Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire Labour MPs and the East Midlands Mayor welcomed the Chancellor’s autumn budget with ‘breathing space’ and ‘fresh hope’ but the county’s Reform UK council has accused John Healey of offering only ‘crumbs’ in a failed bid to tackle big issues like the economy. Chancellor John Healey’s
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Nigel Slater A major plan to abolish 10 councils and restructure local government across Derbyshire has been thrown into further doubt. In September it was announced an approved plan to split the whole county into two different councils – a northern and southern divide – was placed on hold.
Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts and Deputy PCC Dr Fatima Eltinay addressed community organisations, victim services, policing leads and criminal justice colleagues in a powerful speech about the devastating impact of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). They were speaking at the East Midlands Violence Against Women and Girls Conference 2026, joining PCCs, Deputy
A new heritage arts trail celebrating Chesterfield’s past has taken a major step forward, with designs for its centrepiece sculptures now unveiled. ‘A Sense of Chesterfield’ will guide visitors around the town centre with unique sculptures that celebrate part of Chesterfield’s rich history in five key locations. The trail will be accompanied by interpretation panels
Buxton picked up a convincing 3–0 victory at the Silverlands against Harborough Town. Starting the night with just one change, The Bucks replaced the injured George Cooper with Ashton Mee, while new signings Sam Aston and Jake Lewis were named on the bench after joining earlier in the day. They began brightly, with Johnny Johnston
Unwrap Christmas in Chesterfield this festive season and experience a host of exciting new events and attractions in the revitalised town centre. Discover unique gifts, experience playful events, savour festive flavours and enjoy Christmas fun, whilst creating memories together along the way. Highlights this year include Santa’s brand-new cosy cabin Grotto in New Square, the
UP NEXT Buxton are under the lights as they face Harborough Town at The Silverlands on Tuesday, 27 October, with a 7:45pm kickoff. Last game The Bucks battled in stormy conditions to pick up a 3–2 win away at Chorley on Saturday. Goals from Sisa Tuntulwana, Kieran Burton, and Johnny Johnston secured all three points
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Businesses have welcomed a one-million-pound council scheme to boost a historic Chesterfield town centre trading and shopping quarter which dates back to the 12th century. Chesterfield Borough Council approved the inclusion of £709,716 Government Pride in Place funding towards The Shambles scheme within the council’s Capital Programme
Four people have been charged with drug dealing offences in Chesterfield. Officers from multiple different teams, including armed officers, attended a property in Devonshire Close, Newbold, on Thursday 15 October, and made seven arrests. Four of those arrested have now been charged with drug dealing offences. They are:- *Mohammed Ahmed (18) of Hinde House Croft,
A man has been charged in connection with a fatal collision in Pleasley. The collision, involving a Vauxhall Meriva and a Suzuki Alto, occurred in Common Lane on 27 November 2025. Amie Pearson, 26, who was driving the Suzuki, and passenger Chelsea Carlisle, 29, were pronounced dead at the scene. Two other people – a