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Our newly elected Administration has announced its two key appointments ahead of our annual general meeting (AGM).
 Reform UK took control of the county council in the local elections held on Thursday 1 May and now have 42 seats out of a total of 64 seats on the council.
Subject to confirmation at our AGM on Wednesday, the intended new leader is Councillor Alan Graves (top), who represents the Aston Division, and the intended new deputy leader is Councillor Rob Reaney (also pictured), who represents the Sutton Division.
The AGM takes place on Wednesday 21 May at 2pm and you can find out more information about it on our website. A link to watch the AGM live will be available on the webpage just before the meeting.
The new Cabinet, along with appointments to council committees and other positions, will be announced in due course.
The make-up of the council following the elections earlier this month is now: Reform UK with 42 seats, Conservatives with 12 seats, Labour and Co-operative with three seats, Liberal Democrats with three seats, the Green Party with two seats and two Independents.
We’re supporting Foster Care Fortnight and this year’s theme – The Power of Relationships – highlights the life-changing bonds created between foster carers, children and communities.
Have you considered fostering? You don’t need any special qualifications and there are opportunities to suit all kinds of people and lifestyles from emergency respite care to long-term fostering.
You can find out more throughout the fortnight, which runs to Sunday 25 May, as the spotlight shines on inspiring stories from local carers and celebrations including a family picnic, talent show and other events to bring carers together.
We’re part of Foster for East Midlands Councils, a regional partnership of Derbyshire County Council, Derby City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council, working together to find loving family homes for the children in our care.
All our foster carers receive an allowance and a competitive package of support, benefits and training plus ongoing support.
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We’re gearing up for this year’s Carers Week with lots of information, events and activities.
The national campaign starts on Monday 9 June and aims to raise awareness of the support available for unpaid carers and the huge contribution they make to their families, communities and society.
Events for unpaid carers in Derbyshire during Carers Week are organised by the Derbyshire Carers Association and include:
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Wellbeing Walk with Natural England – Monday 9 June,10am. Lathkill Dale footpath, DE45 1JH. No need to book, just turn up. Walk due to finish by noon.
- Carers roadshows, just drop in:
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Clay Cross Social Centre, Market Place, Clay Cross, S45 9JE on Monday 9 June, 11am-3pm.
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Glebe Community Centre, Crich, DE4 5EU on Tuesday 10 June, 11am-3pm.
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Hartington Village Hall, Hall Hide Lane, Hartington, SK17 0AP on Wednesday 11 June, 1-5pm.
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Ashgate Hospice Drop-in – Wednesday 11 June, drop in between 10am-noon, Ashgate Road, Old Brampton, Chesterfield, S42 7JD. No booking needed.
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Celebration of Carers at Derby Cathedral – Thursday 12 June, 11am. Derby DE1 3GP. Everyone welcome.
To access the events and activities you’ll need to be a carer and registered with Derbyshire All Age Carers Support Service
For more information about the events visit the Carers Week page of the Derbyshire Carers Association website, call them on 01773 833833 or email info@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
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Dementia Action Week is taking place this week to raise awareness about the help and support available to people with dementia, their families and carers.
This year’s theme is about the importance of an early diagnosis for people affected by dementia.
Running from Monday 19 May to Sunday 25 May, the annual campaign is headed up by the Alzheimer's Society, which runs our Derbyshire Dementia Information and Advice Service.
The service is available in all areas of the county (except Derby city) to provide support, information and guidance for those living with dementia and for their carers.
Watch a film about Derbyshire Dementia Information and Advice Service to find out more about the support and help available in Derbyshire.
If you're living with dementia, or you help care for someone who is, Derbyshire Dementia Together co-production group would like your help to shape the future of dementia services in Derbyshire.
The group will meet online via Zoom on Tuesday 20 May from 2:30pm until 4.30pm.
Meeting ID: 630 4494 2394 Passcode: 278856
To find out more about the meeting email the Derbyshire Dementia Information and Advice Service at derbyshire@alzheimers.org.uk or call 01332 208845.
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