Derby City Council

Horvath is chosen for local elections

Monday, March 15, 2010

LIBERAL Democrats have selected their candidate for Oakwood ward in the local elections.

Gary Horvath will stand in the Derby City Council elections on May 6.

Lib Dem councillor Frank Harwood said: "Gary will be a tremendous asset to the ward, having lived in...

Independent is to stand for election

Friday, March 12, 2010

AN independent candidate will stand in Derby North in the general election. David Gale, 51, was born in the city and has been a director of a Derby...

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Sparks flying over catch-up meeting

TOOK DECISION: Councillor Sean Marshall.

Friday, March 12, 2010

UNFINISHED business has prompted a special meeting of Derby City Council. Councillors will meet on Wednesday to debate issues cut short at their last...

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Have a say on canal project

future vision: Artist's image showing what the canal off Hopwell Road, in Draycott, could look like when restored.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

MULTI-MILLION-POUND plans to restore a 20km stretch of a Derbyshire canal will be shown to the public in a series of exhibitions. The Derby and...

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Council in 'sound financial health'

Thursday, March 11, 2010

DERBYSHIRE County Council is in "sound financial health" despite the recession, according to auditors. The authority's annual audit report said the...

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Change in control of neighbourhood boards planned

Thursday, March 11, 2010

CONTROL of neighbourhood boards which decide what action residents want in their areas will switch to Derby City Council. Currently the neighbourhood...

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City council cash desk will stay open for now

Triumph: Councillor Mike Carr supports the new hours plan.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

A CASH desk at Derby City Council will no longer close at the end of this month. The authority had planned to shut the cashiers service, which allows...

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Clean-up operation begins as flooding hits new bus station

clearing up: Bus station manager John Evans looks on as a pump gets to work on the bus station's flooded concourse.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

A BURST water pipe flooded Derby Bus Station, leaving it under three inches of water – less than three weeks before it is due to open. The...

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Shadow minister hails city's links to manufacturers

educational: David Willetts, Shadow Minister for Universities and Skills, looks around Derby College at The Roundhouse to speak to students and discuss the Conservative Party's policies to create a hi-tech economy.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

DAVID Willetts, Shadow Minister for Universities and Skills, met students at Derby College when he visited The Roundhouse. His tour was part of the...

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Campaign launched to say 'no' to homes

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

A CAMPAIGN has begun to stop thousands of homes being built around Mickleover, Littleover and Mackworth. The houses could be built to meet Government...

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