Sainsbury’s contradicts Cllr Ingall’s explanation of shoplifting ban.
Credible Sainsbury’s sources have now contradicted Cllr Ingall’s version of events which led to his lifetime ban from their Osmaston Park Road store He maintained in the Derby Telegraph- 25/11/2025.that he had […]
Cllr Ingall admits to being banned from Sainsbury’s for “not paying for items”
In a Derby Telegraph article (25/11/25) Cllr Ingall confirmed that he was banned from the Sainsbury’s store for a “mistake”. This follows the article in Derby News a week earlier Deputy Mayor […]
Deputy Mayor Cllr Phil Ingall banned from Sainsbury’s for shoplifting
Sources have confirmed that Cllr Phil Ingall, Derby City Councillor for Chellaston and Shelton Lock Ward, and Deputy Mayor, has been banned for life, from the Osmaston Park Road Sainsbury’s store, for […]
Derventio Housing’s Sarah Hernandez, 47% pay increase from homeless people’s Housing Benefit
The Derventio Housing Trust Community Interest Company (CIC) “cash machine” continues for another year whilst those in the positions of power and influence in Derby City Council and Derby Homes, turn a […]
Cllr Hassall’s hypocrisy over Asylum Seeker accommodation
At the Council Meeting on 17 September 2025, Cllr Hassall brought a motion called “Asylum Hotels, Planning Compliance and Local Housing Impact” . It was done “… in the interests of fairness, […]
Cllr Hassall’s hypocrisy over Asylum Seeker accommodation
At the Council Meeting on 17 September 2025, Cllr Hassall brought a motion called “Asylum Hotels, Planning Compliance and Local Housing Impact” . It was done “… in the interests of fairness, […]
Godwin Developments loans : recklessly mis-sold by predatory Advisers
In the previous article “Godwin Developments’ “Ponzi” scheme collapses raising many questions” it was highlighted that the Advisers to potential investors failed in their duty to carry out thorough due diligence in […]
Godwin Developments’ “Ponzi” scheme collapses raising many questions
On March 13 2019, Derby News published an article called : Derby’s new Landmark building: Questions to be asked about the Property Developer, Godwin “group” which concluded: “Godwins financial position, as per […]
Simple sale of old Co-op store raises questions about the Solid Rock Church
It was reported in May 2025 that the Co-op (Lee Longlands) store on the corner of East Street and Exchange Street had been sold to the The Redeemed Christian Church of God […]
Nottingham Specialist Transport: financial manipulation to secure Council contract?
Nottingham Specialist Transport (NST) was awarded a 2 year contract (£1.8m pa) in September 2023, by Derby City Council, to provide home to school transport for many of Derby’s vulnerable children. Questions […]
Transparent? Allestree Hall buyer Marc Brough lands another Council contract.
On 14th May 2025 Derby City Council announced that St James Street (Derby) Ltd would be the developer on a £10m project to “breath life” into a number of properties in the […]
“Charity washing”?: What connects Derventio Housing Trust with Disability Direct.
6 Senior figures from two of Derby’s wealthiest charities visited India in October last year to donate £7,500 worth of wheelchairs and handbikes to local disabled people. The party was led by […]
Empty properties: don’t forget that Business rates also pay for public services
The headline issue during Derby City Council’s annual budget setting process is the percentage increase in the Council Tax. A subject that caused much emotion this year. Of the £350m Council funding […]
Derby City Council fails to explore”viable options” for Special Educational Needs places
Like most cities, Derby is in desperate need of school places for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Due to the lack of local capacity, many children are being placed […]
“Not sensible”: Council’s Opposition vote to miss key Government deadline on Reorganisation.
The Labour Government intends to reorganise Local Government; this will directly affect Derby City Council. This change is being progressed quickly with challenging timescales. The Government published its “White Paper” in December […]
Derby City Council’s 5.5 hour Budget meeting delivers nothing for the City
The bad-tempered 5.5 hr Council meeting on Wednesday 26th February 2025 achieved very little for the City Questionable claims and confusing counter accusations were obscured by venomous politicking. Has the Council been […]
Council to write off £1.45m on closure of the Assembly Rooms car park
This financial year, Derby City Council will have to write off £1.45m due to the closure of the Assembly Rooms car park. When the property was still operating and generating a surplus […]
Sporting Communities : Optimism over the Opportunities for Derby’s Community Libraries
Sporting Communities has been appointed by Derby City Council to run ten Community Libraries. This follows the collapse of the previous arrangement with Direct Help and Advice. Sporting Communities has developed a […]
Closure of Assembly Rooms car park: Council doesn’t know how much money it is losing
On 30th September 2024 the Assembly Rooms car park closed in readiness for the demolition of the entire venue Assembly Rooms: Car park closes amid controversy over demolition In this previous article […]
Derventio Housing: should be publicly investigated, not given awards
Derby News has been writing about Derventio Housing Trust CIC since 2019 highlighting many concerning issues about its finances and the level of payments to senior managers, including the Managing Director, Sarah […]
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