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We've been carrying out a major programme of improvements to the county's roads.
Our highways team, working with external contractors, has now completed 23 of the resurfacing jobs planned for this year, with more to follow in the coming months.
On top of this, more than 700,000m2 of surface dressing has been completed across the county, and that'll help protect the roads from potholes over winter.
You can find out which roads are scheduled to be resurfaced on our website and find more details of road closures on the One Network site. Most of the resurfacing work is carried out at night, with roads needing to be closed so the job can be completed safely.
We know that vital works like this, while keeping the roads in good condition, also cause disruption in the short term and we're very sorry if this affects you.
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We’re helping town centres across Derbyshire to bounce back with the national ShopAppy.com scheme which is boosting trade for local shops and services as well as benefiting local residents. And now it's in Ripley.
 Today (Friday 24 September) sees the official launch of ShopAppy in Ripley.
Along with other councils in Derbyshire, we support ShopAppy , a website that enables independent retailers to offer online sales and click-and-collect services and to compete with national retailers. For some of them the addition of an online offer helps to keep their high street business viable and our town centres vibrant and attractive places to shop.
One of the businesses taking part is Heather May (above) in Chapel Street, Ripley – which creates home fragrance, beauty products and offers creative workshops.
Our Buxton Museum and Art Gallery has a new workshop programme for adults.
  This autumn, treat yourself and learn a new craft. The museum is running a choice of adult workshops (for over 14s*) at the museum and nearby studios, with experienced artists and only a few participants. These all-day events, 10-4, will suit beginners and experienced people.
Bring lunch and refreshments with you, learn to do something different and make some new friends. Prices include the costs of materials used at the workshop.
Tickets are available from Eventbrite where you can find out more about the activity as well.
Saturday 2 October Making a replica bronze axe head with experimental archaeologist Dr James Dilley from AncientCraft.
6 places only price £80. *All participants must be over 16.
The event will be at the Dove Valley Centre, Longnor SK17 0PR. Appropriate clothing must be worn for manual work (fully covered shoes and trousers etc).
Saturday 16 October Improve your photography skills using your smartphone with acclaimed landscape photographer, Chris Gilbert.
10 places only price £50
This event will be held at Chris’s own studios at Ravenseye, Cressbrook SK17 8SX
Saturday 16 October Learn the art of ceramics with ceramicist Sue Blatherwick.
10 places only price £50
The event will be at the Dove Valley Centre, Longnor SK17 0PR. H&S info
Saturday 23 October and Saturday 6 November linocut printing with print maker Liz Wellby who will bring her printing press and teach you how linocut printing.
10 places only on each date price £50
This event will be at Buxton Museum and Art Gallery.
30 October Have a go at painting with acrylics with local artist and illustrator, Martin Olsson.
10 places only price £50
This event will be at Buxton Museum and Art Gallery.
Saturday 13 November making wreaths and festive hangings with Cheshire-based willow weaver Rachel Evans.
8 places only price £50
This event will be at Buxton Museum and Art Gallery.
Our White Hall Outdoor Education Centre has been giving thousands of young people fantastic experiences for 70 years now.
 The centre in Buxton celebrated its 70th anniversary on Saturday 18 September. White Hall colleagues celebrated by putting on a family activity fun day.
Over the years, more than a million people have taken part in residential, day and outreach courses enjoying rock climbing, caving, mountain biking and canoeing in the surrounding Peak District as well as using its onsite climbing wall, ropes course and zip wire facilities. Here’s to another 70 years!
Pictured are White Hall staff Fiona Thomson, Pat Bell, Darran Hawkins, Dan Riley and Kat Breen.
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