Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire County Council has revealed an improved financial position at the authority despite concerns from a study claiming councils are still facing external pressures and many will need to plug a combined multi-billion pound budget gap shortfall with more savings by the end of the next financial
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper A North Derbyshire council has welcomed a Government-backed crackdown on illegal waste gang sites including ongoing plans with new heat maps and greater enforcement after around 100 tonnes of rubbish was illegally dumped at a derelict quarry. The Government is determined to shut down criminal gangs operating
Barnet’s unbeaten start to the season continued as Chesterfield battled back twice to earn a point in a dramatic six-goal thriller. The Bees took the lead just before the half-hour mark when a short corner found Tom Knowles in space on the edge of the penalty area. He made no mistake, curling a superb effort
Morecambe secured a commanding 4–0 victory over Buxton, pulling away in ruthless fashion in the second half. Both sides showed early intent, Buxton in particular settling quickly and moving the ball with confidence as they looked to impose themselves on the contest. Starting on the front foot, the Bucks
UP NEXT Buxton travel to Morecambe on Saturday 5th September 2026, with a 3pm kick-off. Last Game On Monday, Buxton rounded off the Bank Holiday weekend with a 2-1 win against Merthyr Town. Goals from Tony Weston and Will Trueman secured The Bucks’ second win in a row. https://x.com/buxton_fc/status/2094454450639298823?s=46&t=AnTZggfPOzewpACRe7Y0sw Jordan Broadbent Reflecting on the game
Chesterfield were held at home to Gillingham after a late goal rescued a point for the visitors. Josh Koroma put the home side ahead before Ronan Hale equalised just before the hour-mark. Dilan Markanday and Lee Bonis threatened for the hosts early on, the former testing Ollie Wright with a long-range effort which was saved
Substitute Paul Mullin scored in the 90th minute to give Alex Bruce his first victory as Rotherham United manager as the Millers edged out Chesterfield 2-1 in a dramatic encounter at a noisy New York Stadium. It was the first league meeting between the two sides in 13 years, and Rotherham made a fast start.
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Officials are set to gift land in an affluent Derbyshire town to a housing developer for free. At a Derbyshire Dales District Council meeting next week, councillors are set to agree a plan to gift land off Yeld Close, Bakewell, to the Nottingham Community Housing Association –
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Parking restrictions and fines introduced on roads around a Peak District tourist hotspot have brought in thousands of pounds, with calls for more work to be done. In May, Derbyshire County Council laid the area’s first red routes, double red lines which indicate no stopping at any
An aerial view of the proposed site of up to 250 homes in The Green Road, Ashbourne. Image from Google. Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Plans for more than 200 houses on Derbyshire fields could threaten the route of a beloved historic annual sporting event, residents fear. Royal Shrovetide football dominates the