News and updates

£570 million regeneration programme for Derbyshire

Our Cabinet members have been updated on progress on a regeneration programme for the county totalling more than £570 million over the next few years.

We team up with Severn Trent to help young people leaving care pay their bills

Young people leaving care across the county will soon be able to save money on their household bills thanks to us securing an agreement with one of the UK’s largest water companies.

New approach to make greener purchasing decisions

We are using our buying power to help tackle climate change by making greener purchasing decisions.

Still time to have a say on learning disabilities day services

There’s still time to take part in a consultation on proposals to transform day services across Derbyshire

Rights of way work praised

The work of our rights of way team, and our investment in improvements in footpaths across the county has been praised by the Peak District Local Access Forum.

Glossop farmer fined for leaving dead animals on a bonfire

A Derbyshire farmer has been fined £1,000 after being found guilty of failing to correctly dispose of animal carcasses which could have posed a risk to public and animal health.

Countryside events for all and Derbyshire Woodland Festival

As summer approaches we’re offering a wide range of events at our countryside sites across the county.

New Civic Chairman looks forward to busy ambassador role

A former soldier and businessman with more than 20 years of experience as a councillor has been appointed as our new Civic Chairman.

Longest-serving school crossing patrol retires after 43 years

Derbyshire’s longest serving school crossing patrol Suzanne Wetton will hang up her yellow jacket and sign for good on Friday.

Substantial support for proposed £130 million Chesterfield Staveley Regeneration Route

Plans to build a major regeneration route in Derbyshire which would relieve congestion and open up new opportunities for jobs and homes have won substantial backing from people living in the area.

Beacon will burn brightly to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

We will light our beacon to mark and celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Arts Derbyshire’s lockdown quilt tours the county

A quilt stitched with stars made by older people in Derbyshire during the pandemic is touring the county.

Help to get you on your bike

Are you getting the most out of your bike? Whether you’re looking to become more active or reduce your reliance on your car and save on fuel costs, we can help you find your pedal power.

Could you change the life of a local child?

To mark Foster Care Fortnight, Derbyshire County Council is encouraging residents to consider starting their foster care journey. Fostering can be incredibly rewarding and is a chance to make a huge difference to the life of a local child.

Council committed to future of County Hall

Derbyshire County Council Deputy Leader Councillor Simon Spencer sets out the authority’s position in a letter to local newspapers.