Meet the kind Derby binman making a 'real difference' to people's livesNathan Johnson has been working for the council for over eleven yearsView Image Nathan Johnson has been working at Derby City Council as a refuse worker for over a decade. ‌Residents of Derby have now rallied to give him formal recognition after saying he had made a "real difference" to their lives. She said Nathan had made a "real difference" to people across Derby through his attitude, kindness and professionalism. ‌"Many residents have personal experiences of Nathan going above and beyond his job helping people, treating everyone with respect, and representing public service in a positive way," she added. Dawn and others have now called for Nathan to be properly recognised through the "Here for Derby" awards, which recognise outstanding contributions by employees of Derby City Council.

Source: Daily Mirror February 21, 2026 16:36 UTC