Princess Anne joins 70th Anniversary celebrations of the War Memorial Village in Derby
In 1952 Mr Williams. “crippled in a Mosquito crash”, during World War 2, was one of the first 20 people to be housed in the newly built War Memorial Village in Derby. […]
Godwin’s latest development set to be approved, despite 40 objections – but Marketing Derby is in favour
Godwin Developments, the developer of the highest residential block in Derby, ‘The Landmark’, has re-submitted the planning application for another development – the car park on Agard Street. Originally they planned to […]
This is Derby Celebration event – sports, arts and culture collaborate to improve essential life skills of young people
A colourful, vibrant, and inspiring event took place in the Market Square on Saturday 13th July as a fitting end to a year long project called – This is Derby. The project […]
Godwin’s ‘Landmark’ tower block plan – sliding to the right.
In February 2019, the Council approved the Planning application for the 17 floor, 201 apartment block due to be located on Phoenix Street, overlooking St Alkmund’s way. Although, at the time it […]
Derby Hospital’s music festival cancelled! Why was the NHS so involved?
The so-called “Sound of Summer” music festival featuring Rita Ora, The Vamps, Rudimental, and Rak-Su has been cancelled weeks before it was due to take place on August 3rd. The concert, branded […]
Jericho House (for recovering drug addicts) “loved me till I could start loving myself”
In 1996, an elderly lady living in Alvaston wanted to support a charitable cause with the sale of her deceptively large property on London Road. By a quirk of fate she was […]
Cabinet to approve £1m to “Change Derby” – the benefits are “an act of faith”
Today, the Cabinet is set to approve a proposal by Council Officers, to spend £1m on a new “Change Derby” programme. After much questioning last night at the Executive Scrutiny Board ( […]
Council’s £5.4m deficit this year; explained by “smoke and mirrors”
When is a balanced position, not a balanced position? When you use reserves to plug the gap! When is a budget, not the budget? When you change it during the year! Some […]
Derby parents support National Crisis March for SEND ( Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
Parents with children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) have a constant battle with Derby City Council over the funding to support their child’s education. This friction is not a […]
Sporting Communities – Cook, Eat, Play in Chaddesden Park
Sporting Communities has just turned 7 years old. It was formed from the Hanley Youth Project based near Stoke, and has developed a strong presence in Derby over the last few years. […]
Council Elections – Derby shows its spirit with a Very Predictable outcome.
Whilst the local elections across the country seem to have been hit by a “Brexit effect”, the same cannot be said for Derby City Council. The Derby News predictions published on 22nd […]
Child Sex Abuse case: Chris Williamson, ex-Cllr Sara Bolton, Derby City Council and the Police failed to act. “Why the cover up?”
In April 2015, during the sentencing of Shane Clifton, a Derby man who had repeatedly raped his daughter from the age of 8 through to 13, Judge Stuart Rafferty stated ” You […]
BREAKING NEWS: Postal vote fraud allegations being investigated
There are reports that Police are investigating allegations of postal vote fraud in Abbey Ward, relating to next week’s Derby City Council elections, involving a Labour Party volunteer. Cllr Asaf […]
“An alternative to Party Politics”; Alex Dann and Phil Ingall as Independent candidates in Derby City Council elections.
The political system is not conducive to Independent candidates winning elections. The party “machines”, together with the a widespread tradition of consistently voting for the same political colour, makes it an uphill […]
Local election Party manifestos – more in common than divides them!
On 2nd May there will be local elections for each of the 17 wards in the City; this represents just one-third of the total number of Councillors in the Council chamber. All […]
Will the lure of money over-rule heritage value in the development of Derby’s historic Middleton House?
In the heart of Derby, near to the Cathedral, on St Mary’s Gate, is a Grade II listed building – MIddleton House. It is situated within the City Conservation Area and is […]
Special Needs Education Funding shortfall: Creative solutions required not careless communications.
Funding for the education of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is a very sensitive issue but rarely attracts much popular attention. When it does, it is often misunderstood. Support […]
Derby’s new Landmark building: Questions to be asked about the Property Developer, Godwin “group”
At 17 floors high, and 201 residential apartments, the “Landmark” is set to be the tallest building in Derby City Centre. Sited on the car park on Phoenix Street, adjacent to St […]
After 7 month hiatus, new, improved Library implementation plan fails at first hurdle.
The Council’s Library strategy is a mirage – an illusion! An unreachable position; but one that is still affecting the lives of dozens of library staff still left dangling in limbo. Thus […]
A slur made about Cllr Amo Raju’s disability leads to a positive outcome for the Council
Cllr Amo Raju was elected to the Council just under 4 years ago. As the Chief Executive of Disability Direct, for over two decades, he has been instrumental in promoting support for […]
