News and updates

Learn something new in 2023

Residents are invited to sign up to learn something new with our Adult Community Education Service.

Ceremony creates new Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen for Derbyshire

Ten former councillors who have made a significant contribution to Derbyshire County Council are now Honorary Aldermen and Alderwomen.

Urgent warning about dangerous self-feeding pillows for babies

An urgent safety alert has been issued about using baby self-feeding pillows with people being warned to stop using or selling them immediately.

Public consultation to shape road safety improvements along the A5004 ‘Long Hill’, Buxton to Whaley Bridge

Local residents are invited to share their opinions about proposals to improve road safety along the A5004 between Buxton and Whaley Bridge.

Challenging times ahead as demand and costs rise

Derbyshire County Council has signalled challenging times are ahead as it joins other local authorities across the country to warn of budget pressures due to rising costs and demand for services.

Lea Road set to reopen

The works to rebuild the road have been complex due to the challenges involved with working on an active landslip.

Supporting more Derbyshire residents to live independently

Proposals to help more Derbyshire people lead safe, independent lives in their own homes for longer are due to be considered by our Cabinet.

Derbyshire organisations invited to apply to warm spaces fund

Voluntary, community and charity organisations are encouraged to apply for one of our grants to support residents this winter.

Have your say on speed limits on A61 between Chesterfield and Alfreton

We are asking residents who live between Chesterfield and Alfreton, or who use the A61 in this area, to take part in a survey about changing traffic speed limits on the road.

Routine maintenance work at Osborne’s Pond

Maintenance work is due to take place at Osborne’s Pond in Shipley Country Park this week.

Support and advice for Carers’ Rights Day 2022

Carers in Derbyshire can find support, information and advice at a number of events being held around the county and online for Carers’ Rights Day 2022.

Longcliffe footbridge on High Peak trail reopens

A footbridge seriously damaged by an HGV has been replaced, reopening a stretch of the county’s High Peak Trail.

Consultation on £1.14 billion devolution plans begins

A public consultation about devolution for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby, and Nottingham has begun.

We welcome arts funding for Derbyshire

We welcome funding for the arts, culture and creativity across Derby and Derbyshire totalling almost £13.6 million over 3 years.

Shine a light set to wow at Elvaston Castle

Hot on the heels of 2 successful nights at Cromford Mills, Derbyshire’s stunning Shine A Light spectacular is back for a second instalment at our Elvaston Castle Country Park on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November 2022.