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BBC News
7 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Households which leave bins on streets in Derby to be fined
About 100 fines are set to be issued to people in Derby for leaving their wheelie bins on the streets. Derby City Council has been running a pilot programme to clampdown on bins being left out on nine streets, with a view to taking the initiative city-wide. It is now set to issue its first fixed penalty notices under section 46a of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, which allows the authority to issue fines for bins which cause an obstruction on the street, or may attract vermin. In a post on Facebook, councillor Ndukwe Onuoha, Derby City Council's cabinet member for Streetpride, wrote: "When I said I'd take action to get bins off our streets, I meant it." The Local Democracy Reporting Service has said wheelie bins being left on the streets has been an issue in a number of areas of Derby in recent years, including the Mackworth and New Zealand has hailed the pilot scheme a success. He said: "The number of bins being left out on these streets has reduced significantly since the start of the pilot, with enforcement action being taken against those who have continued to leave their bins out."The streets involved in the pilot have seen a reduction of up to 80% in the number of bins being left out." 'Needed on more streets' But Mackworth and New Zealand councillor Gaurav Pandey has questioned whether the threat of fines was proving an effective deterrent after he visited streets involved in the pilot scheme and said he saw a number of bins left out. He added: "There are bins everywhere."The law has been in existence for some time so why has there been a pilot of streets involved so far? This needs rolling out across more streets in the city so more people get the message."I don't think people's behaviour will change unless enforcement is issued – that's why it is needed on more streets."
22-05-2025
- Climate
Council announces park paddling pool will reopen
A "much-loved" paddling pool at a park in Derby will reopen for the bank holiday weekend. The popular feature at Markeaton Park began to deteriorate at the end of 2023 and has since been closed to allow for "essential" resurfacing work and repairs to take place. Speaking in April, Councillor Ndukwe Onuoha, cabinet member for leisure, said the essential resurfacing work had been a "much more complex task than anticipated". On Thursday, Derby City Council confirmed the pool will reopen on Saturday. The repair work was hampered by wet weather, and the pool, which traditionally is up and running for children each May, was shut for the entire 2024 season. Onuoha said he "shared everyone's disappointment" that the pool could not open last year. After the council announced the pool was reopening, he said: "We know how incredibly popular the paddling pool is, and we're absolutely delighted that it will be open for its usual season this year. "Our teams have worked diligently with the contractor to ensure the pool is safe and ready for everyone to enjoy this year." Tree House Trek, which is based in the park, said: "We're absolutely delighted to see progress being made on the reopening of the paddling pool. "It's a much-loved part of the park that brings families, laughter, and life to the area, and we know how much local visitors have missed it. "We appreciate the efforts being made to get everything just right and can't wait to welcome even more families back this summer." Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. 'Complex' paddling pool repairs delay reopening No reopening date for park paddling pool Derby City Council
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Council 'hopeful' for Markeaton Park paddling pool reopening
A "much-loved" paddling pool at a park in Derby could reopen for the bank holiday popular feature at Markeaton Park began to deteriorate at the end of 2023 and has since been closed to allow for "essential" resurfacing work and repairs to take in April, Councillor Ndukwe Onuoha, cabinet member for leisure, said the essential resurfacing work had been a "much more complex task than anticipated".The BBC understands the council is hoping to reopen the paddling pool on Saturday. The project was hampered by wet weather, and the pool, which traditionally is up and running for children each May, was shut for the entire 2024 said the pool was "much-loved" and the council was "sorry" it was not in use last House Trek, which is based in the park, said: "We're absolutely delighted to see progress being made on the reopening of the paddling pool. "It's a much-loved part of the park that brings families, laughter, and life to the area, and we know how much local visitors have missed it."We appreciate the efforts being made to get everything just right and can't wait to welcome even more families back this summer."
BBC News
07-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Funding bid for improvements to park in Derby
A council is hoping to secure funding to preserve the heritage of a city City Council bosses have highlighted seven areas in order to improve Darley council has put in a bid for £250,000 from the National Lottery and aims to combine it with £165,000 from Section 106 funding from plans include making the park more accessible, refurbishing the play area and introducing new activities and events. Councillor Ndukwe Onuoha, cabinet member for leisure, said the bid was to enable the authority to preserve the park's heritage whilst bringing in more people. The plan includes: Refurbishing the play areaEducational content about the park and its role within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage SiteImproving the park's footpaths and access to the Hydrangea Garden and Wildlife GardenRefurbishing Ada's seat - a memorial to the founding family of Darley MillsNew plantingProviding activities and events such as heritage tours to increase visitorsTraining for park volunteers Onuoha added: "Darley Park is a much-loved, historic green space. "This is a great opportunity to maximise the available funding to allow us to make a significant investment in the park, making it more accessible, educational, and enjoyable for everyone."We're aiming to preserve its heritage while creating new opportunities for visitors to connect with nature and our city's rich history."
