Borough Wide News
21/05/2020: Max and Keira’s Law – the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act, came into effect on 20th May 2020.
15/05/2020: No matter how warm the weather is, water temperatures in open water such as lakes, rivers and reservoirs remain cold, meaning a high risk of drowning should someone decide to go for a dip.
11/05/2020: The chief executive and a young ambassador of Derby-based charity Safe and Sound have both gained national recognition for their work to tackle and raise awareness of child exploitation.
11/05/2020: A Long Eaton-based firm has declared its pride in signing a new corporate partnership agreement with NHS Charities Together.
11/05/2020: Derbyshire County Council is marking the bicentenary of the birth of Florence Nightingale by honouring nurses and care workers as they continue to work under difficult circumstances to care for people during the coronavirus outbreak.
11/05/2020: Far more people will be cycling and walking thanks to plans to boost greener, active transport, launched by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
06/05/2020: Erewash Borough Council has appealed to residents to recycle properly during the difficult times everyone is facing with the coronavirus lockdown.
06/05/2020: Residents who are worried about money matters and struggling to pay bills or claim benefits are being urged to seek help and contact Derbyshire County Council’s welfare rights team.
05/05/2020: Virtual learning and studying at home are not just the ‘new normal’ for young people across the county – it is also the challenge facing hundreds of adult students at Derby College Group who are juggling their studies with work and family life.
04/05/2020: A grant of £524,000 has been awarded to Derbyshire County Council and will be used to help increase its support for the victims of domestic abuse.