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Derby Remembers VJ Day 80 years on

15 August 2025

Derby marked VJ Day with a service on the Market Place, led by the Revd Michael Futers, Acting Precentor of Derby Cathedral, and attended by Council Leaders and other dignitaries.

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New supported living service to empower young adults with disabilities

31 July 2025

Derby City Council plans to create a new local supported living provision for young adults aged 18-25 living with learning disabilities, neurodiversity, or autism.

Derby City Council waste fleet

Council to procure new vehicle maintenance contract

30 July 2025

Council to award new HGV maintenance contract to meet legal standards, support food waste collections from 31 March 2026, and ensure safe, efficient fleet operations without depot redevelopment.

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Good progress for Derby on the path to greater financial stability

29 July 2025

Derby City Council continues to make progress on its journey to greater financial stability, reporting a forecast underspend at the end of the first quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year.

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One Derbyshire, two councils: thousands have their say about future of local services

18 July 2025

Thousands of people across Derbyshire have been having their say about the future of the local councils that deliver their services.

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Statement: Standing firm against online and face-to-face abuse

14 July 2025

A statement from Paul Simpson, Chief Executive, Derby City Council.

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Derby in stronger position amidst continued financial challenges

2 July 2025

Derby City Council has improved its financial stability, reducing its in-year overspend and reliance on reserves, despite the ongoing challenges facing local government.

One Derbyshire, Two Councils

One Derbyshire, two councils: have your say on the future of local government

30 June 2025

One Derbyshire, two councils: have your say on the future of local government

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Derby City Council's Andy Smith awarded CBE in King's Birthday Honours

14 June 2025

Derby City Council is delighted to announce that Andy Smith, Strategic Director for People Services, has been appointed a CBE in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours list

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Council AGM highlights a year of progress

21 May 2025

City Councillors met today for the Annual General Meeting as well as the Mayor Making Ceremony.

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