Bondholders unite to create safer and more vibrant city centre

A number of Marketing Derby Bondholders have been working with the police to make Derby city centre a safer and more vibrant place to be.

Organisations including Marketing Derby, the Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter Business Improvement Districts, the University of Derby, Derbion, Vaillant and Derby Museums, have all played a key role in improving safety, accessibility and cultural appeal in the city after hours.

This work, in partnership with Derbyshire Police, has recently earned Derby the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation, a national recognition awarded by the Association of Town and City Management.

It is awarded to places that meet high standards for managing the evening and night-time economy.

Councillor Nadine Peatfield, leader at Derby City Council and cabinet member for city centre, regeneration, strategy and policy, said: “The Purple Flag is a powerful symbol of what we can achieve when our city works together.

“From the police and universities to businesses, venues and volunteers, everyone has a part to play in making Derby safer, more welcoming and more vibrant after dark.”