News and updates

We're considering consulting on future of discretionary grants

We are set to consider proposals to consult on the future of grant funding to voluntary and community groups.

Two weeks to go until landmark decision on new East Midlands mayor

The first ever election for a mayor for the East Midlands will take place in just 2 weeks’ time on Thursday 2 May 2024.

Parents across Derbyshire find out about their child’s infant, primary or junior school place for September

We made offers of infant, primary and junior school places to approximately 10,300 children across Derbyshire today.   

New funding from government aims to boost stop smoking quit rates across the county

We are set to receive more than £5 million in funding over the next 5 years to help reduce smoking rates across the county.

Reassurance to residents over lifted pavement slabs in Ashbourne

We have reassured residents that an asphalt surface used on a stretch of pavement in Ashbourne town centre following utility works is only temporary and is due to be transformed as part of a wider project.

We set out strong and ambitious plans for year ahead

Solid plans outlining ambitions, values and objectives for the year ahead lie at the heart of our refreshed Council Plan.

Cabinet to consider consulting on learning disability support

We’re considering proposals to consult on changing support for people with learning disabilities and/or who are autistic.

Bag a bargain at recycling centre re-use shop

Calling all bargain hunters! We’ve opened a new re-use shop at our household waste recycling centre in Bolsover.

New fleet of electric buses for north Derbyshire

Electric buses are heading for Derbyshire following our joint bid with Stagecoach for Government funding to replace diesel models with a new, ‘clean energy’ fleet of electric buses.

Historic first meeting for new East Midlands Combined County Authority

The first meeting of the new East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) took place this week - with council leaders making a series of decisions that establish the organisation’s constitution, budget and plans to improve the lives of everyone who lives and works in the region.

We’re progressing work to improve air quality in Ashbourne

Several projects we're currently undertaking are aiming to improve air quality in Ashbourne town centre.

Pothole update – some of your questions answered

We’ve recently published 2 open letters on potholes, one in January 2024 and one in February 2024. We’ve had lots of comments and questions back so here are the answers to the most common questions we’ve had.

Changes ahead at our household waste recycling centres

Changes are being introduced at our household waste recycling centres to make the service more efficient and effective and to help save money.

Transport Focus survey awards Derbyshire place in top 10 for passenger satisfaction

A national survey by Transport Focus has put Derbyshire’s bus services in the top 10 for passenger satisfaction.

School appeals members wanted

We are looking for people to sit on school appeals panels.