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Local Government Reorganisation update – a Derbyshire County Council statement

Officials at Derbyshire County Council have issued a statement as part of a review of proposed local government reorganisation in the county. The Government has today announced that the local government reorganisation options in Derbyshire are being reappraised, with a revised timetable and a later vesting day. This will mean that elections for the new unitary authority or authorities will take place in 2028 with vesting day taking place in 2029. Meanwhile, the Government will look at the initial proposals […]

29 October 2026 16

Government Chancellor John Healey Was Joined By East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward At The Autumn Budget Announcement. Courtesy Of East Midlands Combined

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Derbyshire council argues Chancellor’s budget offers ‘crumbs’ despite claims of ‘fresh hope’

Derbyshire Labour MPs and the East Midlands Mayor welcomed the Chancellor’s autumn budget with ‘breathing space’ and ‘fresh hope’ but the county’s Reform UK council has accused John Healey of offering only ‘crumbs’ in a failed bid to tackle big issues like the economy. Chancellor John Healey’s budget on October 28th offered relief on energy bills and business rates, support for mayors and apprentices, and £1.5bn of funding for social or council housing and affordable homes, as well as support […]

29 October 2026 18

Derbyshire County Council HQ in Matlock - Photo by Eddie Bisknell

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LGR update as uncertainty remains over project

A major plan to abolish 10 councils and restructure local government across Derbyshire has been thrown into further doubt. In September it was announced an approved plan to split the whole county into two different councils – a northern and southern divide – was placed on hold. The Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) restructure would see Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales and North East Derbyshire councils abolished and, with the upper half of Amber Valley (21 parishes), will form the northern council. […]

29 October 2026 27

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PCC and Deputy PCC highlight reality of VAWG at major regional conference

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts and Deputy PCC Dr Fatima Eltinay addressed community organisations, victim services, policing leads and criminal justice colleagues in a powerful speech about the devastating impact of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). They were speaking at the East Midlands Violence Against Women and Girls Conference 2026, joining PCCs, Deputy PCCs, survivors, frontline support practitioners, healthcare and education specialists from across the region for the one-day event, hosted in Leicestershire. In an emotive presentation, the […]

29 October 2026 22

Scott Knowles (Credit: East Midlands Chamber)

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Chamber describes 2026 Budget as ‘underwhelming’ and missing full growth potential

A spokesperson for the East Midlands Chamber has given a reaction to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, highlighting the need for greater support to unlock growth. East Midlands Chamber Chief Executive Scott Knowles said: “Keeping a fairly steady ship seemed to be the overarching theme of this Budget but while business can take some comfort that significant further cost increases were not imposed, greater support is needed to unlock growth. “Prioritising AI, backing enterprise and easing some of the burden for […]

28 October 2026 16

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New funding powers for East Midlands Mayor will support jobs and growth across the region

The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, has welcomed the 2026 Autumn Budget. Chancellor John Healey has set out plans to give mayors more control over locally raised money, alongside major investment into Derby’s aerospace industry. These changes will help Mayor Claire invest in local priorities, support businesses, and create jobs. Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, said: "It was brilliant to be present for the Autumn Budget, the first by our new Chancellor, John Healey and particularly […]

28 October 2026 11

Derbyshire

Rural Action Derbyshire response to 2026 Budget

A spokesperson for Rural Action Derbyshire has given a mixed response after the 2026 Budget was announced. The Chief Executive Officer, Emma Simpson said: "There are some welcome measures in the Budget that could ease financial pressures on rural households, but we are disappointed that the Chancellor has not removed the 5% VAT on domestic heating oil and LPG. "We welcome the reduction in VAT on electricity, but why not extend the same relief to households reliant on heating oil? […]

28 October 2026 17

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Derbyshire families benefiting as Families First Partnership programme goes live across the county

Children, young people and families across Derbyshire, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are already benefiting from new ways of working designed to provide earlier support, stronger family involvement and better joined-up services. The changes are being delivered through the Families First Partnership (FFP), led by Derbyshire County Council as part of the Government's national programme to reform services for children and families. FFP aims to ensure families receive the right help at the right time by […]

28 October 2026 11

Left to right - Dave Lewis from our SmartWater suppliers Detertech, Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts and Detective Inspector Adam Gascoigne)

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Use of SmartWater technology for domestic abuse victims extended

More victims of stalking and domestic abuse in Derbyshire are to be offered SmartWater marking kits to help keep them safe. Derbyshire Police began using the forensic marking technology in October 2023 as part of a trial aimed at protecting high risk victims in two areas of the county. The pilot was then extended across the county for high-risk victims in November 2023 and is now being extended further so it will be available for victims in all risk levels […]

28 October 2026 13

Derbyshire

Local Government Reorganisation update – a Derbyshire County Council statement

Derbyshire council argues Chancellor’s budget offers ‘crumbs’ despite claims of ‘fresh hope’

LGR update as uncertainty remains over project

PCC and Deputy PCC highlight reality of VAWG at major regional conference

Chamber describes 2026 Budget as ‘underwhelming’ and missing full growth potential

New funding powers for East Midlands Mayor will support jobs and growth across the region

Rural Action Derbyshire response to 2026 Budget

Derbyshire families benefiting as Families First Partnership programme goes live across the county

Use of SmartWater technology for domestic abuse victims extended

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