Chesterfield residents and businesses are being asked for their views on plans to extend the town centre Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) – a move designed to give the council and police stronger powers to tackle anti‑social behaviour (ASB) along Chatsworth Road and into Brampton. The current PSPO has already played a key role in
Drug dealing and substance misuse were prioritised in PCC Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts’ Police and Crime Plan in response to public concerns raised during her consultation. In March, the progress made by Derbyshire Constabulary will be reviewed by the Commissioner, when she receives a report from the Chief Constable covering the activity to tackle the problem as
Main article content Appeals Published:19:3223/01/2026 A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was reportedly assaulted in Chesterfield earlier this week. The incident occurred shortly before 1pm on Tuesday 20 January at a house in Southgate Way, Barrow Hill, after reports of a man having been assaulted. Jason Smith, of Southgate
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Private landowners owe a Derbyshire council £100,000 over emergency tree works they failed to carry out themselves. In the past couple of months, from November through January, Derbyshire County Council has taken action to chop down hazardous trees suffering from ash dieback, with more work set to
Newport County 2–1 Chesterfield: Late Markanday strike not enough for Spireites Chesterfield slipped to a narrow 2–1 defeat away at Newport County in League Two, despite a late rally that saw Dilan Markanday pull a goal back in the closing stages. After a goalless first half, the game came to life shortly after the break.
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Bolsover District Council planners have agreed to allow a significant reduction in infrastructure contributions worth around £2million from developers to finally give the go-ahead for 547 new homes as part of a large new housing scheme despite objections from residents. Developers faced public criticism over plans to
Buxton put in a five star performance to defeat Radcliffe 5-1 at The Neuven Stadium. Early on, the away side started on the front foot with a passing move that led to Tai Sodje’s close range effort going just wide. Moments later, the home side’s first chance of the game fell to Jon Taylor,
UP NEXT: Buxton are on the road again as they face Radcliffe on the 24th January with a 3pm kick-off. The Bucks Buxton were 1–0 up at half-time on Tuesday against Leamington, with Johnston on the scoresheet, before a floodlight failure forced the game to be abandoned. Looking ahead to the Radcliffe game, manager
£2 million of funding will help to enhance key projects in Staveley and deliver more benefits for the local community. East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is providing additional funding to enhance two of the Staveley Town Deal projects, creating an improved green space at the Moorings at Staveley Basin and delivering more for the
Local residents, businesses and visitors in Buxton are being invited to give their views about how they think a busy junction in the town could be improved.Derbyshire County Council have launched a survey to find out what measures people would like to see put in place at the A6 Bakewell Road / Fairfield Road junction