Day: September 7, 2026

The proposed land to be gifted away in Yeld Close, Bakewell. Image from Google. Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell A Derbyshire council has agreed to gift land worth £175,000 to a developer for free to enable the building of attainable homes rather than “big sparkling” unaffordable houses. At a Derbyshire Dales District

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Nigel Slater A Derbyshire police officer has been sacked after repeatedly making offensive “racist and sexist” comments on social media – despite several warnings. Police constable Stefan Downs made a number of discriminatory comments in reference to black people, a misconduct hearing found. The hearing’s report said one of

The transformation of a key gateway into Chesterfield has been completed. Chesterfield Borough Council has redeveloped Corporation Street to create an improved welcome to the town centre by installing new paving, lighting and street furniture. The road features a new layout with wider pavements and a new one-way system that will make the street more

People travelling to the Peak District are being encouraged to ditch the car and take the train. An influx of motorists has caused parking problems in recent years, with police taking enforcement action against dozens who have ignored parking restrictions and left their vehicles at the side of the road. Northern, tourist board Visit Peak