 If you’re out and about in Derbyshire over the coming weeks, you may spot some of the extra teams of roadworkers we’ve got repairing roads up and down the county.
In addition to around 25 gangs we already have out fixing potholes, extra teams are being sent out to focus on resurfacing bigger sections of road where we have issues with multiple potholes in an area. Please bear with us while we carry out this important work.
Hear what Councillor Charlotte Cupit, our Cabinet Member for Highways Assets and Transport, had to say while out with a gang resurfacing a section of the A515 near Buxton this week.
Was your home or business severely damaged by flooding between 19 and 25 October 2023?
 If so, you can now apply for up to £5,000 through the Property Flood Resilience Grant Scheme to help protect your property from further flooding in the future.
Owners of flood-hit properties can apply for the funding to put resistance measures in place such as flood doors, barriers and pumps. The grants can also be used for resilience measures, such as water-resistant plaster and replacing suspended timber floors with solid concrete, to reduce the impact of flooding should it occur and help you to recover more quickly.
We are administering the funding provided by DEFRA – the Government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Are you interested in plans to protect and prioritise nature in Derbyshire?
 We brought together more than 100 people including local farming, environmental, wildlife and biodiversity experts to discuss working together to produce a plan called the Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
We’re one of 48 councils across the country selected by the government to lead the strategy locally to map the location and condition of Derbyshire’s habitats and identify where biodiversity is in decline or limited in ecosystem value.
It will also set out the long-term vision and action plan for local organisations, businesses, landowners and the public to work together to improve the natural environment across Derbyshire - including Derby and the area of the Peak District National Park within the county.
Keep a look out for further developments in the coming months when we open up wider discussions with our communities on how we can give nature a boost locally.
Council Leader Cllr Barry Lewis, pictured second left, and Cabinet Member for Infrastructure and Environment Cllr Carolyn Renwick, third from right, at the Local Nature Recovery Strategy conference with delegates Dr Eleanor Atkins from the University of Derby, second right, and students Temitayo Abiodun, left, Sasha Foden, third from left, Abigail Yates, centre, and Emmanuel Abiona, right.
If you live in or around Bramley Vale near Chesterfield, you might be interested to hear that our biggest ever primary school re-build is happening in the village.
The current 1930s Bramley Vale Primary School building had come to the end of its life and required replacement as the ongoing repair bill was no longer cost effective compared to the cost of a complete rebuild.
Situated on York Avenue, the new £8.5m energy-efficient building will include 5 full-size classrooms, a library a kitchen, and many other features to accommodate up to 175 pupils aged up to 11-years-old.
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Pictured from left, Concertus Associate Director Paul Cockayne, Bramley Vale Primary School Headteacher Rob Rumsby, our Cabinet Member for Education Councillor Alex Dale (holding spade), our Head of Development Jenny Webster and Midlands Area Director for Morgan Sindall Construction Richard Fielding
Are you, or do you know someone who is applying for health and social care jobs?
Get expert advice at Joined Up Care Careers Derbyshire’s free online application and interview workshop on Tuesday 13 February, 10am to 11.30am.
The session will cover:
- top tips for completing application forms
- how to make your application stand out
- help preparing for interviews.
The workshop is open to anyone who is looking for a career in the NHS or social care sector. One-to-one sessions are also available for anyone who can’t attend the online workshops. Please email ddicb.joinedupcareers@nhs.net for more information.
View our latest adult social care job vacancies
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You’re invited to have your say on a new political map for Derbyshire, designed to ensure county councillors represent around the same number of people.
Following a public consultation, the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) has published changes to the electoral division boundaries in Derbyshire and is recommending the number of county councillors remain the same at 64.
But instead of three of the county’s 61 divisions having two councillors, there would be 64 divisions with one councillor representing each.
Other changes include:
- An additional councillor in South Derbyshire – increasing from eight to nine – reflecting the growth in population in that area.
- A reduction of one councillor in Chesterfield - from nine to eight - to reflect a slight decrease in population.
- Revised division pattern in Bolsover to avoid a split in the town centre.
A 10-week consultation runs until April 1 to find out what local residents think of the proposals.
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There are lots of activities, training and events taking place this month for unpaid carers hosted by Derbyshire Carers Association (DCA) including:
Find out more from Derbyshire Carers here
Our carers support service – which is delivered by DCA on our behalf – includes:
- information, advice, and guidance
- individual support, including face to face, home visits and telephone support
- carer assessments and support planning
- training and learning
- peer support and carer support groups
- volunteering opportunities and more.
Follow DCA on Facebook and X for news, updates, and events.
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