Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell A decade-long saga of unlawful construction and illegal tree felling at a Derbyshire holiday park appears to have come to an end. Haytop Country Park, which is based in woodland overlooking Whatstandwell and the Derwent Valley, has been at the centre of issues for 10 years in
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper A campaigner has lost his appeal to secure a judicial review into a massive Derbyshire housing project for 1,800 homes which has attracted fears from hundreds of protesters about overcrowding, a potential strain on highways and the loss of Green Belt land. Bolsover District Council originally granted
A small independent bakery in Chesterfield, based at Boythorpe Business Park, is celebrating national recognition after being crowned both Britain’s Best Plain Sourdough 2026 and Britain’s Best Flavoured Sourdough 2026 at the Britain’s Best Loaf awards, organised by leading baking industry publication British Baker. Peak & Stone Bakery, run by husband and wife team Tom
Businesses across Derbyshire joined policing experts and security leaders for a unique event showcasing the latest strategies and technologies to disrupt and solve retail crime. The event, hosted by Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Dr Fatima Eltinay at the Old Bell Hotel in Derby, was held during Business Crime Reduction Partnerships (BCRP) Awareness Week as
Rough Paving In The Woodcote Way Neighbourhood, Courtesy Of Chesterfield Borough Cllr Maggie Kellman. Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Concerned councillors claim an unresolved drainage situation between a developer and a water authority has left a relatively new housing estate with long-running issues involving a rough road and paving. Chesterfield Borough Councillors
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Work has started on a 20-year plan for new villages, towns, roads and city extensions across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The East Midlands Combined County Authority has umbrella-style planning powers which will now see it outline broad areas for new villages, towns and urban extensions. This
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper The East Midlands Mayor and High Peak’s MP have criticised Derbyshire County Council Leader Alan Graves for an old statement he made about introducing a congestion charge for motorists entering the Peak District as the treasured national park looks at how it might increase funding. Labour Mayor
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire planners have given the go-ahead for a housing scheme for up to 180 new homes on agricultural land at Chapel-en-le-Frith despite concerns with 288 objections regarding fears of over-development, the impact on the environment, highways and services. High Peak Borough Council’s Development Control Committee approved BDW
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Disappointed campaigners fear plans for a solar farm on greenfield land for Chesterfield Royal Hospital will pose further flooding risks and an eyesore as councillors provisionally approved the scheme subject to a flood and drainage review. Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s application for ground mounted solar
Investigations are continuing after a teenager was assaulted by another teenager in Chesterfield. Police were called to the incident in Storrs Road just before 3.20pm today (Friday 17 April). The victim, a 16-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with a stab wound. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing. A 14-year-old boy