Derby faces criticism over climate action as Tory councillors claim “nothing” has been done, citing a “red risk” report. Derby Climate Efforts Under Fire After “Red Risk” Report Release Derby City Council faced criticism about climate actions. Tory councillors attacked the Labour administration, and the five-hour budget meeting got quite heated. Councillors Pattison and Holmes…
Derby City Council paid £71,000 in accident claims over five years, with successful payouts peaking in 2020 and 2021. Accident Claims Cost Derby Council £71,000 Over Five Years Derby City Council revealed accident claim payouts. They shared figures from the last five years. Initial payouts were high, but they’ve decreased recently. Since 2020, people made…
Bradshaw Retail Park in Derby faces demolition for 478 new homes. Updated plans address previous height concerns. New Housing Planned for Derby Bradshaw Retail Park Demolition They want to rebuild a retail park in Derby. The plan involves many new homes. Previous designs had buildings that were too tall. The Derbion shopping center owners revised…
The council plans a new depot to fix space issues, prompted by fleet growth & waste pickup. Derby City Council Approves New Depot to Address Capacity Issues Derby plans to spend money on a new depot. The council needs more space than its current site offers. The project appears in a new financial report. It…
A chiming clock vanished from Derby’s Spot in 2014. Investigation reveals its fate: damaged and possibly recycled. Search On For Missing Derby Clock Following City Centre Removal A chiming clock once stood in Derby’s Spot. A reader, Frank Tuckwell, wondered what happened to it. He asked Derbyshire Live to investigate its disappearance. Mr. Tuckwell remembered…
A bungalow in Derby has been approved to operate as a childminding business for a 12-month trial. Derby Bungalow Approved for Childminding Business in Chaddesden A home on a busy Derby road can now host childminding. Up to twenty kids could be there at once. Derby City Council approved the plan. They allowed it for…
The hospital requests night-time work approval for its £16.8 million, 500-space car park due to complete this year. Royal Derby Hospital Seeks Night Work for New Car Park Project The hospital wants to build a new car park. It will cost £16.8 million and add 500 spaces. The project started last October near Royal Derby…
A public inquiry will address Miller Homes’ plan to build 90 homes on green space after Derby City Council rejected it. Inquiry Set for 90 Home Plan on Derby Green Space Next April A public inquiry will occur in April. It focuses on building homes near Royal Hill Road. Miller Homes wants to build 90…
The designer of Derby’s waterfall expresses sadness about it being off and supports efforts to get it running again. Derby Waterfall Artist Urges Council To Switch It Back On Again An artist created a waterfall in Derby’s center. He is saddened by its lack of use now. William Pye is ready to support a campaign.…
Council considers selling land near Oregon Way for housing. Residents cite traffic, infrastructure concerns. Chaddesden Land Sale Sparks Concern Over 215 New Homes Derby City Council might sell some grassland. The sale could let developers build over 200 homes. This land is near Oregon Way in Chaddesden. Labour councillors will vote on the sale next…