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Key civic ceremony will see new Mayor of Derby elected

30 April 2026

Derby’s new Mayor will be elected on Wednesday 20 May, ahead of the Council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking one of the most important dates in the civic calendar.

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Chancellor joins city leaders as Team Derby launches with £10m backing

30 April 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves joined Derby leaders, major employers and community partners for the launch of Team Derby, a new partnership backed by £10 million of investment.

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Interim Chief Executive named for Derby City Council

21 April 2026

Derby City Council has announced Sam Dennis as their new Interim Chief Executive following the resignation of Chief Executive Paul Simpson.

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Derby City Council Chief Executive to step down after six years

15 April 2026

Paul Simpson has announced that he is leaving the Council to take up a new role

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Castleward primed for next phase

2 April 2026

The transformative Castleward Urban Village is set for its next phase, with planning permission granted for Phase 5.

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Derby schools set for investment in essential building improvements

1 April 2026

Derby City Council is planning a programme of essential maintenance and improvement works to keep school buildings safe, warm and in good condition for pupils and staff.

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Funding will help give Derby children the Best Start in Life

31 March 2026

Derby City Council is set to receive £5.192 million in government funding to secure the future of the city’s Family Hubs over the next three financial years.

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Funding and ownership of Darley Abbey Mills bridge to be discussed by Cabinet

27 March 2026

Cabinet will be asked to approve the transfer of ownership of the bridge to Derby City Council and acceptance of £2m East Midlands Combined County Authority funding.

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Development partners to be appointed to drive Market Place redevelopment

27 March 2026

Derby City Council is set to formally appoint Vinci UK Developments and Ion Developments as their city centre strategic development partners.

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Milestone in construction of two new Derby schools

25 March 2026

A topping out ceremony has taken place to mark the progress made on two new schools which will deliver state-of-the-art, sustainable learning environments for hundreds of pupils. 

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