"Save Our Schools!" Conservatives React to Labour Government Threats to Axe Four New Proposed Free Schools in Derbyshire Friday, 13 December, 2024 Conservative-run Derbyshire County Council has slammed the new Labour Government over threats it has recently made to four new proposed schools around the County, which had been agreed and awarded funding by the last Conservative Government. Labour’s Education Secretary announced in October that nationally, 44 new free school applications approved and awarded by the last Conservative Government... ArticlesLocal NewsMedia
Cllr Susan Hobson attends Tree Planting Ceremony in Darley Dale 13th March 2022 DDC Councillor Susan Hobson with Darley Dale Mayor Dave Oakley and Darley Dale Town Councillor Ann Elliott Tree Planting ceremony Local News
Derbyshire Conservatives approve new measures to tackle speeding concerns 11th March 2022 At a recent DCC Cabinet meeting, Conservative Councillors approved the launch of a trial to promote the use of Speed Indicator Device signs (SIDs). These are... Local News
Cllr Hobson and Sarah Dines MP visit Caudwell's Mill 14th January 2022 Cllr Susan Hobson, Derbyshire County Councillor for Derwent Valley and Cabinet Support Member for Strategic Leadership, Culture and Tourism joined Derbyshire... Local News
Cllr Carol Hart presents Beacon of Hope Award to Breadsall United Charities 7th October 2021 Cllr Carol Hart was delighted to present a Beacon of Hope award to Breadsall United Charities for their fantastic work with their local residents during the... Local News
Cllr Julie Patten funds new defibrillator for Dalbury Lees 22nd September 2021 Local County Councillor Julie Patten has provided funding for a much needed defibrillator needed in rural Dalbury Lees from her member’s community leadership... Local News
Cllr Barry Lewis visits Museum of Making in Derby 11th September 2021 Cllr Barry Lewis along with Cabinet Support Member Susan Hobson was delighted to visit the Museum of Making in Derby last week in his role as Chairman of the... Local News
Woodville Library Becomes First Community Managed Library in Derbyshire 23rd August 2021 On Saturday 21st August, Cabinet Support Member for Strategic Leadership, Culture and Tourism, Cllr Susan Hobson joined local County Councillor Gary Musson at... Local News
Cllr Jean Wharmby Presents Beacon of Hope Award to Blythe House 19th August 2021 BEACON OF HOPE AWARD It was a pleasure today to visit Blythe House in Chapel-en-le- frith to present A Beacon of Hope Award for voluntary services to people... Local News
"'Delivery at pace' will be our mantra": Council Leader Cllr Barry Lewis sets out aspirational vision for next four years 27th May 2021 In a powerful speech at Derbyshire County Council's Annual General Meeting on 26th May 2021, Cllr Barry Lewis set out his aspirational vision for the term of... ArticlesLocal NewsOpinionsSpeeches