Derby flies the Purple Flag again
Published: 6 June 2023
The range of schemes focussed on highlighting and improving safety helped secure Derby's Purple Flag status
Derby is officially celebrating after receiving the news that it has been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy (ENTE). Similar to the Blue Flag for beaches, this aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres between the hours of 5pm to 5am.
Areas awarded the Purple Flag are recognised for providing a vibrant and diverse mix of dining, entertainment and culture while promoting the safety and wellbeing of visitors and local residents.
Highlights from Derby’s submission include early intervention youth engagement work, and safeguarding initiatives, specifically those geared towards students.
Achieving Purple Flag Status is a joint effort and Derby City Council works in partnership with a range of services to keep Derby’s nightlife safe for everyone. If you’ve ever been on a night out in Derby, you may have noticed the teams of Street Pastors, taxi marshals, Licensing Officers, Derbyshire police, door staff, ambulance crews and CCTV operators who all work together in partnership to make Derby a Purple Flag city.
Assessors acknowledged the wide range of schemes delivered to highlight and improve safety in the city and were particularly impressed by the development of the Safe Derby campaign. They again acknowledged the impressive partnership working delivered in the city around the safety agenda.
Cllr Hardyal Dhindsa, Cabinet Member for Communities and Streetpride, said:
I’m delighted that Derby has retained its Purple Flag status once again, and I’m sure this will be echoed by the businesses across our city centre that make our nightlife what it is.
This accreditation is the result of true partnership working and is testament to all that we and our partners do to make Derby as safe, welcoming and diverse as possible. I’m proud that their hard work to make Derby safer, both on the streets and behind closed doors, has been recognised.
Derby is one of four areas receiving an Interim Renewal Accreditation.