DERBYSHIRE UK – Councils in Derby, South Derbyshire, Erewash and Amber Valley had been told by the previous Labour Government that they must build 36,600 new homes in the county by 2026. But the new Con-Lib coalition Government has confirmed it plans to scrap regional spatial strategies across the UK and return decision-making powers on housing to local authorities. Sites earmarked for potential development in Derby had included Mickleover, Littleover, Sinfin, Chellaston and the Boulton Moor area. Read More