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Derby City Council-led regeneration projects recognised at awards

12 March 2026

Two landmark regeneration projects have been highlighted for their outstanding contribution to the city’s centre at the 2026 Derby Civic Society ‘A Brighter City of Derby’ Awards.

New £4.7m Crisis and Resilience Fund to support Derby residents

11 March 2026

Derby City Council’s Cabinet is set to approve plans for a new £4.761 million Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) to support residents facing financial hardship over the next three years.

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Adult Social Care Extra Care housing development set for Cabinet consideration

11 March 2026

Plans for a significant investment in Extra Care housing to support older and disabled people in Derby will be considered by Derby City Council’s Cabinet.

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Derby City Council’s AI innovation wins two national awards

5 March 2026

Derby City Council’s pioneering approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been recognised on the national stage, securing two trophies at the iESE Public Sector Transformation Awards.

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Budget approval gives green light to investment in communities

26 February 2026

Derby City Council has approved a balanced budget for the next financial year, which will see investments that will make a noticeable difference to residents.

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Drop in and have your say on the new Local Plan for Derby

17 February 2026

Members of Derby City Council’s planning team will be in the Ordish Room at Derby Market Hall on Saturday 21 February.

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Residents invited to help shape future of their communities

16 February 2026

People across the city can have their say about the neighbourhoods they live in.

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Former Youth Mayors strengthen ties with Derby’s twin city ahead of major anniversary

13 February 2026

Two former Youth Mayors have shared memories from a trip to Osnabrück that strengthened ties with Derby’s twin city ahead of a momentous year for the twinning partnership.

Honorary Recorder Judge Smith with the Mayor

Derby appoints new Honorary Recorder

10 February 2026

Derby City Council has formally appointed Judge Shaun Smith KC as an Honorary Recorder of Derby, the third person ever to hold the title.

Government launches consultation on the future of local government in Derbyshire

5 February 2026

Proposals for how council services could be delivered to Derbyshire’s communities in the future have been put out for consultation by the Government.