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Caught in the act – Derby Racecourse fly-tipper fined
19 October 2021
A fly-tipper has been fined over a £1000 by magistrates after he dumped waste on the Racecourse in May last year.
How Derby's City of Culture bid could make a difference
2 September 2021
Derby’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2025 aims to make a real difference to people’s lives.
Zeroing in on hydrogen
1 September 2021
A new study has found that hydrogen could be a major driver for new jobs and skills in Derby.
New lease of life for park buildings
3 August 2021
Two community buildings in Normanton Park are under new management with plans to give them a new lease of life.
New secure cycle facility to be launched
2 August 2021
Derby City Council will be opening a brand-new secure cycle facility in Derby on Monday 9 August as part of its commitment to promote and encourage sustainable travel.
Flood alleviation works to start at Sunnydale Local Nature reserve
13 July 2021
On Monday 19 July, work will get underway in Sunnydale Local Nature reserve to create new meadow and wetland habitats as part of the Cuttle Brook flood alleviation scheme.
DE-Carbonise project helps small businesses to go green
17 June 2021
Over the past four years, the DE-Carbonise project has given almost £1.5m in grants to help businesses reduce their energy and resource use and carbon emissions.
Inspiring start for city’s new eCargo bike scheme
1 June 2021
Cycle Derby’s eCargo bike try-before-you-buy scheme is off to an inspiring start!
Final works on the government approved scheme which aims to reduce roadside emissions
19 May 2021
The resurfacing works will take place over three weekends in June, on Friar Gate between the Ford Street and Uttoxeter New Road junctions.
Council to join in with ‘No Mow May’ and you can too!
5 May 2021
During May, the Council’s Grounds Maintenance teams will be cutting back on mowing and allowing areas of grass in city parks, open spaces and highway verges to bloom with wildflowers.