Latest news in this edition: Counterfeit Christmas Don’t let fake toys, electronics or cosmetics ruin your Christmas. That’s the message from our trading standards officers who are backing a government campaign to help you spot fakes that could be dangerous for you or your family. Read more – https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKDCC/bulletins/3c40598
Latest news in this edition: Winter roads advice Severe weather conditions are expected. Storm Bert is forecast to bring more snow later tonight (Friday 22 November), followed by strong winds and heavy rain as the weather turns milder. Our gritting teams have been out in the early hours and throughout today treating roads across the…
Latest news in this edition: Have a calm Christmas With Christmas on the horizon, would you like some strategies to help make it an organised, calm and enjoyable time? You may already have this sussed but for many it can be a stressful and exhausting time. Step forward our experienced adult education tutors who are…
Latest news in this edition: Vote in local tourism awards Cast your vote for your favourite “Festival or Event of the Year” in the 2025 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards. It’s a new category in this year’s awards which aims to champion quality events and festivals that have taken place in the Peak…
Latest news in this edition: Firework safety Are you planning on celebrating with fireworks for Bonfire Night or Diwali? Stay safe this firework season. It’s the time of year when the night sky is lit up by fireworks. But if they’re not used safely, people and animals could be injured or distressed. Read more –…
Latest news in this edition: Snake Pass reopened Motorists in the north of the county may be pleased to hear we’ve just re-opened the A57 Snake Pass following our maintenance work. We carried out a range of work including – resurfacing and repairs to road surfaces in various places, drainage works, retaining wall repairs and…
Latest news in this edition: International Repair Day Have you ever thrown something out because it didn’t work? And then had to use your hard-earned cash to replace it? There may be another way… Tomorrow, Saturday 19 October, is International Repair Day – an annual, worldwide celebration of repairing stuff rather than throwing it out….
Latest news in this edition: A taste of Derbyshire life Students from Japan had a taste of Derbyshire life, school lessons and culture during a recent twinning visit to the county. The 28 youngsters, one from each of Toyota City’s secondary schools, are 14 to 15 years old and their visit was the latest in…
Latest news in this edition: Recycle to win Do you have unwanted, broken cables sitting idle or clogging up your drawers? And perhaps other old electricals you could get rid of? Here’s a challenge to de-clutter and you could win a holiday! It’s International E-Waste Day on Monday 14 October and we’re all being encouraged to dig…
Latest news in this edition: Our new draft Council Plan We’ve drafted a new Council Plan and we’re asking for your help to shape the future direction of the council. Every four years we develop a new Council Plan, which sets out our direction and aims to reflect the needs of Derbyshire residents. The plan…
