News articles tagged environment
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Derby park’s new playground is officially open
3 August 2023
Derby Parks has worked in partnership with Friends of Spondon Parks to improve what had become a dated and tired play area.
Have your say on measures to tackle traffic issues at four city schools
21 July 2023
Residents, parents and carers of children at four schools are encouraged to have their say on measures to reduce traffic outside schools.
Upgrades planned for one of Derby’s busiest roundabouts
19 July 2023
One of Derby’s busiest roundabouts is set for upgrades to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
Derby Parks awarded Green Flag status as they are named among best in UK
18 July 2023
The accreditation is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
Campaign cuts city fly-tipping
14 July 2023
A total of nine streets, with high reported levels of illegal dumping were targeted
Hundreds of households eligible for free trees
13 July 2023
Hundreds of Derby households will be able to have their choice of new tree, as a new planting scheme begins.
Community rewilding starts to bloom at Allestree Park
11 July 2023
As Allestree Park enters its second summer of rewilding, the changes are really starting to show.
Council to roll out waste management technology after successful trial
27 June 2023
Derby City Council’s street cleansing and grounds maintenance teams are rolling out new litter bin sensor technology, following a successful trial.
Brand new pumping station adds to Derby’s flood defence network
23 June 2023
Construction work has finished on the Mill Fleam pumping station, part of the Our City, Our River flood defence network.
Cuts take their toll on grass cutting
22 June 2023
Due to recent budget cuts, resources for grass cutting are being stretched more thinly compared to previous years.