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Richard Blackmore from The East Midlands Chamber

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 […]

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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 10

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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 […]

14 July 2026 20

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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 […]

14 July 2026 19

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From courtrooms to chocolate: Project Week brings students’ futures to life

Derby College Group has wrapped up an extraordinary final week of term for its A-level students, with a packed programme of employer visits, cultural experiences, higher education tasters and community activities that brought classroom learning to life. Project Week ran across a week in July and involved all 434 year one A-level students. Rather than winding down for summer, students headed out across the region, and further afield, for a series of hands-on experiences spanning arts, science, humanities, social science, […]

14 July 2026 10

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Catering giant announces new Derby food production facility

A catering giant has announced plans to open a food production facility in Derby, which will create new jobs. Compass Group UK & Ireland will open the 107,639 sq ft Cuisine Centre at SmartParc SEGRO Derby later this year. It will produce more than 70 million meals a year for schools, hospitals and workplaces across the UK. SmartParc SEGRO Derby is a £300 million development, situated on a 155-acre regenerated brownfield site, focused on food manufacturing and distribution. Jackie Wild, […]

14 July 2026 24

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New 90-home site in Derby closer to reality

A hugely controversial plan to build 90 homes in Derby is closer to reality after it passed a further milestone. Derby City Council chiefs have approved a key document for the homes to be built off land at Royal Hill Road in Spondon – which effectively allows building work to start in due course. It comes after a four-day public inquiry which saw Miller Homes successfully appeal a decision by the council to refuse outline plans. Homeowners on Royal Hill […]

13 July 2026 27

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City centre camera rakes in £130k

A controversial Derby city centre camera – dubbed a “cash cow” by opponents – has raised more than £130,000 for the council, new data has revealed. Derby City Council officials started enforcement on drivers stopping within the yellow box markings on St Alkmund’s Way near to the junction with Cathedral Road last year. Enforcement measures began in February 2025 with an ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) camera monitoring incidents and fining those entering and remaining in the yellow box. Since […]

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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

From courtrooms to chocolate: Project Week brings students’ futures to life

Catering giant announces new Derby food production facility

New 90-home site in Derby closer to reality

City centre camera rakes in £130k

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