Local councils were asked to put forward proposals for the future of local government in their area and Government decided that the two-council option proposed by district and borough councils was in the best interests of local residents and businesses.
It means residents in Derbyshire Dales, High Peak, Chesterfield, Bolsover and North East Derbyshire will receive services provided by a new council for the north area, while residents in Erewash, South Derbyshire and Derby will receive services provided by a new council for the south area.
The boundary line between the new north and south councils in Derbyshire will split Amber Valley in two. If you live in Amber Valley, your address will determine which new council provides your council services from 1 April 2028.
Based on our own research and public consultation, we believed that a single council for the whole of Derbyshire was the best option. But we agree that having two councils is better than the current system of 10 – more efficient and easier for residents to understand.
Find out more in our media relase.
Councils in Derby and Derbyshire have been working together to prepare for the switch and we’ll continue to work in partnership to ensure there’s a smooth transition from the old councils to the new council on 1 April 2028.
Now the Government has made its decision we can begin more detailed planning for how services in Derby and Derbyshire will be delivered by two councils in the future.
There’s still a lot of detail yet to be agreed, such as what the new councils will be called, but we want to reassure residents that we’re working hard to ensure that the services they receive continue seamlessly as we switch from 10 councils to two. In the meantime, the services you receive from us will continue as normal.
Elections will be held in May 2027 to appoint a ‘shadow authority’ for each of the new council areas. These will form and grow in the background while the existing 10 councils continue to run local services. A team of executives will be appointed to each shadow council to direct their work as they prepare to officially take over from existing councils on 1 April 2028.
Read more about the timetable for local government reorganisation