A former Derbyshire police officer was convicted of assault after pushing a handcuffed man into a police van when he was investigating an incident. Julian Scales’ policing career now lies in ruins after he pleaded guilty to common assault and was sentenced at Chesterfield Magistrates Court earlier this year. Today (June 28), a Derbyshire Constabulary
Chesterfield’s seven Parliamentary candidates for the General Election have been busy on the campaign trail and here is what some have been saying in an effort to attract votes and become the constituency’s MP. The 2024 General Election is being fought nationally on the economy, immigration and the NHS among many other issues and voters
Bolsover’s five Parliamentary candidates for the General Election have been working on the campaign trail to become the constituency’s MP and here are some of their reflections and plans for the area. The 2024 General Election is being fought on the economy, immigration and the NHS among other issues and voters will be able to
The multi-million pound redevelopment of Clay Cross is underway with the official naming of a planned new town square and the demolition of a much-loved leisure centre to make way for a community hub. Work on the £24.1m Government-funded Clay Cross Town Deal scheme – which has been given planning approval – features four main
A Derbyshire town council claims abusive social media posts are proving to be greatly upsetting and disruptive to staff and councillors and to the authority’s day-to-day running. Staveley Town Council had heralded a ‘new era’ after a critical report outlined how its financial shortfalls had led to a £400,000 Chesterfield Borough Council bail-out loan to
An historic Derbyshire school closed due to budget issues could be converted into an “impressive forever home” after being put on the market for more than £500,000. The former Wirksworth Infant School in Harrison Drive was closed by Derbyshire County Council last summer after more than 100 years and it is now set for a
Opposition councillors have criticised and challenged Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet decision to withdraw funding and its host role from a new partnership board linked to the East Midlands Combined County Authority. County council leader Barry Lewis, of the Conservative-led council, was the Chairperson of the Vision Derbyshire and D2 Economic Prosperity committees before they were
Charges for outdoor seating in a part of Derbyshire will be increased to prevent “picnic table nightmares sprawling all over the highway”. After an extensive debate, Derbyshire Dales District Council agreed to hike fees for pavement licences – permitting outdoor furniture outside pubs, cafes, restaurants and other venues – up from £100 a year. The
Financially-stretched Derbyshire County Council has agreed to a new five-strong Information and Communication Technology management team at an estimated cost of over half-a-million pounds to roll-out an up to date digital strategy in the hope of becoming more efficient. The council has conceded its ICT department and services have fallen behind some other authorities but
Snake Pass is one of Derbyshire’s most crucial yet notorious roads, crossing the Pennines and Peak District and connecting Manchester and Sheffield. It is a route renowned for being host to expansive views across protected countryside as well as being a popular cycling hotspot, but it is also notorious for being periodically closed on a