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Artists impression of a modern low-rise apartment block, with light greenery around the outside.

Castleward primed for next phase

2 April 2026

The transformative Castleward Urban Village is set for its next phase, with planning permission granted for Phase 5.

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Derby residents save thousands on energy bills through Council advice service

1 April 2026

Derby residents have been supported to cut their energy bills and improve the comfort of their homes through a dedicated Home Energy Advice Service

Contractors and Council officers gather around a spade to mark the start of work on affordable homes to rent, with a digger in the background.

Groundbreaking marks the start of work on affordable homes for rent

17 March 2026

Contractors have marked the start of work on two affordable housing sites in Derby to provide homes for those in housing need.

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Tackling empty homes in Derby

13 March 2026

Derby City Council highlights action on long-term empty homes during National Empty Homes Week, using enforcement powers to bring neglected properties back into use and support local housing needs

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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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Consultation launches for new Local Plan

14 January 2026

Residents have the chance to shape the Derby of the future by taking in the new consultation on the proposed Local Plan for Derby.

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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.

Cllr Khan with Karen Brierly of Derby City Council and James Ward from Mercer Building Solutions outside new affordable homes

Portfolio Spotlight: Building a fairer and more resilient city

29 December 2025

Councillor Shiraz Khan, Cabinet Member for Housing, Strategic Planning, and Regulatory Services, reflects on the past year and looks ahead to 2026.

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Plan to reverse housing decline and deliver city homes

24 December 2025

A plan to revitalise the city’s housing stock and deliver much-needed new homes is set to go before Cabinet for approval.

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Homes England/EMCCA partnership strengthens Derby’s regeneration ambitions

15 December 2025

Derby’s regeneration plans have been strengthened following a new partnership between Homes England and the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA).

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