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BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Derby's bus lane cameras raise £1.8m in 2024
Drivers paid out more than £1.8m after being flashed by bus lane cameras in Derby last year, new figures City Council handed out fines to 51,391 motorists who drove through lanes designated for buses in 2024, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) figures, revealed by a Freedom of Information request to the council, show the authority raised £1,849,291 in highest earner was the bus lane in Traffic Street near the Derbion shopping centre, which saw fines total £711,840. The city council said issuing such penalty charge notices (PCNs) was designed to reduce congestion and pollution. 'Follow the rules' Another bus lane in Corporation Street - where millions has been raised since the enforcement began - saw £681,805 raised from 19,012 PCNs, the LDRS response to the figures released, a spokesperson for Derby City Council said: "We are committed to creating a greener, more accessible, and sustainable city for everyone."The enforcement of bus lanes forms part of our wider strategy to support the National Bus Strategy which aims to reduce congestion and pollution and offers people more reliable and sustainable transport."Ideally, we wouldn't generate income from PCNs, and people would follow the rules associated with bus lanes to make our city a better place for all."Other bus lanes where drivers were charged include Phoenix Street where £84,276 was raised, Siddals Road where the council received £79,018, while £56,068 was accumulated in Normanton authority said surplus funds generated from bus lane PCNS were "used to improve highways and transport within the city".
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
More than 34,000 visit city's revamped market
Council bosses say 34,500 people have visited the Market Hall in the first three days since it reopened following a £35m refurbishment. The Grade II listed indoor market was closed for three years while work took place but welcomed back customers on Saturday. It is hoped the revamp will bring an estimated boost of £3.5m to the city economy by attracting more people into Derby. Derby City Council leader Nadine Peatfield said the queues on Saturday to get into the Victorian building were "beyond expectations" and added the reopening of the venue was a "catalyst moment in Derby's ongoing regeneration efforts". Located in the heart of the city centre - linking the Derbion shopping centre and St Peter's Quarter with the Cathedral Quarter and Becketwell - the new attraction's transformation started in 2018. The official opening of the stall took place almost 159 years after its original opening in 1866. Peatfield said: "It was absolutely phenomenal to see that the Market Hall drew in over 34,000 visitors in its first three days. "Going forward, the Market Hall will contribute significantly to the local economy, generating over £3.5m for the local economy every year." Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. City's market reopens after £35m refurbishment Derby Market Hall reopening - what you need to know Derby City Council
BBC News
01-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Derby city centre revamp scheme set to be completed by summer
A project to revamp part of Derby city centre with a new outdoor space, playground and climbing feature is expected to be completed this summer, developers have centre Derbion is leading the scheme to redevelop the space where the former Castle and Falcon pub stood, which will see a new facade, urban garden, planting and benches project is being funded in part by Derby City Council through the government's Future High Streets Fund with additional funds from McDonald, managing director for the shopping centre, said the scheme would enhance the "vibrancy and attractiveness" of the city centre. 'Exciting vision' Leaders also hope to attract additional family-friendly activities and pop-up food stalls once the area has fully addition, planning is in progress for a large-format advertising wall, with installation expected in the autumn or winter if McDonald said: "The Eastern Gateway project forms part of an exciting vision for Derbion, contributing further to the vibrancy and attractiveness of the city centre."With development now in its final phase, we're looking forward to seeing the transformative impact that this project has in providing a new, welcoming and inclusive space for visitors."Derby City Council was awarded £15m through the government's Future High Streets Fund to support the development of the city centre, with £3m allocated to the Eastern Gateway project. Derbion has funded a further £1m towards the development.
