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More GP appointments in Derby and Derbyshire after surgery upgrades

Investment in healthcare buildings in Derby and Derbyshire means that about 82,000 extra GP appointments can be offered each year. Money from the Primary Care Utilisation and Modernisation Fund saw 6 GP practices receive upgrades and reconfigurations to their buildings, following successful bids by Derby and Derbyshire (ICB). The programme has delivered additional consulting and clinical rooms and is expected to support about 82,000 additional GP appointments each year. It also supports the goals of the 10 Year Health Plan […]

4 August 2026 14

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Midlands airports rated in aviation regulator’s annual accessibility report as demand for assistance reaches record levels

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its annual Airport Accessibility Report for 2025/26, highlighting continued improvements in airport accessibility alongside record demand for assistance services. The report found that: 19 airports achieved a ‘very good’ rating including East Midlands Airport, whilst regionally, Birmingham was given a 'good ranking', one of nine to receive such a mark. The results show the impact of more than a decade of oversight through the regulator’s Airport Accessibility Performance Framework introduced in 2014 to […]

4 August 2026 6

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Use of illegal e-scootes shows a big increase despite seizures

A “big increase” in the illegal use of e-scooters in Derby and wider county has been reported – despite hundreds of the vehicles destroyed by police. Derbyshire police has seized 850 e-scooters since it started a “seize-first” enforcement approach at the end of 2024 following complaints and safety concerns raised by residents. But officers have issued a further warning after seeing more of them on the streets, despite the actions taken in the last 18 months. It comes after force […]

3 August 2026 6

Scott Knowles (Credit: East Midlands Chamber)

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Business in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire expected to benefit as combined authority granted new status

A government decision to apply ‘established’ status to the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is ‘another significant step forward’ for devolution, East Midlands Chamber has said, adding that it could mean a boost for business support and local decision making. Established Mayoral Strategic Authority (EMSA) status gives the East Midlands Combined County Authority the right to request additional powers; apply for flexible, integrated funding and have a greater level of control over funding decisions. The status can be given […]

3 August 2026 2

The Crossroads Of Doom at Rosliston Road, Caldwell Road and Burton Road between Swadlincote and Drakelow. Image from Google.

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Developer-funded highways improvements

Derbyshire’s “crossroads of doom” are set for improvement as part of a wide range of upgrades to tackle some of the county’s biggest – and most notorious – roads. Funded by Derbyshire developers, Derbyshire County Council is set to “draw down” more than £462,000 to pay for a range of road and public transport improvements over the next year. These fees were promised in legal agreements signed as part of planning approvals to help mitigate the impact of housing schemes […]

3 August 2026 5

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Income tax allocation for regional mayors is ‘big leap forward for growth’ in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire

‘A big leap forward for growth and for progressing the devolution asks we’ve been calling for’ - East Midlands Chamber’s reaction to a major Government policy change for some revenue from income tax and business rates to be allocated to regional mayors. The changes are expected to begin from Spring 2027 with more detail to be revealed in this year’s Autumn Budget. Under the plan, mayors will get some of the revenues taken from income tax and business rates to be […]

31 July 2026 18

The Equine Carbon Calculator is having a significant impact

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Derby College Group named finalist in two categories at national sustainability awards

Derby College Group has been named a finalist in two categories at the Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland 2026, which recognise excellence in sustainability across the education sector. The College's shortlisted projects are Next Generation Learning and Skills, for the Equine Carbon Calculator, and Tomorrow's Employees, for the UK's first Low Carbon Heating Technician apprenticeship, delivered in partnership with Vaillant. With the UK needing to decarbonise the heating of more than 30 million homes and businesses to meet Net […]

31 July 2026 23

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Mayor of the East Midlands to get income tax to make lives better in every postcode

Mayor Claire Ward has welcomed the biggest transfer of power from Westminster in a generation. The Prime Minister has announced today the new roles of mayors which will give communities greater control over the decisions that shape jobs, transport, housing and public services in their area. As part of the largest package of financial powers ever offered to English mayors, mayors will receive a share of income tax revenues for the first time. This means when places create jobs and […]

30 July 2026 16

Gareth Mead, riverside manager at Severn Trent, at the River Severn in Shrewsbury. Picture: LDRS

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Severn Trent doesn’t want to issue hosepipe ban but makes a call to “use water wisely”

Severn Trent says it doesn’t want to be “killjoys” by issuing a hosepipe ban – but is advising people to use water wisely. A drought has officially been declared in seven areas of England, including the West Midlands. This, the Environment Agency says, has been brought by a combination of very low rainfall and warm temperatures. The UK is set to have its driest July on record, which follows the warmest June. Several water companies have issued temporary hosepipe bans, […]

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Derbyshire

More GP appointments in Derby and Derbyshire after surgery upgrades

Midlands airports rated in aviation regulator’s annual accessibility report as demand for assistance reaches record levels

Use of illegal e-scootes shows a big increase despite seizures

Business in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire expected to benefit as combined authority granted new status

Developer-funded highways improvements

Income tax allocation for regional mayors is ‘big leap forward for growth’ in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire

Derby College Group named finalist in two categories at national sustainability awards

Mayor of the East Midlands to get income tax to make lives better in every postcode

Severn Trent doesn’t want to issue hosepipe ban but makes a call to “use water wisely”

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