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Derby prepares for new weekly food waste collections ahead of national rollout
4 November 2025
Derby will launch weekly food waste collections from 31 March 2026 as part of the Government’s Simpler Recycling reforms — helping build a cleaner, greener city for everyone.
New fully electric street sweeper joins Derby’s fleet to boost city centre cleaning
24 October 2025
Quiet, compact and zero-emission, Derby City Council’s new electric street sweeper boosts city centre cleaning, cuts noise and pollution, and keeps Derby’s streets clean and green.
Sustainability success in Six Streets
22 October 2025
A year after the launch of Derby’s first Mobility Hub, a resident survey has revealed the installation is having a direct impact on local car-buying decisions.
New wetland haven created to protect vulnerable ground-nesting birds
21 October 2025
A significant new wetland area for ground-nesting birds has been created at the Sanctuary Bird and Wildlife Reserve.
Derby’s green makeover continues
20 October 2025
Derby is set to get even greener as phase two of the city centre green makeover gets underway.
Recycle Week 2025: Turning small actions into big impact
22 September 2025
Derby will be taking part in Recycle Week 2025, encouraging people to recycle more of the everyday items that often get missed.
Support available for residents ahead of winter energy bill increases
11 September 2025
The Council is reminding all residents of the support that is available to help them with energy bills this winter
Council pledges ‘No child to leave Primary School unable to cycle’
29 August 2025
Every Year Three and Four pupil in Derby will benefit from free Learn to Ride sessions from Derby City Council’s Cycle Derby team as part of a new pledge to increase active travel in the city.
New Living Pillars breathe life into Derby city centre
28 August 2025
Biodiversity has been given a boost in Derby with the installation of 15 new Living Pillars®.
Reuse Raynesway shop celebrates successful permanent opening
20 August 2025
Derby's Reuse Raynesway shop celebrated its permanent opening with strong community support, with several preloved items finding new homes on launch day.