News and updates

Have your say on future of broadband in Derbyshire

Residents are being invited to have their say on where in Derbyshire could benefit from the government’s Project Gigabit broadband roll out scheme.

Work starts to fix landslip on A5004, Long Hill, between Buxton and Whaley Bridge

Our contractors will start work on Monday 25 April to fix a landslip on the A5004, Long Hill between Buxton and Whaley Bridge.

We're appealing for more foster families

Residents are invited to find out how they could do something amazing and become one of our foster carers. 

Primary, infant and junior school places announced

Parents across the county find out about their child’s primary, infant or junior school place.

Community equipment collection at recycling centres

In a pioneering scheme we’re calling on residents to take unwanted mobility equipment to their local household waste recycling centre so that it can be reused by people who need it.

Find out more about Killamarsh Library move to a £1.9 million sports centre

People living in and around Killamarsh will get the opportunity to find out more about plans to move the library into the nearby newly refurbished sports centre and the benefits it will bring at two community drop-in sessions.

Have your say on e-bike hire in Derbyshire

Residents and visitors are being invited to have their say on e-bike hire in the High Peak as part of plans to improve facilities across Derbyshire.

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee grants available for county celebrations

Funding is available to help Derbyshire communities organise events and activities to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this year.

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.