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Council services have an impact on the everyday lives of people and organisations across our communities – and it’s important that local people have a say about how these services are delivered in the future.

Local residents, businesses, public sector partners and community and voluntary groups were invited to put forward their views on our One Derbyshire, Two Council proposal as part of extensive engagement activity, which ran from 30 June to 10 August 2025.

We gathered detailed feedback from organisations and partner networks from across the county, to ensure the views of our varied communities were represented.

Our engagement activities included a survey, in which over 7,300 residents participated in, we facilitated 27 in-person sessions that included hundreds of conversations, and interviewed all our key partners including the NHS, police and local businesses, which has provided valuable insights and information.

Feedback included valuable information contained within the ‘open’ questions, which allowed respondents to share their views outside of the structured questions, and tell us – in their own words – what is important to them, now and in the future.

An independent provider ran the survey and analysed the results on behalf of the nine councils.

The feedback we received from local people, businesses and partner organisations – along with a range of other evidence – have helped to shape our final proposal.

Once a final proposal has been submitted, it will be for the Government to decide on whether it should be taken forward and there will be a further statutory consultation at that time. This will likely take place mid to late 2026.

What did people say and where can I see the results

The extensive survey and engagement activity generated a whole range of varied views and responses from residents, businesses and organisations across all parts of Derbyshire.

Feedback included valuable information contained within the ‘open’ questions, which allowed respondents to share their views outside of the structured questions, and tell us – in their own words – what is important to them, now and in the future.

The consistent message coming through from Derbyshire’s diverse communities was that people want simpler council structures that:

  • remain close to residents.
  • improve services
  • use public resources and money carefully.

A report setting out the full results of the public consultation has been produced by the independent provider which ran the survey on behalf of the nine partner councils (Public Perspectives).

It will be published alongside the reports which will be considered by Derby City Council on Thursday 6 November.

For more information please see our FAQ pages


Council services have an impact on the everyday lives of people and organisations across our communities – and it’s important that local people have a say about how these services are delivered in the future.

Local residents, businesses, public sector partners and community and voluntary groups were invited to put forward their views on our One Derbyshire, Two Council proposal as part of extensive engagement activity, which ran from 30 June to 10 August 2025.

We gathered detailed feedback from organisations and partner networks from across the county, to ensure the views of our varied communities were represented.

Our engagement activities included a survey, in which over 7,300 residents participated in, we facilitated 27 in-person sessions that included hundreds of conversations, and interviewed all our key partners including the NHS, police and local businesses, which has provided valuable insights and information.

Feedback included valuable information contained within the ‘open’ questions, which allowed respondents to share their views outside of the structured questions, and tell us – in their own words – what is important to them, now and in the future.

An independent provider ran the survey and analysed the results on behalf of the nine councils.

The feedback we received from local people, businesses and partner organisations – along with a range of other evidence – have helped to shape our final proposal.

Once a final proposal has been submitted, it will be for the Government to decide on whether it should be taken forward and there will be a further statutory consultation at that time. This will likely take place mid to late 2026.

What did people say and where can I see the results

The extensive survey and engagement activity generated a whole range of varied views and responses from residents, businesses and organisations across all parts of Derbyshire.

Feedback included valuable information contained within the ‘open’ questions, which allowed respondents to share their views outside of the structured questions, and tell us – in their own words – what is important to them, now and in the future.

The consistent message coming through from Derbyshire’s diverse communities was that people want simpler council structures that:

  • remain close to residents.
  • improve services
  • use public resources and money carefully.

A report setting out the full results of the public consultation has been produced by the independent provider which ran the survey on behalf of the nine partner councils (Public Perspectives).

It will be published alongside the reports which will be considered by Derby City Council on Thursday 6 November.

For more information please see our FAQ pages


Page published: 06 Nov 2025, 07:07 AM