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A Civic University Agreement, developed by the University of Derby, has been launched in partnership with 15 other organisations from across the city and county. Retro Feva 80’s – a DerbyCAN commissioned music jukebox show inspired by Top of the Pop’s 80’s featuring a community cast of local performers. The report aims to help universities build on the excellent work that many of them are already carrying out in these areas, working alongside councils, employers, cultural institutions, schools and further education colleges. The report sets out how universities like Derby have the capability, opportunity and responsibility to support the places where they are based to solve some of their most pressing and major problems. These issues range from helping local businesses adapt to technological change, to boosting the health of local people, improving education for school pupils and adult learners, and training and developing new civic leaders in every field from politics to the arts.
And Derby are also hoping to keep Bird beyond his current deal which expires next summer and are eager for him to put pen to paper to help the club push for a return to the Championship. Speaking to Derbyshire Live this morning ahead of the home game against Bristol Rovers at the weekend, Derby head coach Paul Warne said: "Both will be offered a new deal. SHEDding light on long-Covid’ – a collaboration between scientific and artistic researchers at the University that will see the University’s S.H.E.D tour the country to explore the challenges affecting people suffering from long-Covid Generally speaking, it is absence makes the heart grow fonder. Historically, for me and I can only speak for me, is that when I've had a bid turned down in the summer I try to return to it in January unless I know it's absolutely impossible. It wouldn't surprise me to have offers for Cash and Birdy because they are very good players. I wouldn't actually say it's the same clubs that were rumoured to be interested in them during the summer either. It could be anyone. It focuses on five core goals, designed to make a positive impact on the people, communities, organisations and businesses within Derby and Derbyshire: Will Morlidge, Chief Executive of the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “The Civic University Agreement is a clear sign that partners remain committed to improving social mobility and driving forward innovation and the economic prosperity of our city and county. We are proud members of the Derby Opportunity Area Board, a key part of the civic agenda, and the leadership shown by Professor Kathryn Mitchell and the support from the University of Derby team has been fundamental to improving the life-chances of many young people within our communities.”
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Jacqui Willis, Chief Executive of Derbyshire Voluntary Action, said: “Amplifying the voices of communities has never been so important. The opportunities that Community Chesterfield, Derbyshire Voluntary Action’s partnership with the University of Derby, has created for students to enhance their studies has been incredible and impactful. We are thrilled and excited to support the Civic University Agreement” It also feels the planned location of a children’s play area close to Porter Lane is an unsafe spot. Derbyshire County Council says that Middleton Community Primary School and Anthony Gell School (a secondary) both have sufficient capacity to take on new pupils linked to the new development.
The development of Civic University Agreements was a key recommendation in a report published in 2019 by the Civic University Commission set up by the UPP Foundation and chaired by the former Head of the Civil Service, Lord Kerslake.I am determined to protect citizens and help catch more criminals. This funding will be prioritised in areas where need is greatest and where it can be used to deliver maximum results. I will be working closely with partners over the coming weeks to prepare our bid.”
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