Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell The Government has revealed the names for the new Derbyshire councils, which will be formed after the current 10 authorities are all scrapped. A letter from the Government to the chief executives of all of the county and city’s 10 councils outlines the next steps to form
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Nigel Slater A Derbyshire police officer has been sacked after kissing a colleague twice without consent and sending inappropriate sexual texts to another. The acting sergeant, who has not been named for medical reasons, kissed a member of staff – named only as PC B – inside a station
Chesterfield Borough Council has launched a consultation to support the development of a new Local Plan for the borough with residents and local businesses being invited to have their say. The Local Plan is a crucial part of the planning process and sets out how many homes and commercial properties will be built, and where.
Pictures – Dom Webb – Campaigner Pictures – Great Wolf Lodge Water Park A campaigner has requested that a controversial scheme for a huge Derbyshire water park resort near a massive housing scheme be considered by the Government’s Secretary of State for housing and communities instead of a council planning committee. Great Lakes UK and
Plans have been submitted to transform a historic former wedding venue in Alfreton into a school. Kingdom Christian School has lodged a planning application with Amber Valley Borough Council to convert Alfreton Hall, a Grade II listed building dating back to the early 18th Century. The hall, originally built between 1724 and 1725, has a
Second half goals from Connor Kirby and Cian Coleman secured all three points for Buxton under the lights at Blackwell Meadows as they defeated Darlington. Early on, Alfie Myers-Smith attempted to pick out Jack Maskell with a through ball, but the pass had too much weight on it and rolled through past Joe Young in
UP NEXT: Buxton make the trip to Wales to take on Merthyr Town on the 28th February with a 3pm kickoff. The Bucks On Tuesday, a 2-1 defeat to King’s Lynn extended The Bucks’ winless run to six matches. Despite Ashton Mee netting his first goal for the club to draw them level, The
Arrest Made After Closure Order Issued on Brampton Property A property in the Brampton area of Chesterfield has been placed under a three-month partial closure order following persistent anti-social behaviour and reports of drug-related activity. Legal action was taken by Chesterfield Borough Council in partnership with Derbyshire Constabulary after ongoing complaints about a house on
Residents across Derbyshire are being invited to have their say on the future of one of the region’s most historic arts venues. An engagement event has been organised to gather public views on the long-term development of Buxton Opera House, which has been at the heart of cultural life in the High Peak for more
UP NEXT: Buxton are back under the lights as they face Peterborough Sports on Tuesday 10th February with a 7:45pm kickoff. The Bucks On Saturday Buxton’s game against Alfreton was called off due to a waterlogged pitch at North Street. In their most recent outing last weekend, Buxton lost 2-1 to Spennymoor Town with Kirby