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Derby infant school to be rebuilt

29 November 2023

Pear Tree Infant School's new building will allow the relocation of Walbrook Nursery School.

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Derby City Council responds to the Autumn Statement

24 November 2023

Derby City Council expresses concerns about the overall lack of funding for local government in this year’s Autumn Statement.

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Council taking action as demand pushes forecast overspend higher

13 November 2023

Derby City Council is now forecasting an overspend of £6.5million at the end of this financial year without further mitigation.

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Need a postal or proxy vote? Applying just got easier

8 November 2023

Voters who need a postal vote or proxy vote for upcoming elections can now apply online in just a few minutes.

dignitaries from Toyota City with Councillor Nadine Peatfield at Derby Cathedral.

Derby welcomes delegation from its Japanese twin Toyota City

30 October 2023

Dignitaries from Toyota City in Japan have visited Derby to mark 25 years of a twinning agreement between the two regions.

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East Midlands devolution moves closer to reality

27 October 2023

The proposed East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has moved one step closer to reality after key legislation was approved in Westminster.

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Derby City Council Opens Consultation on Polling Place Review

5 October 2023

Derby City Council is inviting local residents to have their say on where people will cast their vote at future elections.

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Historic under-funding puts councils at financial risk

5 October 2023

The full impact on Derby of 13 years of Government austerity and under-funding of councils across the country has been set out in Derby City Council’s latest financial update.

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100 days of Labour administration

1 September 2023

Leader of Derby City Council, Cllr Baggy Shanker has reflected on the first 100 days of the Labour administration.

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Local stakeholders meet with council bosses to discuss East Midlands devolution plans

29 August 2023

Local leaders from a range of sectors came together this month to discuss the progress of East Midlands devolution, as plans to give the region extra powers and funding gather pace and momentum.

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