Category: Local News

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper A North Derbyshire council has had to grant retrospective planning permission for three of its own housing supply properties with a ‘degree of embarrassment’ after the homes had already been built and altered without any authorised updated approval. Chesterfield Borough Council’s planning committee voted unanimously at a

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper An outspoken community councillor has been elected as the new Opposition Conservative Group Leader at Derbyshire’s High Peak Borough Council in preparation for the May 2027 elections to a new North Derbyshire authority under Local Government Reorganisation changes. High Peak Conservative councillors voted in favour to crown

Ched Evans scored a stunning goal against one of his former clubs as Fleetwood Town began their season with a 1-0 victory at Chesterfield. The result made it a frustrating afternoon for the Spireites, who were also beaten by Fleetwood in the Carabao Cup last week. Fleetwood created the better chances early on, with Evans

Rail passengers across the East Midlands are being urged to check their journeys before travelling during two weekends in August because of planned engineering works. Network Rail says services will be affected on Saturday and Sunday, with further disruption expected on 22 and 23 August. A £5.46 million programme of improvements will include the renewal

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Seizing bus services from private providers into public ownership remains firmly on the table, says the East Midlands Mayor, with trailblazer Andy Burnham now Prime Minister. Bus franchising is the process through which services are seized from private providers and placed back into public ownership – then

Ashgate Hospice’s Sparkle Night Walk has raised a record-breaking £388,238 – making it the most successful event in the fundraiser’s history. More than 3,500 people turned the streets of Chesterfield pink on Saturday 27 June, pulling on tutus, flashing bunny ears and glitter to complete the 10km route in support of specialist palliative and end

Pictures from Edale Mountain Rescue Team A runner has been airlifted to hospital after suffering a leg injury during a fall in the Peak District. Edale Mountain Rescue Team was called to the southern edge of Kinder, near Edale Valley, at around 11.30am on Sunday. The runner had fallen on uneven and rocky ground, suffering

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Council planners have granted a previously unofficial and informal car park in a Derbyshire town a Certificate of Lawfulness so it can continue operating lawfully. High Peak Borough Council’s Development Control Committee voted unanimously to approve the Certificate of Lawfulness for the once unofficial car park at

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire planners have given the go-ahead for improvements at two listed historic buildings in Buxton town centre including new roofing at the Opera House and hygiene upgrades at the Natural Mineral Baths. High Peak Borough Council’s Development Control Committee approved and granted Listed Building Consent for the

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts is inviting members of the public to submit questions ahead of her next Public Assurance Meeting, which will focus on progress against her Police and Crime Plan priority of Bringing Offenders to Justice. During the meeting, the Commissioner will hold the Chief Constable to account on how Derbyshire Constabulary