Nigel Slater

A housing developer has appealed a decision to refuse a controversial planning application for 90 new homes in Derby – with a public inquiry set to be held.

Derby City Council's chief executive has defended the authority's position on home working after it was reported staff were allowed to work from abroad for dozens of days.

A sumptuous, warming, cheesy veg midweek treat

The council says the land could be transformed in a major redevelopment

It is hoped the work done will give vulnerable residents cheaper bills in the future

It comes after Derby City Council announced two big changes in terms of waste and recycling usage for city residents

A former council-owned care home in Derby is set to be demolished with the intention of the land being transformed in a major redevelopment.

Derby is in line for a £3 million housing boost to help dozens of vulnerable and low-income households get cheaper energy bills – but concerns have been raised that some may miss out on help.

Changes to remove the booking system at a Derby tip for one day a week has been called a “failure” by a Conservative councillor who feels taxpayers have been fooled.

But leading councillors say the change made has been a 'success'