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Learn more about how we use cookies Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council have advanced plans to fix their waste treatment centre in Sinfin Plans by Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council to fix and operate their jointly owned waste treatment centre in Sinfin have taken a major step forward today (Monday 6 January 2025) Bids from the waste industry are being invited for a contract to fix and operate the facility Both councils have reaffirmed their commitment to the original decision to work in partnership to get the waste treatment centre at Sinfin operational Fixing and operating the facility was found to be the most viable and cost-effective long-term solution to manage household waste from both the city and county taking into account the councils’ ongoing commitment to encourage residents to reduce Soft market testing undertaken throughout 2023 confirmed there was capability capacity and appetite in the market to deliver the project An exercise to shortlist bidders is expected to take place in February 2025 leading to the award of a contract in December 2025 and commissioning of the facility in June 2028 It is anticipated the waste treatment centre will start to accept waste from across the city and county in November 2028 Derby City Council’s Cabinet Member for Streetpride more sustainable solution to manage household waste which residents in Derby and Derbyshire either cannot or choose not to recycle The councils are confident there is a competitive market for this project and the operators with the skills and experience to successfully deliver the project and its expected benefits.  The councils have developed a procurement process and commercial proposition that we are confident will be attractive to suitably qualified and experienced companies and lead to a successful contract award Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Corporate Services and Budget Having the waste treatment centre process non-recyclable household waste is more sustainable than transporting material around the country and reduces the risk of the councils being exposed to uncontrollable market prices in the future.  We look forward with confidence to progressing the project to provide both councils with the most viable and cost-effective long-term solution for the management of household waste to benefit residents in both the city and county Cookies used on the site are categorized into 'necessary' and 'analytical'. 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You can see a list of cookies assigned to each category and detailed information on the cookies page The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council have reaffirmed their ambitions of bringing the Sinfin Waste Plant into operation saying the project has taken a "major step forward" the two councils said that bids from the waste industry were being invited for a contract to fix and operate the facility The much-anticipated dispute between the authorities entered the public domain in early June and resulted in the then-leader of Derby City Council being voted out of office. The conflict arose when the county council issued the city council with an invoice for £93.9 million plus VAT in January this year Details of how the two councils had addressed the key issues of the dispute have not been fully revealed But it is understood that both parties have now reached an agreement on the terms of a new Inter-Authority Agreement about the waste plant resulting in the invoice being withdrawn by the county council The city council has said the details of the agreement will not be made public The two authorities now say they are committed to a multi-million-pound plan to get the plant operational - despite it being said previously that it would cost in the region of at least £70 million and might not be possible a spokesperson for the two councils said that bids from the waste industry were being invited for a contract to fix and operate the facility A statement from Derby City Council said: "Both councils have reaffirmed their commitment to the original decision "Fixing and operating the facility was found to be the most viable and cost-effective taking into account the councils’ ongoing commitment to encourage residents to reduce "Soft market testing undertaken throughout 2023 confirmed there was capability capacity and appetite in the market to deliver the project." An exercise to shortlist bidders is expected to take place in February 2025 Derby City Council’s cabinet member for streetpride “The councils are confident there is a competitive market for this project and the operators with the skills and experience to successfully deliver the project and its expected benefits The councils have developed a procurement process and commercial proposition that we are confident will be attractive to suitably qualified and experienced companies and lead to a successful contract award.” Derbyshire County Council’s cabinet member for corporate services and budget said: “Having the waste treatment centre process non-recyclable household waste is more sustainable than transporting material around the country and reduces the risk of the councils being exposed to uncontrollable market prices in the future “We look forward with confidence to progressing the project to provide both councils with the most viable and cost-effective to benefit residents in both the city and county.” The long-running saga of the waste plant began in 2009 when Resource Recovery Solutions (Derbyshire) Ltd (RRS) - a partnership between infrastructure firm Interserve and waste management company Renewi – was awarded a contract by Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council to manage the councils’ residual waste and design commission and operate a waste treatment facility in Sinfin RRS paid for the facility – which under the councils’ contract with RRS was planned to be completed in 2017 – to be designed and built in order to divert 190,000 tonnes of waste per year away from landfill But it failed its commissioning tests and the contract was terminated in 2019 This led the councils and RRS to begin a process to determine the "adjusted estimated fair value" of the contract The value was the sum due as compensation (to either RRS or the councils) following the termination of the contract and was designed to reflect the future value of the long-term waste management contract This led the administrators of RRS to seek compensation of £187 million for the project's cancellation which the councils disputed and thought should be nearer £9 million and a date was booked in the High Court for this year It was later cancelled after the councils and RRS agreed to settle for a payment of £93.5 million - £56.93 million to be paid by the county and £36.57 million by the city Derbyshire Live's agenda editor, Zena Hawley, said the project had cost Derby and Derbyshire councils more than £150 million - and says there is a likelihood that it is going to cost "even more millions of pounds" she said: "The bill is actually probably much higher because the drive to get a waste plant up and running began back in 2008/09 amid much opposition from local residents in Sinfin "The idea was that the waste plant would handle 190,000 tonnes of waste from across Derbyshire as part of a waste contract with RRS (Resource Recovery Solutions Derbyshire Ltd) The plan was to extract metals and hard plastics for recycling from incoming waste dry a percentage of the waste and finally create refuse derived fuel which is then burnt to produce steam to generate electricity for sale "But it failed its commissioning tests and the councils pulled the plug on the project areas around it were blighted by flies and odours." As well as the out-of-court settlement the two councils have been "maintaining" the plant since the contract was ended - believed to be to the tune of millions a year Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Hortons has submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of Sinfin Commercial Park in Derby The masterplan proposes delivering circa 270,000 sq ft of new industrial and logistics space at the 23-acre site across 17 units ranging in size from 5,000 sq ft to 70,000 sq ft Hortons recently commenced demolition works on a redundant 207,000 sq ft warehouse unit at the park paving the way for the proposed new development which is located near the Rolls-Royce Sinfin campus Hortons acquired the vacant unit last year to add to the earlier acquisition of 21 fully occupied warehouse units on the adjoining estate The company owns an additional eight acres of open storage and development land said: “Sinfin Commercial Park presents a rare opportunity to transform a strategically located site into a modern Our investment reflects Hortons’ confidence in the logistics market and our commitment to delivering best-in-class facilities that meet occupier demands This project is part of a wider strategic development programme of larger multi-let shed schemes across the Midlands area.” The letting agents for the scheme are Avison Young and Innes England Don’t miss our top stories and need to know news every day in your inbox delivered straight to your inbox – for FREE BE News is the only free-to-air online news service to cover the entire built environment industry its mission is to connect and inform the whole community – spanning commercial property planning and engineering – via one platform WEBSITE DESIGNED & BUILT BY WHITE LABEL Please register (for free) below or login to continue reading Aerial view of Sinfin Golf Course with city skyline in background A new operator has taken over the running of Sinfin Golf Course Derby City Council has appointed Link Golf UK to manage and operate the facility The course was previously run by Sheffield City Trust (SCT) SCT indicated it wished to surrender the lease this year so the Council launched a process to find a new operator They were looking for an operator who met the Council’s objectives to: Link Golf UK was identified as the preferred new operator Link is committed to making golf affordable and accessible for all the company aims to breaks down traditional barriers to entry offering inclusive and budget-friendly golfing experiences Their mission is to create a welcoming environment for both seasoned players and newcomers ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the game of golf Link is taking on the operation of the golf course for a period of 50 years ensuring a sustainable future for the course The company plans to make a significant investment in the site over the next three years with plans to improve the course and the club house The firm also hopes to create a new driving range We’re delighted to welcome Link Golf UK as the new operator of Sinfin Golf Course Our priority was to find an experienced operator to look after the courses and the clubhouse to ensure they are preserved for the benefit of people in Derby Their ethos is to break down barriers and make golf inclusive for all sections of the community They will work in close partnership with Derby Golf Club and keep the courses and clubhouse to a high standard while their investment plans promise an even better experience for everyone I’d also like to thank Sheffield City Trust for their management of the course since 2015 Sinfin Golf Course has an 18-hole parkland golf course and a 6-hole footgolf course/academy course pavilion clubhouse and greenkeeping complex Link Golf UK directors Andrew Terry and Joe Jackson said they were thrilled to take over the operation of Sinfin Golf Course We extend our thanks to Derby City Council and Sheffield City Trust for their support during this transition We’re excited about our new plans for the course and look forward to getting to know all the members and visitors We’re looking forward to working with Link Golf UK to promote golf for the enjoyment and benefit of everyone This is a great opportunity to build on course’s existing success and we’re excited about the prospects for the future The decision will anger many people living in Sinfin and other people who have been opposed to the project since it was first mooted in the mid 2000s Thalia and Viridor have been identified by Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council as the most suitable qualified companies to move forward to the competitive dialogue phase The councils say that this "marks a significant step in the councils’ joint project to secure a long-term waste management solution for Derby and Derbyshire the three companies will take part in the competitive dialogue process - structured discussions designed to provide equal treatment of all three companies to clarify specify and enhance their proposed solution to fix and operate the facility - before one of them is awarded the contract in December Commissioning of the new plant would start in June 2028 and first waste acceptance would be in November the same year and it is expected that commissioning and transition to normal operation would be completed by winter 2031 But it is understood that both parties reached an agreement on the terms of a new Inter-Authority Agreement about the waste plant A spokesperson for Derbyshire County Council said: “We were confident we had developed a procurement process and commercial proposition that would be attractive to the right companies Shortlisting three major players in the UK waste market proves there’s a competitive market for this project and operators with the skills and experience to successfully deliver it and its expected benefits “Fixing and operating the facility was found to be the most viable and sustainable long-term solution to manage household waste which residents in Derby and Derbyshire either cannot or choose not to recycle.” A Derby City Council spokesman added: "Reaching this stage with three leading waste management companies demonstrates both the strength of our approach and the level of industry interest in this project "The council is keen to ensure a sustainable way to dispose of residents’ waste in the long term and seeks to find the most cost effective solution." Government officials are to meet with Derby South MP Baggy Shanker to discuss "the many issues" around plans by Derby city and Derbyshire county councils to press ahead with the commissioning of Sinfin Waste Plant despite it failing commissioning tests and coming into operation more than six years ago Mr Shanker, who is on record for his opposition to the plant had used his position to secure a debate on waste incinerators in Parliament and he paid tribute to people living in Sinfin Osmaston and Normanton "who have campaigned against the plant for 16 years" Last month, both councils announced that three major waste management firms have been selected to progress to the next stage of the procurement process to appoint a contractor to fix and operate Sinfin waste treatment centre Thalia and Viridor had been identified as the most suitable qualified companies to move forward to the competitive dialogue phase The councils said that this "marks a significant step in the councils’ joint project to secure a long-term waste management solution for Derby and Derbyshire It has been estimated that bringing the pant into use could cost around £70 million - the failed project has already cost in the region of £150 million At the end of Thursday's 90 minute cross-party debate in Westminster Hall at the House of Commons which saw 13 other MPs recount their largely negative experiences of having incinerators in their constituencies thanked Mr Shanker bringing the "very important topic" forward She said: "It's not for me to comment on individual decisions that are for waste authorities to make but I am able to say that the operator will need to apply to the Environment Agency for a variation to review the permit before it can be recommissioned and that would include a comprehensive assessment of measures to prevent odours and pests and the Environment Agency would also ensure if that recommissioning does happen that a robust commissioning plan is in place to prevent any adverse environmental impacts from nuisance "But what I would also say to him that he asked me if my officials would meet with him to discuss the many issues and concerns that he has I am happy to offer him that undertaking today "I am sure that council taxpayers across Derby and Derbyshire are disappointed that a facility that promised so much Mr Shanker said: "I told residents I'd take our fight to Parliament The story of Sinfin is one that many here today It is a story of broken promises and good money thrown after bad it has a community who have suffered the consequences of poor planning poor decision making and a lack of transparency and scrutiny "Residents have lived in continuous fear and anxiety worried that the incineration plant in Sinfin will become operational They have endured a protracted planning process with the incinerator eventually only approved on a technicality "And they are rightly concerned about the impact the incinerator could have on their health their local environment and their quality of life We are here to say that enough is enough – incinerators must be kept to a minimum especially when they impact local communities." Mr Shanker said that the message is clear "too many incinerators are not working They are not working for our environment and they are certainly not working for our communities "And there could not be a better example of a failed incinerator than Sinfin The incinerator has been nothing short of a nightmare from start to finish." Mr Shanker added: "Because after a drawn out planning process, years of opposition from residents, and nearly £150 million pounds of council taxpayers money down the drain the incinerator is still not operational and in my view "Imagine what that £150 million could have done for Derby if it had been invested in local projects delivering real outcomes for our community the incinerator has never processed operational waste and has created minimal employment "As a joint project between Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council the incinerator was intended to be a gasification plant Gasification is a largely unproven technology with a history of failures and technical challenges Mr Shanker said that during attempts to commission the plant "residents have suffered vile smells despite a promise from operators and officers that there would be no smell off site." "One resident told me: 'Where we are the stench is really strong and smells like rotting food We have been getting loads of flies around here as well we have had to keep our windows closed in the hot weather because when we open them it is just awful.' "Sinfin residents are stuck with an incinerator that does not and will not work And they can only be certain of one thing – every attempt to get the incinerator working getting thrown down the drain on a white elephant to investigate this mess and meet with me to discuss how we can better protect communities who are stuck living a prolonged nightmare as an incinerator looms over their lives." Mr Shanker said that he was pleased that the Minister had joined the debate "to not only listen but to also agree my request that government officials review my concerns with the plant" He added: "Residents have rightly been worried they would be forced to relive the horrors of foul smells and fly infestations so it will also be a relief for them to hear the Minister state that recommissioning will not be allowed to go ahead without passing a comprehensive assessment by the Environment Agency that will test the prevention of odours and pests "Given that an operator would have to meet these high standards I can't see how the plant could work or ever run again and I won't back down from my fight to make sure that it does not." The idea was that the waste plant would handle 190,000 tonnes of waste from across Derbyshire as part of a waste contract with RRS (Resource Recovery Solutions Derbyshire Ltd) Derbyshire Live has approached Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council for a comment on the debate 22 Apr 2025 By Already registered? please Log in to continue Try Property Week For Free to finish this article To access this article TRY FOR FREE NOW Don't want full access? REGISTER NOW for limited access and to subscribe to our newsletters Already registered or subscribed? SIGN IN here to continue Property Week’s 2025 Power of Proptech survey seeks to explore the robustness of this digital infrastructure and how prepared businesses are to meet the technological challenges facing the property sector Check if you already have access from your company or university With a MRW subscription you’ll get access to: Two of the mooing mowers in action as part of the conservation project Cattle have returned to Derby's parks as part of an annual grazing programme The cattle will graze three of our green spaces throughout the winter months The collaboration between Derbyshire Wildlife Trust (DWT) and Derby City Council aims to improve biodiversity and maintain the natural beauty of our parks recently arrived at Sinfin Moor Park Local Nature Reserve are grazing at Darley and Nutwood Local Nature Reserve the cattle will come together at Allestree Park where they have been grazing since 2015 as part of the continued wildlife enhancements on the park The scheme is part of the Higher Level Stewardship project It’s been hailed as an example of good practice in the East Midlands region and has won national awards for innovation The conservation programme offers several benefits promoting biodiversity by allowing less competitive plants to thrive They also play a crucial role in managing grasslands and meadows such as bare ground for seedlings and dung piles for insects The Derby Parks team works with DWT and the various Friends groups undertake daily checks on the cattle as they do their vital work The cattle’s moo-vements are also monitored by collars which help the farmers keep track of where they are grazing Derby City Council Cabinet Member for Streetpride Highland cows have been used for grazing parks in Derby for many years and are a popular sight as well as being fantastic at mowing The grazing programme helps to maintain the park’s grasslands create a balanced ecosystem for a whole range of habitats We’re delighted to welcome them back for the winter 23 August 2024 By Derbyshire CC and Derby City Council ended a long-running dispute over the Sinfin energy-from-waste (EfW) plant so the facility can now be completed, LGC’s sister title MRW has reported Derbyshire has withdrawn a demand for payment of £94m from the city council to recover its share of the project costs The £154m plant was planned to divert 190,000 tonnes a year of waste from landfill and generate enough electricity to power 14,000 homes a partnership between infrastructure firm Interserve and waste management company Renewi 27-year public-private partnership deal with the councils to delivery and operate the facility It was supposed to become operational in 2017 but failed to pass commissioning tests the councils agreed to proceed with the Sinfin EfW and in July they reached a £94m out-of-court settlement with RRS’s administrator the county council issued an invoice to the city for the same sum to the city It was feared the bill could bankrupt the council following his loss of a motion of no confidence He described the motion as “political opportunism” designed to impair his chances of being elected as an MP in the July general election A spokesperson for Derby said the terms of a new agreement commit both councils to their decision The council said market testing had produced positive engagement from the waste industry confirming capability They added: “We can confirm that the invoice from the county council has been withdrawn We are happy with the outcome and fully committed to ensuring best value for money for residents “The councils will now move forward with a procurement exercise to rectify defects at the facility and bring it into use.” Sign in or Register a new account to join the discussion Buses in most parts of the country were privatised in 1985 Neighbouring authorities have reacted cautiously to Birmingham City Council ’s plea for… The government has said it will look at postal vote arrangements as… Suffolk CC is set to bring its 45 libraries back in house… More Sponsor Insight Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Derbyshire County Council has hit Derby City Council with a £93.5m bill over the troubled Sinfin energy-from-waste (EfW) plant in a move that opposition parties said could bankrupt the city both councils decided to fix and operate the plant The county council in January issued an invoice to the city council for £93.5m plus VAT to recover its share of the costs of the project A statement said the city council disputed the validity of the invoice and that it had triggered a notice of dispute – which included the county’s refusal to formally include regular reviews of project progress – against the business case to fix and operate the facility Both councils tried but failed on 24 May to resolve the dispute and will be entering the next stage of formal dispute resolution processes The councils did not say what this process involves but said neither would answer further questions It remains unclear why the county has issued an invoice to the city for the exact sum both agreed to jointly pay to the administrator of the original developer One councillor said it appeared the city had not being paying the county for the plant’s mothballed upkeep The councils reached a £93.5m out-of-court settlement in July 2023 with RRS’s administrator which covers half the sum initially demanded It is unclear whether it is a coincidence or not that this sum equals Derbyshire's legal claim RRS was a partnership between infrastructure firm Interserve and waste management company Renewi to design commission and operate a £154m waste treatment facility (pictured) with a capacity to divert 190,000 tonnes a year of waste from landfill It was supposed to become operational in 2017 but, after it failed to pass commissioning tests by the agreed date, the councils lawfully terminated the contract in August 2019 and RRS subsequently entered administration The councils then decided to repair and reopen the facility after concluding it would be more cost-effective to use it than dispose of residual waste via a different route A joint statement from Derby’s Conservative Reform and Independent groups said: “After many years and millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money the city still has nothing to show for all the resources committed to having an operational waste plant for the city and county.” They said the bill from Derbyshire was “for what we understand to be [the city’s] proportion for ongoing costs for energy maintenance and other related charges of the mothballed site While the city council refutes this invoice we must consider the potential impact on the city should the value of this invoice have to be paid after what will likely be a protracted and very costly legal process "We should be under no illusion that this £93.9m plus VAT figure could bankrupt the city council which would have dire consequences for all our services and employees at the authority Industry-led Deposit Management Organisation will oversee infrastructure for incentivising packing returns in England Northern Ireland Circularity ‘do-tank’ devises methodology to track usage of products over lifespan to assess impact of circular business models  St Helens awards textiles recycling contract Coventy agrees deal for garden waste permit management and Sussex NHS care board secures waste services Treasury wants to simplify tax by removing ‘perverse incentives’ of two-tier system as well as exemptions for quarries and dredging waste Plans by Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council to fix and operate a controversial waste treatment plant in Sinfin have been thrown into doubt after they issued a joint statement to say they had been put on hold because the authorities are in dispute over a £93.9 million + VAT invoice both authorities announced they would be still be going ahead fixing and operating the Sinfin Lane plant despite its failure to pass commissioning tests four years earlier and which saw them pulling the plug on the company building the plant Join us on WhatsApp to get the latest news straight to your phone Now the joint statement has shed some light on the reluctance to comment Derbyshire County Council issued an invoice to the city council for £93.9m + VAT to recover its share of the costs of the project "The city council disputes the validity of the invoice and has itself now triggered a notice of dispute which includes the county’s refusal to formally include regular reviews of project progress against the business case to fix and operate the facility both councils met to try to resolve the dispute however have been unable to do so and will be entering the next stage of formal dispute resolution processes." Both councils have refused to enter into further discussion with the media about the situation and have declined interviews The settlement to pay RRS came after several months of negotiation between the two sides RRS's administrators had been claiming £187 million was owed - a figure which the councils had disputed The councils said the figure was nearer to £9 million Following last year's announcement that a settlement had been reached the councils also issued a statement of how the money would be paid and in what proportions was to be split by the councils in accordance with their agreed split - 50:50 up to £50m and all sums thereafter split proportionately; 73.4% by the county council and 26.6% by the city council £36.57m has been paid by the city council and £56.93m by the county council The council statement also said in 2023: "In anticipation of litigation finances were earmarked as part of Derby City Council’s medium-term finance planning process for 2023/24 meanwhile Derbyshire County Council has earmarked reserves to cover the settlement costs." when RRS - a partnership between infrastructure firm Interserve and waste management company Renewi – was awarded a contract by Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council to manage the councils’ residual waste and design and operate a waste treatment facility in Sinfin the councils and RRS began a process to determine the adjusted estimated fair value (AEFV) of the contract The AEFV was the sum due as compensation (to either RRS or the councils) following the termination of the contract and is designed to reflect the future value of the long term waste management contract RRS and the councils were contractually required to go through the AEFV process and all parties to litigation are expected to make every effort to negotiate a settlement outside a formal litigation process in order to avoid unnecessary costs to either party At respective behind closed doors cabinet meetings both councils resolved to accept the settlement and pay RRS £93.5m to protect council tax-payers from the risk of further significant costs The money is being used to pay for an electricity supply for the maintenance work and to comply with health and safety regulations which would likely lead to further significant financial consequences Local residents have been campaigning for years to have the waste plant plans thrown out and several demonstrations have taken place on the steps of the Council House in Derby We send out the biggest stories in an email every day. Sign up for the main Derbyshire Live newsletter here Residents in need have been able to get free bulky waste collections as part of a trial taking place in Sinfin and Osmaston is improving the lives of residents in the local area which was inspired by community feedback and input from Local Area Coordinators has trialled a bulky waste collection voucher scheme to support residents in need The vouchers have been funded through existing Neighbourhood Board funding with £3,000 allocated for the current financial year in Sinfin and Osmaston To ensure the support reaches those who need it most only professionals Council Officers are exploring ways to expand its reach and impact across the city Future plans include collaborating with social care and hospital staff to assist individuals who may be unable to return home due to fall risks By providing timely bulky waste collection the project aims to improve safety and hygiene in homes Equalities and Communities commented:  we know that residents want to do the right thing and make sure it’s disposed of properly but there may be a number of reasons why they can’t do this such as being on a low income This pilot project is showing that something as simple as supporting residents to remove their bulky waste is having a positive impact for residents and the wider community.  “This project has so much potential and I’m hoping that we can expand this scheme across the city to support more residents in need.” Fallout from Derby’s cancelled Sinfin energy-from-waste (EfW) plant continues with a vote of no confidence called for against leader of the Labour-controlled city council RRS was a partnership between infrastructure firm Interserve and waste management company Renewi The plant was intended to divert 190,000 tonnes of waste a year of waste from landfill the city council and Derbyshire County Council agreed to fix and operate the planned site they reached a £93.5m out-of-court settlement with RRS’s administrator The two councils entered a formal dispute resolution process last week, when the county council issued an invoice to the city or £93.9m, to recover its share of costs for the project. The city council disputes the validity of the invoice The county is challenging the city's request to review the plant’s business case said the dispute has placed the authority in a potentially dangerous financial position that could “jeopardise its finances He claimed that a majority of councillors have “lost confidence in the leader’s ability to resolve the issue” who leads the Labour group and is standing to become an MP said the motion was "a desperate act of political opportunism" both of whom are also to stand Parliamentary candidates for Derby South Shanker said: "It is no coincidence that two of the signatories to the motion happen to be standing against me in the general election They are also aware that my contractual obligations prevent me from fully defending the council’s position publicly.” Derby City Council said they are seeking external legal advice on when the motion will be debated due to the general election campaigning period The future of a long-standing Derbyshire golf course called Sinfin Golf Course has been secured with a 50-year lease to new operators several companies reportedly submitted bids to the council to manage the 100-year-old golf course It followed an announcement that the current provider The council appointed agent HMH Golf and Leisure to conduct a marketing exercise to find a new operator After a selection process Link Golf UK was chosen as the new operator Link Golf UK operates six venues across the UK and was established in 2019 The golf course features an 18-hole parkland course Home / News / Environment and Energy / Bids invited to fix and run long-delayed Derby waste incinerator Environment and Energy, Sustainability, Treatment and Recovery The waste incineration facility was due to open in 2017 but failed performance testing and has never been used The councils now say that they anticipate the waste treatment centre will start to accept waste from across the city and county in November 2028 The City Council and Derbyshire County Council recently settled a dispute over the facility’s costs and have committed to working in partnership to make the waste treatment centre at Sinfin operational Both Councils said fixing and operating the facility was found to be the “most viable and cost-effective long-term solution” to manage household waste from both the city and county The project is intensely opposed by environmental campaigners and local residents Two recently planned incinerators have been stopped and I’ll be making the argument that this incinerator should also be stopped The Labour MP for Derby South Baggy Shanker told the BBC he was “more convinced than ever before that [the plant] won’t work and is in the wrong place” “I’m on the side of local residents,” he added “I’ve been working in Westminster on the future of incineration and I’ll be making the argument that this incinerator should also be stopped.” Shanker was removed as leader of Derby City Council after a motion of no confidence passed Steve Hassall, the Conservative group leader, said he tabled the motion to “avert potential financial disaster” citing concerns over the costs of the Sinfin waste treatment facility An exercise to shortlist bidders is expected to take place in February 2025 before a contract is awarded in December 2025 The City and Derbyshire Council said soft market testing undertaken throughout 2023 confirmed there was “capability capacity and appetite in the market” to deliver the project Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Corporate Services and Budget said the planned incinerator is more sustainable than “transporting material around the country” and reduces the risk of the councils being exposed to uncontrollable market prices in the future Derby City Council’s Cabinet Member for Streetpride “The councils are confident there is a competitive market for this project and the operators with the skills and experience to successfully deliver the project and its expected benefits.” Tagged , , April 30, 2025 April 30, 2025 May 2, 2025 May 1, 2025 6th May 2025 DAERA / Defra / Deposit Return Scheme 6th May 2025 CIWM / WRAP 6th May 2025 Food Waste / Greggs / too good to go Circular is the sustainability media brand brought to you by CIWM CIWM empowers professionalism across the resources sector Advertising with Circular can help you reach your audience Designed and built by CPL One We use cookies to give you the best experience and to learn about your use of our site for advertising and analytics purposes. 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Premium subscribers gain exclusive access to LGC Insights - interactive dashboards designed for the public sector enabling you to benchmark your council's performance against peers Make evidence-based decisions to shape your strategy and drive progress Access to Premium content not included in trial Check if you already have access from your Local Authority or organisation Councillor Shiraz Khan with representatives from NCHA Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) has started work to build a development on Goodsmoor Road in Derby These 75 new affordable homes will contribute to the 370 they pledged to build annually across the East Midlands less than five miles south of Derby city centre will provide safe and secure accommodation comprising one- three- and four-bedroom homes whilst regenerating the site of a former munition depot Marking the first joint scheme as part of a wider partnership MORRO Partnerships will construct the affordable homes on behalf of NCHA with sights set on a commendable energy rating as part of their commitment to building sustainable homes The development will be made up of 45 affordable homes for rent and 30 will be available to buy with the help of the shared ownership scheme MORRO and RG+P Architects met with Derby City Council for a tour of the site Property and Regulatory Services at Derby City Council safe and affordable home is critical to wellbeing and is a right everyone deserves This mix of new affordable homes is exactly what Derby needs to support local families and young professionals I'm thrilled to see construction underway and look forward to seeing future residents building strong communities here The scheme contributes to NCHA‘s Strategic Partnership with Homes England We are working towards all our new homes being as environmentally friendly as possible with good thermal comfort and affordability for our customers We would like to thank Derby City Council for their support on this scheme Construction started in January and is scheduled to be completed summer 2025 the development will provide homes suitable for young professionals and families with good links to the local community The development will also feature a historic World War II pillbox to the south which will be retained and maintained for the benefit of the local community preserving the legacy of the site the homes will be built upon We’re really looking forward to working towards this brownfield site becoming a thriving community with some much-needed affordable housing for people in the South Derbyshire area We pledge to become better community makers and better environment makers so the progression of these homes across the lifecycle will help to fulfil that while making positive change to the area Sinfin is in a great location for commuters with a number of employment opportunities on the doorstep including the Sinfin Central Business Park Sinfin Industrial Park and world-renowned Rolls-Royce all within walking distance from the development.  Anyone who would like to register their interest in the shared ownership properties should email NCHA sales A new operator is being sought for Sinfin Golf Course The course has been run by Sheffield City Trust under a lease agreement with Derby City Council The trust has indicated it wishes to surrender its lease in 2024 and has been engaged to market the facility and advise the Council on the terms of a new lease to be agreed with the new tenant.  Sinfin Golf Course is an established business which features an 18-hole parkland golf course Offers including or excluding the farmhouse will be considered HMH Golf and Leisure will market Sinfin Golf Course but the final decision on a new operator will be taken by the Council’s Cabinet It is anticipated that the new operator will sign up for a minimum 25-year lease Bids will be evaluated on how well interested operators are able to show their ability to meet the Council’s objectives to: Derby City Council Cabinet Member for City Centre who also represents Sinfin and Osmaston as a ward councilllor We’ve long known that Sinfin Golf Course is a wonderful facility we are seeking an experienced operator to look after the course and clubhouse and ensure it is preserved for the benefit of people in Derby with over 32,000 rounds of golf played annually This firm foundation means the right operator could establish a successful revenue stream safeguarding the facility's long-term attractiveness and financial sustainability The chosen operator will need to ensure the facility remains inclusive for all sections of the community work in close partnership with Derby Golf Club and keep the courses and clubhouse to a high standard We’re looking forward to meeting the new operator of Sinfin Golf Couse It will be a great opportunity to build on the existing success of the facility and develop opportunities to improve our members’ experience.  Potential operators interested in submitting proposals for Sinfin Golf Course should visit the HMH Golf and Leisure website or contact Ben Allen on 07887 804430 Proposals should be submitted by Thursday 7 March 2024 Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council have announced a resolution to the dispute over plans for the Sinfin New Waste Treatment Facility Following a period of “constructive dialogue,” the councils have addressed the key issues that led to the dispute Agreement on the terms of a new Inter Authority Agreement has been reached in full – which means both organisations can move forward in partnership with the confidence and certainty required to successfully complete the project Both councils remain committed to the original decision to progress option one: fix and operate the existing plant and have completed soft market testing throughout 2023 with positive engagement from the waste industry which confirmed there was capability The councils will now move forward with the procurement exercise to rectify defects at the facility and bring it into use A spokesperson for Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council said: “We’re pleased to confirm that the dispute has been fully resolved and both councils have reaffirmed their commitment to working in partnership to get the waste treatment centre at Sinfin operational “This is in line with the decisions to fix and operate the facility which were taken by Cabinet Members at both councils at their respective meetings in February 2023 “We look forward with confidence to moving the project forward to provide both councils with the most viable and cost-effective We offer an exciting opportunity in the East Midlands for companies to plan innovative advertising campaigns alongside consistently excellent reporting Our newsletters are sent directly chief executives managing directors and senior managers across the East Midlands with numerous companies from all sectors – from manufacturing to technology – benefiting from our mix of news and features Contact us: sales@blmgroup.co.uk By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information Accept The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close Derbyshire county and Derby city councils voted on 2 February to repair the failed Sinfin gasification plant and use it to treat residents’ residual waste £900 million waste treatment contract with the councils which included running the 190,000-tonne capacity plant in Sinfin However, the councils brought the contract to an early end in August 2019 after problems with the plant, which included excessive odours and technical issues (see letsrecycle.com story) The councils met Thursday to discuss whether they could “rectify” the plant’s “defects” or whether they would have to close it and dispose of their waste using a third party Each decided respectively that it was “more cost-effective for Derby and Derbyshire council taxpayers” to use the plant to deal with household waste during the next two decades according to a joint statement published on 3 February The councils say they will now go to the market to appoint specialist contractors to carry out the rectification work and operate the facility The councils also gave approval to set up a joint project board to “coordinate decision-making to help drive the project forward” said: “It was vital that we took the time to thoroughly assess the options on the table so that we could make an informed decision on the facility’s future “The recommendation to rectify and use the facility offered the most viable economic and cost-effective option and the best deal for council taxpayers in Derby and Derbyshire to provide a sustainable and long-term solution for dealing with household waste.” The councils’ joint statement said rectifying the facility would give them more certainty about the future cost of dealing with household waste that residents either cannot or choose not to recycle added: “There will always be some waste that residents either cannot or choose not to recycle and the business case shows that the waste treatment centre is still the best long-term solution – not just in terms of the cost to council tax-payers and protecting them against rising costs of dealing with waste by other means in the future but also for the benefit to the environment and our ongoing commitment to cut carbon emissions to help tackle climate change.” Derbyshire county council had a household waste recycling rate of 45.1% in 2020/21 the latest financial year for which verified data is available which the councils sent instead to energy from plants refuse derived fuel facilities and landfills in the UK Renewi UK Services was then appointed to carry out a deep clean and undertake a series of condition surveys on the state of the facility to inform an appraisal into its future viability The councils also gave Renewi a two-year ‘continuity services’ contract to ensure the city and county’s waste continued to be disposed of RRS entered administration following the termination of its contract and the administrators subsequently sued the councils (see letsrecycle.com story) Full contact information: HERE Get the latest waste and recycling news straight to your inbox We are using cookies to give you the best browsing experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again This website uses cookies to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site Keeping these cookies enabled helps us to fund and improve our website which is free to visit and use All such information remains confidential and we use only to determine which pages are popular with readers More information about our Cookie Policy Two exciting new additions have recently arrived Sinfin Moor Park and will be celebrated with an opening event on Saturday 21 May Sinfin Moor Park has a new path and outdoor gym installation which have been funded from Section 106 contributions These features will complement the parks existing facilities which include a café The construction work was undertaken by Talbot Farm Landscapes Ltd and are already encouraging more people to visit the park and keep active The newly installed 1.3km footpath takes users around the perimeter of Sinfin Moor Park’s recreational space The path’s tarmac surface and circular route opens up the whole park for everyone to enjoy There are various benches located around the path which allow visitors to stop for a rest watch the football or cricket and take in the scenery whilst enjoying the fresh air attendees of the event can also look forward to an organised guided walk around the path and wider park with the Friends of Sinfin Moor Park and the Derby Parks team This will take place after the official path opening at 11:30am There will also be a self-led pirate orienteering trail around the path for families to try on the day other activities will be taking place around the park such as craft activities with the Council’s Derby Adult Learning Service and rugby taster activities with Rolls-Royce Rugby These activities will be based around the play area near to the car park and pavilion where the Friends of Sinfin Moor Park community café will be open for all to enjoy it’s not just the path that is being showcased during the opening event Brand new exercise equipment and an outdoor table tennis table have also been installed near to the park Pavilion The gym equipment is designed for use by adults and young people either as part of a structured or casual workout and will be available for use by the public after the grand opening The outdoor table has been installed thanks to funding from Table Tennis England as part of its Ping project which aims to make table tennis visible and sociable; improving opportunities for people to have a go Park users can borrow bats and balls from the community café on a Saturday morning or from Sinfin Library during its opening hours on Mondays and Wednesdays Cabinet Member for Streetpride and Public Spaces said: The path and gym equipment is a welcome addition to Sinfin Moor Park The park is a versatile space enjoyed by the local community and we look forward to seeing people make use of the new facilities We hope to see everyone at the park on Saturday 21 May for the opening event We would like to thank the Friends of Sinfin Moor Park Local Nature Reserve for their continued work and support with this and various other projects across the park and reserve This is simply invaluable to the local community and environment Colin has been the chairperson of Sinfin Moor Park since September 2009 The Sinfin Park Pavilion has recently been renamed the ‘Colin Attenborough Pavilion’ in honour of Colin Attenborough Colin arrived at Sinfin Moor Park on Saturday to find hundreds of friends and colleagues waiting to surprise him as he watched the unveiling of the new plaque officially renaming the pavilion after him The Pavilion was chosen as the location to be renamed as Colin had often said how the pavilion was like his second home Colin has been the chairperson of Sinfin Moor Park since September 2009 he has overseen the planting of Jubilee Wood in 2012 helped with the introduction of Eric and Ernie the first two highland cattle as well as directing and guiding many other projects over the past 15 years he has been the driving force behind the Green Flag Community Award application process which has led to Sinfin Moor Park Local Nature Reserve being awarded the flag for the last seven years One of Colin’s shining achievements was leading the Friends group in developing and running the community café which has been consistently run by volunteers since 2012 “Sinfin Moor Park and Local Nature Reserve wouldn’t be the place it is today without Colin’s commitment and determination Over the years it’s become a real haven for wildlife and local people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Colin for a number of years and it was an honour to be invited to present him with the plaque naming the Pavilion £546.30 was also raised in funds by the café This will be passed on to the Nightingale MacMillan Unit in Derby To learn more about the fantastic work that the Friends of Sinfin Moor Park do and how you could get involved, you can visit their webpage. If you want to visit the Colin Attenborough Pavilion or explore the rest of Sinfin Moor Park, you can find out more about upcoming events and opening times on the Derby Parks Website.   Compensation for the controversial Sinfin energy-from-waste (EfW) plant in Derby will be determined in the High Court next year Mr Justice Constable refused to authorise a summary judgement requested by Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council which are seeking to clarify how final compensation – adjusted estimated fair value (AEFV) – will be calculated The hearing should bring closer to resolution a drawn-out legal battle between the councils and Resource Recovery Solutions (RRS) over the early termination of a £900m public private partnership which has left both sides claiming compensation A statement from the councils said: “We believe that we are in a better position as a result of the applications and judgment and we are robustly defending RRS’s claim to protect the interest of Derby and Derbyshire council taxpayers.” Central to the dispute is financial liability for an EfW plant using advanced gasification technology The £154m facility had been intended to divert up to 98% of the region’s residual waste from landfill by heat treatment to produce a gas which could generate electricity to power 14,000 homes But the plant did not function as planned and had to be mothballed while the councils are seeking £9m in compensation including the costs of modifying the plant to make it operational a 27-year contract was signed between RRS (Derbyshire) a joint venture between infrastructure firm Interserve (now Mitie) and waste company Renewi Funding was provided by the UK Green Infrastructure Platform and three international banks The contract included managing Derby’s recycling centres and providing five waste transfer stations as well as developing the plant at Sinfin The plant had been due to open in 2017 but was unable to pass the certified performance tests and the contract was terminated by the councils in 2019 RRS subsequently went into liquidation and the administrators sued the councils asking for AEFV to be decided through the courts In rejecting the councils’ bid for a summary judgement Mr Justice Constable ruled in favour of the councils and against RRS on costs He determined that 40% of the company’s costs in preparing its reply document will be disallowed three Derby councillors are calling on Derby City Council to reverse its decision to repair and reopen the Sinfin plant They have called for an investigation into claims that pressure was placed on external consultants to provide a favourable business case said that the full impact of the project was not given sufficient consideration “We are told that millions of pounds was spent on various professional consultants with almost 200 reports yet not one conversation took place with the residents whose lives have been blighted by this plant,” said the councillors The city has elections due in May in which political control could change Resource Recovery Solutions (RRS) is suing Derbyshire county council and Derby city council almost three years after the local authorities ended their contract with the company the developer of the failed Sinfin gasification plant was a partnership between infrastructure firm Interserve and waste management company Renewi The company signed a 27-year, £900 million waste treatment contract with the councils in 2009 which reached financial close in 2014 (see letsrecycle.com story) The deal included managing Derby’s household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) providing five transfer stations and building and running a 190,000-tonne capacity energy from waste (EfW) plant in Sinfin However, the councils brought an early end to the contract in August 2019 after problems with the plant, which included excessive odours (see letsrecycle.com story) with Ian Wormleighton of public relations and advisory company Teneo listed on Companies House as the administrator a spokesperson for Derbyshire county council told letsrecycle.com: “Resource Recovery Solutions (Derbyshire) Ltd (in administration) has commenced formal court proceedings against Derbyshire county council and Derby city council of the project agreement for the joint waste project including the waste treatment centre in Derby.” The spokesperson said the councils would defend the proceedings but were unable to comment further as they were now in a formal litigation process Letsrecycle.com contacted Teneo for further information and comment which the councils sent instead to EfW plants The councils also gave Renewi a two-year ‘continuity services’ contract to ensure the city and county’s waste continued to be disposed of and treated and the HWRCs continued to operate Renewi’s deal was extended by eight months last November the councils announced they were developing a business case to identify whether they could rectify and use the partially completed facility or whether they would have to close it entirely the councils are to reconvene to review and decide how to proceed Representing an estimated population of around 780,000 Derbyshire county council had a household waste recycling rate of 45.1% in the 2020/21 financial year Derby city council represents an estimated population of nearly 260,000 and had a recycling rate of 36.7% in 2020/21 Derby Council is seeking a new operator for Sinfin Golf Course profitable pay-and-play facility situated in a commercial trading location on the edge of Derby par-70 golf course (established in 1923); a 6-hole pitch & putt course/footgolf course; practice facilities; a pavilion clubhouse (389 sq m) which has in the past been used as part of the clubhouse facilities is available with the property if required Derby City Council has set a number of key objectives for the marketing exercise 1) To preserve the existing golf facilities for the benefit of the residents of Derby and the surrounding area 2) To secure an experienced operator for the property 3) To deliver a sustainable annual rent for the property 4) To secure capital investment in the facilities 5) To give flexibility over the future use of the property 6) To encourage increased participation in golf 7) To ensure harmonious liaison with the resident club – Derby Golf Club Culture and Tourism said: “We’ve long known that Sinfin Golf Course is a wonderful facility We are seeking an experienced operator to look after the property and to ensure it is preserved for the benefit of people in Derby. The chosen operator will need to ensure the facility remains inclusive for all sections of the community work in close partnership with Derby Golf Club and keep the courses and clubhouse to a high standard.” Ben Allen at HMH said: “Sinfin Golf Course is a commercially located pay and play golf facility that offers so much untapped potential Approximately 32,000 rounds of golf are played at SInfin each year and this alone provides a sound platform for the business improved chipping/short game facilities would all be great additions to the property It will be fascinating to review the market’s proposals for Sinfin Golf Course and to see the various ways in which operators plan to enhance this business.” Proposals for Sinfin Golf Course are invited by March 7 For further information please call Ben Allen at HMH on 07887 804430, by email at ben@hmhgolf.com or by visiting www.hmhgolfandleisure.com the course owned by serving US President Donald Trump is to host The Scottish Championship on the DP World Tour’s summer schedule Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks’ all-new Tour Toe Stamp offering gives all golfers the opportunity to game Vokey Design SM10 wedges with a unique Stewart Golf has expanded its range of golf bags with the launch of the all-new NEXAS Hybrid bag and an upgraded version of its popular NERO Cart bag GolfBusinessNews.com (GBN) is for the many thousands of people who work in the golf business all around the world We cover the full range of topics both on and off the course We aim to supply essential information both quickly and accurately in a format which is easy to use We are independent of all special interest groups Click here to sign up for our free twice weekly golf industry news summary View the latest newsletter here 5/7 High StreetDorchester-on-ThamesOxfordshire OX10 7HHUnited Kingdom publisher@golfbusinessnews.com © 1999-2025 e.GolfBusiness.com Limited | All Rights Reserved. | GBN Privacy Policy a big thank you to our roving reporter Martin Sower from Sinfin RC Wait what day is it again?… with the bank holiday yesterday and the beginning of the school holidays it’s easy to forget We love a good parkrun at Sinfin RC and our egg-cited members filled the volunteer roster donning the high vis over their usual green hoodies for the takeover of our local parkrun spring is in the air and Alvaston park was lucky enough to have blue sky and sun made a welcome appearance This week’s roster was full to bursting as Sinfin Running Club marked their fourth parkrun takeover; think we’re all getting the hang of it now Many of the club’s runners are regular parkrunners volunteering and sometimes both on the same day; with a few taking the opportunity to putting the pink volunteer vest on for the first time or trying a new role With it being Easter there were sightings of marshals with bunny ears Lisa never to miss an opportunity for some dressing up and the green tambourine was out again and for those with a sweet tooth some Easter themed treats were waiting at the finish Rob was in charge of the starters air horn which released 331 keen parkrunners to make their way around the flat course taking in Alvaston park and the out and back section along the Route 6 cycle path Runners came to Alvaston from far and wide with notable tourists travelling from Bradford There was an amazing 51 first timer visitors and an amazing 48 new PBs set while another runner completed their 50th and two more reached the 100 mile stone but was an early get up for some of our volunteers who arrived before 8:30 and hopping into their various positions around the course ensuring cones were in the right positions and FaceTime calls to ensure everyone was ready for a cracking parkrun takeover much like some of our waistlines with all the chocolate around this weekend With a quick glance across the results there were a handful of PBs around each of those times so it looks like they helped We’re making the final arrangements for our race you might have even taken a flyer away with you today this year taking advantage of a new path and the course will run along Infinitely Park Way We do hope you’ll be joining us on 12th of May More information about this race and the club can be found on our website https://www.sinfinrc.co.uk Accompanying our members were some tourist volunteers we hope you enjoyed your visit to Alvaston Additionally there were some Duke of Edinburgh volunteers For some of our members today was their first time volunteering and for many others they support parkrun week after week It’s important to remember that parkrun cannot operate without the generous help of volunteers it’s a great way to give back to the parkrun community and I encourage anyone to give it a go of whom 51 were first timers and 48 recorded new Personal Bests Representatives of 40 different clubs took part The event was made possible by 41 volunteers: Today's full results and a complete event history can be found on the Alvaston parkrun Results Page Since then 9,363 participants have completed 41,615 parkruns covering a total distance of 208,075 km A total of 823 individuals have volunteered 4,384 times © parkrun Limited (Company Number: 07289574) No part of this site may be reproduced in whole or in part in any manner without the permission of the copyright owner Improvements will be made at Chaddesden Park New play equipment is to be installed at two Derby parks The playgrounds at Sinfin Moor Park and Chaddesden Park will be improved in line with the wishes of local communities a zipwire and balance beam will be installed roundabout and other equipment will be added to Chaddesden Park’s play area Derby City Council is working with Friends groups affiliated with each of the parks to progress the improvements The groups have worked to secure funding for the improvements and have also consulted parks users about what they would like to see installed park users were eager to see a new zipline installed to replace the one that was previously removed from the play area for safety reasons the works will include the installation of a balance beam The Friends of Sinfin Moor Park Local Nature Reserve group raised £14,000 for the project through the National Lottery Community Fund the community café and other contributions Derby Homes has also provided £10,000 towards the project the Friends of Chaddesden Park group has secured £17,000 in funding from various sources including the National Lottery Community Fund contributions from charitable groups and through the Friends group shop Derby City Council’s Cabinet members are expected to add the projects to the Parks and Open Spaces Capital Programme when they meet on 12 July Following a consultation with the community the money will be used to install an overhead ladder accessible roundabout and other inclusive equipment at the existing play area The roundabout will replace a spinning disc that was removed two years ago Derby City Council Cabinet Member for Communities and Streetpride It’s fantastic news that new playground equipment is to be installed at two of our parks Well done to the Friends groups in Chaddesden and Sinfin Moor for all the hard work they’ve put into this so far The Council will continue to work closely with them and other stakeholders to ensure the projects meet the needs of the local community and park users For more information about Derby’s parks see the InDerby website Hortons has expanded its industrial portfolio with the multi-million pound acquisition of a city centre commercial park in the East Midlands multi-let industrial and logistics estate approximately two miles south of Derby city centre and near the Rolls-Royce Sinfin campus The 26-acre site consists of 21 fully occupied warehouse units totalling more than 135,000 sq ft and includes almost eight acres of additional open storage and development land The deal complements our existing investment and development portfolio which encompasses more than two million sq ft of industrial offices and retail properties located throughout the Midlands said the company intends to further expand its portfolio by investing in the acquisition of additional high-quality industrial and logistics locations in the region He said: “This is an excellent acquisition which builds on our investment strategy of obtaining income generating industrial sites with significant development potential “Sinfin Commercial Park benefits from a good mix of modern and flexible units with established occupiers and presents the opportunity to add value through letting or developing vacant plots of land.” Complete the details below to receive our daily newsletter highlighting investment and development activity: CLICK HERE to listen to the podcast