Borough Wide from Friday, September 12th, 2025
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Civic heroes celebrated for their outstanding contribution to the community by University
Community trailblazers were celebrated for their dedication and impact at the University of Derby’s annual Civic Awards.
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East Midlands authority gets £2bn transport improvement plans on the road after inaugural meeting
The East Midlands Combined County Authority has taken another crucial step towards improving and transforming how people travel across the region after holding the first meeting of its new Transport and Digital Connectivity Committee with plans to begin allocating £2 billion of transport funding.
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Flatlined economic growth underlines need for Autumn Budget to prioritise businesses says Chamber
After the latest monthly GDP figures from the Office for National Statistics showed there was no growth in July, East Midlands Chamber has called for supportive policies in the upcoming Autumn Budget to protect firms from additional costs.
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New report shows how Midlands Rail Hub could help with productivity puzzle
A new report by Midlands Connect released today shows that towns and cities along the Midlands Rail Hub route, could see a boost of £14 billion every single year by closing the productivity gap with the rest of England.
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East Midlands firms address challenges and opportunities in sustainability and governance
Sharing best practice, overcoming hurdles and seizing the benefits in achieving net zero, sustainability and governance goals were among areas addressed by the region’s business leaders and academics at the East Midlands Sustainability and CSR Conference 2025 on 11th September.
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Ilkeston Charter Fair just got bigger
After receiving approval from the Home Secretary, the next Ilkeston Charter Fair will be extended from four days to five and include Sunday – with local children being invited to design the programme cover for this extra special event.
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Erewash village residents fears for the future of ancient site, over solar farm plans branded "ridiclous"
Residents in a Derbyshire village fear for its future over “ridiculous” plans for a 120-acre solar farm metres from an ancient “hermit’s cave”.
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Reform councillor sparks spat about Muslim British politicians wearing a hijab and swearing on the Quran
An MP has slammed a Derbyshire councillor for engaging in “far-right dog-whistle politics” about her wearing a hijab and swearing on a Quran.
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Shop sign grant scheme expanded again
A boost to Erewash towns which has seen the borough council help to pay for new shop signs in Ilkeston and Long Eaton has proved such a hit it is being extended to other parts of the borough.
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Derby edges region’s core cities in new growth report
Derby has been ranked ahead of other East Midlands core cities in a new index measuring growth.
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Derbyshire council says staff reductions will only be considered as a last resort during efficiency drive
Derbyshire County Council is considering reviewing and possibly restructuring its staffing situation but says it will only consider reducing staff on permanent contracts when all its options have been exhausted.
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Pothole repairs described as a "dog’s dinner"
A series of patchwork pothole repairs in a Derbyshire street have been dubbed a “dog’s dinner” with the authority’s leader saying that workers had not done a “particularly good job”.
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Survey launched to hear from Derbyshire’s professional home care workers
Healthwatch Derbyshire has launched a new survey to ensure the voices of professional home care workers are heard.
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Work continues on future transport plans at Transport and Digital Connectivity Committee
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has taken another bold step forward towards transforming how people travel across the region after holding the first meeting of its new Transport & Digital Connectivity Committee.
