Children and families in Darley Dale will soon have even more opportunities to play, exercise and socialise outdoors thanks to support from Platform Housing Group’s Community Chest programme. The Whitworth Centre has been awarded funds to help towards the installation of a new climbing wall at Whitworth Park, creating an exciting new attraction for older children and
North East Derbyshire MP Louise Sandher Jones Joined Campaigners Opposed To The Closure Of Eckington Care Home. Courtesy Of Ms Sandher Jones. Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper North East Derbyshire MP Louise Sandher-Jones has expressed how ‘devastating’ the closure of one of the eight care homes closed by Derbyshire County Council has
The Entrance Way Off Main Road, Unstone, Leading To The Unstone Industrial Complex. Courtesy Of Google Street View. Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Concerned villagers opposed to plans for a new concrete plant at a Derbyshire industrial complex have been pleased to learn that NE Derbyshire District Council planners have formally refused
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Eight Derbyshire council-run care homes have now been emptied and closed, with remaining residents moved elsewhere, after planned sales to a sole provider failed late last year. All eight care homes which had been put up for sale by Derbyshire County Council have now been vacated as
A multi-million-pound project to transform Staveley town centre is ready to welcome visitors to the town. Chesterfield Borough Council’s Staveley 21 project, funded through the Staveley Town Deal, has included improvements across the market place along with a striking new landmark pavilion building – together the improvements will make Staveley a more attractive destination and
Chesterfield Borough Council has launched a consultation to support the development of a new Local Plan for the borough with residents and local businesses being invited to have their say. The Local Plan is a crucial part of the planning process and sets out how many homes and commercial properties will be built, and where.
PIcture – Kinder Mountain Rescue Team A dedicated Peak District mountain rescuer who has spent more than five decades helping keep visitors safe has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List. John Mottram, from Buxworth near Chinley, has been awarded an MBE for his outstanding contribution to mountain rescue and community service. Now aged
A Derbyshire Police officer has been removed from frontline duties after a criminal investigation was launched into allegations that artificial intelligence (AI) was used to create evidential material in a number of cases. The force confirmed that the officer is being investigated on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. No arrests have been made
Derbyshire County Council are backing organisations including The British Chambers of Commerce and Make UK as they lobby the government over concerns about new measures to reduce duty-free import volumes of steel and impose tariffs on imports above the quota. The measures, which come into force on 1 July 2026, are set to reduce duty-free
The first steps towards a long-term solution for the Doctor’s Gate landslip on the A57 Snake Pass are set to move forward this summer, as we carry out important ground investigation works. The road will be closed to all motorised traffic, between Glossop and Ladybower Reservoir from Monday 15 June until Friday 3 July, to