News articles - Derby City Council

A group of children taking part in a Soccerstars Holiday Activity and Food session

Free activities and meals for children as holiday scheme returns for 2024

15 March 2024

The Derby Holiday Activity and Food Programme offers thousands of free places during the Easter school holidays.

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Derby achieves above national average take-up of funded childcare

14 March 2024

Families in Derby are being supported to make the most of their entitlement to funded childcare.

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Free engineering and jobs fair coming to Derby

9 February 2024

The Diversity In2 Engineering Apprenticeship and Jobs Fair returns to Derby, Pride Park, on 14 February 2024 offering a range of engineering and manufacturing opportunities.

Baggy Shanker opens new Kia Academy

Leader of Derby City Council opens new Kia Academy

8 February 2024

The leader of Derby City Council, Councillor Baggy Shanker, opened the new Kia Academy in Derby yesterday, as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

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National Apprenticeship Week returns in 2024

5 February 2024

This week marks the 17th National Apprenticeship Week.

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Make a difference by volunteering at your local library

23 January 2024

Volunteers make a huge difference within Derby's libraries, and so could you.

Government Minister Andrea Leadsom chats to parents at a Derby Family Hub

Minister meets parents, children and staff at Derby Family Hub

10 January 2024

Derby City Council’s support for families has been showcased during a visit by Dame Andrea Leadsom, Minister for Public Health, Start for Life and Primary Care.