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The Entrance To Derbyshire County Council'S County Hall, Off Bank Road, In Matlock

Derbyshire councils claim in a ‘strong position’ to respond to paused Local Government Reorganisation plans

Derbyshire’s ten main councils have insisted they are in a ‘strong position’ to respond to the Government’s decision to pause sweeping Local Government Reorganisation plans for the county. Councils have been preparing for LGR with plans for the introduction of larger unitary councils between 2027 and 2028 so Derbyshire County Council and the county’s eight borough and district councils and Derby City Council could be replaced with two unitary councils – a Derbyshire North Council and a Derbyshire South Council. […]

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Derbyshire

Airport parking rates rise by twice the rate of inflation since 2020

Airport Parking prices have soared by as much as 188% in six years, as the overall cost of parking continues to far outpace general inflation. The Airport Parking Inflation Index, compiled by Airport Parking Shop, analysed prices at 22 UK airports and found the average daily cost of parking has risen from £9.86 in August 2020 to £17.00 in August 2026, an increase of around 72%. By comparison, general consumer prices have increased by around 32% over roughly the same […]

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Derby

Derby-led network aims to turn ideas into action for communities across the UK

A new nationwide initiative designed to transform communities by bringing together public, academic and civic organisations has been launched at St George’s House, Windsor Castle. Led by the University of Derby, the National Civic Alchemy Network (NCAN) aims to create a space for people and organisations to work together through collective action, shared values and practical approaches to local challenges. The network combines expertise from University of Derby Civic Team, with the University of East London, social impact company Impera […]

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Derby

Complaints made as traffic problems at Derby tip continue

Traffic problems around Derby’s tip should soon ease up amid fresh concerns over heavy congestion – a city leader has insisted . Derby City Council’s Labour administration decided to remove its booking system at the Raynesway Household Waste Recycling Centre on Sundays only. Between Monday and Saturday, a pre-booking appointment is needed for residents to use the facility and dispose of household waste. The decision to remove the booking system on Sundays was made in a bid to improve accessibility […]

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News

Retailers target 100,000 jobs for young people as sector joins forces with government in major work experience drive

Young people will be given vital work experience opportunities thanks to a major initiative between government and Britain’s leading retailers – with the ambition to create up to 100,000 jobs by the end of the Parliament. Alongside the sector’s ambitions of creating 100,000 jobs, BRC and DWP are launching a new work experience programme, Opening Shift, which will see 18-24-year-olds looking for work offered two to four weeks of hands-on experience as part of more than 11,000 placements with Britain's […]

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Borough Wide

Support to improve employment and skills levels for Derbyshire residents

Cabinet Members at Derbyshire County Council will be asked to approve a new Employment and Skills Strategy this week setting out a clear vision, objectives and priorities for improving the employment and skills levels of Derbyshire residents. The strategy sets out how the council will support residents to develop the skills and qualifications they need to get a job and progress into higher-quality, higher-level roles, improving their financial resilience and long-term job prospects. Deputy Leader of Derbyshire County Council and […]

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The Derbyshire LGR decision map. Image from One Derbyshire Two Councils.

Borough Wide

Derbyshire County Council criticises Government’s costly decision to ‘pause’ LGR plans for the county

Derbyshire County County Council’s Reform UK administration has accused Government ministers of a U-turn after Local Government Reorganisation plans for the county and 13 other areas nationwide have been paused throwing years of costly preparation into doubt. Councils have been preparing for LGR with plans for the introduction of larger unitary councils between 2027 and 2028 so Derbyshire County Council and the county’s eight borough and district councils and Derby City Council could be replaced with two unitary councils – […]

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Elvaston Castle. Photo by Eddie Bisknell (LDRS)

Derbyshire

New era for Elvaston Castle and Gardens to benefit Derbyshire residents

A new era is beginning to unfold at Elvaston Castle Country Park with the signing of a new agreement between three organisations in support of the estate’s future. Derbyshire County Council, Elvaston Castle and Gardens Trust and Elvaston Parish Council have signed an agreement to work together in partnership to manage and develop the estate. Councillor Carol Wood, Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “Elvaston Castle & Gardens is one of the county’s most popular heritage attractions, but […]

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Community Notices

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service launches new campaign to reduce the number of house fires caused by smoking

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is emphasising the importance of the safe handling and disposal of cigarettes and other smoking materials, after firefighters attended more than 150 smoking-related accidental dwelling fires between 2020 and 2025. Eight people died in smoking-related accidental house fires over the same period, with the highest number of incidents recorded in Derby and the High Peak district. Careless disposal of cigarettes and other smoking materials is the leading cause across Derbyshire. It accounts for nearly three […]

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