 We want to know what you think about a proposed East Midlands Combined Authority.
The consultation on the proposed devolution deal, which covers Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham, runs until 9 January.
Devolution has the opportunity to:
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Bring more funding for our area: the devolution deal will bring more funding to our region – £1.14 billion – and powers to improve transport, adults skills training, housing, the environment, and to encourage the creation of good quality jobs that give people a decent standard of living and a better quality of life.
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Enable more decisions about the East Midlands taken in the East Midlands: devolution is a chance for the people who live in our region to have a much greater say over issues that affect them, including by directly electing the first regional mayor for our area.
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Bring more opportunities for our region: devolution will provide us with more of the tools to help our area recover from Covid-19 and put us at the front of the queue for further devolution of funding and powers in future.
Winter is heading our way and with it comes the usual sniffles, colds and seasonal ailments.
While the cold weather can make us all feel a bit glum, it can have a serious impact on the health and wellbeing of older and more vulnerable people.
But there's lots of advice available on how to keep you – and the people around you – safe, warm and well this winter, from making sure you are up to date with all your winter vaccinations, to help keeping you and your home warm.
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Do you look after someone who couldn’t cope without your help?
Find out what your rights are and get support and advice at a range of information events being held across the county and online to mark Carers’ Rights Day on Thursday 24 November.
Events include:
- Carers’ networking event, Friday 18 November 2022, 10am-2pm, Post Mill Centre, South Normanton, DE55 2EJ
- Carers’ information drop-in event, Tuesday 22 November 2022, 10am-3:30pm, Royal Derby Hospital, level five, DE22 3NE
- Welfare Rights information event, Friday 25 November 2022, 11:30am-12. Via Zoom
- Care Act online information event, Tuesday 6 December 2022, 2pm-3pm.
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If you’re a parent or carer then we’d like to hear your thoughts about proposed changes to the Derbyshire Healthy Families service.
This includes changes around breastfeeding support, weaning and other topics relating to infant and toddler nutrition.
The consultation closes on Tuesday 29th November 2022
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There's still time to get your tickets for Shine A Light this weekend at Elvaston Castle.
 Watch Derbyshire’s history unfold in a magical night-time show at Elvaston Castle on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November.
Awe-inspiring animations and live musical performances in stunning audio-visual displays provide a spectacular after-dark experience for the whole family. And with hot food stalls and a licensed bar on site too it looks set to be a real winter warmer.
This weekend’s events follow two successful dates for Shine A Light at Cromford Mills last month. And after wowing audiences at Elvaston, further chapters of the story will unfold at Barrow Hill Roundhouse on 8 and 9 December, then Hardwick Hall on 17 and 18 February.
Tickets are £9, under 16s and concessions pay £6 and under 4s go free.
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