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Teaching Assistant/School Support Staff dispute – what was finally agreed?

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Assembly Rooms: the mystery of the insurance claim explained

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Derby Refugee Advice Centre : an essential gearbox for those seeking sanctuary.

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Derby City Council : where the ‘hidden homeless’ don’t count.

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A38 Road Expansion “stopped” following resident’s legal objection on Climate Change grounds.

By Russell Pollard on April 11, 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

Becketwell Performance Venue: subsidy could require 1.5% Council Tax increase

By Russell Pollard on March 14, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

Derventio Housing’s “cash machine” raises further questions for the Regulator. Will they take legal action?

By Russell Pollard on March 7, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

Rough Sleepers, Homelessness gives Derby Food4Thought

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Despite Cllr Barker’s “personal interest” in the Market Hall project, there is still dithering and lack of vision

By Russell Pollard on January 17, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Council plans to use Adult Social care money to pay for Free School Meals. Is this legal?

By Russell Pollard on January 11, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

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    A38 Road Expansion "stopped" following resident's legal objection on Climate Change grounds.
  • New owners of Sinfin Moor Social Club will re-open after extensive refurbishment
    New owners of Sinfin Moor Social Club will re-open after extensive refurbishment
  • Williamson's under-performing Hydro-Electric Plant project won't pay back now until 2037.
    Williamson's under-performing Hydro-Electric Plant project won't pay back now until 2037.
  • Derventio Housing's "cash machine" raises further questions for the Regulator. Will they take legal action?
    Derventio Housing's "cash machine" raises further questions for the Regulator. Will they take legal action?
  • Vaisakhi celebration in Derby's Sikh community 2017
    Vaisakhi celebration in Derby's Sikh community 2017
  • Child Sex Abuse case: Chris Williamson, ex-Cllr Sara Bolton, Derby City Council and the Police failed to act. "Why the cover up?"
    Child Sex Abuse case: Chris Williamson, ex-Cllr Sara Bolton, Derby City Council and the Police failed to act. "Why the cover up?"
  • Mayor of Derby (Cllr Pegg) uses "office" to avoid public debate in his ward
    Mayor of Derby (Cllr Pegg) uses "office" to avoid public debate in his ward
  • Becketwell Performance Venue: subsidy could require 1.5% Council Tax increase
    Becketwell Performance Venue: subsidy could require 1.5% Council Tax increase
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A38 Road Expansion “stopped” following resident’s legal objection on Climate Change grounds.

By Russell Pollard on April 11, 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

On the 18th March 2021, the High Court confirmed that the Secretary of State for Transport (Grant Shapps) conceded that the decision to approve the A38 road expansion scheme was “unlawful” and, […]

Becketwell Performance Venue: subsidy could require 1.5% Council Tax increase

By Russell Pollard on March 14, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

Early in 2020, with the Assembly Rooms refurbishment plan in tatters, St James Securities (SJS)- the developer of  Becketwell, presented the Council with an offer it couldn’t refuse; to build a modern, […]

Derventio Housing’s “cash machine” raises further questions for the Regulator. Will they take legal action?

By Russell Pollard on March 7, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

In a previous article “Derventio Housing’s housing benefit ‘cash machine’ now funds 3 Directors on nearly £100k salary each” I highlighted the large salaries paid to the directors of Derventio Housing. An […]

Rough Sleepers, Homelessness gives Derby Food4Thought

By Russell Pollard on February 7, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

According to Derby City Council’s official Rough Sleeper Count – there were 6 people sleeping on the streets at the end of November 2020 – down from 14 a year earlier. If […]

Despite Cllr Barker’s “personal interest” in the Market Hall project, there is still dithering and lack of vision

By Russell Pollard on January 17, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

During the 11th November 2020 Cabinet meeting, Cllr Mick Barker, belatedly declared an interest in the Market Hall refurbishment project; he was advised to do so by the Council’s Legal Officer. He […]

Council plans to use Adult Social care money to pay for Free School Meals. Is this legal?

By Russell Pollard on January 11, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

There are 2 elements to the Council Tax increase for 2021/22: Core tax which can be increased by up to a maximum of 1.99% ( without a referendum) Adult Social Care (ASC) […]

True Spirit of Christmas: Council Neighbourhood Team’s week of “Cheer”

By Russell Pollard on December 23, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Normally at Christmas, in Derby, there would be events in December to bring together the elderly, vulnerable and isolated, so they could share a full Dinner with all the trimmings, Santa, a […]

Chellaston Cllr McCristal’s Facebook rant results in Tory Party Officer’s resignation

By Russell Pollard on December 20, 2020 • ( 3 Comments )

On the 9th December 2020. Cllr Ross McCristal ( Conservative Councillor for Chellaston) took to Facebook to make a lengthy post, levelling accusations against his fellow Chellaston Cllr Phil Ingall (Independent).  The […]

Council’s Financial reserves plummeting!

By Russell Pollard on December 13, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Since the Tories took control of the Council in May 2018, the usable revenue financial reserves level has rapidly declined despite an increase in overall funding.  The budget paper to be presented […]

Council’s Assembly Rooms demolition plans in ruins

By Russell Pollard on December 6, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Following the Tories’ failed manifesto promise to refurbish the Assembly Rooms, their next plan was to accept the offer from St James Securities to build a New Performance venue in the Becketwell […]

Council’s Neighbourhood Team plans “Christmas Cheer” for 850+ of Derby’s elderly, lonely and isolated

By Russell Pollard on November 29, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

In previous years, many of Derby’s wards arranged Christmas dinner events for 30-70 elderly, lonely and isolated people in the City. In the current Covid climate these are not possible. So,  rather […]

Derby City Council recognises the Independence of the Republic of Artsakh (Արցախ) (Nagorno-Karabakh)

By Russell Pollard on November 25, 2020 • ( 69 Comments )

On November 25th 2020, Derby City Council unanimously passed a resolution to formally recognise the Independence of the Republic of Artsakh ( Nagorno-Karabakh). The 1st City in the United Kingdom to pass […]

Market Hall transformation: Council needs at least another £15m to complete it.

By Russell Pollard on November 15, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

The Market Hall in Derby is a great asset for the City Centre. Built in 1866, it is a Grade II listed building. By 2017 it needed significant roof repairs, and work […]

2 out of 3 children in Derbyshire live with untreated mental health conditions

By Russell Pollard on November 8, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

In Derby and Derbyshire there are 179,000 children. It is estimated that 23,000 have a diagnosable mental health condition.  Only 30-35% of these children have access to any Mental Health service. “Children […]

£100k of Tax Payer’s money to confirm Cllr Poulter’s non-preference over Local Government re-organisation?

By Russell Pollard on October 25, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

The Government is set to issue its White Paper on Local Government reform with the intention of reducing the number of Councils, improving accountability and saving money.  Whilst the details have not […]

Mackworth residents threatened with eviction as they are not vulnerable enough.

By Russell Pollard on October 11, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

The 7 residents at Park View flats in Mackworth are on the verge of eviction. The arrangement, led by the new owners, Henley Investment Management Ltd, need them out, as they are […]

86% in favour of new electoral cycle; Tory Administration not so keen!

By Russell Pollard on September 14, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

In November 2016, Ex-Leader, Ranjit Banwait, tried to secure a vote to change the Council’s electoral Cycle to “whole council elections”. It failed, not because it was a bad idea…but because it […]

Ex-Derby Telegraph editor advising Tory Council on Communications. Who approved it, and is it Value for Money?

By Russell Pollard on September 6, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

When the Council contracts with the ex-editor of the Derby Telegraph ( Steve Hall)  for communications consultancy, then that is a matter of public interest. When public money is spent on a […]

Adam Cavell – well connected “new private landlord” – questions raised for future Derby tenants

By Russell Pollard on August 26, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

Students at Severns Rental Agency’s Radford Mill “luxury student accommodation” in Nottingham are complaining. Apart from the flats not living up to expectations, facilities being delayed, and coloured running water, the Agency […]

Godwin Developments want £2.2 million for a car park – but no student flats!

By Russell Pollard on August 18, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

John Forkin, Managing Director at Marketing Derby heralded the award of Godwin’s Agard Street Planning Application by saying:  “We are delighted with the approval as we have worked closely with Godwin Developments […]

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Derby City Council »

Becketwell Performance Venue: subsidy could require 1.5% Council Tax increase

Rough Sleepers, Homelessness gives Derby Food4Thought

Despite Cllr Barker’s “personal interest” in the Market Hall project, there is still dithering and lack of vision

Charity issues »

Derventio Housing’s “cash machine” raises further questions for the Regulator. Will they take legal action?

Inspiring : Derby River Boat soon to launch as part of significant canal restoration project

Sinfin Moor Social Club: Ambitious upgrade plans formally submitted for approval

Events »

“Stand Together” : Holocaust Memorial Day in Derby 2020

70 years celebration of Derby’s War Memorial Village

Celebration at the Hindu Temple connecting Uttarakhand in North India to Derby – UK to UK

Finances »

Quick Guide to the Council’s 2019/20 Budget ; next stage, develop community integration

Conservative administration “reveals its hand” in first detailed Budget update – Care required!

Council forecast £21m hit to finances this year (2018/19) – what happened to the ‘balanced budget’?

Teaching Assistant Dispute »

Cllr Baggy Shanker provides limited clarity on the failed Teaching Assistant agreement.

Teaching Assistant dispute; Council fails on Agreement and re-ignites dispute. Where did it go wrong?

Teaching Assistant dispute resolution could be undermined by Council’s summer of silence

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Recent Posts …

  • A38 Road Expansion “stopped” following resident’s legal objection on Climate Change grounds. April 11, 2021
  • Becketwell Performance Venue: subsidy could require 1.5% Council Tax increase March 14, 2021
  • Derventio Housing’s “cash machine” raises further questions for the Regulator. Will they take legal action? March 7, 2021
  • Rough Sleepers, Homelessness gives Derby Food4Thought February 7, 2021
  • Despite Cllr Barker’s “personal interest” in the Market Hall project, there is still dithering and lack of vision January 17, 2021
  • Council plans to use Adult Social care money to pay for Free School Meals. Is this legal? January 11, 2021
  • True Spirit of Christmas: Council Neighbourhood Team’s week of “Cheer” December 23, 2020
  • Chellaston Cllr McCristal’s Facebook rant results in Tory Party Officer’s resignation December 20, 2020
  • Council’s Financial reserves plummeting! December 13, 2020
  • Council’s Assembly Rooms demolition plans in ruins December 6, 2020

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