition of the long-empty city centre building was given the all-clear at a planning meeting on Thursday night (September 3rd). A majority of councillors voted to discharge a condition in place, paving the way for bulldozing to begin. It followed an announcement from the […]

4 September 2026 12

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Derby Assembly Rooms demolition decision

The demolition of Derby’s empty Assembly Rooms has been given the all-clear – with work expected to start next year. Planning Control Committee members of Derby City Council met on Thursday (September 3rd) to take part in the crucial vote that would see whether the city centre venue’s demolition could be finalised and if work to tear it down could now start. Following the meeting, the city council announced demolition can take place in early 2027. The green light to […]

3 September 2026 10

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Top Derby hotspot for bus lane fines

A busy city centre street is still the No 1 hotspot for bus lane fines in Derby. Last year it was revealed that almost 20,000 motorists were fined for entering the Traffic Street bus lanes in 2024 – with the council making more than £700,000 from the fines. Now, a new Freedom of Information request to Derby City Council states that Traffic Street remains top of the list for fines issued. The data shows that more than 6,350 fines have […]

2 September 2026 9

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Ilkeston man jailed for sexual abuse of children

An Ilkeston man has been jailed for more than two decades for sexually abusing three children. Ralph Fletcher, 35, of Barclay Court, was found guilty of 14 sexual offences against the children during a trial in May this year. The offences included rape, assault by penetration, and sexual touching. Ronald Fletcher, 37, of Welwyndale Road, Sutton Coldfield was also found guilty of two counts of sexual touching against one of the children, during the same trial A third defendant, Zoe […]

2 September 2026 10

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Derby Raynesway traffic problems resurface

Developers have stated a new retail park in Derby will not cause severe traffic problems amid fresh concerns of “ridiculous” congestion in the area during weekends. Plans were submitted to Derby City Council last month for a shopping and food site on a vacant green area at Raynesway. Jack Lunn Properties Ltd is seeking planning permission to build two new drive-through units – including a restaurant and coffee store – and a terrace of retail units. The retail park would be […]

1 September 2026 10

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Voice of Derby people “seriously weakened” over planning changes – City council is warned

Derby residents’ voices are being “seriously weakened” by controversial new planning rules which some say will “decimate” local democracy. Several councillors have expressed fears that their powers are being “lost” as the Government plans on giving more control to council officers on planning decisions rather than elected members across the country. In the future, Derby City Council’s planning committee can only have their say or decide on applications “if they raise a significant economic, social or environmental issue for the […]

1 September 2026 5

This temporary traffic sign on Corporation Street is to be moved after a complaint was raised that it was 'misleading'. Image by Bob North.

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Derby Corporation Street bus lane fines

More than 100,000 fines have been issued to motorists caught using a Derby bus lane. The Corporation Street “bus gate” has seen Derby City Council raise more than £3 million from fines in recent years. More than a year ago it was reported that more than 96,000 fines had been issued to drivers, and new data shows thousands more have been caught out since then. Around 14,000 fines were issued to drivers caught on camera breaching the bus lane during […]

28 August 2026 26

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Government scheme good step in getting young people into employment

The East Midlands Chamber has welcomed progress from the government's Jobs Guarantee scheme, with the first young people having begun paid placements, but has renewed its call for greater skills support as outlined in its publication The Framework for Growth, to get more young people into skilled roles. The Jobs Guarantee scheme offers a direct route into work for 18 to 24-year-olds who have been claiming Universal Credit and looking for work for 18 months, with the government funding up […]

27 August 2026 10

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Anger in Derby over planning changes

Derby Assembly Rooms demolition reaction

Derby Assembly Rooms demolition decision

Top Derby hotspot for bus lane fines

Ilkeston man jailed for sexual abuse of children

Derby Raynesway traffic problems resurface

Voice of Derby people “seriously weakened” over planning changes – City council is warned

Derby Corporation Street bus lane fines

Government scheme good step in getting young people into employment

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