News and updates

Waste – getting it sorted!

We’re urging residents to separate their waste before taking it to their local household waste recycling centre.

New cycle trails open in Pleasley

Five miles of new and improved cycling trails linking Hardwick Hall, Pleasley Pit Country Park and Pleasley Vale are now open and ready to be explored this Easter, adding to the more than 430km of traffic free cycle ways in Derbyshire.

Holiday activities for the Easter break

From lantern making to cooking and street dancing – free holiday activities and a healthy meal are on offer for school-age children living in Derbyshire this Easter.

Sign up for new summer term of adult education courses

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

We urge Derbyshire residents to have their say

Derbyshire residents are encouraged to have their say in two consultations about the future provision of adult care services across the county.

Safety first approach to reopen A57 Snake Pass

A ‘safety first’ approach is at the heart of Derbyshire County Council’s decision to reopen the A57 Snake Pass from tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday 29 March) with on-site monitoring continuing to protect all road users, including cyclists and pedestrians.

Gearing up to resettle Ukrainian refugees in Derbyshire

Organisations across the county have joined forces to support people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine by safely resettling them into Derbyshire homes.

Council leaders bid for combined devolution deal for more funding and new local powers

We, along with Derby City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council have sent initial proposals to negotiate a combined devolution deal.

Better access and faster journey times promised by major improvements at A619/Park Road junction start on Monday 28 March

A new £270,000 project to improve traffic flow, road safety and access for cyclists, pedestrians and buses starts on Monday 28 March at the A619/Park Road junction in Chesterfield.

We’re appealing for more foster families

Residents are invited to find out how they could do something amazing and become a foster carer for us.

Refreshed Council Plan reveals priorities and opportunities

We have published our refreshed Council Plan which sets out our priorities for the next 3 years.

Chairman’s fund donation to support Ukraine humanitarian appeal

A sum of £20,000 is to be donated from Derbyshire County Council’s Chairman’s Fund to support people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.

Environment minister visits Matlock to discuss flooding issues

Government Environment Minister Rebecca Pow has visited Matlock to discuss flooding issues after the town was affected in February following days of heavy rain.

Warning signs up as bird flu confirmed at Erewash nature reserve

Signs warning of an outbreak of bird flu at an Erewash nature reserve have gone up across the area.

Change your life and theirs too – foster for Derbyshire

People across Derbyshire are being encouraged to consider doing something amazing for their community by becoming a foster carer.