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Reform will retain a Derbyshire council’s £176,000 flagship managing director role, despite previous concerns over the cost, after advice from fellow party leadership from other authorities. Cllr Alan Graves, Reform leader of Derbyshire County Council, said he would be retaining the “CEO” position going forward, following the resignation of Emma Alexander, who is set to

A Derbyshire council has fined utility companies more than £60,000 for hundreds of roadworks breaches – including not manually operating temporary traffic lights. Data from Derbyshire County Council, obtained via a Freedom of Information request filed by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, shows the authority has issued 1,363 roadworks fines to utility companies in the

LINK, the UK’s Cash Access and ATM network, has today confirmed that a new banking hub will be delivered in Buxton as a result of the closure of a bank branch in the town. This is one of 11 banking hubs recommended today across the UK. In total, 244 banking hubs have been recommended to

Chesterfield recognises its manufacturers and engineers over the next month through the return of an annual celebratory campaign. Taking place from 25 September until the end of October, the Made in Chesterfield festival aims to change perceptions of the manufacturing industry by connecting Chesterfield’s students with real-world experiences in local advanced manufacturing and engineering businesses.

Dronfield Town Women advanced to the third and final qualifying round of the Women’s FA Cup on Sunday afternoon following a 2-0 victory over Chesterfield FC Community Trust Women at Highfields School in Matlock. North Derbyshire Radio’s Senior Sports Editor Matthew Rhodes caught up with Dronfield Town Women manager Dom Anderson after the match. You

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Arthur Inglis A single goal from Austin Samuels was enough for Alfreton Town to secure a 1-0 win over AFC Telford United at the Impact Arena. The Reds were solid throughout and at times defended bravely against the visitors who did ask a number of questions to the home side.

A vacant and run-down Derbyshire town centre pub is to be given a new lease of life as a short-stay overnight venue for tourists after a renovation scheme has been given the go-ahead by planners despite concerns over parking. High Peak Borough Council’s Development Committee approved a planning application from Doug Ward, of UKV3 Ltd,

A JCB pothole machine will be trialled in Derbyshire in a bid to boost the quality and longevity of road repairs across the county. The Rocester-based firm has made an agreement with Derbyshire County Council to trial one of its £200,000 Pothole Pro machines imminently, Reform leader Cllr Alan Graves has confirmed. This follows a

Chesterfield will be looking for their first win of September this weekend as they host title favourites MK Dons at the SMH Group Stadium. Paul Warne’s side currently sit below the Spireites but have been backed by many to finish top of League Two after several players from higher divisions moved to the club this

A Derbyshire town council is still considering an offer from a football club to take over the running of its village hall despite concerns about the lengthy process, two abandoned meetings and the resignation of seven councillors. Shirebrook Town Football Club has expressed its wishes to take over the running of Shirebrook Village Hall, on