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Knives handed in during amnesty collections in Long Eaton in May 2026. (Credit: Long Eaton SNT)

Erewash Police Officers focus on knife crime as part of Operation Sceptre

The week commencing 18th May 2026 has seen an intensification of Derbyshire Constabulary's knife crime initiative called 'Operation Sceptre', with a range of activities being carried out in and around Erewash. In addition to a year-round focus on knife crime and educating young people around the dangers of carrying a knife, Safer Neighbourhood Officers have had a presence in the community, hosting street meets, pop-up stands and carrying out knife sweeps of local parks. Officers have also been visiting local […]

20 May 2026 35

Derbyshire

Targeted patrols cut problem behaviour as hotspot policing becomes standard practice

A hotspot policing operation that has delivered more than 20,000 targeted patrols across Derbyshire is now being embedded into everyday policing. Operation Shango was launched in July 2023 to tackle anti‑social behaviour and crime in areas where we saw high levels of problem behaviour. The operation used national funding for extra patrols in hotspots for antisocial behaviour saw officers spend tens of thousands of hours on high‑visibility patrols in our communities. From now on, local officers will carry out daily […]

17 May 2026 31

Derbyshire

Visit Peak District & Derbyshire partners with trentbarton to encourage car-free visits

Visit Peak District & Derbyshire has announced a new Strategic Partnership with bus operator trentbarton as part of its ongoing mission to encourage visitors to explore the destination without a car. The organisations will work together to highlight the benefits of travelling by bus and promote car-free visits to the area – offering visitors a practical way to save money, reduce their carbon footprint, and help protect the area’s much-loved landscapes. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire’s Strategic Partners form an […]

15 May 2026 65

Derbyshire

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 54

Derby

Derbyshire NHS vasectomy pause

Men in Derbyshire have been unable to get a vasectomy on the NHS or even join a waiting list for nearly a year, with all new referrals paused after demand outstripped capacity. For men, getting a vasectomy – often known as ‘the snip’ – is the only option when it comes to long-lasting contraception, with health officials calling it effectively permanent in all but a number of rare incidents. However, NHS services in Derbyshire have not been accepting new referrals […]

14 May 2026 44

Community Notices

Derbyshire Police issue guidance for licenced premises ahead of World Cup 2026 pub visits

Derbyshire Police officials have written to alert system subscribers with licensed premises or PubWatch Schemes to share information and support ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking place between 11th June and 19th July 2026. A new national guidance document has been released to help pubs, bars, and other licensed venues prepare for the tournament. This guidance has been produced by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) in partnership with UKHospitality, the British Institute of Innkeeping, the Institute […]

14 May 2026 35

Community Notices

Derbyshire celebrates Foster Care Fortnight 2026

This Foster Care Fortnight, Derbyshire County Council is celebrating the vital role its carers play in transforming young lives. Running until Sunday 24th May, the theme this year is ‘This Is Fostering’ aiming to highlight the realities of fostering and the difference carers make every day. It recognises the skill, resilience and commitment required to support children, often in complex circumstances and throughout the fortnight, carers will bring these experiences to life. Derbyshire County Council is part of Foster for […]

11 May 2026 35

Derbyshire

Coach staff and managers to address workplace mental health, Chamber urges, as national awareness week starts

Knowing what to spot, coaching people and managers to give mental health first aid and reviewing internal processes are among actions East Midlands Chamber recommends for firms in the region as Mental Health Awareness Week begins. Running from 11th to 17th May, the annual national awareness week aims to encourage the UK to come together to look at both their own mental health and that of those around them, with 2026 centred on the theme of ‘action’. East Midlands Chamber […]

8 May 2026 29

Derbyshire

Autism assessment backlog

Patients waiting for autism assessments in Derbyshire are facing some of the longest waits in the country. Although backlogs and demand for autism spectrum assessments are issues across the country and certainly not isolated to Derbyshire, the county’s experts see themselves significantly on the back foot. The Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust currently has a 1,200-person backlog for autism spectrum assessments with an average wait of more than a year – 59 weeks. The trust discloses in its recent board […]

1 May 2026 56

Derbyshire

Erewash Police Officers focus on knife crime as part of Operation Sceptre

Visit Peak District & Derbyshire partners with trentbarton to encourage car-free visits

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

Derbyshire NHS vasectomy pause

Derbyshire Police issue guidance for licenced premises ahead of World Cup 2026 pub visits

Derbyshire celebrates Foster Care Fortnight 2026

Coach staff and managers to address workplace mental health, Chamber urges, as national awareness week starts

Autism assessment backlog

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