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A group of people in high visibility clothing in the doorway of Chaddesden Park Primary School.

225 trees for Derby schools from flood defence project

5 March 2026

24 schools have benefited from trees provided by the OCOR project.

A man and woman kneeling next to an engraved slab that says funded by UK government.

Transport upgrades scheme set in stone

4 March 2026

Nine engraved slabs have been installed at the sites of Transforming Cities works.

Derby Riverside transformation accelerates

12 February 2026

The transformation at Derby Riverside has progressed rapidly, as the city works towards a new era of flood protection for our city’s residents and businesses.

Person planting small tree in the ground

New tree planting to transform Knightsbridge Recreation Ground

11 February 2026

A new tree-planting project is set to enhance Knightsbridge Recreation Ground, creating a greener, healthier and more welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

The image shows two food waste containers -the outdoor green 23litre and the grey 5litre kitchen caddy - and the printed guide that comes with the containers

New food waste service starts 31 March: containers ready, collections coming

2 February 2026

New food waste service starts 31 March: containers ready, collections coming

More than 5,000 join Ride revolution across Nottingham and Derby

30 January 2026

A free travel app for commuters in Nottingham and Derby has been downloaded more than 5,000 times in the first six weeks since launch.

Home Energy Advice stand in Derby Market Hall

Get free energy saving advice this Energy Savers Week

13 January 2026

The Council’s Home Energy Advice Service is holding two events next week for The Energy Saving Trusts’ Energy Savers Week.

A view over the River Derwent and the embankment at sunrise. There is snow on the ground.

Amber weather warning: Storm Goretti

9 January 2026

An Amber weather warning is in place for Derbyshire. We’re expecting heavy snow and dangerous travel conditions on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 January.

Councillor Carmel Swan with new seating area

Portfolio Spotlight: Local improvements drive Derby to a greener future

3 January 2026

Councillor Carmel Swan, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Transport and Sustainability, reflects on a year of progress for the Councils transport plans and green ambitions.

Three women stood in front of an exhibition stand displaying artwork.

Portfolio spotlight: Improvement and development in health and care services

31 December 2025

Cllr Alison Martin, Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Care, looks back on a year of improvement and development in our health and care services.

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