News and updates

Applications now open for Derbyshire primary school places for September 2021

We are now accepting applications for infant, junior or primary school places for September 2021.

Take the 2020 'Your Council Your Voice' survey and have your say

Residents across Derbyshire are being encouraged to have their say on our budget and services as well as giving their thoughts on where they live and the support they get in a wide-ranging survey, which has just been launched.

Preparations for Ashbourne bypass consultation underway

Proposals we have drawn-up for an Ashbourne bypass will take a step forward later this month with the launch of a public consultation for people to have their say on the route the road could take.

We back financial wellbeing campaign

We're backing a national campaign to encourage people to have more open conversations about their money and pensions.

Funding for pilot 'mental health friendly space' project

Chesterfield is set to become a mental health friendly space thanks to our funding.

County to mark Remembrance Day

We will mark Remembrance Day with a small socially distanced ceremony.

Extra funding available to help groups support people during COVID-19

An extra £50,000 is being allocated to groups in Derbyshire who are supporting local communities during the coronavirus pandemic.

Derbyshire residents urged to follow lockdown measures

Derbyshire’s Director of Public Health today urged residents to do the right thing and follow the government’s new national lockdown measures.

Council grounds maintenance service transfers to joint venture

A service that cuts the grass for many of Derbyshire’s schools has transferred to Vertas Derbyshire Ltd, a joint venture set up by us with Suffolk County Council.

New road and roundabout signals start of Ashbourne regeneration scheme

Work has started on a multi-million pound scheme to unlock land for employment and housing development in Ashbourne.

Work starts on Woodville to Swadlincote regeneration route

Work to build a new road linking Woodville and Swadlincote has started paving the way for regeneration in South Derbyshire.

Countywide tier 2 high alert restrictions announced for Derbyshire

A countywide ‘high’ COVID-19 local alert level – also known as tier 2– will come into force across Derbyshire, it has been announced today.

Free careers advice for those who need it

We're offering careers advice and support for people looking to find a new job or training.

Autumn edition of Derbyshire Now coming soon

The latest edition of our magazine for residents is about to drop through letterboxes.

Ignoring calls to self-isolate ‘not worth the risk’

As the number of cases of coronavirus in Derbyshire continues to rise, residents across the county are being reminded to self-isolate if anyone in their household or support bubble tests positive for the virus.