Inquest finds fatal shooting of Marius Ciolac, armed with a knife outside Derby police station, was lawful and proportionate. Derby Police Shooting of Knife Attacker Ruled Reasonable and Proportionate A man with a knife died after police shot him. Marius Ciolac, 35, had a knife outside a Derby police station. This happened on October 7,…
Leader James Dawson refuses merger with Nottinghamshire. Reorganization plans move ahead with consultant funding. Erewash Council Leader Rejects Nottinghamshire Merger Possibility Hey, so there’s stuff happening with local councils here. Derbyshire might reorganize soon. The council in Erewash just met about it. They’re setting aside money for consultants. These consultants will explore options for this…
Ada Belfield Centre, built for £10M in Derbyshire, faces sale due to operating costs & changing care demand. Derbyshire Care Home to be Sold Five Years After £10 Million Opening A Derbyshire care home will soon be sold. The Ada Belfield Centre cost £10 million and opened five years ago. People protested the sale, with…
Quarry expansion approved near Peak District. Digging can continue for 27 years at Aldwark Quarry by Longcliffe Quarries. Derbyshire Planners Approve Quarry Extension on Farmland Area Derbyshire approved a quarry extension. A company called Longcliffe Quarries got permission to dig on 27 hectares more land, farmland near the Peak District, and they can operate for…
Joe Peall is fighting to save The Polygon Centre in Alfreton from being sold, aiming to keep it a vital community hub. Derbyshire Man Nears Bid for Vital Community Centre, One Hurdle Remains A man in Derbyshire wants to save a local hub. He is close to stopping it from being sold. Joe Peall noticed…
Villagers fear solar farms prioritize energy over agriculture. A 70-acre solar farm proposal near Bretby sparks opposition. Derbyshire Residents Concerned Solar Farms Threaten Food Supply Villagers in Derbyshire worry about more solar farms. They think Britain could have too much power and not enough food. Anesco wants to build a solar farm near Bretby. It…
Police raise concerns about a rise in Derbyshire children’s homes in residential areas, citing potential nuisance and management issues. Derbyshire Childrens Homes Spark Police Concerns Over Residential Rise Okay, so there’s a plan for kids’ homes in Derbyshire. People worry about more homes opening in residential areas. This specific plan is for two homes near…
A bin bag containing decomposed puppies was found in a Peak District lay-by, prompting an RSPCA and police investigation. Decomposed Puppies Discovered in Peak District Lay-by in Sad Find Hey, something awful happened. They found dead dogs in Derbyshire. It’s really upsetting, you know? Five dead dogs were in a bin bag. Someone left them…
The East Midlands authority’s budget drastically increases thanks to government grants for transport, land, and skills. East Midlands Authority Budget Soars From £20 Million to £162.5 Million The East Midlands authority has way more money this year. They now have £162.5 million to spend. Last year, they only had £20.5 million. The government is giving…
Derbyshire leaders collaborate to shape council mergers, prioritizing local connections and efficient services. Derbyshire Council Leaders Seek Local Focus in Super Council Mergers Derbyshire councils must plan local government changes. The government wants councils to suggest merger ideas. Initial ideas are due by March 21. Final plans must be submitted by November 28. The changes…