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The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift has announced its full route including a stage that races through Derbyshire in July, in a first for the tour.
 Some of Derbyshire’s most spectacular landscapes will take centre stage next summer when the world’s best female cyclists race through the county in the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift's first visit to Britain.
Council Leader Councillor Alan Graves (left) and Director of Highways Julian Gould attended the launch in Paris on Thursday.
As an official host authority, we'll welcome Stage 2 of the women's race on Saturday 31 July 2027, when riders travel from Manchester to Sheffield through Derbyshire and the Peak District.
The 154.4km stage will feature almost 3,000 metres of climbing, with some of its most demanding sections taking place in the county.
Riders will tackle two of Derbyshire’s best-known cycling challenges – Winnats Pass, a 1.4km climb with an average gradient of 12.3%, and the 5.4km ascent of Snake Pass. Hope and Ladybower Reservoir have also been confirmed as sprint locations.
Britain will also become the first country outside France to host the Grand Départs of both the men’s and women’s tours in the same year, in Edinburgh and Leeds respectively.
📸Photo credit: A.S.O & Pauline Ballet.
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Families from across Derbyshire joined staff, partners and local organisations at special open days celebrating the county's new Best Start in Life family hubs.
More than 100 professionals and partners, along with almost 20 families and children, attended events at Best Start in Life Family Hubs in Cotmanhay and Birdholme to explore the hubs, meet local services and learn about the support available from pregnancy through to starting school.
The family hubs, delivered through our Best Start in Life programme, build on Derbyshire's existing children's centre network and provide families with easier access to support, activities and information within their local communities.
Learn more about the Best Start in Life programme and access support, information and local services
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We're the first county in England to introduce pioneering road markings and signs designed to help motorcyclists navigate bends more safely.
The first installations of the PRIME motorcycle safety signs and road markings are on the B6015 Woodhead Road near Glossop and the A6 between Buxton and Bakewell, with more sites to follow.
PRIME (Perceptual Rider Information for Maximising Expertise and Enjoyment) uses signs and 'gateway' markings to help riders judge their speed and position more safely when approaching bends.
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Heritage organisations, museums, community groups and heritage businesses across Derbyshire are invited to apply for a Derbyshire Makes Heritage Grant, with grants of £300 to £2,000 available.
The funding aims to support projects that engage local communities with Derbyshire’s rich heritage of making and innovation.
Eligible activities could include workshops, events, training, educational resources, creative commissions and other engagement projects that help people connect with local heritage.
Deadline for applications is Wednesday 4 November and no match funding is required.
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The official opening of Buxton Museum and Art Gallery in its temporary new home was celebrated by invited guests and visitors on Thursday.
Our museum and art gallery now has its own dedicated building next to the town’s library on Kents Bank Road with space to showcase its collections, host exhibitions and welcome visitors while work continues to find a permanent home for the attraction in the area.
As well as the displays of artefacts and artwork, including the famous Buxton Bear, the space will support a wider programme of events, educational activities, school visits and community engagement. There is also a gift shop.
Admission to BMAG remains free, and opening times are Tuesday to Friday, from 10am to 5pm, and Saturday from 10am to 2pm.
📸Pictured with the famous Buxton Bear at the official opening event are: (left to right) our head of libraries and heritage Robert Clayton, Cabinet Member for Environment Councillor Carol Wood, Derbyshire Museums Manager Martha Jasko-Lawrence and our Vice Chairman Councillor Rob Reaney.
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Have you heard about our keep safe cards? You can use them to get help at one of our Safe Places.
A Safe Place is somewhere you can go if you need help, are lost or feel scared when out and about. They include libraries, shops, restaurants, pharmacies, visitor attractions, GP surgeries and more. Each venue has a sticker in their window so you can see that they are part of the scheme and know you can go in and ask for help if you need to.
Watch our Safe Places video.
Anyone over the age of 11 can apply for a keep safe card.
Find your nearest Safe Place by downloading the app:
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Do you need work doing to your home but don't know who to trust? It's Scam Awareness Fortnight, and our trading standards team can help.
Scammers can pose as tradespeople, so don’t feel pressured into choosing the first person who gives you a quote.
Use Derbyshire Trusted Trader to find tradespeople you can trust. It's run by our trading standards team to help you find honest and reliable traders who commit to doing a good job for a fair price.
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We're calling on more people to consider fostering by showing people they may already have what it takes to become a foster carer.
We’re part of Foster for East Midlands Councils (FFEMC), a regional fostering hub with Derby City, Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City councils.
FFEMC is supporting the Department for Education’s campaign, which highlights how fostering can transform children’s lives and challenges common myths about who can foster.
By highlighting how everyday acts of care, from helping with homework to sharing a meal, and challenging misconceptions about who can foster, the campaign shows how these moments can help children feel safe, supported and settled, and make a lasting difference to a child's life.
Find out more from Foster for East Midlands Councils or telephone: 03033 132950.
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We’re urging pensioners to think twice before using a claims management company (CMC) to handle claims for benefits like Attendance Allowance or missing Home Responsibilities Protection.
CMCs charge a fee to handle these claims, and while this isn’t illegal, the fees can sometimes be several hundred pounds, with some people not realising they’ve entered into an agreement before it’s too late.
Our Trading Standards team and Welfare Rights Service are backing a drive by the Department for Work and Pensions which is reminding pensioners that if they’re eligible for these benefits or wanting to claim, they can do this for free.
Independent and trusted help is available for free from organisations including our Welfare Rights Service Welfare benefits - Derbyshire County Council, Citizens Advice and Independent Age.
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