Did you know there is breastfeeding support across Derbyshire? The Breastfeeding Network volunteers are on hand to help. Find support here:

📣 Calling Derbyshire families 📣.Nearly 400 venues across Derbyshire are signed up to the Breastfeeding Welcome Here scheme. 👶They're going the extra mile to welcome breastfeeding and encourage families into their premises. To find out more visit:

Aged 40 - 74? Our Live Life Better Derbyshire team will be offering free Blood Pressure checks during July and August Find out where they will be here:

All our libraries are taking part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge. Primary-aged children can sign up at any local library any time throughout the summer, with the challenge being to read six or more library books. Find out more 👉

It's World Breastfeeding Week and we'll be sharing top tips and support if you, or someone you know, is planning on breastfeeding. Find out more online:

👩‍👧‍👦📚We're looking for #schoolgovernors to make a real difference to children's education across #Derbyshire Find out how you can work with school leaders to inspire young lives #beststartinlife 👉

Come along to a FREE #health and #wellbeing drop in being held on Monday 4th August at #Crich Glebe Community Centre from 10am - 1pm. Get info on how to support your family’s health and wellbeing needs

Cllr Alan Graves, Leader of Derbyshire County Council, explains why we’re proposing to reduce the number of councils in Derby and Derbyshire from 10 to 2. Have your say – please take a few moments to fill in our questionnaire here

We're pleased to announce that we've been successful in gaining £49,597,972 from the government for the South Derbyshire Growth Zone and Infinity Garden scheme. The money will fund a new junction and link road off the A50. More info on our website.

Heard about our Safe Places scheme? Places you can go if you are out & need help, are lost or feel scared. Venues have stickers in their windows to show they are part of the scheme & you can go in & ask for help: or video: .

Do you know anyone aged 18–21? Did you know that they can get their own b_line card and travel by bus across Derbyshire for just £1.50 a journey?. It’s a simple way to save on travel. Visit our website to apply for a free b_line card.

All our libraries are taking part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge. Primary-aged children can sign up at any local library any time throughout the summer, with the challenge being to read six or more library books. Find out more 👉

Reducing the number of councils in Derby & Derbyshire from 10 to 2. take a look at the options and have your say here

Cabinet member for health and communities Coun Dawn Abbott helped carry the message of hope at this weekend’s summer fete in Staveley. @batonofhopederbyshire organised the event to help eliminate the stigma and support those affected by suicide. More 👇.

👀Have your say on important changes affecting Derby and Derbyshire. Government has asked councils to come up with proposals for simplifying the system of local councils - fewer councils, better value, stronger communities. Take our survey here

Our Council Chairman Cllr Nick Adams hosted his first Civic Service, held at St John the Baptist Church, Tideswell, with guests including HM Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire Elizabeth Fothergill CBE and High Sheriff of Derbyshire Sir Richard FitzHerbert Bt.

📢If you live or work in #Derby or #Derbyshire, now's the time to have your say on proposed changes that would affect your area.📽️Hear from Leader of the Council Cllr Alan Graves explain what's happening and why. Have your say here

🎉Congratulations to Denise Elliott who is celebrating 40 years as a school crossing patrol in #Matlock.❤️She received a bouquet from Cabinet Member for Health and Communities Cllr Dawn Abbott. 👀We're always on the lookout for people to join our teams: .

📢Residents and businesses in #Derby and #Derbyshire - have your say on our proposals to reduce the number of councils from 10 to 2.✍️Please take a few minutes to complete our questionnaire here

Aged 40 - 74? Our Live Life Better Derbyshire team will be offering free Blood Pressure checks during July and August Find out where they will be here: