Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper A tireless Derbyshire councillor who has been undergoing treatment for cancer has raised over £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support at Chesterfield Royal Hospital after he took part in a fundraising head shave. Staveley Town Councillor and Staveley Matters Group Leader, Cllr Mick Bagshaw, set his sights on

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire planners have given the conditional go-ahead for a developer to convert a two-storey semi-detached property near Chesterfield town centre into a House in Multiple Occupation. Chesterfield Borough Council’s planning committee granted planning permission with conditions at a meeting on Monday, June 1, for the vacant property

Pictured Are Morton Residents, In Derbyshire, Who Are Appealing For Help After Bus Operator Hulleys, Of Baslow, Ceased Trading And Notts And Derbys New Service No Longer Stops In The Village, Courtesy Of Campaigner Becky Spackman Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper A worried councillor has told how the most important issue facing

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire County Council has voted to support plans for the reinstatement of the Peaks and Dales railway line between Matlock and Buxton despite concerns about the effects this could have on popular tourist beauty spots including the Monsal Trail and the White Peak Loop. Cllr Melandra Smith

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire County Council’s Reform UK administration has confirmed it has no plans to charge visitors and motorists coming into the Peak District National Park after the Council Leader had previously suggested the possibility of an entry fee. Opposition Conservative Group Leader, Cllr Alex Dale, urged the Reform

An initiative dedicated to promoting safer socialising and raising standards across Chesterfield has earned national recognition for the positive impact it is making across the borough. Chesterfield’s Best Bar None scheme has been crowned ‘Best Town Scheme’ at the National Best Bar None Awards 2026, celebrating the significant progress made to enhance safety, raise standards, and

One-day Derbyshire festival will mark the creativity of women in a setting of cultural relevance This summer, the National Trust’s Hardwick Hall will become the setting for a major new celebration of women’s creativity, identity and making, as the Derbyshire Makes – Women Who Make Festival brings together artists, makers, heritage craftspeople, performers and communities

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell The challenge of providing “affordable” housing to buy in the most expensive part of the East Midlands has been laid bare in a new report. People wanting to buy a home in the Derbyshire Dales face the challenge of trying to enter the region’s most costly real

Chesterfield Market is gearing up for its most vibrant summer yet, with a fantastic selection of events – including the return of some guaranteed crowd-pleasers and brand‑new events for residents and visitors to experience. The events programme for this summer includes family-friendly events, food festivals, and community celebrations. From June until September – you can

Pictures: NE Derbyshire MP Louise Sandher-Jones, Second Left, Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins, Third Left, With Chesterfield Borough Council Leader, Cllr Tricia Gilby, Third Right, East Midlands Combined County Authority has revealed that it is expecting ‘further clarity’ on plans for the long-awaited ‘£197m’ Chesterfield-Staveley bypass scheme during the summer despite a current ‘lack of formal