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Get creative for pride month: New art competition launches

16 June 2025

Young people from across the city can get creative and enter a new art competition for Pride Month 2025.

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Derby City Council's Andy Smith awarded CBE in King's Birthday Honours

14 June 2025

Derby City Council is delighted to announce that Andy Smith, Strategic Director for People Services, has been appointed a CBE in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours list

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Magic, mischief and mayhem for Derby’s young dreamers

13 June 2025

Families are invited to a free children and young people’s festival at the newly reopened Derby Market Hall.

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Inclusive play areas unveiled in time for summer fun

21 May 2025

Work to refurbish several Derby Parks play areas has been completed.

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Barclays Big Tennis Weekend is coming to Alvaston Park

12 May 2025

Get ready for a day of free tennis fun as Barclays Big Tennis Weekend comes to Derby on Saturday 17 May.

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Investment in Derby’s SEND provision moves into next phase

6 May 2025

Derby City Council has set out proposals to improve and expand educational provision in Derby for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

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Foster Care Fortnight 2025 Celebrating the Power of Relationships

6 May 2025

Foster for East Midlands is proud to support Foster Care Fortnight, running from 12 to 25 May 2025 - the UK’s largest campaign to raise awareness of fostering.

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New RE syllabus launched in Derby focuses on inclusion and diversity

2 May 2025

Educators and community leaders welcomed a new Religious Education (RE) syllabus which will be taught in Derby’s schools.

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1,500 Derby children benefit from Easter Holiday Activities and Food Programme

2 May 2025

Over 1,500 children from across the city enjoyed holiday club sessions during the Easter school holiday, trying activities ranging from breakdancing to DJing.

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New sculpture provides place to reflect on COVID-19 pandemic

25 April 2025

A new sculpture has been installed at Nottingham Road Cemetery, offering a place to reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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