Council cuts ribbon on new Register Office

Derby City Council has officially opened the city’s new Register Office, situated inside Connect Derby’s Riverside Chambers.

The facility features significantly enhanced ceremony spaces, most notably the Derwent Room, which accommodates up to 86 guests.

For more intimate events, the Exeter Room provides space for up to 22 guests, while a statutory registration room is available for smaller legal ceremonies.

The ground-floor suite also provides dedicated, private rooms to register births and deaths.

The move from Royal Oak House, in the Market Place, follows a city council cabinet decision to declare that building surplus to requirements, allowing it to consolidate services into a modernised, central asset.

Councillor Hardyal Dhindsa, cabinet member for digital and organisational transformation, said: “The registration of a birth, a marriage, or the loss of a loved one represents a profound moment for our residents.

“It is essential that the council provides a dignified and high-quality environment for these events, and Riverside Chambers delivers exactly that.

“By relocating these services into a dedicated ground-floor suite within this restored 1930s building, we are making the best use of our council assets while providing a modern experience for our residents.”