January
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Council tax freeze confirmed
A council tax freeze for the second year running has been confirmed by Derbyshire County Council.
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Derbyshire in brief - decisions from 31 January 2012
Latest decisions from Derbyshire County Council.
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Changes to street lighting in Derbyshire
Some of Derbyshire's street lights will be turned off for a few hours each night, councillors decided at a meeting today, 31 January.
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Help celebrate libraries in Derbyshire
Make a date in your diary to help celebrate National Libraries Day in Derbyshire and you could be in with the chance of winning a prize.
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Helping you stay safe and warm this winter
Derbyshire residents are being encouraged to follow advice to keep themselves, neighbours and vulnerable people safe and warm during predicted cold weather.
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Free membership offer
A reminder for all Derbyshire businesses - join our Trusted Trader scheme by the end of January and get your first year free!
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New home for disabled youngsters opens
We've opened a new £4.4m home for disabled children and young people.
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When Trees Dream, They Dream in Colour
An exhibition by Justine Nettleton is currently showing at Buxton Museum and Art Gallery.
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Last chance to see: Artwork 2011
An exhibition of the best work from examination courses at Buxton Community School and St Thomas More Catholic School.
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Chesterfield Library reopens its doors
Chesterfield Library will be welcoming visitors back on Monday (January 30) with a brand new look.
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Derbyshire's cabinet recommends new budget
Derbyshire County Council is proposing to freeze council tax for the second year running.
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Changes to street lighting proposed
Councillors at Derbyshire County Council will consider proposals to turn off some of the county's street lights for a few hours each night at a meeting on 31 January.
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Play encourages pupils to help their communities
We're providing funding so a powerful drama designed to prevent anti-social behaviour can be staged in schools once again.
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Don't miss out on school places
Missed out on applying for an infant, primary or junior place? Our online late admissions system is now open.
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Buxton Library - temporary closure
Buxton Library is currently closed until Saturday 11 February so that a new ceiling and lighting can be installed.
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Nutrition campaign
In 2012 we're launching a campaign to help end malnutrition in Derbyshire's elderly people.
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Jobs boost for Derbyshire at county's flagship regeneration site
Over 120 jobs will be created after a leading firm signed a deal to invest in our flagship regeneration site.
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Businesses urged to step up for £2,500 apprenticeship grant in county council scheme
Business bosses are being invited to events offering grants of £2,500 to help them take on apprentices.
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Welcome for first boat on new stretch of canal
Onlookers gathered to witness the first boat passing along a newly opened stretch of canal which is part of a project managed by us.
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Drama takes green message into schools
School pupils across the county will learn the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling rubbish with the help of a play being funded by Derbyshire County Council.
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Library system back online
Our online and telephone library system which handles renewals and reservations is now back up and running.
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Speedwell ceases trading
Speedwell bus, which ran a number of school and public bus routes in the county, ceased trading yesterday.
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Culinary companies urged to join food and drink celebration
We're reminding food and drink buisnesses to take the chance to showcase their produce at Derbyshire's biggest culinary celebration.
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Library system unavailable
We're sorry but our library system - including online renewals and reservations - is currently unavailable.
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Marking Holocaust Memorial Day in Derbyshire
Events are taking place across Derbyshire to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday 27 January.
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Don't miss your chance to bid for a Community Action Grant
Residents and community groups are being urged not to miss the deadline for our next round of Community Action Grant funding.
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A Painter's Prints
An exhibition of Anthony Currell prints is at Buxton Museum and Art Gallery until 24 March.
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New funding to continue successful home safety scheme
Funding has been approved to extend a scheme we launched to help people with hearing impairments feel safer in their homes after residents said it made them feel more secure.
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Top of the Tots at a library near you
A new live interactive sing-along for the under 5s is starting its six-month tour of Derbyshire libraries this week.
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First £67,530 funding round gives 83 groups a sporting chance
More than 80 sports clubs and community groups will receive funding to help them promote healthy and active lifestyles in the first round of our new £180,000 Sports Action Grant scheme.
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Stay warm, stay well
Temperatures are set to drop to below freezing tonight - make sure you've checked our tips for staying warm and well.
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New competition to help young people stay 'OK'
A new competition is encouraging young people to check out a website offering them help and advice to deal with issues like staying safe, drugs and bullying.
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Positive move for station plans
Proposals by Derbyshire County Council to build a railway station in Ilkeston have been given a positive reception by the Secretary of State for Transport.
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Derbyshire in brief - latest decisions from Derbyshire County Council
Here's a summary of the decisions made by our Cabinet on Tuesday 10 January 2012.
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eBook milestone
Our new ebook loan service is proving a big hit with readers who have already borrowed 5,000 books.
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Sponsors sought for spring fair
Sponsors are being sought for Derbyshire Eco Centre's spring fair.
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New trail boost for Glossop
Opportunities to walk, cycle and ride horses in the Glossop area have been boosted by us with the opening of a new stretch of trail at Gamesley Sidings.
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Residents invited to have their say on fair and equal services
Residents are being invited to have their say on new proposals to help us be as fair as possible in everything we do.
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Jailed mobility company bosses ordered to pay back criminal gains
Jailed bosses of a mobility company have been ordered to pay back money gained through their unfair and aggressive sales to elderly and vulnerable residents.
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Reader celebrates ebook win
One lucky ebook reader is celebrating after winning an Apple iPad in our library ebook competition.
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Learn for less
Book onto one of our adult education courses before 13 January and we'll give you 10 per cent off the cost!
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Leaders welcome Derbyshire's national farming role
Council and business leaders have welcomed a Government announcement that Derbyshire will play a leading role in shaping policy which affects rural communities.
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Last chance to see: Buxton and High Peak Art Society 2011/2012
This annual show is a feature of Buxton Museum and Art Gallery's calendar.
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Investigation leads to suspended jail term for seller of fake England shirts
An online trader has been handed a suspended prison sentence after selling hundreds of fake England football shirts.
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Meeting the needs of Derbyshire's young people
We've received national recognition for our work dealing with challenging young people.
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Chesterfield Library - temporary closure
Chesterfield Library will close its doors for three weeks from Monday 9 January while work gets underway on a new reception area.
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Whitwell Library - new opening hours
From Monday 9 January the opening times of Whitwell Library will change.
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Still time to apply for your child's school place
There's still time for parents to apply to us for their child's infant or primary school place.
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Trusted Trader offer extended
Local businesses now have until the end of January to sign up to Trusted Trader for free after we extended the deadline on our membership offer.
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Work to clear fallen trees from county's roads
We've been out across the county throughout the night dealing with problems on the roads caused by high winds.
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New year, new start
Let us help you get started with your New Year resolution - whether it's to join a club, read more, take a course or go green!
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Changes to the blue badge scheme
The Government has introduced some changes to the blue badge scheme as part of its reform programme.
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More support in cold weather thanks to successful cash bid
A number of new initiatives aimed at keeping people warm and safe this winter will be set up thanks to a successful bid for government cash.
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Consultation on future of youth service to begin
A consultation on the future of youth activities in Derbyshire will begin on Monday (9 January).
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Big improvements at Buxton Library
Reading books in Buxton Library should be easier following the installation of new lighting.