News articles tagged business - Derby City Council

Help shape the future of Derby city centre’s public spaces

7 January 2026

Residents, businesses and visitors are invited to a hands-on event to help shape the future of Derby’s city centre public spaces.

Portfolio Spotlight: New venues and Team Derby put us on the map

24 December 2025

Councillor Nadine Peatfield, Leader and Cabinet Member for City Centre, Regeneration, Strategy and Policy, looks back on a busy year which also saw progress on more city centre regeneration plans.

Nadine Peatfield and Beth McDonald opening the garden

Derbion announces completion of Eastern Gateway development

16 December 2025

The transformation of Derby’s Eastern Gateway – the eastern side of the city centre – is officially complete.

Artists impression of a modern low-rise apartment block, with light greenery around the outside.

Homes England/EMCCA partnership strengthens Derby’s regeneration ambitions

15 December 2025

Derby’s regeneration plans have been strengthened following a new partnership between Homes England and the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA).

Irongate shops

Shop local this Small Business Saturday

2 December 2025

As part of Small Business Saturday on 6 December, visitors to the city centre can support local trades and benefit from discounted parking.

Council and Rolls-Royce to enter formal close collaboration on Raynesway expansion

28 November 2025

Derby City Council has lined up plans to enter into a Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) with Rolls-Royce

crowds of people in front of a stage as pyrotecnics light up the night sky

Thousands turn out for the start of Christmas in Derby!

28 November 2025

Festive Derby 2025 launched with live music, a spectacular parade, ice-skating and the Sadler Gate Night Market.

A smiling man David Martin stands behind a counter full of colourful fruit and vegetables

Local family grocer and deli to move into Derby Market Hall

25 November 2025

Established fruit and veg retailer Martins is the latest exciting new addition at Derby Market Hall.

An exterior shot of the Waterside Cafe at Alvaston Park

Opportunity to operate Alvaston Park facilities

21 November 2025

Derby City Council is inviting expressions of interest from operators to manage the catering and sports court facilities at the popular Alvaston Park.

Derby businesses welcome Small Business Saturday tour

14 November 2025

Derby's small businesses enjoyed a boost of publicity when the Small Business Saturday campaign roadshow pulled in to the city this week.