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Local nature reserve recovery strategy goes live to benefit communities
Measures needed to help nature and habitats on our doorsteps thrive and survive can now be viewed online as part of the newly published Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Derby and Derbyshire.
County Council moves closer to controversial handover of eight care homes - two in Erewash - to new provider
Derbyshire County Council has confirmed discussions are underway with a care provider to take over eight of nine care homes which it controversially agreed to sell-off despite public outcry and a groundswell of opposition.
Ready to quit for good with Stoptober? Help is available
The month of October is annually seen as a chance for smokers to join thousands of quitters who are kicking the habit for good.
Businesses must not be hit with tax hikes at the Autumn Budget says Chamber in reaction to Chancellor’s party conference speech
East Midlands Chamber has renewed calls for firms to be protected from tax rises at the upcoming Autumn Budget, in comments following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Labour Party conference speech.
County Council looking for snow wardens to help local communities
Volunteers throughout the county are being called on to help clear snow and ice from Derbyshire’s roads and pavements this winter as part of Derbyshire County Council’s Snow Warden scheme.
