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Savings from Derbyshire Councils restructure have all but disappeared, officials have warned

Potential savings from the scrapping, merging and creation of new Derbyshire councils have all but disappeared, officials have warned. A joint letter on behalf of the 10 chief executives for Derby and Derbyshire’s councils, seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, says the situation for planned new authorities has “deteriorated” and “worsened”. This comes in the final days before Government is due to announce its decisions on how Derbyshire councils will be scrapped and merged into new authorities – either […]

7 July 2026 8

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SEND, social care, and road maintenance remain significant challenges for County Council officials

Children with special education needs, social care and road maintenance continue to pose significant challenges, despite signs of progress, say Derbyshire council officials. A new report shows that at the end of the last financial year, Derbyshire County Council – run by Reform UK – finished with a slight underspend of £2 million – 0.25 percent of its £792 million budget. Councillor John Lawson, Reform’s cabinet member for finance, welcomed this news with positivity and caution, saying while it was […]

6 July 2026 5

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Derbyshire Constabulary’s plan to tackle problem behaviour

Officials at Derbyshire Constabulary have outlined a plan to tackle anti-social behaviour in Derbyshire, setting out how the force will work to reduce problem behaviour and protect victims. Anti‑social behaviour (ASB) covers a range of issues - from noise nuisance and vandalism to intimidation, fly‑tipping and drug‑related behaviour - and can have a lasting impact on people and communities. The plan, which is now available on the Derbyshire Constabulary website, highlights key parts of the approach, which includes: Targeted patrols […]

5 July 2026 4

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Regional fostering partnership to be strengthened

Plans to help boost the number of foster carers so that more children can live in stable, loving family homes closer to their communities have been approved by Derbyshire County Council. The proposals will bring the recruitment, assessment and approval of carers under one regional partnership to speed up the process and ensure consistent support is in place throughout the fostering journey. Derbyshire is already part of the existing Foster for East Midlands Councils (FFEMC) partnership together with Derby City, […]

2 July 2026 6

The PCC (red coat) meets local farmers (Credit: Better Times)

Derbyshire

New crime prevention project supports farmers’ mental wellbeing

A new safety project is underway to boost resilience in rural communities and help farmers to protect their livelihoods and mental health. As part of her commitment to supporting rural communities, Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts provided funding worth £5k from her Safer and Stronger Communities Fund to The Farming Life Centre in Bakewell to deliver the Safe and Sound project across the High Peak area. The investment will see a series of practical workshops, public awareness campaigns […]

2 July 2026 23

Groundwork Five Counties staff Marion Farrell in middle in black with Friends of Red River Loscoe

Derby

Green charity improves green spaces equal to 58 football fields

Regional charity Groundwork Five Counties has announced it has improved 415,964 m² of land in 2025/26, equal to 58 football fields. The organisation manages dozens of green spaces around the East Midlands, supported by community volunteers. Rish Mills, Environment Delivery Manager at Groundwork Five Counties, said: “We manage parks, walking trails, nature reserves, woods, and other public spaces. We create open, easily accessible areas that offer increased biodiversity for the wildlife to thrive in and for visitors to enjoy. “We […]

1 July 2026 23

Richard Blackmore from The East Midlands Chamber

Derby

Defence spending must not be at the expense of East Midlands infrastructure investment

The East Midlands Chamber has welcomed much of the Government’s Defence Investment Plan but said any abandonment of planned projects like A46 and A38 investment in the region, as reported by the East Midlands Combined County Authority, would be concerning after ‘historic under investment compared to other areas of the UK’. East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore said: “While UK-wide defence emphasis is welcome, the East Midlands has been at the back of the queue when […]

30 June 2026 20

East Midlands Mayor, Claire Ward (Credit: Onclusive News)

Derby

Mayor’s statement on proposed cancellation of investment into the A46 and A38

The Mayor of the East Midlands has issued the following statement, following the announcement by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer that some roads and energy capital projects will "no longer go ahead as planned", to fund the Defence Investment Plan. Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward said: “The proposal to remove investment from two road schemes in the East Midlands – into the A46 and A38 – is completely unacceptable to me. “I was informed of this decision as […]

30 June 2026 23

Credit: Better Times for the Derbyshire PCC

Borough Wide

PCC secures almost £1m to support ongoing work to prevent serious violence

Tens of thousands of children and young people across Derbyshire and Derby City will continue to benefit from targeted educational activities, mentoring and interactive workshops to prevent their involvement in serious violence. Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has secured an additional £941,000 in Home Office funding to support the continuation of existing violence reduction services and initiatives. The investment has been awarded as part of the Government’s Serious Violence Duty and supports collaborative work already underway to tackle […]

30 June 2026 17

Derbyshire

Savings from Derbyshire Councils restructure have all but disappeared, officials have warned

Regional fostering partnership to be strengthened

New crime prevention project supports farmers’ mental wellbeing

Green charity improves green spaces equal to 58 football fields

Defence spending must not be at the expense of East Midlands infrastructure investment

Mayor’s statement on proposed cancellation of investment into the A46 and A38

PCC secures almost £1m to support ongoing work to prevent serious violence

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