Dronfield Heritage Trust, the organisation which runs Dronfield Hall Barn on the town’s High Street, has been awarded a grant of £247,239 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to continue to preserve the Barn and gardens “for everyone’s enjoyment” for years to come. Announcing the grant, the Heritage Fund said the award is “to continue
Heights of Abraham remains ‘chilled’ in current heatwave! Despite the soaring temperatures across the country, the award-winning Heights of Abraham in Matlock Bath remains ‘cool’ due to the constant temperature of between 6 to 7 degrees Celsius in their two underground caverns. Visitors to the estate this week have been heading underground to cool
Children and families in Darley Dale will soon have even more opportunities to play, exercise and socialise outdoors thanks to support from Platform Housing Group’s Community Chest programme. The Whitworth Centre has been awarded funds to help towards the installation of a new climbing wall at Whitworth Park, creating an exciting new attraction for older children and
North East Derbyshire MP Louise Sandher Jones Joined Campaigners Opposed To The Closure Of Eckington Care Home. Courtesy Of Ms Sandher Jones. Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper North East Derbyshire MP Louise Sandher-Jones has expressed how ‘devastating’ the closure of one of the eight care homes closed by Derbyshire County Council has
A multi-million-pound project to transform Staveley town centre is ready to welcome visitors to the town. Chesterfield Borough Council’s Staveley 21 project, funded through the Staveley Town Deal, has included improvements across the market place along with a striking new landmark pavilion building – together the improvements will make Staveley a more attractive destination and
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.
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
Plans to transform the upper floors of the former Wilko store in Chesterfield town centre into a 70-bed aparthotel are set to move forward. Chesterfield Borough Council’s planning committee has been advised by officers to approve the proposals when they meet on Monday. The application relates to the vacant building on Vicar Lane, which has
10 years ago, Queen’s Park Sports Centre opened its doors to Chesterfield residents for the first time and has since grown to be a community hub for many different groups, organisations and individuals to use and enjoy. On Sunday 11 January, Queen’s Park Sports Centre will be hosting an open day and is encouraging local
Reform UK has reshuffled its cabinet members for education following the resignation of one councillor for “personal reasons”. Councillor Alan Graves, Derbyshire County Council’s Reform leader, has appointed Cllr Simon Mabbott (Ilkeston South & Kirk Hallam) as cabinet member for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and education. Meanwhile, Cllr Paul Maginnis (Sawley) has been