Derbyshire County Council says it will support families as dozens gathered to protest against the plans.

The Black Swan has been closed since March 2024 as it was losing money, its owner says.

The county council's plan to sell the Ada Belfield Centre in Belper has met with strong opposition.

More than 5,000 people signed a petition against the closure of the Ada Belfield Centre in Belper.

The council is proposing to close or sell off three care homes in a bid to reduce spending.

Staff at Hilda Jackson's care home are also urging people to send her birthday cards.

She says her husband always wanted to convert either a water tower or chimney into a home.

They have been helping a historic buildings trust by using an app launched in October.