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Transparency and Legality of Cutbacks Consultation Questioned
Allegations of “political football” and “grandstanding” were made as county councillors debated the transparency and legality of a consultation on
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County Council to Outsource Lowest Paid Jobs
The county council has signed off plans to outsource many of its lowest-paid staff, including cleaners, caretakers, plumbers, bricklayers and
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Derbyshire Countryside Events Calendar 2019
Here is the 2019 calendar for Derbyshire County Council’s Countryside Events. These are events where you can access the history
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County Council Prepares For Brexit
In a meeting of the full council on Wednesday 7th february 2019, leader Cllr Barry Lewis set out the authority’s
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Council to Cut Jobs Supporting Vulnerable Children
Derbyshire County Council is set to axe 200 staff from a service which supports vulnerable kids and teenagers. A leaked
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Criticism of Police on Speed Limits
The deputy leader of the county council has taken aim at the police for “point blank” rejecting every attempt from
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Possibility of Derbyshire Super Authority
The possibility of merging all of Derbyshire’s district and borough councils into one “super authority” – saving households up to
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Council Budget – Huge Job Losses, Council Tax, and Cuts
The county council has warned of “significant” job cuts after ruling out a top level rise in council tax. It
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Results of County Council Public Budget Consultation
Members of the public say that the county council’s top priorities should be caring for vulnerable adults and children, roads
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School Funding For “Minor Repairs”
Derbyshire County Council has published a list of how much each Derbyshire school has been given for minor repairs. In
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£200k Council Disputes Payouts
More than £200,000 has been paid out by the county council to settle disputes with disgruntled employees this year –
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HS2 Gives Too Little Time to Councils and Public To Read Plans
Council leaders have slammed a decision which left the public with just 10 weeks to read through eleven THOUSAND pages
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Costly SEND Tribunals for Council
The county council is estimated to have spent more than £400,000 fighting losing battles against parents trying to secure special
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Council Bickering Over Blame on Cuts and Benefits
A bitter war of words between councillors has seen Labour accused of taking Derbyshire “back to the 70s” – while
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Meeting on Energy Production from County’s Rubbish Being Kept Secret
Talks over a controversial Derby waste plant will also be off limits to the majority of county councillors, much to
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Councillor Hits Out At NHS Chief Over “Easy Ride” Comments
A county council leader has hit out at an NHS finance chief who said that Derbyshire “has been given an
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Air Pollution Risk To Schools
A county councillor has called for schools to be moved away from busy roads due to high levels of pollution.
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Two “Outstanding” Belper Nurseries Get Council Donation
Derbyshire County Council has recognised the Ofsted “Outstanding” grade given to two Busy Bees nurseries in Belper, by donating £1000
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County Council Defends Use of External Consultants
Derbyshire County Council’s head of adult social care has defended the use of external consultants brought in to find ways
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Muddled Council Restores HR Role At Additional Expense
The county council is set to spend £73,000 a year on a new head of Human Resources, after the post
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Budget Cut Targets Lead To Snow Warden Plea
Derbyshire County Council are asking for residents and farmers who are willing to help keep their communities safe when bad
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Council Spends £6 Million On Bus Contracts
The county council has spent £6 million on renewing a flurry of private bus contracts, months after pulling subsidies to
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Backlog Of Repairs For County Council’s HQ Is “Extensive”
The backlog of repairs required at the county council’s historic headquarters is thought to be “extensive” but the authority cannot
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Work Begins On Belper’s New Care Centre And Library
Work to build a replacement care centre and library in Belper gets underway this week. Contractors Robertson, one of the largest
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‘Divisive’ Health Plans Could Spell End For Babington Services
People in Belper are divided over plans to move health services from the historic Babington Hospital site to a new
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Consultation On Future Of Derbyshire’s Libraries Goes Live
Derbyshire County Council is encouraging residents to have their say on controversial new plans on the future of the library
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Care Fees Hike After System Called ‘Flawed’, ‘Inefficient’ And ‘Ineffective’
Many Derbyshire care homes are struggling because they are not paid realistic rates by the county council, an industry body
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Further Scrutiny On County Library Plans
Labour and the Liberal Democrats have called in a consultation on the future of Derbyshire’s libraries for closer scrutiny –
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Elections Near For Local Council On Knife-Edge
Onlookers from across the UK will be watching the Amber Valley Borough Council elections with eager anticipation next month. The
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Derbyshire County Council “Not All About Cuts”
The leader of Derbyshire County Council has dismissed claims that the authority is out to make a habit of funding
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Local Bus Services Cut In Effort To Save £1M
More than a dozen Derbyshire bus routes are to have journeys cut back after the county council said it could
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Plastic Free February: Council Asks Residents To Rate Recycling Centres
Every year Derbyshire County Council invite residents to give feedback about their local household waste recycling centre. Residents can fill
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Grants Available For Derbyshire Residents To Access Faster Broadband
A project which allows residents and businesses with poor broadband speeds to apply for a grant to access a faster
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Partnership Of Groups Join Forces To Save Belper’s Children’s Centre
A consortium of groups including Derby County Council, Belper Town Council, Future Housing Group and volunteers Belper Early Years Fun
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Local Council Highlight Support Services Ahead Of World Suicide Prevention Day
It’s World Suicide Prevention Day on Saturday 10 September 2016 and Derby County Council are highlighting the support services people
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Is Your Child Ready For The New School Year?
Parents of pre-school children are being urged to make sure their child is ready for school. That includes a child being
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New County Council Youth Grant Scheme Launches
A new grant scheme has been launched by Derbyshire County Council. They have made £50,000 available for the development of
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Community Transport Under Threat As Public Consultation is Launched
Local residents are being asked by Derbyshire County Council for their views on proposals to stop paying for local bus
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Win Cash for Your Electricals
Over the Christmas period thousands of unwanted or broken electrical appliances are being replaced over the county. To tackle waste
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