Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Officials are set to gift land in an affluent Derbyshire town to a housing developer for free. At a Derbyshire Dales District Council meeting next week, councillors are set to agree a plan to gift land off Yeld Close, Bakewell, to the Nottingham Community Housing Association –
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Parking restrictions and fines introduced on roads around a Peak District tourist hotspot have brought in thousands of pounds, with calls for more work to be done. In May, Derbyshire County Council laid the area’s first red routes, double red lines which indicate no stopping at any
An aerial view of the proposed site of up to 250 homes in The Green Road, Ashbourne. Image from Google. Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Plans for more than 200 houses on Derbyshire fields could threaten the route of a beloved historic annual sporting event, residents fear. Royal Shrovetide football dominates the
Barrow Hill Memorial Hall has been officially reopened following a major refurbishment that has created a modern community hub. The refurbished hub features a community pantry, community bar and café, family hub, physical activity space and a health hub. It provides a space for the village residents to access a variety of support services and
Cllr Barry Dyke and Marie Dyke with representatives from Poolsbrook Social Welfare Scheme and Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust Charity. Chesterfield’s former Mayor and Mayoress have presented a cheque to their chosen charities to mark fundraising efforts during their year in office. Councillor Barry Dyke and Marie Dyke presented a cheque for £10,347 to Poolsbrook Social
Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts, Chair of the Derbyshire Criminal Justice Board (DCJB), recently brought criminal justice partners together for a dedicated business planning day to review progress, strengthen collaboration and agree priorities for the year ahead. The event provided an opportunity for agencies from across Derbyshire’s criminal justice system to reflect on achievements,
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper More than 500 public comments have so far been received by a Derbyshire council during its ongoing and extended consultation into a controversial proposed water park resort near several villages. Bolsover District Council has been gathering views from the consultation – which has been extended with an
Lee Bonis scored the only goal as Chesterfield secured their first League Two victory of the season with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Salford. The decisive moment came after just two minutes when Josh Koroma capitalised on a defensive mistake involving Ollie Turton. His effort was parried by Salford goalkeeper Will Norris, but Bonis was
Officers are appealing for information following a crash involving two cars in Buxton. The collision involved a red Volkswagen Golf and a black Honda SUV on the A6 Bakewell Road, close to the turn off for Ashwood Dale Quarry, at about 10.20pm on Saturday 8 August. A 22-year-old man who was driving the Golf sustained
Chatsworth Road Medical Centre Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Six Derbyshire surgeries are to provide nearly 90,000 more appointments as part of a major expansion of facilities. New details have emerged from the NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board on which surgeries will now benefit from £1.5 million worth of funding, what