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DISRUPTION AS WORK BEGINS ON SALTERGATE MULTI STORY CAR PARK -
Users of Saltergate multi-storey car park should expect some disruption as essential work takes place. More...
DERBYSHIRE SOCIAL WORKERS ARE SHORTLISTED FOR MAJOR AWARDS -
Social workers from Derbyshire County Council have been shortlisted for prestigious national awards which recognise excellence across the profession. More...
COUNTY COUNCIL APPROVES £2m FOR BOLSOVER COALITE DEVELOPMENT -
Plans to build houses and create jobs at the former Coalite site have taken a step forward now Derbyshire County Council has approved £2m to help plug a funding gap. More...
CONSULTATION ON FUTURE USE OF OLD QUEEN'S PARK SPORTS CENTRE -
A six-week consultation is being held by Chesterfield Borough Council to get the public's views on the future use of the old Queen's Park Sport Centre site More...
PLANS APPROVED TO TRANSFORM FORMER CHESTERFIELD POST OFFICE -
Plans to breathe new life in to former Post Office in the heart of Chesterfield's historic market place have been given approval by Chesterfield Borough Council under delegated powers. More...
PLANNING COMMITTEE TO DECIDE ON PLANS FOR OLD SPORTS CENTRE DEMOLITION -
A planning application seeking permission to demolish the former Queen's Park Sports Centre will be decided by councillors at the end of August. More...
COUNCIL PLANS TO BRING EMPTY HOMES BACK INTO USE ARE ADOPTED -
Plans to bring empty homes back into use in Chesterfield have been adopted by Chesterfield Borough Council. More...
CHESTERFIELD MP TOBY PERKINS RESIGNS FROM SHADOW CABINET -
Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins this morning announced that he has quit Jeremy Corbyn's shadow cabinet 'with immediate effect' More...
DECISION EXPECTED ON THE FUTURE OF CHILDREN'S CENTRES IN DERBYSHIRE -
Children's centres across Derbyshire could close as the county council tries to deal with the biggest budget cuts in its history. More...
DERBYSHIRE'S THIRD SOCIAL EATING SUPER KITCHEN OPENS ITS DOORS -
Derbyshire's third Super Kitchen has opened as part of a partnership project to create community social eating spaces and tackle food poverty using surplus supermarket produce. More...
TAXI DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENDED AFTER TAKING ILLEGAL FARE -
Chesterfield residents are reminded that they may be taking risks with their safety by taking a private hire taxi without booking in advance. More...
COUNCIL IS SET TO SUPPORT TWO
SYRIAN REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT POSTS -
The establishment of two temporary posts to manage the resettlement of Syrian refugees is to be considered by Derbyshire County Council, in response to the Government's appeal for the authority and its partner organisations to support its national scheme. More...
TRAFFIC DELAYS POSSIBLE WITH CHATSWORTH ROAD CLOSURES -
Part of the A619 Chatsworth Road in Chesterfield will be closed overnight over the next few weeks while it's being resurfaced More...
IT'S DHINDSA FOR DERBYSHIRE! -
Labour's Hardyal Dhindsa made history last week with his election as the first Sikh Police and Crime Commissioner in England and Wales on May 5th. More...
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL IN FOSTER CARE APPEAL -
Derbyshire County Council is hosting a series of drop-in roadshows to appeal for more foster carers during national Foster Care Fortnight. More...
NO NEED TO
RE-REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE
EU REFERENDUM -
Chesterfield Borough Council is reminding residents that they do not have to re-register to vote in the European Union referendum. More...
COUNTY COUNCIL APPEALS FOR HELP TO END CHILDREN'S 'HOLIDAY HUNGER' -
Organisations which run clubs or activity schemes are being asked by Derbyshire County Council to help it support vulnerable children at risk of going hungry during the school holidays. More...
COUNCILLORS CONFIRM THEIR SUPPORT FOR SCR DEVOLUTION DEAL -
Councillors have again voted in support of Chesterfield Borough Council applying to be part of a devolution deal which will see the borough benefit from a share of £900 million in funding over a 30 year period. More...
£2.7m GRANT TO 'KICK START' WATERSIDE AND CREATE UP TO 300 JOBS -
Chesterfield's £320 million Waterside scheme is set to take a major step forward following the award of a £2.7million Sheffield City Region Infrastructure Fund (SCRIF) grant. More...
COUNTY COUNCIL'S BUS CONSULTATION - THERE'S STILL TIME TO HAVE YOUR SAY -
Local residents are reminded they can still take part in Derbyshire County Council's consultation on the future of the county's bus services. More...
COMPULSORY DOG MICROCHIPPING -
ARE YOU READY? -
Dog owners across Bolsover District and NE Derbyshire District are reminded that new legislation comes into force on 6th April 2016, meaning dogs must be micro-chipped in addition to wearing a collar and tag. More...
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY'S NEW YOUTH COUNCIL IS DECIDED AFTER 'BIG VOTE' -
More than 22,000 young people had the opportunity to cast their votes to decide the line-up of the next Derbyshire Youth Council. More...
A BELOW INFLATION COUNCIL TAX RISE FOR BOLSOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL -
Bolsover District Council has set a below-inflation rise, equivalent to 4 pence a week for a Band A property, to their portion of the Council tax bill. More...
A BELOW INFLATION COUNCIL TAX RISE FOR BOLSOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL -
Bolsover District Council has set a below-inflation rise, equivalent to 4 pence a week for a Band A property, to their portion of the Council tax bill. More...
SECURING THE BEST DEVOLUTION DEAL FOR CHESTERFIELD AND DERBYSHIRE -
A special council meeting saw Chesterfield Borough Council Councillors decide that Chesterfield is to apply to join a devolution deal with Sheffield City Region which could bring millions of pounds and hundreds of job opportunities to Chesterfield and Derbyshire.
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MEETING TO DECIDE ON DEVOLUTION OPTIONS FOR CHESTERFIELD -
A special Chesterfield Borough Council meeting has been called to decide which of two devolution deals would bring the most benefits for Chesterfield residents and businesses. More...
NDCS CALLS FOR RETHINK ON CUTS TO DEAF CHILDREN'S TRANSPORT -
The National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) is urging Derbyshire County Council to halt plans to cut vital transport services for deaf children. More...
BOROUGH COUNCIL FINE MAN FOR DISHONESTLY CLAIMING BENEFIT -
Chesterfield benefit claimants are being urged to declare their full income after a man received a fine in a case brought by Chesterfield Borough Council. More...
NEW JOBS ON THE HORIZON AS WORK BEGINS ON MARKHAM VALE NORTH -
Construction of the new Seymour Link road that will open up the final phase of development land at the 200 acre industrial and logistics park, Markham Vale North, has begun. More...
3.99% RISE IN COUNCIL TAX TO HELP DEAL WITH GOVERNMENT CUTS -
Leader of Derbyshire County Council, Cllr Anne Western, said the authority had been left with "no choice" but to increase council tax, as it prepares to enter the seventh year of Government austerity cuts to local council funding. More...
COUNCIL ASK FOR 'HISTORY HELP' TO AID CHESTERFIELD'S POPPY DISPLAY BID -
Residents and local history groups are being asked to help support a Chesterfield Borough Council bid to bring an iconic poppy display to the town. More...
CHESTERFIELD IS REMEMBERING THE HOLOCAUST -
Chesterfield residents can take part in an event organised by Chesterfield Borough Council, Derbyshire Law Centre, Chesterfield College and Pomegranate Youth Theatre to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. More...
COURT GRANTS THREE HOUSE CLOSURE ORDERS IN CHESTERFIELD -
3 houses in Chesterfield have been closed and the tenants required to leave, in a case brought by Chesterfield Borough Council after suspected drug dealing and anti-social behaviour More...
CHESTERFIELD'S NEW QUEEN'S PARK SPORTS CENTRE IS OFFICIALLY OPENED -
We're here to make a difference to the community of Chesterfield! said Principal of Chesterfield College Stuart Cutforth, as he and other dignitaries officially opened the new Queen's Park Sports Centre.
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DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL SET TO DEVELOP LAND FOR HOUSING -
A development company could be set up by Derbyshire County Council which would aim to use some of the council's land to build much needed housing. More...
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICERS SEIZE £1M OF ILLEGAL GOODS -
Almost two million illegal cigarettes and 580kg of tobacco with a street value of at least £1m have been seized by Derbyshire County Council in one of the biggest trading standards hauls in the UK. More...
DERBYSHIRE TRADING STANDARDS ISSUE HOVERBOARD SAFETY ALERT -
Christmas shoppers buying hoverboards are being warned by Derbyshire County Council trading standards officers to be extra cautious after fears were raised about the safety of cheap imitations heading for the county. More...
COUNCIL APPROVES HOME CLOSURES AND AGREES FUTURE CARE PLANS -
Proposals aimed at securing the future of the majority of Derbyshire County Council residential homes while closing four homes and a respite care unit with six short-stay beds have been approved. More...
CHESTERFIELD CLIMATE RALLY - CROOKED SPIRE TO EIFFEL TOWER -
There will be a Chesterfield Climate Rally on Saturday 28th November, organised by a new Chesterfield Climate Alliance, to show support for global action on climate change. More...
WORK BEGINS ON NEW CYCLE LANE. COUNCIL WARNS OF TRAFFIC DELAYS -
Work to build a new cycle path in Chesterfield between Queen's Park and the train station is gathering pace. More...
CHESTERFIELD MP TOBY PERKINS 'BOXES' CLEVER -
With the help of Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins, a disappearing post box has finally reappeared almost a year after it first went missing. More...
BLOOMING BOROUGH RETAINS SILVER
GILT AWARD -
Chesterfield has retained its silver gilt award in the annual East Midlands in Bloom awards. More...
HONOUR FOR TWO FORMER BOROUGH COUNCILLORS -
Former councillors Stewart Bradford and David Stone have been made honorary aldermen of the borough in recognition of their long service to Chesterfield Borough Council. More...
NEW FUTURE PLANNED FOR
TOWN'S FORMER
CO-OP STORE -
A planning application is to be submitted to Chesterfield Borough Council seeking permission to convert the town's landmark former Co-op store for a mixed leisure and restaurant use. More...
150 JOBS AS PRINT AND PACKAGING
FIRM OPENS UP AT MARKHAM VALE -
Around 150 jobs are set to be created at Chesterfield-based inspirepac, now that the packaging and printing specialists have opened the doors to new premises at Derbyshire County Council's flagship regeneration site at Markham Vale. More...
NEW RECEPTION AND OFFICES UNVEILED
AT BRIMINGTON CREMATORIUM -
A new reception area has been opened at the Chesterfield and District Crematorium in Brimington, offering more comfortable facilities for bereaved relatives. More...
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL BACKS SEXUAL HEALTH
WEEK -
It's Sexual Health Week and Derbyshire County Council is highlighting the range of advice and support services it offers to keep residents safe and well. More...
OVER 40 YOUNGSTERS STARTING THEIR CAREERS WITH COUNTY COUNCIL -
Over 40 new apprentices have started work at Derbyshire County Council as part of the authority's pledge to boost job opportunities for local young people. More...
CHEQUE PRESENTED HONOURING MEMORY OF ALDERMAN JIM McMANUS -
A presentation of a cheque for £1,000 has been made to Macmillian Cancer Support in memory of Alderman Jim McManus. More...
COUNCIL LEADER'S THANKS FOR LOCAL OFFERS OF HELP FOR SYRIAN REFUGEES -
Councillor Anne Western, Leader of Derbyshire County Council, has expressed her appreciation for local residents who have offered support to refugees who may start to arrive over the next few weeks. More...
FORMER COALITE SITE IN BOLSOVER SET TO BE REDEVELOPED -
Bolsover District Council has granted outline planning permission to Bolsover Land Limited to develop part of the former Coalite Smokeless Fuels site. More...
FUNERAL DETAILS ANNOUNCED FOR ALDERMAN JIM McMANUS -
It's been announced that the funeral of Alderman Jim McManus will take place on Tuesday 25th August. More...
CHESTERFIELD TO REMEMBER VJ DAY AND THE END OF WORLD WAR II -
Chesterfield residents are invited to attend a special ceremony to mark VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) and the end of the Second World War. More...
BOROUGH COUNCIL PAYS TRIBUTE TO ALDERMAN JIM McMANUS -
Chesterfield Borough Council is paying tribute to Alderman Jim McManus, who died peacefully this morning. More...
TOWER POPPIES COULD BE HEADING FOR CHESTERFIELD IN 2016 -
Part of the poppy sculpture by Chesterfield artist Paul Cummins could be heading to the town as Chesterfield Borough Council makes a bid to display the commemorative artwork next year. More...
CAR DEALER FINED FOR SELLING VEHICLE IN 'UNROADWORTHY CONDITION' -
A second-hand car dealer has been fined a total of £2,242 after selling a vehicle in an unroadworthy condition that could have caused danger of injury. More...
BOLSOVER TOWN
RE-DEVELOPMENT UPDATE -
News that Morrisons have put the Sherwood Lodge site in Bolsover on the open market for sale has been met with complete surprise by members and officers at Bolsover District Council. More...
CREMATORIUM TO HOST OPEN DAY AND SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE -
Chesterfield residents have the opportunity to look behind the scenes at their local crematorium. More...
NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE MP NATASCHA ENGEL TAKES ON NEW ROLE-
North East Derbyshire's MP Natascha Engel was yesterday (Wednesday June 3rd) elected as Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons. More...
RESIDENTS TO CHOOSE ARTWORK FOR NEW SPORTS CENTRE -
Residents can have their say choosing the artwork from the three designs selected which will grace the new Queen's Park Sports Centre. More...
COUNTY COUNCIL ANNOUNCES FREE CHILDCARE PLACES FOR TWO YEAR OLDS -
More free childcare places for the county's two year olds are to be made available to families thanks to a major investment by Derbyshire County Council. More...
NEW B_LINE SCHEME GIVEN THE GO AHEAD BY DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL -
Thousands more young people are to get help with travel costs after councillors gave the thumbs up to the new b_line scheme. More...
JOIN FOSTER CARERS FOR A CUPPA AND A CHAT -
It's Fostering Fortnight from 1st June to 14th June and Derbyshire County Council is inviting you to join social workers and foster carers for tea or coffee and cake, and an informal chat about fostering
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COUNTY COUNCIL SUPPORTS DEMENTIA AWARENESS WEEK -
Events to raise awareness and share information about dementia will be taking place from today as Derbyshire County Council supports Dementia Awareness Week 2015. More...
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL LEADER ANNOUNCES NEW CABINET -
One week after retaining control in the borough elections, Chesterfield Borough Council's leader, Councillor John Burrows, has today named his cabinet. More...
NEW TEAM TO LEAD BOLSOVER COUNCIL -
Councillor Ann Syrett has taken up the main role of Leader of Bolsover District Council, becoming the first female Leader in the Council's history. More...
COUNCILLORS COUNT ON RESIDENTS AS CHESTERFIELD CHOOSES -
It's been a busy 24 hours throughout the UK - and now the votes have been verified and counted. More & Audio...
CHESTERFIELD SEES RED IN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS -
In terms of personnel, it's business as usual for Chesterfield and NE Derbyshire's two MP's - after both Toby Perkins and Natascha Engel were returned to parliament overnight in the 2015 General Election.
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AND WE'RE OFF... CHESTERFIELD GOES TO THE POLLS -
Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire go to the polls today, in what’s expected nationally to be a tightly run election for both Parliamentary and local council seats. More...
PARLIAMENTARY AND COUNCIL ELECTION CANDIDATES ARE CONFIRMED -
The local Parliamentary and Council Election candidates have been announced for Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire More...
A REMINDER THAT YOUR LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IS LOOMING -
Chesterfield Borough Council is reminding residents to make sure they are registered to vote ahead of the forthcoming elections. More...
FLOODING RELIEF
FOR CHESTERFIELD RESIDENTS -
More than 60 homes in Chesterfield are set to receive work to prevent property flooding in a scheme supported by Chesterfield Borough Council. More...
£1bn OF INVESTMENT HAILED A 'GAME CHANGER' FOR CHESTERFIELD -
Huw Bowen, Chief Executive of Chesterfield Borough Council has described the £1 billion of developments currently happening in the town as a 'real game-changer'. More...
BOROUGH COUNCIL WEBSITE HELPING TO PROMOTE NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES -
Job seekers can now get tips on how to apply for work through a link on Chesterfield Borough Council’s website More...
NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL SET FOR OFFICE RELOCATION -
April 2015 will signal the start of a brand new era for North East Derbyshire District Council as they start relocating to their new headquarters on Mill Lane in Wingerworth. More...
£4.5 MILLION IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR BARROW HILL ESTATE -
An estate in Barrow Hill is to get a £4.5 million facelift after Chesterfield Borough Council gave the go ahead for an improvement programme. More...
TOBY PERKINS MP - "TOURISM IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR ECONOMY!" -
Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins visited Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre on Friday morning to celebrate tourism in the borough More & Audio...
GROUND-BREAKING DEAL FOR JOBS AND GROWTH SOUGHT BY COUNCIL LEADERS -
Council leaders from Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and business leaders from the D2N2 LEP were in London to open discussions with Whitehall to begin to negotiate a ground-breaking devolution deal More...
CHESTERFIELD MP CONGRATULATES 3 LOCAL BUSINESSES AT THE LSE -
Three local companies have been named in a London Stock Exchange Group report, which highlighted the innovative and successful work of 1000 inspirational small businesses across the UK. More...
ROAD TO NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNTIES AT MARKHAM VALE -
Work to bring more businesses and jobs to Markham Vale regeneration site, will reach another milestone with the re-opening of Erin Road on Monday 16th March. More...
COUNCIL'S REACTION TO WELLINGTON PUB PROTECTION DECISION -
Chesterfield Borough Council has confirmed that it is adding the Wellington Hotel, New Whittington, to its list of assets of community value... More...
FUNDING FOR LOCAL GROUPS AVAILABLE FROM COUNCIL'S COMMUNITY CHEST -
Applications are currently being invited for local groups to receive funding of up to £5,000 through Chesterfield Borough Council's community chest. More...
BOROUGH COUNCIL FREEZES COUNCIL TAX FOR SECOND YEAR RUNNING -
Councillors have voted to freeze the amount of Council Tax paid by residents for services provided by Chesterfield Borough Council for the second year running. More...
COUNCIL ISSUES ADVICE ABOUT SCARLET FEVER AS CASES INCREASE -
Public health officials from Derbyshire County Council are warning parents to look out for the symptoms of scarlet fever in their children as the number of local cases increases. More...
COUNCIL TAX FREEZE FOR NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE RESIDENTS -
North East Derbyshire District Council has frozen the amount of council tax households will pay for 2015/16. More...
£69m TO BE INVESTED IN CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL HOMES -
A further £69 million investment is to be made in improving the condition of Chesterfield council homes. More...
LANGWITH BENEFIT CHEAT PLEADS GUILTY -
A Langwith man has been prosecuted by Bolsover District Council following an investigation into his benefit claims dating back to April 2013. More...
FLOODING RISK IN DERBYSHIRE - HAVE YOUR SAY! -
Local residents are to be asked to give their views on Derbyshire County Council's plans for coordinating the management of flood risk in Derbyshire. More...
COUNTY COUNCIL MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICES ARE BACK UP AND RUNNING -
Derbyshire County Council's revised mobile library service is now up and running with new timetables available online. More...
CHESTERFIELD FAMILY GOING TO PARLIAMENT TO TELL THEIR STORY -
On Monday 9th February, a local family from Chesterfield will get the chance to speak to politicians, charity organisers and NHS policy makers, in Parliament, about the importance of children's organ donation. More...
NE DERBYSHIRE MP QUESTIONS GOVERNMENT OVER FLOODING -
Natascha Engel, the Member of Parliament for North East Derbyshire, put a question to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in Parliament this week. More...
MINISTER FOR EDUCATION GOES 'BACK TO SCHOOL' IN STAVELEY -
Minister of State for Education, Nicky Morgan, was in Staveley on Thursday afternoon to see for herself what she termed, 'the excellent things they're doing' at Netherthorpe School. More & Audio...
BOROUGH COUNCILLORS RECOMMENDED TO FREEZE COUNCIL TAX-
Borough councillors in Chesterfield are to be recommended to freeze Chesterfield Borough Council's portion of Council Tax for a second year running. More...
COUNTY COUNCIL APPROVES PLANS TO CONSULT ON B-LINE DISCOUNT SCHEME -
Councillors have today approved plans to consult on changes to the county's student travel scheme, b_line, which could see an extra 6,000 young people in Derbyshire benefit from cut-price bus and rail journeys. More...
BOROUGH COUNCIL BRANDING IS CHANGED FOR FIRST TIME IN 40 YEARS -
New branding is being introduced to help Chesterfield Borough Council improve customer service, generate more income and save on future design costs. More...
THINK 'YOUTHINC'
FOR COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES IN DERBYSHIRE -
A new identity for all youth services offered to Derbyshire's young people was launched on Friday. More...
WINNER ANNOUNCED FOR MP's CHRISTMAS CARD DESIGN COMPETITION -
Children from a Chesterfield school have been busy with paint, glue and glitter following a challenge set by Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins to design his Christmas Card More..
CANDLELIT VIGILS SHOW SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF
DOMESTIC ABUSE -
Simultaneous candlelit vigils are to be held in four Derbyshire towns next week to raise awareness about domestic abuse and the support services available to victims. More...
BOROUGH COUNCIL CONFIRMS RIGHTS FOR VARIABLE HOURS WORKERS -
Chesterfield Borough Council has passed a policy which confirms that staff on variable hours contracts will continue to have the same rights as other employees. More...
LOCAL MP TOBY PERKINS JOINS 'SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY' BUS TOUR-
Local MP and Shadow Small Business Minister, Toby Perkins, lent his support to the UK's 'Small Business Saturday' bus tour on its stop in Chesterfield More...
NEDDC PUT THE RIDGEWAY CRAFT CENTRE UP FOR
SALE -
North East Derbyshire District Council has placed Ridgeway Craft Centre up for sale and is inviting expressions of interest from eligible community organisations across the District. More...
SHADOW CHANCELLOR OPENS NEW PRODUCTION LINE IN CLAY CROSS -
Shadow chancellor, Ed Balls MP and North East Derbyshire MP, Natascha Engel, officially opened Worcester Bosch Group's new gas boiler production line at the company's Clay Cross factory on Thursday 20th November. More & Audio...
DERBYSHIRE SCHOOLS ARE SUPPORTING ANTI-BULLYING WEEK -
Schools and children's homes across Derbyshire are taking part in a week of activities to beat bullying. More...
NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEK - WHAT DOES ADOPTION MEAN TO YOU? -
It's National Adoption Week from 3rd - 9th November and it's the perfect time to find out more about what it means to become an adoptive parent. More...
WORK GETS UNDERWAY AT PARKSIDE IN CHESTERFIELD -
Work is underway on a
£3 million older persons housing scheme that will provide 22 new homes
for pensioners in Chesterfield. More...
TRIBUTES PAID TO FORMER COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIRMAN WALTER BURROWS -
Tributes have been paid to Councillor Walter Burrows - who was a former Chairman of Derbyshire County Council after he passed away on Wednesday, following a short illness, aged eighty. More...
COUNTY COUNCIL EXPANDS NUISANCE CALL BLOCK PILOT SCHEME -
More older and vulnerable residents will be protected from telephone fraud after a Derbyshire County Council trial using monitoring devices found more than 80% of the calls they received were nuisance calls. More...
WORK BEGINS ON NEW PAVILION FOR HASLAND'S EASTWOOD PARK -
Chesterfield Borough Council's builders and apprentices are playing a key role in building a new pavilion at Eastwood Park. More...
NEW CHAIR TAKES UP DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL'S CHAIN OF OFFICE -
Derbyshire County Council's new chair, Cllr Steve Freeborn, has taken up the chain of office. More...
ADVICE FOR RESIDENTS AS LOCAL COUNCILS PREPARE FOR STRIKE ACTION -
Bin collections, street cleaning and leisure activities are just some of the Bolsover District Council services that will be disrupted on Tuesday 14th October 2014, as public service workers nationally take part in a one day strike. More...
WORK BEGINS ON IMPROVING OLD WHITTINGTON JUNCTION -
Work to improve a junction with a history of collisions began yesterday morning, Monday 6th October. More...
FORMER CHESTERFIELD MAYOR, CLLR PAUL STONE, JOINS UKIP -
Last years Mayor of Chesterfield, Cllr Paul Stone, has joined UKIP to become their first councillor on Chesterfield Borough Council More...
NATASCHA ENGEL MP VISITS STATE OF THE ART FACTORY IN CLAY CROSS -
North-East Derbyshire MP, Natascha Engel visited the IKO factory facility on Coney Green Road with a view to learning more about the roofing and waterproofing systems manufactured there. More...
CHESTERFIELD FIRM SHOWS ITS METTLE WITH MARKHAM VALE MOVE -
Chesterfield-based firm Gould Alloys is marking its 30th anniversary by relocating to Derbyshire County Council's flagship regeneration site to benefit from better transport links. More...
WORK BEGINS ON THE NEW QUEEN'S PARK LEISURE CENTRE -
A sod cutting ceremony has been held to mark the start of work on Chesterfield Borough Council's £9.3 million project to replace the Queen's Park Sports Centre. More...
CHESTERFIELD MP TAKES ON THE 'ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE' -
It's Chilly in Chesterfield! Toby Perkins MP takes the Ice-Bucket Challenge to Raise Money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. More...
TONY BENN: WILL & TESTAMENT - THE TOWN HALL SCREENING TOUR -
Will and Testament is a moving and informative tribute to Tony Benn - political firebrand, prolific diarist, writer, charismatic anti-war campaigner, husband and father.
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FURTHER DEVELOPMENT IN
THE PIPELINE FOR MARKHAM VALE -
A further development could be on the cards for Derbyshire County Council's flagship regeneration site, now a planning application has been submitted for a new 100,000 sqft warehouse and office building. More...
NEW QUEEN'S PARK SPORTS CENTRE GETS £2 MILLION FUNDING BOOST -
Chesterfield residents will benefit from the enhanced new Sports Centre, to be built on Queen's Park Annexe, as Chesterfield Borough Council receives £2 million of funding from Sport England.
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PLANS FOR EXTENDED QUEEN'S PARK SPORTS CENTRE ARE APPROVED -
Chesterfield councillors have approved plans for a new, extended, Queen's Park Sports Centre to be built. More...
TRAFFIC DELAYS EXPECTED AS WORK STARTS ON NEW A61 CYCLE LANE -
It's been announced that work to build a new cycle lane in Chesterfield will start next Tuesday, 26th August, as part of plans to link different parts of the town together for cyclists. More...
MARKHAM VALE REGENERATION EXPANDS AFTER BRIDGE REMOVED -
One of the country's largest cranes was in Derbyshire on Tuesday to remove a bridge deck as part of plans to expand Derbyshire County Council's flagship Markham Vale regeneration site. More...
TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS AT HORNSBRIDGE ISLAND LIFTED EARLY -
Traffic restrictions at Hornsbridge Island in Chesterfield have been lifted four weeks earlier than anticipated. More...
BOROUGH COUNCIL REASSESSES OPTIONS OVER NORTHERN GATEWAY -
Plans for the Northern Gateway scheme are being reassessed by Chesterfield Borough Council to respond to the changing High Street retail sector. More...
COUNCIL'S PLEDGE
TO SOLVE CHESTERFIELD'S FLOODING ISSUES -
With perfect timing after Friday's chaos, news that this week, Yorkshire Water and Chesterfield Borough Council have pledged to work together to tackle flooding in the town, including the long running issues at Horns Bridge roundabout More...
COUNTY COUNCIL PLANS TASK FORCE TO TACKLE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT -
Plans to tackle youth unemployment are being drawn up by Derbyshire County Council to get more young people into work, further education or training. More...
EVERYONE PITCHES IN TO MAKE 'FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL' A SUCCESS -
More than 300 people turned out to a festival of football at Holmebrook Valley Park last weekend. More...
BOROUGH COUNCIL
TO OPEN NEW INFORMATION AND BOOKING HUB -
A combined information and theatres booking hub for residents and visitors is to be launched at Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre, next to the Crooked Spire Church. More...
COUNTY COUNCIL'S TRAVEL TRAINING HELPS DERBYSHIRE'S YOUNGSTERS -
A successful travel scheme which helps Derbyshire youngsters with special educational needs get out and about in their communities could be continued. More...
'WE WILL REMEMBER THEM' FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY EVENTS -
Chesterfield residents can take part in a series of events at Chesterfield Museums to mark the 100th anniversary of the First World War. More...
TAPTON LOCK IS VOTED ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S FINEST GREEN SPACES -
Tapton Lock, a quarter mile stretch of the Chesterfield Canal, has been named one of the country's finest green spaces, after receiving a prestigious Green Flag award. More...
UPDATE ON WORK & TRAFFIC CONTROL
AT HORNSBRIDGE ISLAND -
Traffic control measures at Hornsbridge Island will be removed earlier than planned after a review into the project. More...
STILL TIME TO HAVE YOUR SAY ON LOCAL MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICES -
Residents still have three weeks to give their views on the future of Derbyshire County Council's mobile library service in a consultation to help the authority deal with budget cuts More...
HAVE YOUR SAY ON POSSIBLE CHANGES TO STREET LIGHTS -
Derbyshire residents are being urged to make sure they have their say on possible changes to the way street lights across Derbyshire are maintained, before the consultation closes on Friday 8th August. More...
IMPROVEMENT WORK TO TAKE PLACE AT THISTLE PARK, BRIMINGTON -
Children in Brimington are set to benefit from new play equipment at their local park thanks to Chesterfield Borough Council. More...
COULD YOUR BUSINESS BENEFIT
TO THE TUNE OF £75,000? -
Small businesses in Derbyshire are being helped to develop and grow with grants of up to £75,000 - and there's still time for local firms to bid for cash. More...
'CHESTERFIELD TO BE A SUCCESS' COUNCIL CHIEF HUW BOWEN INTERVIEW -
After an ongoing ten and a half years as part of the Chesterfield Borough Council, Huw Bowen, the current Chief Executive spoke to The Chesterfield Post about his roles as part of the council and ongoing issues within The Borough. More...
CABINET DECIDES ON SITE FOR NEW QUEEN'S PARK SPORTS CENTRE -
At their meeting today (Tuesday, 15th July) Chesterfield Borough Council's cabinet decided the centre can be built on the site of Queen's Park Annexe, subject to planning permission. More...
DISRUPTION TO COUNCIL SERVICES DURING THURSDAY'S STRIKE ACTION -
There is expected to be widespread disruption to services across the area on Thursday, July 10th, as public sector workers strike over pay. More...
BOROUGH COUNCIL REFUSES NEW LICENCE FOR BAR CENTRO -
Chesterfield Borough Council's licensing committee has refused a licence for a bar previously closed because of drug dealing. More...
PLANS SUBMITTED FOR QUEEN'S PARK SPORTS CENTRE REPLACEMENT -
New plans have been submitted by Chesterfield Borough Council for the replacement Queen's Park Sports Centre. More...
A NEW FOOTBRIDGE IS TO BE OPENED AT CHESTERFIELD CANAL FESTIVAL -
A new footbridge which has been built in Staveley over Chesterfield Canal will be officially opened on Saturday 28th June. More...
TRADING STANDARDS ISSUE AN E-CIG SAFETY ALERT -
Residents in Derbyshire are being warned to be extra vigilant when charging electronic cigarettes following incidents where the devices have exploded in people's homes. More...
FLAG RAISING PARADE TO MARK ARMED FORCES DAY IS CANCELLED -
A parade planned in Chesterfield to mark Armed Forces Day on 23 June has been cancelled. More...
WORK SET TO BEGIN ON HORNSBRIDGE ISLAND -
Work is set to begin on transforming a key gateway into Chesterfield town centre after planning permission has been granted. More...
DETAILS OF FORMER COUNTY COUNCIL CHIEF EXEC'S £219k PAY OFF TO BE PUBLISHED -
Derbyshire County Council's former chief executive Nick Hodgson received a £219,211 severance payment when he left the authority last year. More...
BOLSOVER COUNCIL HARNESSES THE POWER OF THE SUN AND SAVES MONEY -
Bolsover District Council is doing its bit for the environment as they prepare to install photovoltaic cells (solar panels) onto the roof of its offices in Clowne and save over £34,000 of council taxpayers' money every year. More...
COUNTY COUNCIL'S SENIOR MANAGERS' REVIEW TO SAVE £2 MILLION -
More senior managers' jobs are to go at Derbyshire County Council as part of the organisation's drive to cut £157 million from its budget by 2018. More...
GRASSMOOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT RECEIVES OUTLINE APPROVAL -
North East Derbyshire District Council has granted outline planning permission for a maximum of 165 dwellings at Windwhistle Farm in Grassmoor. More...
LOCAL RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO TAKE PART IN 'LEGAL HIGHS' SURVEY -
A national survey that aims to gather information about the use of 'legal highs' is being supported by Derbyshire County Council.
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NEDDC COUNCIL APPROVES REGENERATION PLANS -
North East Derbyshire District Council has approved plans to move their main administrative headquarters from Saltergate to Mill Lane, Wingerworth in early 2015. More...
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL IS PRAISED BY PEERS -
An independent assessment has praised Chesterfield Borough Council for the huge commitment to the borough by both councillors and employees. More...
NEW FIGURES SHOW URGENCY OF CHESTERFIELD'S HOUSING CRISIS -
New figures, released to local MP Toby Perkins by the National House Building Council reveal that new house building in Chesterfield has fallen to just one third of the national average. More...
COUNTY COUNCIL'S CHILDREN IN CARE
TO PLAN BRIGHT FUTURES -
Young people will be able to consider their future at a Derbyshire County Council careers event hosted specifically for children in care and care leavers. More...
COURT UPHOLDS COUNCIL'S DECISION ON BAR CENTRO -
A town centre bar has been refused permission to re-open, after magistrates upheld the decision by Chesterfield Borough Council's licensing committee to revoke its licence. More...
OUTGOING NEDDC CHAIR - OVER 8,000 FOR CHARITY TO BE HAPPY! -
North East Derbyshire District Council's outgoing Chairman, Councillor Ken Savidge and generous residents from across the area, have helped raise thousands of pounds through an annual charity appeal. More...
'STILL PUNCHING ABOVE OUR WEIGHT!" Cllr JOHN BURROWS ON CHESTERFIELD -
In a wide ranging interview, Council Leader John Burrows talked to us on developments which have been mooted in the town, admitting that the financial climate and unforeseen issues had significantly impacted on the 'master plan' More...
PLANS FOR NEW QUEEN'S PARK SPORTS CENTRE ARE APPROVED -
Members of Chesterfield Borough Council's planning committee have approved plans for the new centre to be built on the site of Queen's Park Annexe, subject to planning conditions. More...
COURT SENTENCES APPLIANCE REPAIR MAN TO 160 HOURS UNPAID WORK -
An appliance repair man from Chesterfield has been ordered to carry out 160 hours of unpaid work and compensate victims, after a successful prosecution by the County Council's trading standards team. More...
ENVIRONMENTALLY FIRENDLY WAY TO DISPOSE OF YOUR FOOD WASTE -
An environmentally friendly way to dispose of food waste is being introduced for residents in the Bolsover District, Chesterfield Borough and North East Derbyshire District Council areas. More...
CHILDREN'S CENTRES REVIEW AGREED BY DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL -
Derbyshire residents will be asked how they think children's centre services should be delivered in a review to begin this month. More...
POTHOLE FIXING 'JETPATCHER' MACHINES TO STAY
IN COUNTY -
Two specialist 'Jetpatcher' machines are to stay in Derbyshire until mid-July to continue work to fix potholes across the county. More...
LOCAL MP, NATASCHA ENGEL CONTINUES
TO LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST HS2 -
MP for NE Derbyshire, Natascha Engel, continues to campaign against the case for HS2 and demand that the Government gives more say to the people who will be directly affected by the project. More...
COUNCIL WARNING TO CHESTERFIELD RESIDENTS TO AVOID FLY TIPPING -
Chesterfield Borough Council is warning residents to make sure anyone they pay to dispose of their rubbish is licensed and does so legally. More...
MAJOR REFORMS OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS ARE ON THE WAY -
Families whose children have special educational needs and disabilities, can have a say in how major reforms will affect them, as part of a consultation launched by Derbyshire County Council. More...
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL REMINDS RESIDENTS TO CHECK FOR ID -
Chesterfield Borough Council is reminding residents to always check for ID from staff who are carrying out work on behalf of the council.
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WORK TO FURTHER EXPAND MARKHAM VALE IS DUE TO START -
Work to expand Derbyshire County Council's flagship regeneration site is due to start next month, after a visit to Markham Vale by Eric Pickles confirmed Government cash is in the pipeline. More...
MAKE SURE YOU
ARE READY TO VOTE IN THE EURO ELECTIONS -
Chesterfield Borough Council is reminding residents to make sure they are registered to vote in the elections to the European Parliament. More...
CRACKDOWN ON
BLUE BADGE MISUSE CONTINUES COUNTYWIDE -
A crackdown on people who are misusing Blue Badges has seen just over 700 checks carried out in four months. More..
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Councillor Amanda Serjeant, Chesterfield Borough Council's cabinet member for town centre and visitor economy (left), said: "The new Queen's Park Sports Centre has already proved to be a great success, with 1,600 new memberships on top of those we already had, the number of people taking part in activities are up and income is up. It is already more than justifying the original business case for replacing the old building.
