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Essential reservoir safety work at Osborne’s Pond

Essential safety work will start at Derbyshire County Council-run Shipley Country Park next week to improve the stability of the dam at Osborne’s Pond. The water level in Osborne’s Pond will be temporarily lowered and, from Monday 6th July 2026, Shipley Lane bridleway will be closed at the point it crosses the dam, close to the entrance from Roper Avenue, to allow the work to take place. The closure will be in place for a distance of around 250 metres […]

25 June 2026 13

Borough Wide

Eight County Council-run care homes now empty and closed, after planned sale failure

Eight Derbyshire council-run care homes have now been emptied and closed, with remaining residents moved elsewhere, after planned sales to a sole provider failed late last year. All eight care homes which had been put up for sale by Derbyshire County Council have now been vacated as of the first week of June, it has confirmed, with processes to “dispose” of the buildings now beginning. For some former care homes, this disposal process could include reuse by another council service, […]

15 June 2026 331

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Derbyshire County Council agrees to oppose visitor entry charges to the Peak District

Derbyshire County Council’s Reform UK administration has confirmed it has no plans to charge visitors and motorists coming into the Peak District National Park after the Council Leader had previously suggested the possibility of an entry fee. Opposition Conservative Group Leader, Cllr Alex Dale, urged the Reform council administration to back a motion at a council meeting on May 27th to express its opposition to entry charges. It came after he had successfully persuaded the authority to join opposition to […]

5 June 2026 21

New Derbyshire County Council Chair, Cllr Jodie Brown with outgoing Chair, Cllr Nick Adams

Long Eaton

New County Council Chair announced at AGM

A behaviour psychologist with a long-standing career in education has been appointed to the role of Council Chairman for Derbyshire County Council for the year ahead. Councillor Jodie Brown, who represents the Long Eaton South Division, was appointed to the role at the county council’s AGM and Full Council meeting on Wednesday 27th May, attended by Deputy Lieutenant for Derbyshire Tony Walker CBE. Councillor Brown, who has served the last year as the council’s Vice Chair, was presented with her […]

28 May 2026 10

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Changes to ‘Home to School’ transport policies to be considered (meeting: 21st May)

Proposals to change home to school transport policies will be discussed by Derbyshire County Council next week. Cabinet will be asked to agree to update travel policies in line with national guidance for eligible school children aged five to 16, Post 16 learners and students with special educational needs and disabilities. It follows a public consultation where 450 people gave their views on the proposals to make both policies clearer, fairer and sustainable in the face of rising demand and […]

15 May 2026 33

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Former shipyard worker takes the helm as Derbyshire’s Lib Dem Group Leader

A former shipyard worker who once toiled to support oil rigs has taken the helm as the newly-appointed Liberal Democrat Group Leader at Derbyshire County Council with his sights set on new community challenges as well as renewable energy schemes while addressing climate change and net zero. Cllr Tom Snowdon, representing Walton, Brampton and Boythorpe, recently took over the key opposition role at the Reform UK-controlled council after County Cllr Ed Fordham stepped down as the Lib Dem Group Leader […]

15 May 2026 41

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County Council Leader announces key changes to cabinet team

Key changes to Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet team have been officially announced. County Council Leader Councillor Alan Graves has unveiled his new Cabinet team, with some new faces and also changes to some of the Cabinet portfolio titles. The changes to the top team come one year after the Reform UK group won control of the administration of the county council following local elections. Councillor Graves remains as Leader of the Council and has a new Deputy Leader, Councillor Stephen […]

8 May 2026 35

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New fund to help Derbyshire householders with the rising cost of fuel

A new fund is being launched by Derbyshire County Council to support vulnerable households who rely on heating oil or bottled gas, with the rising costs of fuel. The county council is providing help using funding from the UK Government, announced in response to higher prices arising from the conflict in the Middle East. Approximately, 7,800 households currently use heating oil in the county, and a further almost 3,000 homes rely on LPG. Up to £311,000 is available to support […]

1 May 2026 44

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A record £60m investment to improve Derbyshire roads

Derbyshire County Council has invested a record £60 million in highways across the county over the past year. The investment is funding the council’s annual capital programme, including major long-term preventative maintenance designed to extend the lifespan of Derbyshire’s highways network. Work completed and under way includes micro-asphalting, full road resurfacing, surface dressing, slurry sealing and pavement repairs, alongside landslip repairs, bridge works, drainage improvements and road-safety schemes. Funding has been secured from Government and the East Midlands Combined County […]

28 April 2026 36

Derbyshire County Council

Essential reservoir safety work at Osborne’s Pond

Eight County Council-run care homes now empty and closed, after planned sale failure

Derbyshire County Council agrees to oppose visitor entry charges to the Peak District

New County Council Chair announced at AGM

Changes to ‘Home to School’ transport policies to be considered (meeting: 21st May)

Former shipyard worker takes the helm as Derbyshire’s Lib Dem Group Leader

County Council Leader announces key changes to cabinet team

New fund to help Derbyshire householders with the rising cost of fuel

A record £60m investment to improve Derbyshire roads

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