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New research shows that over 1,466 jobs could be created in Chesterfield across green infrastructure and care work in the next two years/ten years. The data, compiled by Green New Deal UK, shows that Chesterfield is likely to suffer over 1,148 permanent job losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, losses which could be replaced entirely […]
Matt Hancock MP, the secretary fo state for Health, announced no changes to the tiering system for Derbyshire in the House of Commons just now. This comes after cases dipped at the start of December with recent increases in case numbers across the county. Lee Rowley, MP for North East Derbyshire, posted on Facebook this […]
With many Christmas Carol Concerts cancelled this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Middlecroft Community Group have teamed up with Spire Radio to hold a one-off special on Spire Radio on Friday 18th December from 6pm. This new show, hosted by Jordan Hartshorne and the leaders of the group, will bring together our communities […]
Chesterfield Borough Council has launched the Christmas in Chesterfield campaign with some brand-new Christmas experiences. The council, in partnership with Destination Chesterfield, has created the magical story of the Chesterfield Elves and how they saved Christmas. The story is told through a series of Christmas experiences around Chesterfield Town Centre. The Chesterfield Elves wanted […]
A new way for Derbyshire communities to browse, book and buy local online is being launched by Derbyshire County Council in partnership with the county’s district and borough councils, as part of a scheme to support towns and villages across the county. ShopAppy.com is a website which allows shops, cafes, restaurants and other local businesses […]
Chesterfield has crowned its best high street businesses, individuals, market stall traders and events of 2020. Independent womenswear retailer, Dotique has taken the top title of Retailer of the Year in the 2020 Chesterfield High Street Awards. Judges described Dotique as ‘a fantastic business that always gives back to the community.’ In addition to the […]
Councillor Glenys Falconer has been appointed as Chesterfield’s 380th Mayor. Councillor Falconer will serve as Mayor of Chesterfield until May 2022, as her term in office has been extended due to the Covid-19 crisis. Councillor Glenys Falconer said: “I am honoured to take the position of Mayor of Chesterfield. These are difficult times for everyone, […]
The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, spoke moments ago in the House of Commons announcing Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire among other areas, including London, Essex, Barrow-In-Furness, York and Erewash, will be moved from Local COVID Alert Level: Medium to High from 00:01 on Saturday 17th October 2020. Although cases are rising across Derbyshire, cases in […]
On the evening of Thursday 24th September, a diverse group of individuals representing a wide range of organisations met online to discuss how the Chesterfield community could help tackle the climate and ecological emergency. School kids, councillors, community groups, faith groups, action groups, political parties and concerned individuals of all ages were represented in a […]
To help the people of North Derbyshire complete their Virtual Sparkle Night in aid of Ashgate Hospicecare, Spire Radio will be live from 6 pm on Saturday 19th September with an all-request show dedicated to everyone taking part in this year’s event. The Sparkle Night Walk is Ashgate Hospicecare’s biggest fundraising event of the year, […]
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