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David Lilley makes a flying visit to a busy Chesterfield Business Expo at the Casa Hotel — and finds warm hospitality, useful conversations and plenty of reasons to return.
Beyond the empty shopfronts and the headlines, Chesterfield’s economy is changing. A closer look at its high street, employers and the people who keep the town moving.
Chesterfield’s famous landmark leans, twists and refuses to stand straight — but the real story behind it is every bit as compelling as the folklore.
A new Derbyshire project is using music to lift mood, ease isolation and bring neighbours together — and it is open to everyone.
Free, friendly guided walks are helping people across the county move more, worry less and meet their neighbours.
We read all 214 pages of the medium-term financial plan so you don't have to. Leisure, bins and temporary housing take the largest share.
Consultation closes next month. We map the proposed changes ward by ward and set out how to submit a response.
Coordinators have brought forward the winter programme after a rise in referrals from local advice services.
Officers were asked to report back within six months on routes serving Clay Cross, Staveley and Bolsover.
Four councillors say they will campaign on a shared platform covering market trading, parking and empty units.
Parcel numbers steadied year on year, but the charity says weekday collection rounds are the pressure point.
Members asked for further flood modelling and a revised affordable housing offer before the October meeting.
Sixteen and seventeen year olds will present to councillors quarterly, starting with transport and safe routes.
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