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The Belper Mills complex. Image from Eddie Bisknell.

Borough Wide

Derby’s housing need – one of core reasons for Derbyshire’s 10 councils becoming two with north-south Amber Valley split

Derby’s housing need is one of the core reasons the Government chose to replace Derbyshire’s 10 councils with two on a north-south split through Amber Valley, ministers have revealed. In a letter to Derby and Derbyshire’s councils, Steve Reed, the Secretary of State for housing, communities and local government, detailed the reasons for his decision which was made last week. Mr Reed had stressed in his announcement that a core reason for the reshuffle was to aid cities which have […]

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Major work is taking place to restore Derby's Guildhall Theatre. Image by LDRS.

Derby

£20m won’t be scrapped in Derby – insists leader

A £20 million grant to help restore Derby’s Guildhall Theatre will not be scrapped by the new Prime Minister, the city council’s leader has stressed. Andy Burnham became the new UK Prime Minister on Monday (July 20th) – taking over the reins from Sir Keir Starmer who announced his resignation after rumours about his departure had gathered pace for months. Restoration work is currently taking place to bring Derby’s Grade II Listed Guildhall Theatre back to life in a £25m […]

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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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Borough Wide

SUMMER KIDZ: Water safety this Summer

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is calling for people to stay safe and prevent emergencies after the county experienced prolonged hot and dry weather. DFRS is reminding people of the dangers of open water. Parents, guardians and carers are being encouraged to speak to children and young people about staying safe while spending time outdoors and to remember the Float to Live message should they get into difficulty. Group Manager Frith added: "We know that some children will be […]

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Borough Wide

SUMMER KIDZ: Fire safety this Summer

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is calling for people to stay safe and prevent emergencies after the county experienced prolonged hot and dry weather. With many people expected to spend more time outdoors to enjoy the Summer Holidays, firefighters are reiterating their warning not to take barbecues or light campfires in open spaces, including the Peak District National Park. Warm temperatures and low rainfall mean that not only is the Peak tinder dry but others outdoor spaces are too […]

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Borough Wide

Derby College Group animal care students head to Kefalonia for turtle conservation project

A group of Level 3 Animal Management students from Derby College Group are on their way to the Greek island of Kefalonia to take part in a turtle conservation project. The 22 students, supervised by Animal Care staff Hazelle Ward and Sam, will showcase their conservation skills and their commitment to protecting the world's ecosystems, all while soaking up plenty of sunshine along the way, something they are very excited about. While on the island, the students will take part […]

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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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Victoria Park, Ilkeston (Credit: EBC)

Borough Wide

Beauty spot ‘Oscars’ see four accolades for Erewash

Erewash is celebrating a quadruple triumph in awards that are held each year to salute the nation’s most outstanding public spaces – with one of its much-loved parks scooping two of the “Oscars”. The haul of four government-backed accolades saw Ilkeston’s Victoria Park honoured twice. One of the gongs is for the care that goes into making it a pleasure to visit – and is called a Green Flag Award. The other is a Green Heritage Site Accreditation for how […]

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Richard Blackmore from The East Midlands Chamber

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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