Month: July 2022

A zebra crossing at Ashgate Hospice has undergone a colourful transformation to celebrate diversity and show support for the LGBT+ community. The North Derbyshire charity painted the vibrant new rainbow pedestrian crossing outside its Inpatient Unit in Old Brampton, Chesterfield. It is just one of a handful of ways the hospice has been demonstrating its support and allyship for patients, staff, volunteers and supporters from the LGBT+ community. Ashgate also had a […]

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a collision between a car and motorbike in Alfreton. The collision between the blue Audi and grey Kawasaki motorbike happened on Saturday 23 July at approximately 12.30pm at the junction of the Watchorn roundabout and A61. The rider of the motorbike, a man in his 60s, was left with significant, serious injuries and remains in hospital receiving treatment. Officers are keen to speak to […]

A Tory councillor has quit the Conservative Party, claiming bullying among the ranks of the North East Derbyshire group has made it a ‘very unpleasant place’. Following her resignation, Councillor Mo Potts will continue to represent Killamarsh West at North East Derbyshire District Council (NEDDC) as an independent member until the elections in May next year.  In a statement to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, she said: “Unfortunately, I have […]

More than 40 schools across Derbyshire are to benefit from a share of £9.6m funding, including £640k being spent on schools in Chesterfield. Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet looks set to allocate the funding as part of the Children’s Services Capital Programme 2022-23, which will pay for improvements including rewiring, reroofing and playground resurfacing throughout the county. The cash will also help increase capacity at five schools across the county, including […]

Residents and commuters are being asked for their views as part of a project to manage congestion and reduce emissions on the A61 Derby Road between Chesterfield and Clay Cross. We are currently revising our Local Transport Plan, the document which sets priorities for investment in roads and transport across the county, and as a number of new housing and commercial developments are expected in the years ahead, this stretch […]