News articles tagged adult support and community

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Help shape our strategy to give Derby’s children the best start in life

17 June 2025

Derby City Council has launched a consultation to gather feedback on how it supports the city’s children.

Creativity for change

Get creative for pride month: New art competition launches

16 June 2025

Young people from across the city can get creative and enter a new art competition for Pride Month 2025.

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Magic, mischief and mayhem for Derby’s young dreamers

13 June 2025

Families are invited to a free children and young people’s festival at the newly reopened Derby Market Hall.

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Carers' Week 2025: Inspiring art by Derby carers

12 June 2025

An exhibition showcasing artwork by unpaid carers in Derby has been launched at the Council House.

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Springwood Leisure Centre's outdoor pitches to get major upgrade

11 June 2025

Derby City Council’s Springwood Leisure Centre is delighted to announce a major refurbishment of both its outdoor 3G football pitches, thanks to the successful acquisition of £147,000 in Section 1

Derby Market Hall launches booking process for pop-up traders

5 June 2025

Derby Market Hall has launched a new booking process for those who are interested in having a temporary pop-up stall.

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Catch an exciting live music line-up this weekend at Derby Market Hall!

4 June 2025

There’s an exciting programme of entertainment in development at the newly reopened Derby Market Hall.

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Discover local volunteering opportunities during Volunteers Week 2025

2 June 2025

This week is Volunteers Week 2025 and we are proud to honour the contributions of volunteers across the city and to spotlight the diverse opportunities available.

Derby Market Hall reopening draws stunning numbers of visitors on opening weekend

29 May 2025

A spectacular week-long celebration is now under way at Derby’s iconic Victorian Market Hall, continuing throughout the May half-term holiday.

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Statement on Non-Statutory Community Libraries

28 May 2025

Councillor Sarah Chambers has issued a statement on the future of Derby's non-statutory Community Libraries