Derbyshire Now – 13th December 2024 Edition

White Hall best for adventure Congratulations to all our staff at White Hall who are celebrating after the family favourite was crowned the best for outdoor adventure. Our centre in Buxton was Britain’s first education authority outdoor centre when it opened in 1951. And now it’s been named Best Outdoor Education Provider in the Peak…

Latest news in this edition: Affected by flooding? Has your home or business been affected by flooding? The clean-up operation is continuing across Derbyshire following unprecedented rainfall during Storm Babet, which is estimated to have flooded around 1,700 properties across the county. Read full version online – https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKDCC/bulletins/3790390

Christmas opening hours Everything you need to know about using our services at Christmas and new year is now on our website. You’ll find information about our contact centre Call Derbyshire, emergency contacts, school term dates, as well as opening hours for County Hall, libraries and household waste recycling centres. Don’t forget you can do…

Derbyshire Makes returns We’re looking forward to April and May 2026, when six town‑centre festivals will celebrate creativity, heritage and the future as part of Derbyshire Makes. The festival, now in its second year, will transform high streets, heritage sites and public spaces into vibrant hubs of activity, bringing together artists, makers, performers and communities…