News articles tagged public safety

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Derby praised for work to keep children safe outside the school gates

22 July 2025

Children are enjoying safer journeys to and from school thanks to a pioneering Council scheme, which has now won a nationally recognised award for helping to keep children safe by the school gates

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Partners across Derby unite to create a safer, more vibrant city centre

7 July 2025

A safer, more welcoming and vibrant night-time experience in Derby is being made possible thanks to a powerful partnership between local businesses, organisations, and community leaders.

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New tools empower residents to report anti-social behaviour in Derby

30 June 2025

This week is Anti-social Behaviour Week 2025. We are highlighting the significant steps we have taken to improve how residents can report and access support for anti-social behaviour.

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Landlord fined again for safety breaches on Derby property

20 June 2025

A landlord has been prosecuted for the second time in a year due to his failure to maintain safety standards at one of his properties

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Derby City awarded Purple Flag Award for twelfth year in a row

16 May 2025

Derby is once again celebrating its success on the international stage as it proudly retains its Purple Flag accreditation. This will be the twelfth year in a row that Derby has held the award.

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Council scores highly in data protection review

23 April 2025

Derby City Council has been officially recognised for its hard work to keep residents’ and customers’ data safe.

Derby shop owner sentenced for illicit tobacco trade

13 March 2025

A Derby shop owner has been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison and ordered to pay £20,000 at Derby Crown Court for a raft of illicit tobacco offences.

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Update on Council House access

11 December 2024

Derby City Council issues an update about access to the Council House.

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Derby students lead white Ribbon Day Campaign to end violence against women and girls

25 November 2024

A group of six male students and one female student from secondary schools across Derby have come together to create a powerful campaign for White Ribbon Day 2024.

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Derby celebrates over a decade of Purple Flag status

24 October 2024

With October marking Purple Flag Month, Derby is celebrating over 10 years of holding the Purple Flag accreditation.

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