News articles - Derby City Council

Bulky Waste being collected

Bulky Waste voucher trial far from rubbish

27 December 2024

A bulky waste collection voucher scheme has been trialled to support residents in need.

Housing estate

First residents move into redeveloped temporary housing accommodation

24 December 2024

Families have started moving into Abbey Lodge, just in time for Christmas.

Children taking part in the Festival of Sport pictured with representatives of Derby County Council and Derbyshire Institute of Sport

Portfolio Spotlight: Children, Young People and Skills

24 December 2024

Councillor Paul Hezelgrave, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Skills, looks back on the year and ahead to 2025

Computer keyboard

Switch to e-billing for a chance to win up to £1,000 off your Council Tax bill

21 December 2024

Switching to e-billing online is easy to do and Council Tax payers who are registered for e-billing by 14 February 2025 will be entered in to a prize draw.

Allestree Hall

Preferred bidder confirmed for historic Allestree Hall

20 December 2024

Grade II listed Allestree Hall has been acquired by property developer Staton Young with plans to transform it into a wedding venue.

New “Letters to Heaven” postbox launches at Nottingham Road Cemetery

19 December 2024

A new initiative called “Letters to Heaven” has launched at Nottingham Road Cemetery, offering a dedicated postbox where people can write letters to those who they have lost.

Councillor Nadine Peatfield smiling at the camera.