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Criminal Justice Partners unite to drive progress

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts, Chair of the Derbyshire Criminal Justice Board (DCJB), recently brought criminal justice partners together for a dedicated business planning day to review progress, strengthen collaboration and agree priorities for the year ahead. The event provided an opportunity for agencies from across Derbyshire’s criminal justice system to reflect on achievements, identify areas for improvement and ensure efforts remain focused on delivering better outcomes for communities, victims and offenders. Discussions focused on the Board’s key priorities […]

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Derby

Chair appointed to lead nature recovery in Derby and Derbyshire

Plans to protect and prioritise nature recovery in Derby and Derbyshire have taken a step forward with the appointment of an independent Chair to lead the next phase of the Derbyshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). Will Morlidge was appointed by interview panel from a strong field of candidates and brings a wealth of experience to the role as a senior leader with extensive board level experience across energy, skills and innovation working across both the public and private sector. […]

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Amy Harhoff, the new chief executive of the East Midlands Combined County Authority. Image from the East Midlands Combined County Authority.

Derbyshire

£1m East Midlands payroll and HR contract

Moving payroll and HR services from one council to an authority covering Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire is to cost more than £1 million. Amy Harhoff, chief executive of the East Midlands Combined County Authority, has signed off on a decision to spend £1.2 million on HR and payroll technology for the organisation. To date, Nottinghamshire County Council has been carrying out these duties for the umbrella authority but this is now set to change. This decision comes as all 19 Nottinghamshire […]

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Richard Blackmore from The East Midlands Chamber

Derbyshire

Business rates review for pubs and hotels a step forward but wider root and branch review needed

The East Midlands Chamber has welcomed a Government review into pub and hotel business rates valuations but renewed its call for a full root and branch review, to include manufacturing and smaller businesses, as well as the full hospitality sector. The Treasury's independent review and Call for Evidence into the valuation methodology for pubs and hotels follows an announcement in July of an additional 20% cut to business rates for pubs, social clubs and live music venues, taking effect from […]

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Borough Wide

Rail travellers suffer major weekend disruption due to power outage

Rail travellers faced significant disruption at the weekend with CrossCountry left to encourage passengers to check before making journeys, after a power outage affected its control centre. The issue resulted in major disruption across the network including covering Long Eaton Railway Station which has services running through it to Nottingham, Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The building where CrossCountry’s control centre is located was affected by a power cut in Birmingham City Centre, which started on Saturday 22nd. As […]

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Borough Wide

Police respond with statement after increase in anti-social driving incidents in Ilkeston

Police officers in Ilkeston have responded having been made aware of an increase in instances of anti-social driving in the town. A statement said that issues, already known to affect Chalons Way, had become worse, but that surrounding areas were also being affected. Local residents are being encouraged to report anti-social driving seen occurring in the area. The statement described anti-social driving as: "...the use of a vehicle that causes alarm, distress, annoyance, or a danger to the public." Some […]

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Ilkeston

Closure notice served on Ilkeston property

Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Team have issued a full closure order at a property at Jackson Avenue in the town. A closure order is a power Police use under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and it is used to shut down properties that are linked to persistent anti-social behaviour or serious crime. It restricts access to a premises for up to 3 months and it is a criminal offence to enter the property during this […]

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Borough Wide

Borough bus service saved after previous operator closed for business

A borough bus service has been saved following the intervention of the regional Mayor, Erewash MP and two local councillors, including a former borough Mayor. East Midlands Mayor, Claire Ward began working with partners and bus operators following the closure of CT4N, which affected several bus services across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The closure of CT4N was described as sad news for the region, resulting in job losses and uncertainty for employees and their families. It has also understandably caused […]

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Cycling

Cyclist raises £1,380 for Derby charity in first Sportive since losing a leg

A cyclist who lost his leg following a motorcycle accident three years ago has raised an incredible £1,380 for Derby charity Safe and Sound after completing his first sportive since the accident. Paul took part in the recent HUUB Sportive, completing his longest cycle ride since his accident, on an adapted trike and helping contribute towards an impressive £3,250 raised for Safe and Sound through the event. He already had a close connection to the charity through his wife, who […]

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Criminal Justice Partners unite to drive progress

Chair appointed to lead nature recovery in Derby and Derbyshire

£1m East Midlands payroll and HR contract

Business rates review for pubs and hotels a step forward but wider root and branch review needed

Rail travellers suffer major weekend disruption due to power outage

Closure notice served on Ilkeston property

Borough bus service saved after previous operator closed for business

Cyclist raises £1,380 for Derby charity in first Sportive since losing a leg

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