County Council Budget Debate
The Conservative leader of the county council has insisted that “austerity is over” and says Derbyshire has a bright future
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Derbyshire County Council
Inadequate Funding For School Repairs
Derbyshire is only getting five per cent of the money it needs to make £150 million in repairs to its
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No End To Austerity With Even More Cuts By County Council
The county council is set to make nearly £19 million in cuts this year due to “immense pressure” to support
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Further County Council Cuts For Volunteer Groups
Volunteer-run organisations are set to see the money they receive from Derbyshire County Council cut by £50,000. However, funding will
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County Council Responds To Floods and Climate Change
The county council’s leader has said he does not know if the recent mass flooding in Derbyshire is proof of
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Council Reprieve For Voluntary Groups
Dozens of voluntary groups, paid by the council to provide vital care and assistance to the vulnerable, elderly and disabled,
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Study Predicts Increase in Dementia Diagnoses
Thousands more people are expected to be diagnosed with “frustrating and frightening” dementia in Derbyshire in the next decade. Derbyshire
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Election Delay on Plans for Babington Replacement
The impromptu Christmas election has put a stop to secret plans around a new multi-million-pound health centre in Belper being
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Youth Voice: On Plastic in School Dinners
At my school, parts of our dinners are served in disposable plastic pots, particularly our puddings. This wastage is entirely
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SEND Support Concerns
Parents, carers and teachers say seeking support for young people with special needs in Derbyshire is “overly adversarial” and education
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Too Many Press Officers For Councils
Councils in Derbyshire and East Staffordshire have more press officers than the entire Ministry of Defence. Research compiled by campaign
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Climate Protest @ 11am today
11am for the 11th hour! There will be a protest today at Derbyshire County Council offices in Matlock. The protest
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Ofsted Requires Improvement From County Children’s Services
Derbyshire County Council has been told by Ofsted that its children’s social care services require improvement. The education watchdog’s inspection
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Even More Cuts Coming For County Council
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£10 Million Boost For County Social Care
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County Council Defends Outsourcing to Suffolk
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County Council Seeks Volunteers To Clear Snow This Winter
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County Council Has Spent Nearly All Winter Maintenance Money
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County Council Set To Overspend on Children’s Services Again
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County Council Outsourcing to Suffolk
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Hundreds of Derbyshire Children Taken Into Care
Hundreds of children are in the county council’s care after suffering abuse and neglect from their families. The details were
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Extinction Rebellion Storm County Council
Eco-activists from Extinction Rebellion dressed in swimsuits invaded Derbyshire County Council offices to call for “climate justice now”. Around a
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Price of School Meals Frozen
The price of school meals in Derbyshire has been frozen by the county council, months after the authority slashed staff
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School Transport Failure of County Council
Derbyshire County Council has been forced to apologise after “failing” to consider the safety of a young girl’s route to
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Cost of Council Plan to Put Care Mothers on Contraceptives
Derbyshire County Council is set to pay £860,000 hiring a firm to run a controversial programme which requires troubled mothers
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Derbyshire County Council Fails to Declare Climate Emergency
A motion calling on Derbyshire County Council to formally declare a climate change emergency and to set a target to
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Massive Cost of County Council Fighting SEND Parents
Hundreds of thousands of pounds of public money has been spent fighting Derbyshire parents’ attempts to get school support for
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Uncertainty Over Council Tax Freeze
Uncertainty over Brexit and local government funding could cause the county to drop pledges for a two-year Derbyshire council tax
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Council Considering Voluntary Smokefree Areas
The county council could be set to ban smoking in bus shelters and outside school gates. In new plans to
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Nature Reserve Saved from Further Quarrying
Quarrying planning permissions which could have threatened a Derbyshire nature reserve have now been revoked. Derbyshire County Council’s planning committee,
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Holly Bush Inn Owners “fuming” About Milford Road Closure
The owners of the Holly Bush Inn in Makeney, near Milford say they are losing trade due to a sudden
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Council Staff Stressed, Anxious, and Fear For Their Jobs.
Staff at the county council are stressed, anxious and fear for their jobs, a review by a local government watchdog
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County Council: Stark Cuts Warning
The county council’s finance chief has issued a stark warning to the authority over its budget cuts targets. In a
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“Incidental” Library “Offer” Is All That May Remain At 20 Sites
An “incidental” library offer is all that may remain at 20 libraries due to be handed over to volunteers by
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Hundreds of Jobs Cut By Council
Hundreds more jobs will be cut at the county council next year. Earlier this year, it was revealed that Derbyshire
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School Crossing Cuts
Two months after the county council axed plans to review the School Crossing Patrol service to save money, £60,000 has
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CQC Raises Concerns Over Local Care Provider
Vulnerable residents in Derbyshire and Derby are among nearly 10,000 deemed “at risk” of losing support due to funding fears
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School Catering Staff To Choose Between New Contract Or Termination
School catering staff who do not accept a reduced hours contract will have their employment terminated within four months, it
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Union Defends Dinner Ladies Against Council
A trade union has pledged to fight “worrying” plans from the County Council which could see school dinner ladies lose
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East Midlands “Strategic Alliance” Approved by County Council
Derbyshire county councillors have unanimously agreed to push forward with plans to form a “strategic alliance” between councils in the
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East Midlands “Super Council” Vote This Week
Next week Derbyshire County Council is set to vote through plans to form a “strategic alliance” with several county and
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Local Organisations Unite To Prevent Suicides
Derbyshire County Council are joining the NHS, local charities and organisations in supporting World Suicide Prevention Day which is on
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Thousands Give Opinion On ‘Libraries for Derbyshire’ Consultation
A Council consultation has seen a record 7,000 people give their opinion on proposals to change the way libraries in
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Success For Derbyshire Students In GCSEs
Students in Derbyshire have done themselves and the county proud by doing well in their GCSEs. Provisional results show that
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Discover Derbyshire This Summer Holiday
There’s plenty of activities happening in Derbyshire throughout the summer and Derbyshire County Council has picked out several to ease
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Further Cuts For Derbyshire Schools And Catering Staff
More than 50 teachers and school employees are losing their jobs and catering staff are to get a pay cut
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School Extension At St John’s Primary Set For Approval
A four-classroom school extension at a Belper primary is set to get the go ahead and will create space for
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School Meal Prices To Increase Over Derbyshire
Derbyshire County Council has revealed plans to increase the cost of school meals for the first time in three years.
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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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Council Pays Out Thousands In Pothole Compensation
Damage caused by potholes and flawed roads has seen the county council pay out more than £600,000 in compensation in
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Local Schools Asked To Pay For Lollipop Ladies
Schools in Derbyshire are being asked to pay £4,000 a year to provide lollipop patrols. Derbyshire County Council has written
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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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Fleet Arts Secures Vital Funding
Fleet Arts “delighted” at the news of securing support towards their general running costs from Derbyshire County Council for this
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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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Holbrook Autism School Scoops National Award
Holbrook School for Autism gains top marks after scooping a national Modeshift STARS Travel Award at the Houses of Parliament.
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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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Decision On Fate Of Babington Hospital Expected ‘In June’
Health leaders are considering people’s views about plans to move health services from Babington Hospital to a new, purpose-built facility
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Derbyshire Open Art Competition Welcomes New Entries
Artists are urged to get creative about Derbyshire’s life, landscapes and people in the annual Derbyshire Open Art Exhibition. 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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Future Of Libraries Uncertain As Fresh Cuts Hit Derbyshire
Job losses and reduced hours on the cards as County Council reveals plans to save £1.6 million on libraries. Plans to
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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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Amber Valley: Local Plan Paves Way for 10,000 Houses in 10 years
Local Democracy Reporter: Eddie Bisknell As part of a bid to find space for nearly 10,000 homes around Alfreton, Belper,
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Young People In Derbyshire Go To The Polls This Week
On Monday 5 voting opened for the county’s next Derbyshire Youth Council. The Big Vote election is held by Derbyshire
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Derbyshire Trading Standards Allergy Warning To Food Outlets
Trading standards are warning restaurants and takeaways to take extra care when preparing food after samples of meals for customers
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Police Urge Drivers To Take Care As Snowfall Hits The County
Derbyshire Constabulary are sharing Met Office weather warnings for snow and are urging drivers to take extra care. The Met
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Plastic Free February: Waste And Recycling Myths Busted
Derbyshire County Council have a list of 12 myth-busting facts on recycling. It offers suggestions, advice and information on what
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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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Win Cash For Your Old Electricals
If you have any old, broken or unwanted electricals you are being encouraged to take them to one of Derbyshire County
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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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‘Golden Age Of Cycling’ Sparks Consultation On Derbyshire Cycle Network
Cyclists have been invited by the Derbyshire County Council to have their say about plans for developing a key cycle
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Advice To Stay Well In Winter
A national campaign has been launched to give help and advice on staying safe and well this winter. Cold weather
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Job Vacancy: Arts Manager For Fleet Arts, Belper
Fleet Arts is a locally based arts organisation, with charitable status. The Arts Manager will bring a range of skills
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DCC Leader Commits To ‘Dying to Work’ Charter
Derbyshire County Council Leader Councillor Barry Lewis has met with a leading campaigner on employment rights for people with terminal
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Council Starts Campaign To Bust Waste Myths
Derbyshire County Council have launched a campaign designed to bust common myths about recycling. Do you get confused about whether
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Local Authority Sign Up To The ‘Dying To Work’ Charter
Derbyshire County Council has announced it is signing up to a charter which aims to improve employment rights for working
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Nominations Open For Derbyshire’s Next Youth Council
Young people with a passion to make a difference in their local community are being encouraged to stand for election
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Football Fans Asked To ‘Take A Minute, Change A Life’
Derbyshire County Council are joining the NHS, local charities and organisations in supporting World Suicide Prevention Day which is on
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A-level Students Shine In Derbyshire
A-level students in Derbyshire schools have continued to maintain excellent grades in the new-style exams. According to provisional information for
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Two Weeks Left For Derbyshire Parents To Claim Extra Free Childcare
Working families are being reminded that they have just two weeks left to apply for extra free childcare. All three
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Belper Photographer Becomes 1,000th Member of ‘Made in Derbyshire’
The long-running campaign celebrating everything that’s great about Derbyshire has reached the milestone of its 1,000th business member. Fine art
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Derbyshire Takes Steps To Breathe Easier On National Clean Air Day
National Clean Air Day will take place on the 15th of June, with events taking place around Derbyshire to encourage
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Series Of Local Events For Dementia Awareness Week
This week, from 14th-20th May, is Dementia Awareness Week and throughout it a series of activities will be taking place
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Local Artists Urged To Enter Derbyshire Open Arts Competition
The competition returns for 35th year and is open to amateur and professional artists, including children and is supported by
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Register Now To Get County Council Election Result Alerts
Voters will go to the polls on Thursday May 4th to elect a new Derbyshire County Council for the first
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Primary School Places To Be Announced Today
Parents in the region will today be notified about their child’s primary school place. Derbyshire County Council are aiming for
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Drop Inn Youth Centre Receives £7000 To ‘Develop Volunteer Programme’
Cllr John Owen met founder and director of the Drop Inn Andrea Fox MBE to present her with a cheque
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Belper Residents Reminded To Be Prepared For Floods
With winter approaching, Derby County Council are reminding householders to check if their home is at risk of flooding and
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Talented Young People Shine At ‘Burning Sounds’ Event
Young people showed off their musical and artistic talents at the Burning Sounds event. Burning Sounds, now in its ninth
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Job Vacancy: Local Area Coordination in Derbyshire (Belper and Ripley)
4 x SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER (LOCAL AREA COORDINATOR) (Temporary for 3 years from start date) Salary: Grade 11, £30,181 to
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Family Fun Day on the Belper Parks
On Friday 19th August there will be a Family Fun Day from 1-4pm on the Park by the Belper Children’s Centre.
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Dementia Friendly Screenings To Roll Out Across County
Derbyshire County Council are helping people with dementia across Derbyshire to enjoy their favourite films in dementia-friendly settings with the
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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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