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The living column outside of the council house

Pillars of support for Derby’s biodiversity

25 July 2025

Biodiversity is set to flourish in Derby as 15 new Living Pillars are installed across the city centre, bringing natural beauty into urban spaces.

Members of the Derby Parks team at an award ceremony to received Green Flag Awards accreditation

Derby’s parks maintain excellence to retain Green Flag Awards

21 July 2025

Six of Derby’s parks have once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award status, recognising them as some of the best green spaces in the UK.

Cllr Khan with Karen Brierly of Derby City Council and James Ward from Mercer Building Solutions outside new affordable homes

New affordable homes ready to welcome tenants

17 July 2025

Two older properties were demolished on a site suitable for redevelopment to make way for the modern, energy-efficient homes

An enclosure of new trees that have been planted in a park, against a backdrop of mature trees

Derby plants more than 2,000 trees in Coronation tree planting project

4 July 2025

More than 2,000 new trees have been planted across Derby as part of a project to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

The image shows the exterior of a Reuse pop-up shop event, with multiple items on display.

Reuse pop-up shop returns to Raynesway this summer 2025

3 July 2025

The Reuse Pop-Up Shop is back at Raynesway HWRC this summer after four spring events — come along, grab a bargain and help build a greener Derby!

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Chaddesden resident faces the music after noise complaints

3 July 2025

A Derwent House resident ignored a Community Protection Notice and was handed over £1500 in fines and costs

Council House at night

Annual Report celebrates Significant Progress in key priorities

3 July 2025

Derby City Council’s latest Annual Report will be presented to Cabinet on Wednesday 9 July.

Aerial view of high water levels in River Derwent near the Council House.

Preliminary work to start at Derby Riverside

26 June 2025

Preliminary works are due to start on the second phase of the Our City, Our River flood defence scheme, one of the city’s biggest infrastructure project

Group of people stood on a shared use path. Some of them are holding bikes. They are in front of a road junction with a large Asda sign.

Major improvements completed on key city route

6 June 2025

Transforming Cities improvements are complete along Derby Road and Nottingham Road.

Councillor Carmel Swan with new seating area

From grey to green: Derby City Centre gets a makeover

22 May 2025

Derby City Centre has undergone a transformative green makeover thanks to funding from the Government’s Transforming Cities Fund.

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