Rogue builder jailed A rogue builder who left victims across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire more than £136,000 out of pocket has been jailed for 32 months after admitting three offences relating to fraud. Sean Patrick Gartland, 54, of Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire, was sentenced at Derby Crown Court on Thursday (27 August) after admitting two counts…
Latest news – 28 August 2026 Have your say We are looking for your views on renewing our Nuisance Vehicle PSPO £300 fixed penalty notice for fly tippinge your say A Nottingham based business has paid a £300 fixed penalty notice in relation to a fly tipping incident in Stainsby. In May 2026 Council Enforcement…
Families helping shape support services Parents and carers from across Derbyshire have helped shape the future of support for children, young people and families through a series of Families First Partnership engagement sessions. Almost 40 parents and carers shared their experiences and ideas on topics including accessing support, working with professionals, support for children and…
Pothole backlog cut We’re making great progress on reducing the number of potholes in Derbyshire, thanks to new, innovative repair methods resulting in safer, more resilient roads. We’ve cut the number of outstanding potholes from 12,000 in April to under 700, which is the lowest figure recorded for more than 12 months. That’s a reduction…
Latest news – 17 August Foundation laid for bright future Bolsover District Council will leave a legacy of high-performing, accessible and responsive services as it enters its final phase. The local authority’s refreshed corporate plan, Bolsover: ‘Our Legacy Ambition’ (2026–2028) previously known as Bolsover ‘The Future’ 2024-2028: Mid-Term Review, has recently been published and approved…
New look for mobile library service Book lovers in communities across Derbyshire are set to benefit as the county’s mobile library service welcomes two new vans which have hit the road this month. As part of our annual residents’ survey Your Council Your Voice, in addition to the online survey we’ve been running, we held…
Latest news – 17 July Bolsover District Council’s six-figure boost to Ashgate Hospice Bolsover District Council has awarded £400,000 to Ashgate Hospice to ensure patients in the district continue to receive home-based care. The allocation of funding, originally set aside in the Council’s Medium-Term Finance Plan, which represents a £100,000 annual contribution to the cash-strapped…
Your Council Your Voice Thank you to everyone who took part in forums and filled in our online Your Council Your Voice survey for residents. We’re now looking at your responses and we’ll report back to you towards the end of the year. As part of our annual residents’ survey Your Council Your Voice, in…
Say ‘YES’ to young people Do you know a young person aged 16 to 24 who needs support planning their next steps into learning, training or work? If the answer is ‘yes’, we can help. We’re holding a series of Youth Employment Support (YES) events during the summer where experts will be on hand to…
Decision on councils’ future Do you get Universal CrThe Government has decided to replace the 10 councils in Derby and Derbyshire with two unitary councils – one for the north and one for the south – to simplify local government for residents and make it more efficient. It means residents in Derbyshire Dales, High Peak,…
