January 2023

Rent for Chesterfield council tenants is to go up by the maximum amount possible this year, as soaring inflation continues cast a shadow over the country’s finances. Chesterfield Borough Council’s Cabinet have agreed to increase rent in social and affordable homes by seven per cent from April, meaning the average social rent will be £88.77 […]

Projects which will support the growth of local businesses, strengthen communities, improve local parks, and boost skills opportunities for local people are amongst a package of initiatives which are set to get underway across the borough. Residents and businesses will benefit from a range of new and extended projects which have been given the green

Grant funding of £100k will be shared between Derbyshire food banks that have seen a decline in donations and volunteers, as need increases. Derbyshire County Council (DCC) has pledged the funding to the Derbyshire Community Foundation, an independent charity operating under the name of ‘Foundation Derbyshire’ that provides support to the county’s food banks. A DCC

A man has been arrested in connection with a burglary in Buxton. The incident occurred between 27 and 29 December when a large quantity of items including two guitars, a mandolin, jewellery, power tools and fossils including dinosaur bones were stolen from a property in Hardwick Square West. A 57-year-old man has been arrested on

Derbyshire Police are reminding residents to ensure their properties are secure and valuable items are kept out of sight after a number of burglaries in the Chesterfield area. Over the last three months, we have seen a number of dwelling burglaries in the area, and in particular burglaries which involve car keys being stolen and