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Two councils for Derbyshire

The government has decided to replace 10 councils in Derby and Derbyshire with 2 unitary councils – one for the north and one for the south – to simplify local government for residents and make it more efficient.

Local councils were asked to put forward proposals for the future of local government in their area and the government decided that the 2-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 2. If you live in Amber Valley, your address will determine which new council provides your council services from 1 April 2028.

Check whether your area will be covered by the new northern or southern council using our postcode checker:

Amber Valley parishes in the north council area include: Aldercar and Langley Mill, Alderwasley, Alfreton, Ashleyhay, Codnor, Crich, Dethick, Lea and Holloway, Hazelwood, Heanor and Loscoe, Idridgehay and Alton, Ironville, Pentrich, Ravensdale Park, Ripley, Shottle and Postern, Somercotes, South Wingfield, Swanwick, Turnditch, Weston Underwood, Windley.

Amber Valley parishes in the south area include: Belper, Denby, Duffield, Holbrook, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Kedleston, Kilburn, Kirk Langley, Mackworth, Mapperley, Quarndon, Shipley, Smalley.

This map illustrates the proposed local government reorganisation for Derbyshire. The county is divided into two unitary authorities. The Northern Unitary Authority, shown in dark teal, includes High Peak, Derbyshire Dales, Chesterfield, Bolsover, North E

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 release.

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 2. 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.