News articles - Derby City Council

A large group of people gather to watch a festive choir sing in front of a Christmas tree

Free Family Festivities fun returns to Markeaton Park

26 November 2024

Our annual feast of festive fun takes place on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December.

A large light installation in the shape of Santa

Join us for Derby’s fun-filled Christmas Lights Switch-On!

22 November 2024

Join us in Derby on Saturday 30 November, as the city is lit up for the festive season.

Fireworks go off around the stage at the Christmas Lights Switch On event

The Christmas countdown begins! Get ready for Festive Derby

14 November 2024

Get ready to enjoy a winter wonderland as Festive Derby returns.

A tree made of painted cardboard in the foreground with other items made by children in the background. created as part of the Festival of Ideas about Climate Action

Derby's young people embrace climate action at Festival of Ideas

13 November 2024

Derby City Council and partners from Team Derby held the first Derby Promise Festival of Ideas for pupils from the city’s schools.

Carer and young woman looking at a bird feeder.

Fostering is Everything

17 October 2024

Foster East Midlands is proud to present ‘Everything’ – a powerful new fostering film that highlights how fostering can truly mean everything to those involved.

An exterior shot of the Derby Racecourse Hub building