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21 February 2012
75 new homes created at Queen's Park!
Chesterfield Borough Council's nest box challenge was a big hit last week. Over 100 people attended the Queen's Park event with a total of 75 bird boxes being made by local people
21 February 2012
These bins are made for talking - Meet the bin that really loves your rubbish!
Talking bins, which have proved to reduce litter levels, are coming to Chesterfield to show some love to people who drop their rubbish in the bin.
20 February 2012
Corporate hospitality opportunities for Johnstone's Paint Trophy Final 2012
Tickets and hospitality packages for the Johnstone's Paint Trophy Final between Chesterfield and Swindon Town on Sunday 25 March 2012 (kick-off:14:00hrs), are now on sale.
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16 February 2012
New 20 year development plan for Chesterfield
Chesterfield Borough Council has published a new 20 year development plan for the borough for public comment.
16 February 2012
Ticket sales boost for West End musical
Tickets for the West End production of Joseph are selling fast in Chesterfield. Over 30% of the tickets have already been sold. The show hits the Winding Wheel stage in May and is the first large scale musical production from the West End to visit the town.
16 February 2012
Chesterfield company Franke Sissons at Ecobuild, Excel, London 20 – 22 March 2012
Chesterfield Company, Franke Sissons, leading manufacturer of sustainable washroom and catering technology and part of the international Franke Group, is investing in a return trip to EcoBuild, Europe's largest green-building show this year with an even bigger stand in the Southern Hall, Stand S551.
16 February 2012
Chesterfield FC Local Derby Sell Out
Chesterfield FC has announced that the local-derby against Sheffield Wednesday at the B2net this Saturday 18 February 2012 is now a sell-out, apart from a few family stand tickets where tickets can only be sold to an adult with a child.
16 February 2012
Profitable year completes massive turnaround for Derbyshire
Derbyshire County Cricket Club has completed a massive turnaround by recording a profit of £20,218 for the year 2011 – the Club's fifth profit in six years.
16 February 2012
Cathelco systems for Singapore built offshore rigs and vessels
Cathelco have won an order to supply seawater pipework anti-fouling equipment for the first purpose built jack-up rig to be constructed for Saudi Aramco.
16 February 2012
Advice given on safer and energy saving homes
Residents in Hasland and St.Leonards received the latest advice on saving energy and home security from partners of the Safer Neighbourhoods Team.
16 February 2012
Chesterfield Communal garden space gets facelift
Residents in Staveley have welcomed a new communal garden area that's been created to reduce anti-social behaviour. The garden, located at Devonshire Close, was once a run-down space and often attracted young people who used the area to drink and cause general nuisance to residents.
10 February 2012
Calling all Chesterfield Family Businesses
Banner Jones Solicitors are hosting their 4th Family Business Forum on Monday 27th February at the family owned Italian restaurant, Calabria in Chesterfield.
9 February 2012
Green groups grants boost
Groups and organisations wanting to start projects which benefit their environment are being urged by Derbyshire County Council to apply for a Greenwatch Action Grant.
9 February 2012
Chesterfield Junior Football Tournament at B2Net
Chesterfield FC Community Trust is running a one-day junior football tournament at the B2net Stadium on Saturday 26 May 2012.
9 February 2012
Olympic coach appointed to lead new push to help more Derbyshire athletes
Olympic coach appointed to lead new push to help more Derbyshire athletes compete at future Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games and Derbyshire Institure of Sport announces hub site in Chesterfield
8 February 2012
Sir Elton John - Fit for the Queen
Rock legend Sir Elton John is to hold a special ‘warm-up' concert in London for The Queen just a few days before he brings his live show to North Derbyshire, and a first ever visit to Chesterfield and the B2net Stadium.
8 February 2012
Fun Farming at Chatsworth Farmyard
The Chatsworth Farmyard and Adventure Playground will be opening this Saturday (11 February) for the school half term holiday to give families a fun taste of rural farming.
7 February 2012
The Queen's Park Nest Box Challenge
Chesterfield Residents are invited to come along to Queen's Park in Chesterfield on Friday 17th February to take part in a national campaign to encourage more birds into our gardens.
6 February 2012
Chamber Scoops Another Top Business Award
Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce is celebrating after scooping another top business award.
6 February 2012
A Solicitor's-eye view of Chesterfield
The location of BRM's office in Chesterfield gives their staff a very good view of Saltergate, the Town Hall and the surrounding area. Now some of that view is available for everyone on the internet.
3 February 2012
Peak FM presents… Under the Hammer 2012 with Ashgate Hospice
At Peak FM this April, we are hosting our very own charity auction to raise as much money as possible for Ashgate Hospice. Over one week we will have an online auction where people can send in bids plus a one day special, on air auction reserved for ‘wish list items'!
3 February 2012
Whats on in Chesterfield This Week 3rd - 12th February
Whats on in Chesterfield this week courtesy of Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre
3 February 2012
The rally champions of tomorrow celebrate their achievements at Casa
The world's only rally driving organisation for juniors, sponsored by Kick Energy drink, toasted the next generation of rally champions at Chesterfield's Casa Hotel this January.
3 February 2012
Chesterfield FC announce apprenticeship programme
Ten local youngsters, keen on developing a future career in the sports industry, are getting the chance to develop their skills thanks to a unique new apprenticeship programme at Chesterfield Football Club.
2 February 2012
Chesterfield grants Freedom of Entry to the Borough for the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales's)
The 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales's) Regiment is to receive The Freedom of Entry to the Borough in recognition of the Regiment's importance in the region and its close association with the Borough of Chesterfield.
1 February 2012
Chesterfield FC Wembley Ticket Arrangements
Here are the initial details of the ticketing arrangements for the final of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy, which will be played at the new Wembley Stadium on Sunday 25 March 2012, kick-off 2.00pm.
28 January 2012
Chesterfield Entrepreneur Launches Campaign to Show Love for thebest Local Businesses
A local entrepreneur is launching a major campaign to show love locally for our great businesses.
28 January 2012
Chesterfield Council agrees to invest in leisure centres
Chesterfield Borough Council has today (Tuesday 31 January) agreed to continue to keep the running of its two leisure centres, Queen's Park Sports Centre (QPSC) and the Staveley Healthy Living Centre, under Council control.
27 January 2012
United Cast Bar (UK) announce planning approval to transform derelict land
United Cast Bar (UK) Ltd is pleased to announce the successful Planning Approval for the transformation of the derelict land adjacent to their current Spital Lane site.
27 January 2012
Businesses urged to step up for £2,500 apprenticeship grant in county council scheme
Business bosses are being invited to events offering grants of £2,500 to help them take on apprentices
