Derby City Council

01/06/2026

Every child deserves to feel safe, supported and connected to the people and places they know.

Across Derby and the East Midlands, foster carers are urgently needed to help children stay close to their schools, friends and communities.

When you foster, you become part of a wider support network, with guidance every step of the way from social workers and fellow foster carers.

Could you make a difference to a child's life?

Find out more about fostering with Foster for East Midlands Councils:
📞 03033 132950
🌐 fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk

It takes a community to raise a child and right now, our community is needed more than ever.

Across the East Midlands, local councils are urgently looking for foster carers to help keep children close to:
🏫 Their schools
👫 Their friends
🏡 Their communities

When you foster, you’re not doing it alone.

You become part of a wider community that includes:
🤝 Social workers
👨‍👩‍👧 Other foster carers
💬 Ongoing support and guidance

Together, we can make sure no child feels alone or far from home.

One community. One safe home. One life changed.

Could you be part of it?

Your local authority will support you every step of the way, contact Foster for East Midlands Councils, call 03033 132950 or visit https://fosterforeastmidlands.org.uk/

29/05/2026

😎 It's been a scorcher just recently in Derby and it's got us thinking about all the brilliant events taking place in the city over the next few weeks and into the Summer! Read on for a snapshot of what's coming up...

🎉 Join the City-wide celebrations for Osnabrück Day on Sat Jun 6! Expect live stage performances, acoustic sets, cultural music and community talent across multiple city locations. See the full line-up of events on the Visit Derby website https://orlo.uk/0nhoA

🛍️ Derby Market Hall is packed with events this weekend, including a Young Traders Market, Derby Makers Market, LEGO workshops and more. See what’s on at https://orlo.uk/O6w08

☀️🎥 All this sun must mean that Outdoor Theatre & Cinema Season is almost upon us! Enjoy classic movies and gripping theatre in the stunning surroundings of Markeaton Park. See the full line-up and book tickets at https://orlo.uk/T0B8Y

🌳 The Big One at Chaddesden Park is coming up next Sunday 7 June! Come along for a day of family fun in one of Derby’s scenic parks with a great selection of stalls, food, live entertainment, dog show plus a fun fair! Find out more at https://orlo.uk/2uA1v

📅 There’s less than three months to go until the Darley Park Weekender on 21-23 Aug! Don’t forget to secure your tickets for another summer of fantastic live music at Darley Park, featuring Billy Ocean, JLS, Marti Pellow and more. Book now at https://orlo.uk/1L27A

🎟️ Just on sale! Tickets are now available to buy for Motherhood by Oddsocks Productions at Chapel St Arts Centre (14 Nov) and Vicky Jackson - the World’s no. 1 P!nk tribute at Derby Arena on Sat 20 Mar 2027. Find out more and book at https://orlo.uk/SNCJd

📚 There’s plenty going on at Derby Libraries over the next few weeks. Discover author talks, craft activities, creative writing sessions and more. See what’s on at https://orlo.uk/C5O0h

🤝 Could you be a friend of Racecourse Park, meet new people and help to improve your community park? Come along to the Friends of Racecourse Playing Fields event on Fri 19 Jun 12noon-1pm at Leisure United, Racecourse Park, Derby.

💪 We have secured funding to improve the fitness area at Normanton Park, and we would like to know your thoughts. Complete a survey at https://orlo.uk/ZiiOR

📧 Receive regular, tailored news updates direct to your inbox. Find out more and sign up at https://orlo.uk/M8QwE

29/05/2026

There is loads going on this week for all the family to enjoy! Read on to learn what you could get up to this week in Derby👇

💖Do you help care for a family member, friend or neighbour? Join Derby City Carers Week’s free information and advice event at Derby Market Hall on Tuesday 9 June, 11am to 3pm. Whether you already identify as a carer or not, come along to find out what support is available.

If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk with the NHS Health Start scheme. Find out more online: https://orlo.uk/EBaRv

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A brilliant free family day out is coming to Derby! Osnabrück Day features hands-on workshops, creative activities, performances and interactive fun across the city centre - something for all ages to enjoy together. Check out the full line-up with locations on the Visit Derby website 👉 https://orlo.uk/1ac3J

Saturday 6 June will mark International Children's Day! Bramblebrook Community Centre and Stockbrook Park will be holding a day of crafts, performances and games to celebrate children and community

🧒Colour, code & create! The session will be delivered by Dr Oliver Ozioko, a university lecturer with a passion for hands-on STEM learning. Children will explore their creativity through Colour and Build 3D paper crafts, solving fun maths and English puzzles to unlock codes before colouring, folding, and building their own 3D paper models. This engaging, screen-free activity encourages problem-solving, imagination, and fine motor skills - inspiring young minds to learn by doing! https://orlo.uk/iF0kQ

🎥🍿Summer is here and you know what that means, Outdoor Theatre and Cinema is back in Derby! Pull up a camping chair and get your picnic ready for the chance to experience film and performances in the beautiful surroundings of Markeaton Park. Book your tickets https://orlo.uk/pyvI5

👩‍👧‍👦Don’t know what to do this half term? Come down to Derby Market Hall for a huge range of events for all the family! Plan your day out https://orlo.uk/3ZQNY

💛 Foster for East Midlands Councils have been championing the cause of specialist fostering, equipping homes to help children with higher levels of need: https://orlo.uk/eAQkR
🏡 Your local authority needs you to foster today! Book an Information Event or learn more about what you can do by visiting our website here 👉🏽 https://orlo.uk/g3ysx

29/05/2026

We’re proud to share Derby’s participation in a recent event celebrating regional fostering partnership working across the East Midlands.

The event brought together Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council as part of the Foster for East Midlands Councils partnership.

A focus of the day was the shared pledges made by all partners to strengthen foster carer recruitment, improve local support, and ensure more children and young people can remain connected to their schools, communities and support networks.

Cllr Hezelgrave, Derby Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Skills made a pledge during the event, reaffirming continued commitment to supporting foster carers and helping deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people in care.

This joint commitment reflects the power of working together to create lasting, positive change across our region.

Read more about the event here 👉https://orlo.uk/onOPM

28/05/2026

Our communities are what makes Derby so great! ❤️ Keep reading to find out more about what's happening across the city 👇

🌲 Great Big Green Week is coming! Running from 6-14 June, there's a packed programme of community events celebrating nature, sustainability and the environment.
There’s something for everyone to enjoy while learning more about protecting our local green spaces. 💚 See the full programme here 👉 https://orlo.uk/Y71ld

📣 Do you have a story about our twin city, Osnabrück?
Our Derby Local Studies and Family History Library is calling on residents to share their personal stories, memories, and photos of Derby’s historic connection with Osnabrück, Germany. Find out how to take part in the project on our website 👉 https://orlo.uk/kyLrP

🛝 Have ideas about how extra funding could be used to improve the fitness area in Normanton Park? We want to hear them! ⛹
Share your thoughts through our online survey (open until 30 June) 👉 https://orlo.uk/yfxCP

28/05/2026

This week there are loads of different activities and events happening across Derby for you to learn and develop!

🎨 Get creative at Osnabrück Day on Sat 6 Jun! Derby City is set to come alive to celebrate Derby’s links with Osnabruck in Germany. A bold, free, city-wide celebration of music, art, dance, community and hands on crafts! Workshops include screen printing, flag-making, well-dressing and so much more! There's plenty to do, see and make for the whole family 👉 https://orlo.uk/LM6UE

📚Sprout's tummy keeps turning greener and greener but he doesn't know why! Come and find out with local author, Susan Hughes to discover Sprout's Surprise at her storytelling with craft activities. https://orlo.uk/q0Ug3

💖Join us in celebrating National Volunteers’ Week 2026 and recognising the amazing people who give their time to support communities across Derby. Leisure United Centre at Racecourse Park will be hosting a special thank you event on Wednesday 3 June from 4pm to 5pm, welcoming volunteers for tea, coffee and cake in recognition of everything they do. All volunteers are welcome to attend and celebrate together.

👋We are lucky enough to be having multiple authors coming to our libraries soon including Sabrina Hopewell, Sangita Dosanjh, Simon Hobbs and many more! These authors are giving talks on all range of topics and for a variety of ages so there is something for everyone! Book your spot now https://orlo.uk/2VZCf

👀Looking for your next job opportunity? We are currently looking for:
• Out of Hours Playworker
• Mobile Caretaker
• Health and Wellbeing Advisor
• And more https://orlo.uk/gsmR5

📖The Derby Book Festival is here! There are plenty of events happening in Derby this week including Manga Drawing, Steam Babies, Author chats and more! https://orlo.uk/vTDx9

27/05/2026

🌱 Here's all the ways to love your local environment this week!

🎥 The People’s Emergency Briefing comes Derby QUAD on 28 June. This powerful new film, based on the landmark Westminster climate and nature crisis event held in November 2025, will be screened free of charge with post-film discussions to help bring the latest evidence and ideas to local communities. Book your place here: https://orlo.uk/29mgZ

🏫 Enrol in the Climate Classroom! This is a series of practical 10-minute eLearning courses designed to fit into your day. No information overload, just clear, useful learning that fits into your day. You can take part using your Green Rewards account, earn up to 1,500 Green Points, unlock exclusive badges and build confidence in your climate choices. Start now: https://orlo.uk/0ME54

💚 The Great Big Green Week is coming, running from June 6-14. We’re working with BIDs and Greener Littleover to bring events throughout the week. Click here for a full rundown of events: https://orlo.uk/Ivm5m

🔋 Please, never bin batteries: they can cause fires in bin trucks. From small toy batteries and vapes to larger batteries used in bikes and scooters, all batteries can become dangerous when compacted during collections. Find out how (and where) to dispose of them safely: https://orlo.uk/xXmBI

🍃 Brown bins are now for garden waste only. Food waste is no longer accepted in brown bins, and bins containing food waste will not be collected. Food waste should go in your green container instead. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/Q7EPJ

☀️ A reminder that although anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot, people who are at higher risk of becoming seriously unwell include:
- Older people aged 65 years and over
- Babies and young children aged 5 years and under
- People with underlying health conditions and on certain medications to manage them

Full advice on staying safe and healthy in the heat can be found here: https://orlo.uk/IZcxL

♻️ Got questions about food waste and recycling? You can get them answered at this month’s Neighbourhood Natter at Spondon Library – running from midday to 1pm.

27/05/2026

Catch up on the Mayor Making Ceremony, Annual General Meeting and more in this weeks democracy digest!

🏠Are you a landlord or looking to become a landlord? We’d like your feedback on our draft Private Landlords’ Charter – a document that’s been created to support landlords to better understand their responsibilities and also ensure that tenants are provided with safe, well-maintained and suitable accommodation. https://orlo.uk/M7rH3

💻The Annual General Meeting and the Mayor Making Ceremony took place last week on 20 May 2026. If you missed it you can watch it back on our YouTube channel: https://orlo.uk/4YDl2

🗣️We have multiple consultations open at the moment on subjects ranging from a draft Landlords’ Charter to the Local Plan for Derby. Make sure you have your say before consultations end 👉https://orlo.uk/aYdCa

27/05/2026

Wishing a peaceful Eid al-Adha to all our residents who are celebrating. Eid Mubarak!☪️