Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper The East Midlands Mayor and High Peak’s MP have criticised Derbyshire County Council Leader Alan Graves for an old statement he made about introducing a congestion charge for motorists entering the Peak District as the treasured national park looks at how it might increase funding. Labour Mayor
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire planners have given the go-ahead for a housing scheme for up to 180 new homes on agricultural land at Chapel-en-le-Frith despite concerns with 288 objections regarding fears of over-development, the impact on the environment, highways and services. High Peak Borough Council’s Development Control Committee approved BDW
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Disappointed campaigners fear plans for a solar farm on greenfield land for Chesterfield Royal Hospital will pose further flooding risks and an eyesore as councillors provisionally approved the scheme subject to a flood and drainage review. Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s application for ground mounted solar