Getting involved in your neighbourhood

Neighbourhood working in Derby has been set up by public services and local people.  Together we are creating stronger communitieis that are safer, cleaner, healthier, better informed, friendlier and empowered.  In every part of the City, a partnership of services and organisations has come together to create your Neighbourhood Team.  Each team reflects the neighbourhood's needs and is committed to working with residents to make life better for you and your community.

Neighbourhood Forums

Neighbourhood Forums are an important part of neighbourhood working in Derby. Every electoral ward in Derby has at least one neighbourhood forum. Neighbourhood forums are open public meetings for all local residents, community organisations and businesses. They are chaired by a local ward councillor and are held at a local venue every two or three months. The forum is your opportunity to find out what’s happening in your neighbourhood - the problems and the successes - and to discuss the big issues and priorities. You’ll have the chance to talk to your councillors, local police, housing, community safety and other providers of services and have a say about what your priorities are for your neighbourhood.

View dates and venues of all neighbourhood forums

Neighbourhood Board

Your neighbourhood board is a leadership group for the neighbourhood. We realise that not everyone wants to get involved - many people just want to know what’s happening and where to go with a problem. However, some people want to get really involved in their neighbourhood as community leaders, working alongside their councillors and local services. Your neighbourhood board leads on behalf of the neighbourhood as a whole, agrees the priorities, decides where community grants are to be spent, monitors performance and decides on the vision for your neighbourhood.

Are you interested in becoming a member of you local Neighbourhood Board?

The Neighbourhood Boards are made up of local councillors, residents, organisations and service providers. They agree priorities for the neighbourhood and influence decisions that reflect the views of local residents.

Board representatives are reviewed each year. If you are interested in joining your local board, please contact 01332 258527, email neighbourhoods@derby.gov.uk, download the nomination form, or telephone 01332 258527.