Report by Jon Cooper – Local Democracy Reporter A concerned councillor’s bid to persuade NE Derbyshire District Council to oppose a Derbyshire County Council-backed traffic lights scheme aimed at supporting a new housing and commercial estate has been rejected. The Labour-controlled district council is favouring plans for a signalised junction near a staggered crossroads on
Report by Eddie Bicknell – Local Democracy Reporter Multiple bids to buy a Derbyshire council care home which will be closed this summer have been rejected, even after its sale fell through before Christmas. Derbyshire County Council – run by Reform UK – announced in December that the prospective sale of eight of its care
Chesterfield is set to host a selection of exciting events in 2026 – with the return of some old favourites and a few new events to keep families, residents and visitors entertained. This year’s events programme aims to bring more people into Chesterfield town centre and create unique experiences for the whole community to enjoy.