County Council Budget Debate
The Conservative leader of the county council has insisted that “austerity is over” and says Derbyshire has a bright future
Read moreThe Conservative leader of the county council has insisted that “austerity is over” and says Derbyshire has a bright future
Read moreDerbyshire is only getting five per cent of the money it needs to make £150 million in repairs to its
Read moreThe county council is set to make nearly £19 million in cuts this year due to “immense pressure” to support
Read moreVolunteer-run organisations are set to see the money they receive from Derbyshire County Council cut by £50,000. However, funding will
Read moreThe county council’s leader has said he does not know if the recent mass flooding in Derbyshire is proof of
Read moreDozens of voluntary groups, paid by the council to provide vital care and assistance to the vulnerable, elderly and disabled,
Read moreThousands more people are expected to be diagnosed with “frustrating and frightening” dementia in Derbyshire in the next decade. Derbyshire
Read moreThe impromptu Christmas election has put a stop to secret plans around a new multi-million-pound health centre in Belper being
Read moreAt my school, parts of our dinners are served in disposable plastic pots, particularly our puddings. This wastage is entirely
Read moreParents, carers and teachers say seeking support for young people with special needs in Derbyshire is “overly adversarial” and education
Read moreCouncils in Derbyshire and East Staffordshire have more press officers than the entire Ministry of Defence. Research compiled by campaign
Read more11am for the 11th hour! There will be a protest today at Derbyshire County Council offices in Matlock. The protest
Read moreDerbyshire 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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Read moreHundreds of children are in the county council’s care after suffering abuse and neglect from their families. The details were
Read moreEco-activists from Extinction Rebellion dressed in swimsuits invaded Derbyshire County Council offices to call for “climate justice now”. Around a
Read moreThe price of school meals in Derbyshire has been frozen by the county council, months after the authority slashed staff
Read moreDerbyshire County Council has been forced to apologise after “failing” to consider the safety of a young girl’s route to
Read moreDerbyshire County Council is set to pay £860,000 hiring a firm to run a controversial programme which requires troubled mothers
Read moreA motion calling on Derbyshire County Council to formally declare a climate change emergency and to set a target to
Read moreHundreds of thousands of pounds of public money has been spent fighting Derbyshire parents’ attempts to get school support for
Read moreUncertainty over Brexit and local government funding could cause the county to drop pledges for a two-year Derbyshire council tax
Read moreThe county council could be set to ban smoking in bus shelters and outside school gates. In new plans to
Read moreQuarrying planning permissions which could have threatened a Derbyshire nature reserve have now been revoked. Derbyshire County Council’s planning committee,
Read moreThe owners of the Holly Bush Inn in Makeney, near Milford say they are losing trade due to a sudden
Read moreStaff at the county council are stressed, anxious and fear for their jobs, a review by a local government watchdog
Read moreThe county council’s finance chief has issued a stark warning to the authority over its budget cuts targets. In a
Read moreAn “incidental” library offer is all that may remain at 20 libraries due to be handed over to volunteers by
Read moreHundreds more jobs will be cut at the county council next year. Earlier this year, it was revealed that Derbyshire
Read moreTwo months after the county council axed plans to review the School Crossing Patrol service to save money, £60,000 has
Read moreVulnerable residents in Derbyshire and Derby are among nearly 10,000 deemed “at risk” of losing support due to funding fears
Read moreSchool catering staff who do not accept a reduced hours contract will have their employment terminated within four months, it
Read moreA trade union has pledged to fight “worrying” plans from the County Council which could see school dinner ladies lose
Read moreDerbyshire county councillors have unanimously agreed to push forward with plans to form a “strategic alliance” between councils in the
Read moreNext week Derbyshire County Council is set to vote through plans to form a “strategic alliance” with several county and
Read moreDerbyshire County Council are joining the NHS, local charities and organisations in supporting World Suicide Prevention Day which is on
Read moreA Council consultation has seen a record 7,000 people give their opinion on proposals to change the way libraries in
Read moreStudents in Derbyshire have done themselves and the county proud by doing well in their GCSEs. Provisional results show that
Read moreThere’s plenty of activities happening in Derbyshire throughout the summer and Derbyshire County Council has picked out several to ease
Read moreMore than 50 teachers and school employees are losing their jobs and catering staff are to get a pay cut
Read moreA four-classroom school extension at a Belper primary is set to get the go ahead and will create space for
Read moreDerbyshire County Council has revealed plans to increase the cost of school meals for the first time in three years.
Read moreThe county council has spent £6 million on renewing a flurry of private bus contracts, months after pulling subsidies to
Read moreThe backlog of repairs required at the county council’s historic headquarters is thought to be “extensive” but the authority cannot
Read moreDamage caused by potholes and flawed roads has seen the county council pay out more than £600,000 in compensation in
Read moreSchools in Derbyshire are being asked to pay £4,000 a year to provide lollipop patrols. Derbyshire County Council has written
Read moreWork to build a replacement care centre and library in Belper gets underway this week. Contractors Robertson, one of the largest
Read morePeople in Belper are divided over plans to move health services from the historic Babington Hospital site to a new
Read moreDerbyshire County Council is encouraging residents to have their say on controversial new plans on the future of the library
Read moreFleet Arts “delighted” at the news of securing support towards their general running costs from Derbyshire County Council for this
Read moreMany Derbyshire care homes are struggling because they are not paid realistic rates by the county council, an industry body
Read moreHolbrook School for Autism gains top marks after scooping a national Modeshift STARS Travel Award at the Houses of Parliament.
Read moreLabour and the Liberal Democrats have called in a consultation on the future of Derbyshire’s libraries for closer scrutiny –
Read moreOnlookers from across the UK will be watching the Amber Valley Borough Council elections with eager anticipation next month. The
Read moreHealth leaders are considering people’s views about plans to move health services from Babington Hospital to a new, purpose-built facility
Read moreArtists are urged to get creative about Derbyshire’s life, landscapes and people in the annual Derbyshire Open Art Exhibition. The
Read moreThe leader of Derbyshire County Council has dismissed claims that the authority is out to make a habit of funding
Read moreJob losses and reduced hours on the cards as County Council reveals plans to save £1.6 million on libraries. Plans to
Read moreMore than a dozen Derbyshire bus routes are to have journeys cut back after the county council said it could
Read moreLocal Democracy Reporter: Eddie Bisknell As part of a bid to find space for nearly 10,000 homes around Alfreton, Belper,
Read moreOn Monday 5 voting opened for the county’s next Derbyshire Youth Council. The Big Vote election is held by Derbyshire
Read moreTrading standards are warning restaurants and takeaways to take extra care when preparing food after samples of meals for customers
Read moreDerbyshire Constabulary are sharing Met Office weather warnings for snow and are urging drivers to take extra care. The Met
Read moreDerbyshire County Council have a list of 12 myth-busting facts on recycling. It offers suggestions, advice and information on what
Read moreEvery year Derbyshire County Council invite residents to give feedback about their local household waste recycling centre. Residents can fill
Read moreIf you have any old, broken or unwanted electricals you are being encouraged to take them to one of Derbyshire County
Read moreA project which allows residents and businesses with poor broadband speeds to apply for a grant to access a faster
Read moreCyclists have been invited by the Derbyshire County Council to have their say about plans for developing a key cycle
Read moreA national campaign has been launched to give help and advice on staying safe and well this winter. Cold weather
Read moreFleet Arts is a locally based arts organisation, with charitable status. The Arts Manager will bring a range of skills
Read moreDerbyshire County Council Leader Councillor Barry Lewis has met with a leading campaigner on employment rights for people with terminal
Read moreDerbyshire County Council have launched a campaign designed to bust common myths about recycling. Do you get confused about whether
Read moreDerbyshire County Council has announced it is signing up to a charter which aims to improve employment rights for working
Read moreYoung people with a passion to make a difference in their local community are being encouraged to stand for election
Read moreDerbyshire County Council are joining the NHS, local charities and organisations in supporting World Suicide Prevention Day which is on
Read moreA-level students in Derbyshire schools have continued to maintain excellent grades in the new-style exams. According to provisional information for
Read moreWorking families are being reminded that they have just two weeks left to apply for extra free childcare. All three
Read moreThe long-running campaign celebrating everything that’s great about Derbyshire has reached the milestone of its 1,000th business member. Fine art
Read moreNational Clean Air Day will take place on the 15th of June, with events taking place around Derbyshire to encourage
Read moreThis week, from 14th-20th May, is Dementia Awareness Week and throughout it a series of activities will be taking place
Read moreThe competition returns for 35th year and is open to amateur and professional artists, including children and is supported by
Read moreVoters will go to the polls on Thursday May 4th to elect a new Derbyshire County Council for the first
Read moreParents in the region will today be notified about their child’s primary school place. Derbyshire County Council are aiming for
Read moreCllr John Owen met founder and director of the Drop Inn Andrea Fox MBE to present her with a cheque
Read moreWith winter approaching, Derby County Council are reminding householders to check if their home is at risk of flooding and
Read moreYoung people showed off their musical and artistic talents at the Burning Sounds event. Burning Sounds, now in its ninth
Read more4 x SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER (LOCAL AREA COORDINATOR) (Temporary for 3 years from start date) Salary: Grade 11, £30,181 to
Read moreOn Friday 19th August there will be a Family Fun Day from 1-4pm on the Park by the Belper Children’s Centre.
Read moreDerbyshire County Council are helping people with dementia across Derbyshire to enjoy their favourite films in dementia-friendly settings with the
Read moreLocal residents are being asked by Derbyshire County Council for their views on proposals to stop paying for local bus
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