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County Council votes in favour of urging East Mids Mayor to scrap ‘tourism tax’

By Jon Cooper - Local Democracy Reporting Service Derbyshire County Council has voted by a majority in favour of calling on the East Midlands Mayor to scrap a Government proposal for a ‘tourism tax’ on overnight visitors to the county and its Peak District National Park as part of national budget plans. The Labour Government aims to introduce the levy on overnight trips – dubbed as a ‘tourism tax’ – to help create an income for regional mayors to boost […]

14 February 2026 21

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Mobile coverage map shows most reliable network providers in Derbyshire

Residents, businesses and visitors across the county can now check which mobile service provider offers the best signal in their area following a Derbyshire County Council project to map coverage. The county council and mobile mapping specialist Streetwave worked in partnership with district and borough councils throughout Derbyshire which collected crucial data on where mobile signals fail to deliver using signal testing devices fixed to their bin lorries. Funded by East Midlands County Combined Authority (EMCCA), it is the first […]

13 February 2026 26

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Making it Official: Ceremony marks new home for city Registration Services

Derby’s new Register Office was officially opened this week (12th February) in a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark its new home. The city’s births, marriages and deaths are now registered in a refurbished suite of rooms on the ground floor of Riverside Chambers. Accessibility to the site has been a priority. Through the Transforming Cities Fund, the corner of Full Street and Derwent Street has undergone significant improvements. This includes a new dedicated pull-in space directly outside the entrance for […]

13 February 2026 16

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New plans to cut deaths and serious injuries on the roads backed by PCC

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has welcomed plans for an overhaul of driving laws aimed at drastically reducing the number of people killed and seriously injured on Britain’s roads. The Department for Transport (DfT) unveiled its ambitious Road Safety Strategy earlier this week, pledging to reduce deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035 – with an even bigger target of 70% for children aged under 16. It will consult on plans to lower the drink drive limit in […]

13 February 2026 21

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County Council sets 4.9% council tax increase amidst row over Reform pledge to cut taxes

By Jon Cooper - Local Democracy Reporting Service Derbyshire County Council has voted by a majority to increase its share of residents’ council tax for the next financial year by 4.9per cent despite accusations from opposition councillors that it has failed to fulfil an election campaign promise of cutting taxes. The Reform UK-controlled council plan for a 4.9 per cent increase to its council tax precept for the 2026-27 financial year as part of overall budget proposals was finally approved […]

12 February 2026 14

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More than £41m spent on Derbyshire roads since April 2025

A report due to be considered by Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet shows that the highways team have spent more than £41m on maintaining and improving the county’s roads from April 2025 to December 2025, more than in any previous year. The report, Capital Plan Delivery Update, will be discussed at a cabinet meeting on 19th February. The record amount of spending for the first 9 months of the financial year on the county’s roads is higher than spent in total […]

12 February 2026 10

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University pledges to drive inclusive growth across region

The University of Derby has joined the Mayor of the East Midlands in pledging to drive inclusive growth across the region. The university – along with Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham – has signed an East Midlands University Compact with Mayor Claire Ward and East Midlands Combined County Authority chief executive Amy Harhoff. The agreement sets out a shared commitment to closer collaboration on issues that matter to people, communities and businesses in the East Midlands. Professor […]

12 February 2026 4

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County Council set to call on the East Midlands Mayor to scrap any potential tourism tax plans

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service A Derbyshire council is set to call on the East Midlands Mayor to scrap any potential tourism tax plans. Derbyshire County Council’s Conservative opposition group is pushing for the authority to make this call and has received the backing of its administration, the Reform UK group. Claire Ward, Labour’s East Midlands Mayor, is to be given the power – via the Labour Government – to implement tourism taxes across the region, mooted […]

10 February 2026 13

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Supporting Derbyshire foster families in LGBTQ+ History Month

Derbyshire County Council – part of Foster for East Midlands Councils – is encouraging people from all backgrounds to consider fostering and make a life-changing difference for local children. Every February, LGBTQ+ History Month celebrates diversity, visibility and inclusion, recognising the contributions LGBTQ+ people have made to society while highlighting the importance of equality and representation. These values sit at the heart of fostering, where children and young people benefit most when they feel accepted, supported and safe to be […]

10 February 2026 7

Derbyshire

County Council votes in favour of urging East Mids Mayor to scrap ‘tourism tax’

Mobile coverage map shows most reliable network providers in Derbyshire

Making it Official: Ceremony marks new home for city Registration Services

New plans to cut deaths and serious injuries on the roads backed by PCC

County Council sets 4.9% council tax increase amidst row over Reform pledge to cut taxes

More than £41m spent on Derbyshire roads since April 2025

University pledges to drive inclusive growth across region

County Council set to call on the East Midlands Mayor to scrap any potential tourism tax plans

Supporting Derbyshire foster families in LGBTQ+ History Month

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