Have your say on the future of councils in Derbyshire

Big changes are coming to how council services are run across Derbyshire - and residents are being asked for their views.

The Government has launched a public consultation as part of its 'Local Government Reorganisation' plans. It’s the biggest shake-up of local councils in more than 50 years.

There are two main ideas on the table:

OPTION 1: Seven district and borough councils in Derbyshire (including High Peak Borough Council), along with Derby City Council, want to create TWO NEW COUNCILS to run services across the whole county - one covering the north, one covering the south. There are four different versions of this plan (called ‘One Derbyshire, Two Councils’) depending on where the boundary would be drawn.

OPTION 2: Derbyshire County Council has instead proposed creating ONE SINGLE COUNCIL to cover the whole of Derbyshire.

The results of the consultation will help the Government understand what people and organisations think about each of the proposals, before ministers make a final decision in the summer.

Residents, businesses and local organisations are now being encouraged to share their views before the consultation closes on Thursday 26th March.

If changes go ahead, elections for the new council or councils would take place in 2027, with the new system starting on 1st April 2028.

You can take part via the Government’s website: 
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-derbyshire-and-derby

Printed copies of the consultation will also be available in council offices, libraries and sports centres across Derbyshire.