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The Government announced yesterday (Thursday 29 October) that the local government reorganisation options in Derbyshire are being reappraised, with a revised timetable and a later vesting day.
This will mean that elections for the new unitary authority or authorities will take place in 2028 with vesting day taking place in 2029. Meanwhile, the Government will look at the initial proposals submitted by councils and reappraise which option is the best fit for Derbyshire.
Are you celebrating Halloween tomorrow? Our trading standards team has some advice if you are.
 Halloween is a fun and exciting time for youngsters and our trading standards team is urging parents and carers to take care when buying fancy dress costumes for their children.
🦇Buy from a reputable shop or website.
🦇Cheap costumes may not meet UK safety standards.
🦇Look for a costume with a UKCA or CE mark
🦇Look for a label that says: “This garment has undergone additional safety testing for flammability”
🦇Remind children to stay well away from naked flames and other heat sources.
👻And if you buy light-up toys or string lights, be aware they might contain button batteries that children can get to easily. If your child swallows a button battery, it can get stuck in their food pipe. It can badly harm them or even put their life in danger. This can happen very quickly. If your child swallows a button battery take them straight to A&E or call 999.
🎃Finally, remember it's illegal to feed carved pumpkins or kitchen scraps to farm animals or leave them out for wild animals — it can spread deadly diseases like African Swine Fever and Foot and Mouth Disease.
Are you a member of a voluntary or community organisation? You're invited to apply for grants to help you create smokefree, healthier environments.
This is part of our Smokefree Community Grants programme.
Grants of up to £1,000 are available to help organisations develop and promote smokefree spaces within their communities.
The scheme is funded through £90,000 of government stop-smoking funding and applications are open until Monday 23 November 2026.
For free, local, stop smoking support visit Live Life Better Derbyshire or call 0800 085 2299.
To apply for a grant visit Derbyshire Voluntary Action.
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Whether you're looking to build your confidence, learn a new skill, improve your wellbeing, meet new people or explore new career opportunities, this is a great time to discover what adult learning can offer.
From Monday 2 to Friday 6 November, Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service (DACES) is celebrating Get the Nation Learning Week.
Throughout the week, DACES will be hosting a range of free events across the county, including in Swadlincote, Clay Cross, Gamesley, Cotmanhay, Bolsover, Fairfield and Glossop, giving you the chance to meet staff, find out about the courses and support available in your area and take part in fun, informal activities.
Our events are free, friendly and open to everyone, with no experience or qualifications needed. Come along for a chat, enjoy some refreshments and discover the learning opportunities available.
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It’s Talk Money Week from Monday 2 to Friday 6 November – an opportunity for everyone to start a conversation about their finances.
We're encouraging everyone to take part and talk about money.
This year’s theme is It All Counts – focusing on realistic, manageable actions that we can all take to help manage our finances.
Talking about money can help build financial confidence and resilience to face financial problems in the future.
Whether it’s speaking to a lender before repayments become a problem, checking if you’re entitled to benefits you haven’t claimed, or starting a conversation about a money worry with someone you trust – It All Counts.
Find out more about the support on offer locally by visiting derbyshire.gov.uk/debtandbenefits and derbyshire.gov.uk/costofliving.
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Do you care for someone who couldn’t cope without your help?
Find out what your rights are as an unpaid carer and get support and advice at a range of events taking place across the county in the run up to Carers’ Rights Day on Thursday 19 November.
Sessions are being held by our Derbyshire All Age Carers Support Service, which is delivered by Derbyshire Carers Association on our behalf.
To access the events you’ll need to be registered with Derbyshire Carers Association.
In partnership with Derbyshire Community Health Services, we’re also holding a carers’ rights roadshow information event on Monday 23 November at County Hall in Matlock, DE4 3AG from 10:30am to 3:30pm. If you're a carer why not pop in.
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Two average speed cameras have come into operation on the A5004 Long Hill as part of work to reduce collisions and casualties.
We're installing seven cameras between Buxton and Whaley Bridge through a £3.1 million package of road safety improvements funded by the Government’s Safer Roads Fund.
The first two live cameras monitor vehicles travelling through the existing 40mph section of the road at Fernilee, between the former village hall and the Shady Oak pub.
The remaining five cameras will be switched on later this year once final electrical connections and checks have been completed. They will cover further sections of the route, including the 50mph sections north and south of Fernilee and at the Buxton and Whaley Bridge ends of the A5004.
There are no changes to the existing speed limits.
As our Families First Partnership goes live across the county, families are already benefiting from new ways of working designed to provide earlier support, stronger family involvement and better joined-up services.
Children, young people and families, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are getting help at the right time by bringing services together, reducing barriers to support and strengthening the role families play in decisions that affect them.
Learn more about the Families First Partnership and the support available across Derbyshire.
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