Derby is well-served with many community groups, local volunteer provisions, food banks and, general neighbourliness. But sadly, some people may not quite fit the criteria, may not be sufficiently connected or may […]
Coronavirus – Covid-19 : Making sense of the Numbers and weathering the storm
In virtual lockdown it feels like we are being bombarded by conflicting numbers each day, and it is almost impossible to process what is happening with the Coronavirus epidemic in the UK […]
Council Children’s Homes – no longer “good” now in a “dire state”!
In 2017 the Pledge from the Labour Administration was that all Council run Children’s Homes would be OFSTED rated at “Good”, or “Outstanding”. This pledge failed at the time, as Care Home […]
Morally dubious! Charity recruits paid staff for Chellaston library from Council money whilst existing staff are made redundant.
As the ex-Chellaston Library staff sit and wait for their P45’s to mark the end of their employment with Derby City Council, they read Cllr Ross McCristal’s ( Chellaston Ward) Facebook announcement […]

