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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.