Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Nigel Slater The East Midlands Mayor has backed a rise in council tax bills for a role labelled a ‘failed experiment’. Taxpayers in Derby and across Derbyshire are set to face increased council tax bills from April – with the precept of the Police and Crime Commissioner going up.
Report by Jon Cooper – Local Democracy Reporter A concerned councillor’s bid to persuade NE Derbyshire District Council to oppose a Derbyshire County Council-backed traffic lights scheme aimed at supporting a new housing and commercial estate has been rejected. The Labour-controlled district council is favouring plans for a signalised junction near a staggered crossroads on
Report by Eddie Bicknell – Local Democracy Reporter Multiple bids to buy a Derbyshire council care home which will be closed this summer have been rejected, even after its sale fell through before Christmas. Derbyshire County Council – run by Reform UK – announced in December that the prospective sale of eight of its care
Chesterfield is set to host a selection of exciting events in 2026 – with the return of some old favourites and a few new events to keep families, residents and visitors entertained. This year’s events programme aims to bring more people into Chesterfield town centre and create unique experiences for the whole community to enjoy.
Police have appealed for witnesses after a man was found seriously injured in Eckington Officers were called to Elm Road just before 6:40pm on 24 January where a 25-year-old man had been found with serious facial injuries. The injuries are thought to have been sustained during an assault. Two cars were seen driving away from
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.