Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Plans for dozens of homes in a Derbyshire village have been lodged just weeks after officials announced a potential 150-home estate in the area. Five weeks ago Derbyshire Dales District Council revealed it was considering earmarking a 150-home site at Jackhill Farm in Tansley, and now a

Artists Impression Of What A New Pedestrianised Square In Clay Cross Might Look Like, Courtesy Of North East Derbyshire District Council Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper A construction company has expressed its disappointment with a Derbyshire council’s announcement that the contractor’s attempt to terminate a contract involving a multi-million pound regeneration scheme

Work to transform a key community space in Newbold is now complete, creating a welcoming hub ready to host a wide range of programmes designed to bring local people together. The ground‑floor community room at Bonsall Court has been fully refurbished after Community Development Chesterfield (CDC) agreed a three‑year lease with Chesterfield Borough Council, creating

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper A Derbyshire council is continuing to seek legal advice after a collapsed developer linked to a conditionally approved housing scheme is undergoing a winding up process after it fell into the hands of liquidators. North East Derbyshire District Council’s planning committee conditionally approved Rippon Homes Ltd’s planning

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