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Derby Market Hall Monday closure questioned

Derby shoppers have called for changes at the Market Hall after it emerged the city centre venue was running at a forecast loss of £338,000. The historic building reopened last year after a £35m restoration project – but a review into its operation is ongoing following public criticism. The Local Democracy Reporting Service spoke to shoppers about the Market Hall on Monday, August 10th – but some were seen turning away after noticing the entrance doors were shut. That is […]

11 August 2026 16

Derby

Derby Market Place regeneration decision

A decision on whether a £100 million redevelopment of Derby’s Market Place to replace the Assembly Rooms should be allowed has been put on hold. A majority of five Derby councillors voted in favour of delaying a final decision after concerns were raised over design issues. However, four voted to approve the scheme, with one saying residents of Derby expect councillors and officers to “get on with it”. Derby City Council submitted major plans to redevelop the city centre area […]

14 May 2026 20

News

Housing and pothole funding among highlights as Mayor marks two-year anniversary

Giving councils the most money ever to tackle potholes and seeing the first residents move into the thousands of new homes unlocked for development are among the key highlights as Mayor Claire Ward celebrates her second anniversary in office. After being elected the inaugural Mayor of the East Midlands in May 2024, Mayor Claire is now celebrating the halfway mark of her term of office, highlighting a period of major investment, strengthened regional partnerships and a renewed focus on growth, […]

12 May 2026 11

Derby

Derby Becketwell regeneration moves forward

Bringing a long empty and “crucial” Derby city centre site back to life has moved a step closer. Derby City Council has progressed its next plans to regenerate the whole of the Becketwell area. It has seen huge change in recent years with new apartments being built, new public open space and the construction of the £145 million Vaillant Live performance venue. Now leaders are eyeing up the next stage – to build new office space on Duckworth Square to […]

9 May 2026 37

Regeneration

Derby Market Hall Monday closure questioned

Derby Market Place regeneration decision

Housing and pothole funding among highlights as Mayor marks two-year anniversary

Derby Becketwell regeneration moves forward

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