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Tickets on sale for two new shows coming to Derby Arena next year

Derby LIVE is pleased to announce that tickets are on sale for two new fantastic shows taking place at Derby Arena next year. Joining our programme of events in 2021 are two music shows that are sure to get your foot tapping.

Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners is coming to Derby Arena on Sunday 4 April 2021 with a brand new production for its 5th anniversary tour.

Join us! C-19 Visitor Economy update with Cllr Barry Lewis and Jo Dilley Thursday 24 Sept

With news today that the new restrictions are likely to be in place for the next six months now is the time to join us for our latest update webinar, Thursday 24 September 10:30-12:30.  Find out more about our latest campaign to attract visitors to the area, hear about plans to help the area's visitor economy  recover and ask questions of Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of Derbyshire County Council and Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Marketing

Sales soar at Nightingale Quarter

Bondholder Wavensmere Homes has announced a peak of sales for phase one of its Nightingale Quarter scheme in Derby city centre, with only six properties remaining from the initial 125 two- and three-bedroom homes available.

Subcontractors returned to the site in August and, with brickwork being laid, properties are starting to take shape.

City confidence grows

The high street in Derby is returning to pre-pandemic activity levels more rapidly than other cities in the Midlands region according to a national report.

New research by leading think tank, the Centre for Cities, showing average footfall levels in city centres for the last full week of August, indicate an overall recovery index of 93% for Derby. This compares with 59% in Nottingham and 52% in Birmingham. At the same time, offline sales in Derby city centre have also risen to 85% of their pre-lockdown figure.

New plans for Derby Market Place

Since opening its doors on 24th July, more than 6,000 people have enjoyed the vibrant al fresco dining experience of Derby Market Place, created by Bondholders Derby City Council, Derby LIVE and Katapult, with Visit Derby, as part of the work of the Derby Economic Recovery Task Force to help boost footfall and help hospitality businesses hit by the Coronavirus pandem

Prepare for Test and Trace in Derby

Businesses in Derby and Derbyshire are being urged to prepare themselves for the national launch of the NHS COVID-19 app this Thursday 24th September. Companies can download relevant resources here today.

The app will be a critical enhancement - and for many a legal requirement - of NHS Test and Trace, providing users with local risk information and alerting them if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive.

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