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English Midlands, British Isles

Community Assembly of Derby

CABI is the Community Assembly of the British Isles.

Serving, supporting and protecting our local communities

Imported, awaiting verificationRegional Assembly English Midlands

About this Assembly

Serving, supporting and protecting our local communities

The Community Assembly of Derby is located in a city on the River Derwent in Derbyshire but is now also in the West Midlands. The Romans established the town of Derventio, which was later captured by the Anglo-Saxons and then by the Vikings who made Djúra-bý one of the Five Boroughs of the Danelaw.

Initially a market town, Derby grew rapidly in the industrial era and was home to Lombe's Mill, an early British factory, Derby contains the southern part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. With the arrival of the railways in the 19th century, Derby became a centre of the British rail industry. Despite having a cathedral since 1927, Derby did not gain city status until 1977.

Derby is a centre for advanced transport manufacturing. It is home to engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce and Alstom (formerly Bombardier Transportation) has a production facility at the Derby Litchurch Lane Works; Toyota's UK headquarters is located in the south-west of the city at Burnaston.

Facilitators

  • Heathcliffe Schofield
  • Sarah Schofield
  • Andy Baker

Names shown were published on the former CABI website. Each facilitator will be asked to confirm consent before their details appear on the new site.

Meetings and events

No public meetings have been confirmed for this Assembly yet. Members only meetings show the town or approximate area publicly, with the precise location released to registered attendees.