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Richard Blackmore from The East Midlands Chamber

Inflation easing to 2.6% encouraging for business

The East Midlands Chamber has said pressure on firms will be alleviated slightly as inflation reached its lowest level since March 2025. The latest estimated figure from the Office for National Statistics covers the 12 months to June 2026, down from 2.8% in May. East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore said: “With our Quarterly Economic Survey for Q2 of 2026 having shown inflation to be the greatest concern of East Midlands firms and forecasts from economists […]

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Derbyshire

Reform Derbyshire council dismisses recommendation to restore opposition Tory leader’s reduced allowance

Derbyshire County Council’s Reform UK administration has dismissed an independent panel’s recommendation to restore the opposition Conservative Leader’s Special Responsibility Allowance after the council had previously won a vote to reduce it by £6,280 for the current financial year. The controlling Reform UK councillors deployed their majority to win a vote at a full council meeting on July 15 to uphold the reduction to opposition Conservative Group Leader Cllr Alex Dale’s SRA despite the recent findings of an Independent Remuneration […]

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Teacher Training Celebration (Credit: DCG)

Borough Wide

Derby College Group celebrates a summer of achievement

It has been a summer of celebration at Derby College Group, as thousands of students have marked the end of their courses with a series of awards ceremonies and graduations held over the last few weeks. Here is a broad selection of the celebrations. From Broomfield Hall to The Roundhouse, Morley Hayes and the University of Derby, every part of the college's provision has taken the opportunity to recognise the hard work, resilience and achievements of its students this year, […]

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Derby

Unemployment in the East Midlands drops to summer 2025 level but skills investment needed

The East Midlands Chamber has welcomed a slight fall in the region’s unemployment from 5.6% to 5.2% but said skills support should be prioritised to further reduce the level and get suitable candidates into jobs. The latest estimated figure from the Office for National Statistics for over 16s in the region covers the period between March and May 2026 and is the lowest level since July to September 2025, which was also 5.2%. East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and […]

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Derby

Chamber highlights growth opportunities in the East Midlands as new Prime Minister takes office

The East Midlands Chamber has declared itself as standing ready to work with new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. A statement said that its pledge was to underline "‘tremendous growth opportunities’ that can be seized from collaboration with the region’s business community." East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore said: “With the East Midlands a Centre of Trading Excellence – a powerhouse of skill, of making and creating - it is right to highlight the tremendous growth opportunities […]

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Derbyshire

Major progress made on Mayor’s brownfield plan to deliver new homes

More families, young people and key workers will be able to access affordable homes in their local communities with the Mayor of the East Midlands' brownfield regeneration plan is on track to deliver more than 1,000 properties. The Brownfield Housing Fund (BHF) programme is already supporting the delivery of 1,765 homes across the region over the next four years, with thousands more expected through the first three phases of the scheme. The fund will help meet housing demand while transforming […]

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Borough Wide

SUMMER KIDZ: Derbyshire Police Summer Child Safety resources

Derbyshire Constabulary's summer child safety resources focus on preventing anti-social behaviour (ASB), internet safety, and pedestrian awareness. Parents are advised to utilise the Derbyshire Constabulary Just a Second Campaign for free activity booklets, pedestrian safety advice, and family road trip activities. To help protect children during the summer break, Derbyshire Police are highlighting three key focus areas: Online Safety: The relaxed summer atmosphere can cause youth to lower their guard on social media and gaming platforms. Parents should continuously discuss […]

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Community Notices

North or south? Check which new unitary council will provide YOUR services from April 2028

An online postcode look-up tool has been launched for residents in Derbyshire and Derby to check which new unitary council will serve the area they live in when local government reorganisation (LGR) takes effect on 1st April 2028. On Thursday 16th July 2026, the Government announced it had decided to replace 10 councils in Derby and Derbyshire with 2 unitary councils – one for the north and one for the south – to simplify local government for residents and make […]

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Derby

Chamber responds to city boundary change decisions in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire

Following Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) decisions announced in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, East Midlands Chamber has given its reaction. Decisions were reached after consultation periods took place in each of the three cities and counties. New unitary councils are expected to begin delivering services from April 2028. Derby and Derbyshire 10 councils reorganised into two unitaries: North Derbyshire - High Peak, Derbyshire Dales, Chesterfield, Bolsover, North East Derbyshire, northern Amber Valley South Derbyshire - Derby City, Erewash, South Derbyshire, southern […]

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Derbyshire

Inflation easing to 2.6% encouraging for business

Reform Derbyshire council dismisses recommendation to restore opposition Tory leader’s reduced allowance

Derby College Group celebrates a summer of achievement

Unemployment in the East Midlands drops to summer 2025 level but skills investment needed

Chamber highlights growth opportunities in the East Midlands as new Prime Minister takes office

Major progress made on Mayor’s brownfield plan to deliver new homes

SUMMER KIDZ: Derbyshire Police Summer Child Safety resources

North or south? Check which new unitary council will provide YOUR services from April 2028

Chamber responds to city boundary change decisions in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire

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