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Derby City Council leader Nadine Peatfield (Lab). Image by LDRS.

Leader says Derby City Council abolishment will ‘raise many questions’

The announced abolishment of Derby City Council will “raise many questions” – its leader has said. But Councillor Nadine Peatfield said splitting the county into two new merged authorities was the “best “option moving forward." In the biggest council shake-up for decades, the Labour Government has announced Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council and the eight surrounding districts and borough councils will all be scrapped. The split will see Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales and North East Derbyshire councils abolished and, with […]

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Derby’s Market Place takes a step closer to redevelopment

Plans to redevelop Derby’s Market Place have been approved, taking the site a step closer to its complete transformation. Derby City Council’s Planning Control Committee approved an outline planning application on Thursday evening, submitted by the Council’s strategic development partner Ion Developments. The committee’s approval of the plans is a major milestone in the project, allowing the Council to now submit an application to discharge the planning conditions attached to the demolition of the former Assembly Rooms. The Council will […]

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Derby City Council under review due to ‘levels of low satisfaction’

An urgent review of Derby City Council is to take place amid serious concerns that residents have “levels of low satisfaction” with the authority. Opposition councillors backed a motion which sought immediate action from the Labour-led council to improve frontline services on people’s doorsteps. It comes after recent fall outs over grass cutting and missed bin collections which were deemed “not good enough” and “unacceptable”. Council leaders have said staffing issues have been behind delays in grass cutting across the […]

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UK-India deal brings ‘significant benefit’ to businesses trading internationally

Firms across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire that import or export goods are set to gain as the UK’s new trade deal with India, said to be worth £4.8bn to the UK economy each year comes into force, East Midlands Chamber has said. Head of International Trade Lucy Granger said: “India has proved to be a valuable trading partner for East Midlands importers and exporters and with this deal now active, there’s a tremendous opportunity for those that trade internationally to […]

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Richard Blackmore from The East Midlands Chamber

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Chancellor’s focus on devolution, expanded SME finance and closer EU collaboration welcomed in key speech

The East Midlands Chamber has given its collective reaction to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s annual Mansion House speech, delivered on 14th July. Priorities set out in the Chancellor’s City of London address included: Devolving power to regions of the UK ‘at greater scale’ Closer EU relationship with the ‘prize’ being ‘immense’ The UK-EU summit to be rescheduled ‘as soon as possible’ ‘Embracing the opportunities of AI while guarding against the risks’ Expansion of small business finance East Midlands Chamber Director of […]

15 July 2026 23

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Ancient woodland damage investigation is completed

No suspects have been found after several trees were seriously and ‘deliberately’ damaged at an ancient woodland in Derby. It was reported in April how ‘youths’ debarked and chopped down trees to make dens at the Chaddesden Wood nature reserve in Oakwood. It was confirmed that two mature oak trees, understood to be around 100-years-old, were seriously damaged and are now in ‘decline’. Both trees have a combined value of £145,000 and are under a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) – […]

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Key decision due on next chapter for Derby Assembly Rooms

Plans for the redevelopment of Derby’s former Assembly Rooms – seen as a key element of the city centre’s regeneration – are set to be decided on by councillors. On the evening of Wednesday 16th July 2026, Derby City Council’s planning control committee was due to decide on proposals to redevelop the derelict building after delaying a final decision in May over design concerns. The site is seen as a pivotal part of the overall regeneration of the Market Place, […]

15 July 2026 23

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Next generation of health professionals inspired at inaugural Healthcare Insights Festival

Young people from across Derbyshire explored what healthcare could look like in 10 years’ time during an interactive careers festival. The first-ever Healthcare Insights Festival – hosted by the University of Derby and aimed at students in years 10 to 12 – gave the next generation of health professionals the chance to learn about how healthcare is evolving to meet future challenges. Featuring expert advice, hands-on activities and simulation experiences, the festival centred around the three transformational shifts outlined in […]

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Around 2,300 England flags removed in Derby

Approximately 2,300 England and Union Jack flags have been removed in Derby in less than a year – and £2,600 has been spent on security to protect council staff from abuse. Derby City Council announced in September that it would be removing flags from street furniture after they were put up to represent national pride amid discontent around immigration issues. Flags were put on people’s houses but also on council-owned lampposts and street lights. But the local authority has had […]

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Leader says Derby City Council abolishment will ‘raise many questions’

Derby’s Market Place takes a step closer to redevelopment

Derby City Council under review due to ‘levels of low satisfaction’

UK-India deal brings ‘significant benefit’ to businesses trading internationally

Chancellor’s focus on devolution, expanded SME finance and closer EU collaboration welcomed in key speech

Ancient woodland damage investigation is completed

Key decision due on next chapter for Derby Assembly Rooms

Next generation of health professionals inspired at inaugural Healthcare Insights Festival

Around 2,300 England flags removed in Derby

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