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Six East Midlands sites named in major push to unlock new homes and regeneration

The first six priority areas have been agreed as part of a regional push to unlock thousands of new homes, regenerate town and city centres, and support economic growth across the East Midlands. The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and Homes England are working with councils and partners to bring forward priority housing and regeneration schemes in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The work supports Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward’s ambition to help deliver more than 100,000 […]

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Green Doctor Mike with Suzan and the electric blanket. (Credit: Groundwork Five Counties)

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Saving on heating bills through free electric blankets

Many households worry about the high cost of energy bills, with another 4% Energy Price Cap increase from 1st October. East Midlands-based charity Groundwork Five Counties is giving out free energy-saving items such as electric blankets to help people stay warm at home and save money on their heating. Suzan and Bryan were recently supported by Groundwork’s Green Doctor service, which provides fully funded energy advice to households across the East Midlands. The couple have numerous health conditions, making it […]

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Making sustainability and CSR pay – East Midlands firms balance challenges and opportunities at conference

With high business costs and increased regulatory pressure adding to a tough trading climate, the region’s firms joined academic experts to address carbon footprint reduction and Corporate and Social Responsibility approaches at the East Midlands Sustainability and CSR Conference 2026. Held by East Midlands Chamber on 10th September, in partnership with and hosted by the University of Derby, sponsored by Auditel and Geo Green Power, business leaders and academics shared best practice and analysis of recent research in a series […]

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Derby City Lab reaches 50,000 Market Hall visitors

Derby City Lab is celebrating yet another milestone after visitor numbers hit the 50,000 mark at its Derby Market Hall location. Designed to engage the public in the city’s future, the lab relocated to the beautifully restored venue last year, opening its doors on 24th May – the same day as the building’s public launch. Since then, it has proven a major hit with visitors keen to find out the latest about Derby’s regeneration – and share their feedback and […]

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Safe and Sound CEO Tracy Harrison announces retirement after seven years of transformational leadership

The CEO of Safe and Sound which supports children, young people and their families whose lives have been affected by child exploitation, has detailed her official retirement. Tracy Harrison, who took up the role in May 2019, is set to leave her post on 11th October 2026, leaving behind an organisation that has grown significantly in its reach, services and presence across Derby and Derbyshire. A former Derbyshire Police Superintendent with extensive experience in safeguarding, Tracy joined Safe and Sound […]

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Image of the A38 in Derby near Markeaton Island. Image by LDRS

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Derby firm wants A38 decision soon amid significant disruption

The boss of a Derby haulage firm has called for clarity on the “vital” A38 expansion plan as traffic problems hit his business. The calls come after major, but controversial, plans to transform one of Derby’s busiest roads have been placed in fresh doubt in recent months. The Government had previously committed to funding an estimated £600m project which would see the creation of flyovers, underpasses, and roads widened from four lanes (two on either side) to six (three on […]

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Mayor of the East Midlands responds to Government consultation on visitor levy powers

The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, has welcomed the Government’s consultation response published today, 10 September, on new powers that could allow mayors in England to introduce a small levy on overnight stays, by working with the sector. The proposed Overnight Visitor Levy would support a range of activities to help attract more visitors to the region and encourage them to stay longer. The levy would be paid by visitors staying in commercial accommodation such as hotels, guest […]

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Derby’s Market Hall has good future ahead – insist officials in backing to traders

Derby’s Market Hall has a “good future” ahead and its current situation is not all doom and gloom – councillors have said in a backing to traders. The city centre venue opened last year following a £35 million renovation to reopen it after it closed a number of years ago. But earlier this year its owners, Derby City Council, launched an internal commercial review into its opening and business case following public criticism of its operation and footfall. It then […]

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The Entrance To Derbyshire County Council'S County Hall, Off Bank Road, In Matlock

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Derbyshire councils claim in a ‘strong position’ to respond to paused Local Government Reorganisation plans

Derbyshire’s ten main councils have insisted they are in a ‘strong position’ to respond to the Government’s decision to pause sweeping Local Government Reorganisation plans for the county. Councils have been preparing for LGR with plans for the introduction of larger unitary councils between 2027 and 2028 so Derbyshire County Council and the county’s eight borough and district councils and Derby City Council could be replaced with two unitary councils – a Derbyshire North Council and a Derbyshire South Council. […]

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Six East Midlands sites named in major push to unlock new homes and regeneration

Saving on heating bills through free electric blankets

Making sustainability and CSR pay – East Midlands firms balance challenges and opportunities at conference

Derby City Lab reaches 50,000 Market Hall visitors

Safe and Sound CEO Tracy Harrison announces retirement after seven years of transformational leadership

Derby firm wants A38 decision soon amid significant disruption

Mayor of the East Midlands responds to Government consultation on visitor levy powers

Derby’s Market Hall has good future ahead – insist officials in backing to traders

Derbyshire councils claim in a ‘strong position’ to respond to paused Local Government Reorganisation plans

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