More roads to be resurfaced More roads in Derbyshire will be resurfaced after local councillors put forward those residential roads most needing repair in their areas. In total, 19 roads will be resurfaced at a cost of £3 million. We’re able to fund these road schemes by making our highways service more efficient and reinvesting…
Latest news – 9 January Cold weather safety The weather has been a lot colder recently and we wanted to remind you of ways to help keep yourself and others warm. Read more – https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKBDC/bulletins/40389fd
Snow latest Storm Goretti certainly brought us lots of the white stuff last night, as expected.Our teams were out gritting yesterday, overnight and this morning to help keep main routes clear. We did primary routes this morning, secondaries from 1pm, then we’re gritting primaries again from 4pm today and again at 4am tomorrow. We also proactively closed…
Latest news – 19 December Christmas recycling We all know that Christmas comes with a lot of extra waste. And it can be difficult to remember one year from the next what to put in which bin! We have put together a handy reminder to help you out this festive season. Read more –https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKBDC/bulletins/3ffee19
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…
Latest news – 12 December Action taken to protect residents An interim injunction has been granted against a teenager to protect members of the public, residents and local business’ in Bolsover. The decision follows a hearing at the Youth Court in Derby on Friday (28th November) attended by the 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for…
Hotel sale welcomed Council Leader Councillor Alan Graves has welcomed the repayment of a council loan after the sale of the Buxton Crescent Hotel business to luxury health spa operator Champneys in partnership with Cheyne Capital. Champneys will keep running the hotel, retain staff and work with local partners to boost Buxton’s visitor economy. Alan…
Latest news – 5 December Final proposal submitted on Local Government Reorganisation Leaders of seven of Derbyshire’s district and borough councils, together with the Leader of Derby City Council, have officially submitted their local government reorganisation proposals to the Government – setting out the clear benefits of creating two new unitary councils to deliver all…
42 years of fostering! A couple who have dedicated 42 years of their life to looking after children are retiring as foster carers for us.Lilian and Stan Barnes have been reflecting on their decades-long commitment to providing stable, loving homes for Derbyshire children. Over the years, the couple have cared for around 45 children, taking…
Latest news – 28 November National Tree Week at Shuttlewood Community Park This week Bolsover District Council joined volunteers at Shuttlewood Community Park to plant new trees and celebrate National Tree Week, the UK’s biggest annual tree celebration! Late November is the perfect time to plant trees, as the cooler weather and damp soil help…
