Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire County Council’s Reform UK administration has confirmed it has no plans to charge visitors and motorists coming into the Peak District National Park after the Council Leader had previously suggested the possibility of an entry fee. Opposition Conservative Group Leader, Cllr Alex Dale, urged the Reform
An initiative dedicated to promoting safer socialising and raising standards across Chesterfield has earned national recognition for the positive impact it is making across the borough. Chesterfield’s Best Bar None scheme has been crowned ‘Best Town Scheme’ at the National Best Bar None Awards 2026, celebrating the significant progress made to enhance safety, raise standards, and
One-day Derbyshire festival will mark the creativity of women in a setting of cultural relevance This summer, the National Trust’s Hardwick Hall will become the setting for a major new celebration of women’s creativity, identity and making, as the Derbyshire Makes – Women Who Make Festival brings together artists, makers, heritage craftspeople, performers and communities
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell The challenge of providing “affordable” housing to buy in the most expensive part of the East Midlands has been laid bare in a new report. People wanting to buy a home in the Derbyshire Dales face the challenge of trying to enter the region’s most costly real
Chesterfield Market is gearing up for its most vibrant summer yet, with a fantastic selection of events – including the return of some guaranteed crowd-pleasers and brand‑new events for residents and visitors to experience. The events programme for this summer includes family-friendly events, food festivals, and community celebrations. From June until September – you can
Pictures: NE Derbyshire MP Louise Sandher-Jones, Second Left, Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins, Third Left, With Chesterfield Borough Council Leader, Cllr Tricia Gilby, Third Right, East Midlands Combined County Authority has revealed that it is expecting ‘further clarity’ on plans for the long-awaited ‘£197m’ Chesterfield-Staveley bypass scheme during the summer despite a current ‘lack of formal
A new partnership has been launched to boost safety, support vulnerable people and strengthen engagement with local businesses in Chesterfield town centre. The Chesterfield Town Centre Partnership – a collaboration between Chesterfield Borough Council, Derbyshire Constabulary and Chesterfield Community Trust – will bring together a team of multi‑skilled officers to deliver a stronger, more coordinated
Community groups and voluntary organisations in Chesterfield are being invited to apply for a share of £250,000 in grant funding as applications for the Community Grants Fund Scheme reopen. Eligible local groups could be awarded funding ranging from £500 to £6,000 – helping them to deliver grassroots projects that will improve life for local people.
Ashgate Hospice and Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (DDICB) have reached agreement on the specialist palliative and end of life care services that will be funded by DDICB at Ashgate Hospice during 2026/27. The agreement follows a period of detailed discussions between Ashgate, DDICB and NHS England about how specialist hospice and palliative care
Chesterfield Market will be buzzing with music and award-winning street food this summer as Peddler Market returns to the town for two weekend events. Now regeneration works have been completed the popular street food market will be returning to New Square from 27 to 28 June and from 29 to 30 August – expect to