News articles tagged environment
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New sustainable travel hub will offer students a range of transport choices
4 October 2023
Derby City Council and the University of Derby have joined forces to create a sustainable travel hub at the University’s Kedleston Road site.
Charge up the conversation on electric vehicle charging in the city
27 September 2023
Derby residents are being encouraged to share their thoughts on new electric vehicle chargers in the city.
Our City, Our River is shutting the door on flood waters
26 September 2023
75 new flood resilient doors have been installed on homes and businesses around Darley Abbey.
Noisy compost-mixing neighbour prosecuted by Council
22 September 2023
A Derby resident has been handed over £2000 in costs and fines after using a noisy compost mixer at all hours.
Council launches campaign to cut cost of recycling contamination
18 September 2023
Derby City Council has revealed that the cost of processing and disposing of contamination (incorrect or dirty items) in recycling bins is currently costing £450,000 a year.
Flood defence benefits for plants and nature
15 September 2023
The Our City, Our River flood scheme isn't just about flood walls and a pumping station.
Work starts to improve accessibility and boost active travel on two Derby streets
15 September 2023
Victoria Street and Albert Street are the next of Derby’s roads to receive an upgrade which will improve accessibility and boost active travel.
Landlord prosecuted after leaving residents in the cold
13 September 2023
Derby City Council’s Housing Standards team have successfully prosecuted a landlord for failing to provide adequate heating and hot water at one of his rental properties.
Thirteen Midlands Councils to apply for £39.3m to get more chargers onto our streets
8 September 2023
The Midlands has come together to create two partnerships across the region to successfully submit a bid for the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund.
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.