The decision gives us greater clarity about the direction of travel, but there is still a significant amount of detailed work to do before the new arrangements come into effect.
In a video update, Neil Crittenden, Chief Executive, and Chris Henning, Executive Director for Corporate Services and Transformation, provide an overview of the decision, explain what the implementation letter received from government confirms and share what is happening now and what it means for you.
Subject to final agreement, the names for the new authorities are Derbyshire North Council and Derbyshire South Council.