Georgia Roberts

1 week ago | bbc.com | Georgia Roberts

Government urged to act over 'rip-off' parking finesGeorgia RobertsPolitical Reporter, BBC DerbyGoogleCopeland car park in Derby was named by one MP as a "repeat offender" for "ripping people off"A group of East Midlands MPs are urging the government to introduce legally binding rules for private parking companies, accusing them of "ripping people off". Drivers have told the BBC they have been unfairly penalised by companies such as Excel Parking for falling foul of their rules.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Georgia Roberts

Rooftop bar in new plans for Assembly Rooms Georgia RobertsPolitical Reporter, BBC DerbyDERBY CITY COUNCILThe 60,000 sq ft (5,574 sq m) space would host offices, a library and a rooftop bar The public are being asked for their views on fresh plans to transform the derelict Assembly Rooms site in Derby. Developers behind the revamp of the Assembly Rooms are launching a consultation on a proposed multi-use community building called "Derby MADE".

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Image source, Derby City CouncilImage caption, The sculpture has been designed to serve as a place to sit and remember loved onesPolitical Reporter, BBC Derby A sculpture to remember the victims of the Covid-19 pandemic has been installed at a cemetery in Derby. The bench, at Nottingham Road Cemetery, was designed and made by artist Richard Janes. He said the wing design was a modern take on gothic gravestones and the Victorian angel sculptures found elsewhere at the cemetery.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Georgia Roberts

Four key takeaways from Derbyshire election debateGeorgia RobertsPolitical Reporter, BBC DerbyBBCDerbyshire's party leaders gathered for a debate at Masson Mills in MatlockSix leaders standing for election to Derbyshire County Council outlined their views on a range of topics during a debate. Social care, the state of the county's roads, tourism and trust in politicians were among the issues discussed during the event hosted by BBC Radio Derby.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Georgia Roberts

Is Derbyshire the 'pothole capital' of England? Georgia RobertsPolitical reporter, BBC DerbyBBCPotholes and the state of Derbyshire's roads have become central to the local election campaignThe state of roads in Derbyshire have come under scrutiny during the local election campaign. Candidates say angry drivers complaining about reoccurring potholes and a lack of long-term resurfacing are among the most common conversations on the doorstep.