News and updates

Spotlight on our school development programme

We’re set to give more than 40 schools across the county a funding boost to help give children the best start in life.

Lower council tax rise and budget plans recommended by Cabinet

Lower council tax rise and budget plans recommended by Cabinet

Derbyshire's school crossing patrol service set to continue

The future of Derbyshire County Council’s School Crossing Patrol (SCP) service is set to be secured.

Council to consider proposals to change the way early help services are delivered to children and families in Derbyshire

Proposals to develop an early help service targeted at children and families most in need of help are to be considered by Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet next week.

Praise from Local Government Association for County Council

An independent and impartial report by the Local Government Association (LGA) into the running of Derbyshire County Council has found that the organisation is “financially well placed” compared to other councils.

Major road network in Derbyshire

Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Infrastructure, Councillor Simon Spencer, has expressed disappointment that the A515 has not been included on a list of major roads by the Government.

Road improvements A61 Chesterfield

Work to ease congestion by improving the layout of a road that joins the A61 in Chesterfield is set to start next week.

Lower council tax rise proposed as we consider budget

We're considering a lower than predicted council tax rise, continual investment in road improvements and targeted spending on services for vulnerable older people and children.

More cash to support Derbyshire businesses

We're earmarking more than £120,000 to extend and enhance support for businesses across the county as part of a £12.1m project.

Still time to have your say on community alarms and telecare

There’s still time to have a say about how Derbyshire County Council supports older and vulnerable people to live independently at home.

Talk to us about fostering

Potential foster carers are invited to find out how they could change a child’s life by dropping into an information evening next week.

Council consults on changes to learning disability support

Residents are being asked for their views on proposals to change the way people with learning disabilities and autism are supported to lead fulfilling lives.

Just one week left to apply for primary school places

Parents have just one week left to apply for their child’s primary school place for September 2019.

Farmer prosecuted for failing to clear dead animals from field

Our trading standards officers have prosecuted a Derbyshire farmer and butcher who pleaded guilty to leaving dead sheep, lambs and calves on farmland to rot.

Derbyshire Museums Manager honoured with MBE

Derbyshire County Council’s Museums Manager Ros Westwood has been recognised for her achievements in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.