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Derby City Council’s Children’s Services rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted

8 July 2025

Derby City Council's Children's Services continues to set a high standard, earning its second consecutive ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted.

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Partners across Derby unite to create a safer, more vibrant city centre

7 July 2025

A safer, more welcoming and vibrant night-time experience in Derby is being made possible thanks to a powerful partnership between local businesses, organisations, and community leaders.

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Derby plants more than 2,000 trees in Coronation tree planting project

4 July 2025

More than 2,000 new trees have been planted across Derby as part of a project to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

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Annual Report celebrates Significant Progress in key priorities

3 July 2025

Derby City Council’s latest Annual Report will be presented to Cabinet on Wednesday 9 July.

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Derby’s free children’s holiday programme returns for summer 2025

2 July 2025

Children in Derby will once again have access to an exciting schedule of activities over the school summer break, as the Derby Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) returns.

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Cabinet set to approve the next chapter for Derby’s libraries

1 July 2025

The future of the city’s library service and how it can continue to meet community needs is to be considered by Cabinet.

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New tools empower residents to report anti-social behaviour in Derby

30 June 2025

This week is Anti-social Behaviour Week 2025. We are highlighting the significant steps we have taken to improve how residents can report and access support for anti-social behaviour.