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In direct response to the proposed cuts to discretionary funding which will affect voluntary and community organisations (VCSE) across Derbyshire, Derbyshire Voluntary Action hosted an interactive event to explore the potential impact of these cuts to the health and wellbeing of communities across Derbyshire. The event held in partnership with Chesterfield Football Club was at capacity with directly impacted VCSE organisations, the wider VCSE sector and key supportive stakeholders.

You can now have your say on a number of proposals which if agreed will change the way we run parts of our library service. The library service proposals are set out in our new draft Derbyshire Public Library Service Strategy 'A Modern Library Service for Derbyshire' which we unveiled last month. The aim of the proposals is to keep library buildings open as well as creating a modern, agile, family-friendly and sustainable service across the county. The proposed changes would also support necessary budget savings and reflect changing patterns of library use while ensuring the service remains as accessible, efficient and cost-effective as possible.

Links CVS is appalled at the violence of far-right groups against mosques, refugees and minority communities, which is currently happening across several towns in the country. We support Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Unity in our Community and urge you to sign the petition