351 new police officers in Derbyshire Thursday, 27 April, 2023 The Government has now recruited 20,000 new police officers in England and Wales, according to new figures published today (Wednesday 26 April). Today’s announcement confirms that the Conservative Party has delivered on its 2019 manifesto commitment to hire 20,000 additional officers, bringing the total number of officers to a new record high. This police uplift programme will add 351 additional... Local News
Neil Atkin backs £35 million investment in Elvaston Castle. 18th February 2021 The £35 million regeneration project at Elvaston Castle has taken a step forward being supported by Derbyshire County Council and will be going to South... ArticlesLocal News
Councillor Kerry Haines and Andrew Churchill praise the pictorial wildflower pilot scheme 17th February 2021 Last year welcomed the first year of South Derbyshire District Council’s pictorial wildflower pilot scheme. Four sites were selected within the District and we... ArticlesLocal News
£32,752 for South Derbyshire to help support victims of domestic abuse 16th February 2021 South Derbyshire to receive £32,752 to help fund a new duty to ensure victims and their children are able to access life-saving support in safe accommodation. A... ArticlesLocal News
Councillor David Muller, thanks Derbyshire Community Voluntary Service for supporting residents through the pandemic. 10th February 2021 During the pandemic South Derbyshire Community Voluntary Service (CVS) has gone above and beyond to help residents in South Derbyshire, they really have shown... ArticlesLocal News
Councillor Neil Atkin welcomes funding for Elvaston Castle. 8th February 2021 The Conservative run Derbyshire County Council has recently announced that Elvaston Castle will receive £700,000 of funding to help regenerate the historic... ArticlesLocal News
Cllr Andrew Churchill Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 8th February 2021 Cllr Andrew Churchill, the Conservative group Leader has marked National Apprenticeship week by discussing the opportunities apprenticeship's present. Whilst... Articles
New Free School in South Derbyshire 8th February 2021 The government has recently approved the building of 21 new free schools across the UK, one of which will be in South Derbyshire. Infinity Park Spencer academy... ArticlesLocal News
Update from Deputy Group Leader Lisa Brown 3rd February 2021 I have been a councillor for almost 14 years now and during this time have developed important and productive relationships with the four parish councils and... ArticlesLocal News
Update from Cllr Andrew Churchill and Cllr Kerry Haines 25th January 2021 The pandemic has touched all parts of our community and whilst there has been significant government support to assist with the impact, one of our... ArticlesLocal News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News