We're working to provide more local, joined-up support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Our Cabinet Member for SEND and Education, Councillor Simon Mabbott (right), has made a video explaining how we're improving the service so that it works even more closely with children, families, schools and other professionals.

We've approved a grant of up to £345,000 from the government's Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) to Marches Energy Advice (MEA).

This will provide energy relief crisis payments and pre-payment energy vouchers to residents struggling to afford their energy bills.

The funding, available until 31 March 2029, forms part of Derbyshire's wider Crisis and Resilience Fund programme, which is helping low-income households across the county manage the impact of rising living costs and build longer-term financial resilience.

Experience of teamwork and some knowledge of business management is useful, but applicants don’t need any special skills or training.

You don’t have to have worked in a school or even be a parent – you just need to be aged 18 or over and have an enthusiastic interest in our children’s futures.

Becoming a governor is the perfect opportunity if you're looking to skill-up for a career change, for retired people wanting a new interest or missing a challenge, plus something that would look great on a CV.

If you use Bamford Clough, whether you're a local resident, walker, cyclist, horse rider or 4x4 enthusiast, we're inviting you to have your say on proposed changes aimed at improving safety on Derbyshire's steepest byway.

We're introducing an 18-month Experimental Traffic Order which will make the route, in the Peak District National Park, one-way uphill for motor vehicles. We'll use the trial to gather feedback from residents and user groups. The measures will remain in place until March 2028 and are intended to address safety concerns on the steep, narrow route.

Have your say by emailing theclough.etro@derbyshire.gov.uk.

Giving up smoking can have immediate and long-term health benefits. Circulation starts to improve within weeks, and after one year smoke-free, the risk of having a heart attack is around half that of a smoker. The likelihood of developing smoking-related cancers and lung disease also reduces over time.

Throughout October, the Live Life Better Derbyshire team will be attending a variety of community events and health and wellbeing sessions, offering advice, information and referrals to our free stop smoking service.