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New Lidl to be built on the Eagle Market

By Russell Pollard on June 12, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Derby County Deal : Who’s funding it and who will control the Club

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Becketwell Performance Venue – no transparency over this High Risk project.

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Derby Canal Boat Project; Cllr Poulter asleep at the rudder.

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Council refuses to be “transparent” on poor Becketwell Performance Venue business case

By Russell Pollard on March 20, 2022 • ( 1 Comment )

Cllr Poulter falsely accuses Labour of “gerrymandering” on ward boundary review.

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    Booking a slot at Raynesway tip. How difficult is it?
  • New Lidl to be built on the Eagle Market
    New Lidl to be built on the Eagle Market
  • Positive Policing : A sensitive approach to Prostitution in Derby.
    Positive Policing : A sensitive approach to Prostitution in Derby.
  • Derby County Deal : Who's funding it and who will control the Club
    Derby County Deal : Who's funding it and who will control the Club
  • Nimbus Disability - Access Card and Affiliate scheme for the Disabled.
    Nimbus Disability - Access Card and Affiliate scheme for the Disabled.
  • The Rape Delusion:  The Voices of the Victims
    The Rape Delusion: The Voices of the Victims
  • Ravi: A Blessing from the Indian Community in Derby
    Ravi: A Blessing from the Indian Community in Derby
  • Jericho House (for recovering drug addicts) "loved me till I could start loving myself"
    Jericho House (for recovering drug addicts) "loved me till I could start loving myself"
  • Disability Direct: Accessibility Derby
    Disability Direct: Accessibility Derby
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    How did Amanda Solloway’s husband lose so much money?

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Holiday Hunger: £1.2m “additional” money yet the Tories continue to be vague on Derby’s response.

By Russell Pollard on June 10, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

At the Cabinet meeting on 9th June 2021, it was announced that the Council had just been made aware (since 2nd June2021) of an additional £1.195m, from the Government, for the Holiday […]

The ony future for Derby City Council is a formal Coalition

By Russell Pollard on May 5, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

The local elections on May 6th will result in another “hung” Council, with no party in overall control. In May 2018 the Council needed a change from the disastrous Banwait leadership. Although, […]

Derby Tories rush through major decisions prior to Elections – avoiding scrutiny

By Russell Pollard on April 25, 2021 • ( 3 Comments )

In what seems like pre-election panic, Derby City Council’s Tory administration are rushing through 2 significant decisions prior to Polling Day on the 6th May, by-passing any form of public scrutiny. Becketwell […]

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 […]

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Cllr Roulstone (Finance) forgets borrowing £25m!

Council already forecasting a £12m overspend – incompetent budgeting!

Booking a slot at Raynesway tip. How difficult is it?

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 …

  • New Lidl to be built on the Eagle Market June 12, 2022
  • Derby County Deal : Who’s funding it and who will control the Club May 29, 2022
  • Becketwell Performance Venue – no transparency over this High Risk project. May 1, 2022
  • Derby Canal Boat Project; Cllr Poulter asleep at the rudder. April 10, 2022
  • Council refuses to be “transparent” on poor Becketwell Performance Venue business case March 20, 2022
  • Cllr Poulter falsely accuses Labour of “gerrymandering” on ward boundary review. March 6, 2022
  • 5 Reasons why Councillors should reject this “travelling hopefully”Budget February 27, 2022
  • Market Hall – £24m over budget with a payback of over 450 years. February 13, 2022
  • Council understates Children’s Services budget by £6m…again! January 16, 2022
  • Allestree Hall & Golf course – bunkered by incompetence. Or vested interest? January 4, 2022

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