Day: February 16, 2026

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Plans to turn a long-serving former B&B into a six-person HMO directly below one of Derbyshire’s most renowned and ‘giddy’ tourist attractions have been approved. At a Derbyshire Dales District Council meeting this month (Tuesday, February 10), councillors approved plans from Akshay and Pardeep Sobti to make

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Councillors have called for the speed limit to be lowered on a 50mph route close to a popular Derbyshire tourist attraction. At a Derbyshire Dales District Council meeting this month (Tuesday, February 10) councillors approved expansion plans for the Knockerdown Inn, off the B5035 near Carsington Water.

Local people are invited to mark International Women’s Day by attending a free event themed around ‘women in sport’ at Chesterfield’s football Club. The Chesterfield Equality and Diversity Forum and Chesterfield FC Community Trust are hosting an event including a series of inspirational speakers to mark the occasion on Monday 9 March from 9.30am to 1pm at SMH Group