Rural Action Derbyshire is based in Matlock and for 15 years has been running a scheme called Wheels to Work. The scheme provides transport solutions for people who struggle to get to work or training because of a lack of suitable public or private transport. This problem can be particularly acute in isolated rural communities. […]
Electric bike scheme in North Derbyshire. Read More »
Derbyshire’s roads are about to get their annual spring clean. Each summer, with the help of the district and borough councils, Derbyshire County Council carry out a maintenance programme on all the dual carriageways in the county. The work includes cutting the grass on the central reservations and at the sides of the roads, picking
Dual carriageways in Derbyshire to get annual ‘spring’ clean. Read More »
Hairdressers, accountants, and fish & chips – Matlock’s first coworking space builds on history of creativity and professionalism with the aim to become post-Covid cornerstone of the community. Matlock resident and Founder Jen Lowthrop hopes that Coworking Corner will become a “cornerstone” of the Matlock community. Matlock’s first coworking space, Coworking Corner, is now
First ever Matlock Coworking Centre opens for business. Read More »
Event organisers say they are delighted about the return of Buxton Festival activities Helen Naylor of Buxton Opera House, which has been closed during the pandemic, says they can’t wait to welcome visitors, She said, “it’s been so difficult, but people love the atmosphere of the venue. You can sometimes forget what the experience means
Buxton International Festival is underway. Read More »
Breaches in Covid 19 regulations have meant a large number of people in Derbyshire paying out thousands of pounds Figures show 17 people had unpaid £200 fines increased by up to nine times as much The penalties were mostly where defendants had friends at their properties during the lockdown A Ministry of Justice spokesperson says
Plenty of Covid breaches in Derbyshire. Read More »
Changes are to be made to the admission arrangements for Mickley Infant and Nursery School, near Clay Cross, and Brackenfield Special School in Long Eaton following a decision taken by Derbyshire County Council. Mickley Infant and Nursery School currently provides education for children aged 3 to 7 years. After age 7 children from the local
Two Derbyshire schools set to admit more students. Read More »
Kind-hearted school children have been hard at work creating bespoke fabric hearts for patients and families cared for by Ashgate Hospicecare. Pupils at Hasland Junior School took part in the project during the pandemic to help families and loved ones who may have been separated feel closer together. Every child in the school was encouraged
Hasland pupils get creative to support Ashgate Hospice. Read More »
An organisation that supports local community and voluntary groups within the health and social care sector in Chesterfield has launched a brand new programme of free interactive online networking and learning sessions. Community Chesterfield, a National Lottery funded partnership between Derbyshire Voluntary Action (DVA) and the University of Derby, is set to hold monthly ‘Connect
Community Chesterfield launches interactive sharing sessions. Read More »
Chesterfield Borough Council has completed the purchase of The Pavements Shopping Centre – a move which ensures the council can lead and control the future development of this key town centre site. Councillor Tricia Gilby, Leader of the council, said: “The Pavements Shopping Centre is an important part of Chesterfield’s town centre offer. It is
Chesterfield Borough Council secures the future of The Pavements Shopping Centre Read More »
A unique opportunity to retrain in the field of alternative energy opened today with the launch of our Green Derbyshire County Council’s Entrepreneurs Scholarship Scheme. They have set aside a £100,000 fund offering grants of up to £1,500 to help Derbyshire residents learn new skills in the alternative energy industry. It’s part of the wider
Cash incentive for green sector retraining in Derbyshire. Read More »
