News articles - Derby City Council

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Award-winning charity to manage Derby’s community libraries

4 December 2024

Following a robust evaluation a preferred bidder has been selected to create a Trust to operate the city’s non-statutory library service.

A crowd gathered in front of a stage as pyrotechnics light up the sky at the moment Derby

Thousands turn out for the launch of Festive Derby

3 December 2024

Christmas officially kicked off in Derby as thousands of people gathered in the city centre for the Christmas Lights Switch-On.

Children from Portway Infant School plant their tree

Community Groups give park a new buzz with Tree for a Tee

2 December 2024

Local community groups across Derby have adopted a ‘Tree for a Tee’ at Allestree Park and rolled up their sleeves to help plant them.

The final seat being installed into Becketwell Live

Final seat fixing marks major milestone at Becketwell Live

29 November 2024

Derby’s Becketwell Live has moved a step closer to completion as the final auditorium seat was fixed into place with a special ‘golden’ seat made for the occasion.

Exterior of Victorian building Royal Oak House

Cabinet to consider sale of Derby’s register office

27 November 2024

The city's births, marriages and deaths could be registered at Riverside Chambers in future if plans to sell Royal Oak House are approved.

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.

Councillor Nadine Peatfield smiling at the camera.

Council Leader shares her excitement for the festive season

26 November 2024

In her latest column, Councillor Nadine Peatfield shares what's she's most looking forward to this festive season, as well as support for those struggling with the cost of living.

Cllr Swan sat on a bench at the Etwall Road pocket park