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BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Residents return after suspected gas explosion in Alvaston
Residents who were forced to evacuate following a suspected gas explosion at a house in Derby earlier this month have been able to return, the council man was critically injured and a dog was rescued following the blast in Eden Street, Alvaston, on 10 house and two adjoining properties had to be demolished and residents from several neighbouring homes were also unable to City Council said utility workers would be carrying out "repairs and reinstatement works" on the street until next week. Once these works are complete, the road closure that has been in place since the explosion will be removed and Eden Street will fully reopen, it added. However, the council warned there would then be a full closure of access to Belmore authority said it was exploring whether it would be possible to provide a permanent footpath or cycleway between Eden Street and Belmore Way in the future.A council spokesperson said: "When a major incident like this happens, it takes time for the community to recover as well as for reconstruction work to happen. "We'd like to thank everyone affected for their patience, resilience and support for each other over the last few weeks. "We ask that the community be given space and compassion as residents return."
BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
Plans for new Derby school revealed by council
Plans for a new school to help children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Derby have been City Council has submitted a planning application to permanently make the upper floors of St James House in Mansfield Road a new education authority said it hoped the building could accommodate about 100 pupils in the long property was recently used temporarily by St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy in the aftermath of a serious fire. The council's planning documents state: "The proposal directly responds to the urgent and growing demand for specialist education provision within Derby. "The city has seen an increasing need for facilities tailored to young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs."A final decision on the plans could be made later this summer, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) said.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
List of Derbyshire job vacancies including Derby City Council and university roles
A number of vacancies are currently being advertised in and around the Derby area. Some people might want a fresh start by beginning a new career this summer, or be looking at making a change in the coming weeks and months. Whether you are looking for a change in career or you want to get back into work, finding a new job can sometimes be intimidating. It can also be quite time-consuming trying to find the right job, and then jumping through the multiple hoops of an in-depth application process. A number of well-known local organisations and national brands are looking to fill vacancies in the city. Derby City Council and University of Derby are among those looking for people to work for them. READ MORE: Dad wins court battle with TV Licensing after cancelling to watch Netflix READ MORE: People urged not to kill any flies which come into your house this summer List of Derbyshire job vacancies available as of Monday, June 23: Derby City Council is hiring: HR Advisor Reading Project Midday Play Leader HR Officer More roles University of Derby is hiring: Curriculum Leader, Nuclear Skills Academy Senior Technician in Mechanical Engineering Technician in Biosciences More roles Cosy Direct is hiring: Service Advisor, email tina@ to apply. Export orderbook coordinator, email to apply. Sight Support Derbyshire is hiring: Help Desk Advisor (20 hours)
Daily Record
20-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Renfrewshire Council to look deeper into artificial intelligence opportunities after 'Millie' success
The local authority will embark upon an AI transformation assessment. Renfrewshire Council will consider how artificial intelligence (AI) can cut costs and improve service delivery after the "success" of its digital adviser Millie. The local authority will embark upon an AI transformation assessment, including commissioning an AI partner, so it can gain a "clearer understanding" of how the technology can make the organisation more efficient. The aim is for this process to support the development of a business case that will outline "the scale of opportunity" and priorities for building on Millie which launched in November and has attracted mixed feedback. The state of play was set out in a report on the council's transformation and change programme – which also confirmed a "working relationship" with Derby City Council in the East Midlands to share best practice – to the leadership board on Wednesday. It said: "Based on the success of Millie so far, and learning established from the AI innovation being progressed by Derby City Council (and other authorities across the UK), it is planned to progress an AI transformation assessment across the council over the coming months, and which will involve as a first step commissioning an AI partner via an appropriate procurement route. "Through a series of stakeholder engagement, workshops, data analysis, financial validation solution demonstrations and trials, this AI transformation assessment will provide the council with a clearer understanding of how AI solutions can enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve service delivery. "This critical initial assessment stage will support the development of a full business case that is intended to be brought back to a future board for detailed consideration later in the year. "The business case will provide a clear understanding of the scale of opportunity and the key priorities for building on the success of Millie and progressing the council's sector leading development of AI capability." Councillor Graeme Clark, a Labour representative for Paisley Northeast and Ralston, said at the meeting: "I'm glad that this council has committed to using AI as part of its services, as part of the transformation assessment. "Do we have an estimate of the kind of savings that AI may bring to the council through that commitment?" Council chief executive Alan Russell responded: "That business case process will help us understand the question that you're asking. "I would be slightly uncomfortable committing to even an indication of that at the moment. It's a rapidly developing area and I think the opportunities will continue to grow. "The report does note that we are working closely with Derby City Council down south, who are a bit further ahead in the journey than us. I think that's very helpful. They've been very accommodating and open to working with us, working in partnership. "They're maybe about a year or so ahead of us in that journey, they do have AI transformation as a key part of their transformation programme which is looking to deliver several million pounds of efficiency savings and they're well down the road on that. "But no two organisations are the same and we need to understand how it will work for Renfrewshire and, in terms of our circumstances, how we deliver services here. "I've got no doubt it does provide the potential to deliver a step change in how we use that technology and how it supports the workforce to do all of our jobs better and support delivery of better outcomes."
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Alvaston explosion: Council cancels parking fines on blast street
Derby City Council has apologised for "mistakenly" handing out parking fines to residents who parked on double yellow lines during work to demolish houses affeced by a suspected gas Friday, several residents in Eden Street who had shifted their cars to the London Road end of the street during "complex demolition work" following the blast on 11 June found they had received penalty charge council said the tickets had been issued because a low loader, which was on site to remove an excavator, had been blocked in by vehicles parked on double yellow authority said any issued tickets had now been cancelled. Among the vehicles issued with parking tickets was a van belonging to gas distribution company Cadent, which had been parked on double yellow lines while staff worked at the Eden Street resident who lived directly opposite the explosion said she was unhappy with the council's approach."I park here because I am not able to park outside of my house due to the construction works closing that part of the road," she said."I have nowhere else to park on the street, so I think it's disgusting I have been fined." A Derby City Council spokesperson said: "We understand that this has been a difficult and stressful period for the community, and we apologise for any additional frustration caused this morning when a small number of parking tickets were mistakenly issued."We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate residents' patience and understanding throughout."Derby City Council, together with our partners, have worked under very challenging conditions to reopen the road as quickly and safely as possible for all residents."We kindly remind everyone of the importance of respecting parking restrictions, especially while contract vehicles remain onsite, to help ensure ongoing safety and progress."
