Substitute James Berry fired a late winner as Chesterfield secured an entertaining away victory over Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium, boosting their promotion push with back-to-back wins on the road. The Spireites made a flying start and took the lead inside three minutes. Liam Mandeville kept a corner alive with a volleyed cross, and
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Four MPs are backing a union campaign urging Derbyshire County Council to save eight of its care homes from feared closure after a collapsed sale. The former Conservative-controlled council chose to sell the eight care homes while managing a multi-million pound budget deficit and after the new
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper A determined campaigner is appealing against a judge’s decision to refuse permission for a judicial review into plans for a controversial and massive Derbyshire housing scheme for 1,800 homes near two villages. Bolsover District Council originally granted outline planning permission for Waystone Ltd’s application for its Clowne
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Nigel Slater The East Midlands Mayor has backed a rise in council tax bills for a role labelled a ‘failed experiment’. Taxpayers in Derby and across Derbyshire are set to face increased council tax bills from April – with the precept of the Police and Crime Commissioner going up.
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.
Police have appealed for witnesses after a man was found seriously injured in Eckington Officers were called to Elm Road just before 6:40pm on 24 January where a 25-year-old man had been found with serious facial injuries. The injuries are thought to have been sustained during an assault. Two cars were seen driving away from
Chesterfield residents and businesses are being asked for their views on plans to extend the town centre Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) – a move designed to give the council and police stronger powers to tackle anti‑social behaviour (ASB) along Chatsworth Road and into Brampton. The current PSPO has already played a key role in
Drug dealing and substance misuse were prioritised in PCC Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts’ Police and Crime Plan in response to public concerns raised during her consultation. In March, the progress made by Derbyshire Constabulary will be reviewed by the Commissioner, when she receives a report from the Chief Constable covering the activity to tackle the problem as