February

08 February 2008 Celebrate community safety week in Derbyshire libraries

It’s Community Safety Week in Derbyshire County Council libraries from 18 to 22 February.                                                     
07 February 2008 New science block helps students develop skills

A new £163,000 science block could help a Swanwick school produce a future Albert Einstein or Marie Curie thanks to a modern teaching environment.
07 February 2008 Derbyshire success story hits House of Commons

A Derbyshire support scheme which boosts young people’s confidence and skills and helps prevent offending has been showcased at the House of Commons.
07 February 2008 Work begins on Clay Cross Primary

Work has begun on a new £5.67 million primary school to give pupils in Clay Cross and Danesmoor a great start to their education.
07 February 2008 Cracking down on underage sales

Creating safer communities is one of Derbyshire County Council’s top priorities and as part of this we are stepping up our efforts to reduce underage sales of age-restricted products.
07 February 2008 Shipley Lakeside for sale

Buyers are being sought for a 112 acre site where the American Adventure Theme Park once stood.
07 February 2008 Money management is in the bank

Budgeting and financial management may not be the most exciting topics in the world but one group of money savvy youngsters are taking them in their stride.
06 February 2008 New children's centre opens its doors in matlock

Youngsters were all smiles at the launch of the latest children’s centre to take support services into the community.
05 February 2008 Tantalising Textiles At Clay Cross

Get creative at a lace and textile celebration day in March.
05 February 2008 50 plus forums to be held

Advice and information for the over 50s will be on offer during two events this month.
05 February 2008 Leaf Through the Pages of History at the Record Office

Anyone who’s ever wondered about the wealth of historical documents kept in Derbyshire County Council’s Record Office need speculate no longer.
05 February 2008 Teens Scoop Awards

Dedicated young people from around the county have been rewarded for their hard work during their efforts to gain the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
04 February 2008 Company brings recycling message to Heanor school

Pupils at Heanor Gate Science College took part in an innovative theatre project which fast forwarded them into the future.
01 February 2008 Council voices strong objection to post office closures

Post Office plans to close 35 branches in the county have been criticised by Derbyshire County Council which says its views and those of local people have been ignored.
01 February 2008 Helping you stay safe and warm this winter

Derbyshire residents are being urged to follow advice to keep themselves safe and warm as severe weather is predicated for the next few days.
29 January 2008 New children's centre opens it doors in Matlock

Youngsters were all smiles at the launch of the latest children’s centre to take support services into the community.
04 February 2008 Variety of topics on agenda at 50 plus forum

Older people will be treated to a host of interesting displays and speakers at an event being held in Belper next month.
01 February 2008 Care for older people top priority for Derbyshire

Older people living in Derbyshire are more likely to benefit from social care services than many other areas across the country.
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