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We all use council services so, if you haven't taken part in our budget consultation already, please do. The annual survey will close on Sunday.
 Our Your Council Your Voice survey 2023 was launched at the beginning of November and is open until Sunday 17 December.
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If you haven't filled it in already, there’s still time for you to get involved.
The survey has 16 main questions asking for views on where residents think the we should prioritise spending, how satisfied they are with our services and which ones are most important to them, least important to them, and why.
We also want your views and ideas as to how we could save money or raise additional funds.
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If you or a member of your family gets ill this winter, the NHS is encouraging you to “think which service” is right for your needs as the cold season starts to bite.
 Winter puts extra pressure on the health and care system as seasonal illnesses and ailments circulate and the cold weather worsens some health conditions.
By launching the ‘Think’ campaign, NHS Derby and Derbyshire is reminding you there are lots of places where you can get help with health problems, including:
- Pharmacies – for coughs, colds, flu, aches, pains, rashes, ear and eye care, stomach ache and urinary tract infections among other ailments.
- NHS 111 Online – if you or someone you’re with has a medical problem that isn’t life-threatening but requires immediate help. Or call NHS 111.
- GPs – if you have persistent, recurring problems that are not improving with self care.
- Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC) – for urgent, but not life-threatening conditions such as sprains and strains, suspected broken bones, high temperatures in children and adults and mental health concerns. There are five across Derbyshire and Derby
- Hospital Emergency Dept – for serious or life-threatening injuries and illnesses such as signs of a heart attack or stroke, severe difficulty breathing, heavy bleeding, seizure or sudden confusion.
Do you live in a part of Derbyshire where broadband is currently unavailable? A major broadband rollout for the county is set to benefit more than 17,000 rural homes and businesses.
Tens of thousands of people in rural Derbyshire will enjoy access to next-generation gigabit broadband after a major contract was signed by the government to upgrade the county’s network as part of Project Gigabit.
Project Gigabit is the government’s flagship £5 billion programme to enable hard-to-reach communities to access lightning-fast gigabit-capable broadband. Supplier Connect Fibre has been awarded a £33 million contract to provide over 17,000 premises in Derbyshire with access to gigabit-capable broadband.
The gigabit-capable network will enable households to download a high-definition film in under one minute, stream entertainment and shop online at the same time, and will also help boost online efficiency and productivity for businesses.
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Find a warm and welcoming space this winter, and find out about grants to open a warm and welcoming space.
If you, or someone you know, is feeling isolated or struggling to heat your home, you can go along to a 'Warm and Welcoming Space' near you.
Warm and welcoming spaces offer cost of living support, as well as advice on looking after your mental health and wellbeing. You can also sign up to our cost of living advice emails to get the latest support and information.
All of our libraries across the county offer warm and welcoming spaces for everyone, and you don't need to be a library member to visit.
Or, if you belong to a voluntary, community and charity organisation in Derbyshire you can apply for a grant to set up a warm and welcoming space this winter.
Organisations can apply for up to £1,000 towards the cost of opening up community venues or to extend their opening hours during the colder months. If you'd like to apply for a warm and welcoming spaces grant please email grants@derbyshire.gov.uk for an application form.
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If you're a Derbyshire resident aged over 50, we're offering you free driving safer for longer information sessions.
The sessions offer attendees a chance to update their driving knowledge, and covers:
- hazard perception
- vehicle adaptations
- eyesight and hearing
- smart motorways
- drink and drug driving
- seatbelts and children's car seats
- information about giving up driving.
There are two sessions in January:
- Monday 8 January 2024 online using Microsoft Teams from 5pm to 6.30pm
- Saturday 13 January 2024 at County Hall, Matlock 10am to 11.30am.
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Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service wants your views on its 2024/25 budget.
The consultation will remain open until Tuesday 9 January 2024.
Read all about the current financial context in which the service operates, and take part in the consultation here.
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