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If you’ve noticed an increase in the number of potholes on our roads, you’re not alone.
Councillor Charlotte Cupit, our Cabinet Member for Highways Assets and Transport, acknowledged the increase, addressed the reasons for it and what we’re doing to tackle it in an open letter to residents this week.
She explained that the last few months have thrown exceptional things at us including floods, lots of rain and freezing conditions.
And that’s not the only problem. Coun Cupit acknowledged that aging highways and reducing investment comparatively has been an issue for decades. But she has assured residents that we are increasing resources to deal with the current backlog.
You can read the letter in full on our website.
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Ofsted inspectors have given us a ‘good’ grading across the board for our services for children in care or at risk of harm, families who need social work support and young people leaving care.
During a two week visit in October and November last year, inspectors reviewed services across children’s social care, leaving care and fostering, as well as educational services designed to support looked after children and care-experienced young people.
Ofsted said since their last inspection, including a more focused visit in 2021 and again in 2022, the issues inspectors identified as requiring improvement had ‘much improved’ and ‘strong progress’ had been made.
An eagle-eyed resident spotted an unusual computer at our recycling centre in Ilkeston. He thought it might be of some interest and let the staff know. He was right.
 It turned out to be a vintage BBC model B computer of some value. We organised for it to be donated to The National Video Gaming Museum in Sheffield, a natural new home for it where it can be kept in use for longer and enjoyed by many.
We can recycle your unwanted or old computers at our recycling centres Please make sure that all personal data is removed. Alternatively you could offer them free of charge or for sale in your local newspaper or on Freecycle, What’s App and Facebook etc.
Pictured: Craig Capper, Contract Manager at HW Martins – our recycling centre operators – with the computer at the museum.
If you run a business or organisation in Derbyshire, you may be interested in what the Disability Employer Engagement Derbyshire (DEED) team can offer.
 The team provides support to businesses and organisations across the county, helping them to employ people with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
Whether it’s learning more about employment law, making adjustments to help staff or offering training sessions on disability inclusion for leaders and employees, the DEED team are here to help.
They are holding a free Employable event at the Post Mill, South Normanton on Wednesday 28th February from 9am to midday.
To find out more and book your free place visit our website.
Make sure you don't miss out on events and support for employers in Derbyshire – sign up to the DEED newsletter by emailing the team at employable@derbyshire.gov.uk
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