The Latest Breaking News from Derby City Council

Police investigating threats over council’s flag removal plans

Derby City Council councillor Sarah Chambers said she had received a rape threat after announcing the plans last week.

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2025

A50 hotel and office complex will create new jobs

The Derbyshire business park expansion will include a new hotel, pub, drive-thru café, alongside more office buildings

Manchester Evening News · Jul 11, 2023

Plans for movie studio and stunt academy in Derby take big step forward

British stuntman and freerunner Damien Walters: 'We have already been rehearsing one major movie in the building'

Birmingham Post · Jun 27, 2023

Disabled mum forced to sleep in living room as she cannot make it up the stairs

Tracey Walker says she has been abandoned by the council in a property not suited to her needs and is unable to wash or sleep in her own bed.

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023

Disabled man 'literally begging' for carers as he cannot afford to pay for level of support he needs

Imraan Adam says the authority has refused to increase his care payment package.

Daily Record · Jan 11, 2023

Parents of teen who died eating Pret baguette want food outlets named and shamed

Tanya and Nadim Ednan-Laperouse tragically lost their daughter Natasha after she suffered a fatal allergic reaction to the sandwich

Wales Online · Jan 5, 2023

How £1.14 billion East Midlands deal could affect you as deadline nears to have your say

The current proposed devolution deal could see a newly elected East Midlands Mayor and an expansion of the tram network.

Nottingham Post · Jan 1, 2023

Geldards law supports £3m Derby Heritage Vehicle Centre

Great Northern Classics will run the centre at the former Rolls-Royce Light Alloy Factory site

Birmingham Post · Nov 2, 2022

Need for 'chewing gum task force' in Nottingham is 'unfortunate', people say

Almost £3,000 will be spent each week on crews to clear the city of chewing gum and litter

Nottingham Post · Sep 27, 2022

200 apprentices kick off careers at new Rolls-Royce Submarines Nuclear Skills Academy in Derby

Rolls-Royce has provided the power for Royal Navy nuclear submarines for 60 years

Birmingham Post · Sep 26, 2022