Conservative-run Derbyshire County Council has set an ambitious budget for 2020/21, with the lowest Council Tax rise in five years and the highest increase in spending on services since 1997.

Derbyshire County Council’s ruling Conservative Group has hit back at Labour Councillors and accused them of hypocrisy following their criticism of proposals to close seven homes for older people within the county.

Cllr Carol Hart has been delighted to support a variety of local projects in her division.

County Councillor Robert Parkinson presents a cheque for £1000 to Methodist Minister the Rev. Arnold Dixon and Senior Steward Mrs Margaret Stone as a contribution from the DCC Members’ Community Leadership Fund towards repairs to Breaston Methodist Church.

Cllr Kevin Buttery, Chair of of Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service pays tribute to staff on being voted the Emergency Service of the year for 2019, at the Annual Fire Magazine , Excellence in Fire & Emergency Award event held in Westminster.

Supporting Cotmanhay Community Network

Robert Flatley, Derbyshire County Councillor for Ilkeston East was pleased to support Cotmanhay Community Network with a cheque of £2000 from the council’s Members Community Leadership Fund.

Derbyshire County Council will be carbon neutral by 2032 says Cllr Barry Lewis.

County Councillor Ron Ashton has been pleased to be able to support projects in Ripley East and Codnor division from his community leadership fund.

County Councillor Alex Stevenson has been busy in and around Heanor installing poppies on lamposts throughout the area ready for Remembrance Day.