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Leading industry figures to attend Peak District & Derbyshire tourism conference

Tourism, hospitality and leisure businesses across the Peak District and Derbyshire are invited to attend Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire’s Annual Tourism Conference on Thursday 5 November 2020.

The fully-funded virtual event will bring together leading industry figures from across Derbyshire and beyond including keynote speakers Tourism Minister, Nigel Huddleston MP and Simon Calder, Senior Travel Editor of The Independent.

Delegates will gain valuable insights from Councillor Barry Lewis, Leader of Derbyshire County Council; Brendan Moffett, Director of the Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism at the University of Derby; national tourist body VisitEngland; and Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire.

As businesses continue to weather the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the conference will shine a light on the biggest issues impacting tourism, the latest consumer trends and the work being done to secure the industry’s long-term future – with plenty of opportunity for engagement and questions.

Delegates are invited to register for a fully-funded place at the event, which is supported by Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire’s European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Project.

Register for the Peak District & Derbyshire Annual Tourism Conference (10.30-13:00) using the following link: http://ow.ly/4Y8N50BT7if

Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire, says: “We’re delighted to invite delegates to join us at our Annual Tourism Conference which is supported by our ERDF project. As the industry continues to face some of its biggest-ever challenges, now more than ever it is critical that we all work together to ensure our collective voice is heard.

“In the presence of leading industry experts and key national figures, the conference will provide a great opportunity for businesses to raise the issues that matter to them most, to gain useful insights into local and national trends, and to learn about the critical plans to support the sector’s recovery.”

Tourism is usually worth £2.3 billion to the Peak District & Derbyshire economy, supporting over 30,000 jobs and boosting growth.

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D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership opens application process for new board members

The D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership has begun recruitment for two new private-sector board members who can help the organisation continue the economic growth of the region.

Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) play a central role in deciding local economic priorities, driving drive economic growth and creating jobs and D2N2’s central goal is to improve the productivity of the economy of Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire through inclusive growth.

To aid the organisation in this remit, D2N2 has begun looking for new board members who can help to shape the economic strategy across the region.

D2N2 Board members represent the LEP’s interests to partners and stakeholders in the private and public sectors and work collaboratively with them to deliver a shared agenda for our economy.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior leader or business owner with an outstanding ability to communicate, lead, and influence.
Elizabeth Fagan, Chair of the D2N2 board, said: “We’re keen to hear from business leaders with energy, creativity, and passion to help us shape and deliver our ambitions for the region.

“This is an important time for our region as we drive forward our strategy to rebuild and grow our economy delivering a more prosperous and lower carbon region, creating better skilled and higher value jobs for our future generations.

“We are committed to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and having a board that truly reflects the communities we serve. We would encourage applicants from all background and experiences to ensure we can deliver on our aim of being a truly diverse board.”

Applications are welcome from across the D2N2 area and from all sectors of the economy to reflect our diverse business community.
The deadline for applications is Monday 9 November 2020.

For more information on the role and application process, please visit the vacancies section on the D2N2 website.

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Chesterfield residents must follow stricter local rules from Saturday

Residents in Chesterfield are being urged to follow stricter rules coming into force from Saturday 17 October, in a bid to slow the rise in coronavirus cases.

Speaking in the Commons today, Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock MP, announced that Chesterfield – along with North East Derbyshire and Erewash – will be put into Tier 2 of the government’s Covid alert system – and will be placed on ‘high’ alert from 12.01am on Saturday.

It follows a review of the local situation by Government, in liaison with the Chesterfield Borough Council and neighbouring North East Derbyshire District Council, Derbyshire County Council and local MPs.

As well as following the continued guidance to wash hands, stay apart and wear a face covering it means:

  • Different households or support bubbles should not mix indoors – at home, someone else’s home, pubs, restaurants, hotels or other hospitality venues, leisure venues or shops
  • When outdoors people should stick to the rule of six, including children.
  • If going on holiday, this should only be with the people they live with or that are in their support bubble
  • Family and friends can provide informal childcare as part of a childcare bubble – the bubble is limited to two households only so that informal childcare is provided by the same carers each time
  • Only visit care homes in exceptional circumstances
    All businesses, leisure facilities and other places which are allowed to open by law can remain open providing they meet Covid-19 secure guidance
  • Pubs, bars restaurants and other hospitality venues close at 10pm – drive-through services, click and collect and delivery services can continue after 10pm
  • You can take part in sport and physical activity outdoors but organised indoor exercise classes are only permitted if it’s possible to avoid mixing with people you don’t live with or share a support bubble with – there are exceptions for children and people with a disability

Cllr Tricia Gilby, Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, said: “Nobody wants to see stricter lockdown measures brought in locally but the health and safety of our communities, particularly our most vulnerable, must be our priority.

“We understand that this is a concerning time for our residents, and our business community. But local infection rates are too high and are rising so it is critical that we act now to help stop the spread.

“Each and every one of us has a part to play in controlling the spread of this virus – I urge everyone in Chesterfield to make sure they are familiar with the new restrictions, check their behaviour and make sure they are doing all they can to protect themselves, their families and the communities in which they live and work.”

Derbyshire’s Director of Public Health Dean Wallace, who is leading the county’s response to the outbreak, urged people to follow the tighter ‘lockdown’ rules.

“We all have a duty to do everything it takes to stop the spread of this highly contagious virus.

“The steep rise in the numbers of cases is deeply concerning, although not surprising given Chesterfield and North East are so close to Sheffield, and Erewash borders Nottinghamshire, which are all currently on ‘high’ alert and under extra restrictions. It’s more important than ever that we all work together to beat this.

“I’m really proud of the way Derbyshire communities have supported each other through this epidemic but this isn’t over – we simply can’t afford to take our eye off the ball.

“I realise that these extra restrictions for these areas will be frustrating but they are also necessary as we’re seeing a lot of community transmission.

“I cannot emphasise enough that from Saturday people from different households should not be mixing indoors, unless it is with people who are in their ‘bubble’ and they should stick to the ‘rule of 6’ when outside.

“I know it’s difficult but I’m asking everyone to summon their famous Derbyshire spirit and play their part to keep themselves, their family, friends and colleagues safe.”

For more information about local restrictions please visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/coronavirus

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Redbrik Half Virtual Events offer medal opportunity for region’s runners

Runners will be taking to streets and parks across the region this weekend (16-18 October) as the 2020 Redbrik Half Marathon Virtual Events take place, offering entrants the opportunity to claim a medal despite ‘real’ event’s cancellation.

Organisers of the Redbrik Half Virtual Events have invited runners across the region to cover the equivalent distance of a Half Marathon, 10km or five miles before then engaging with the event on social media in order to claim a 2020 Redbrik Half medal, after the in-person event was cancelled earlier this year due to Covid-19.

Entrants into the 2020 Redbrik Half Marathon and Five Mile Run who have deferred their entries to the 2021 RedbrikFoundation Chesterfield 10k will receive a medal upon completion of the Virtual Events, as will all those who have entered the 2021 Chesterfield 10k.

Runners can also enter the Virtual Events alone for a one-off fee of £10 by emailing info@chesterfield10k.com.

The event is calling on the local community to come out and support Ashgate Hospicecare and Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, the event partners of the Redbrik Half Marathon. Both charities are due to miss out on huge amounts of funds usually pledged by those running in the Redbrik Half – an event which has raised more than £150,000 for good causes to date.

John Timms, Event Director said: “We’re really looking forward to the Redbrik Half Virtual Events – they represent a great chance for those who have missed out on the 2020 Redbrik Half Marathon experience to still claim a medal.

“It’s a fun but safe way of getting involved with the event, and also a crucial chance to raise funds for brilliant charities such as Ashgate Hospicecare and Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, both of which have missed out on huge amounts of funding due to the cancellation of events because of the pandemic.

“It won’t quite replace the incredible atmosphere of the Redbrik Half Marathon, but it is our chance to give back to those who supported the event since its inception three years ago, and those who have already pledged their support for the RedbrikFoundation Chesterfield 10k.”

Mark Ross, Managing Director of Redbrik Estate Agents, said: “I noticed how well-received the Virtual London Marathon was recently, particularly when it came to participants still receiving race numbers and medals, so it’s fantastic that the RedbrikHalf Marathon will provide a similar experience despite the ‘real’ event’s cancellation.

“Running an event, albeit virtually, is a brilliant way to generate much-needed funds for great causes such as Ashgate Hospicecare and Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, both of which do so much to support the local community.

“We’ve been proud to support the Chesterfield Half Marathon for the last three years and can’t wait to see people take part in this year’s virtual events.”

A key supporter of the Redbrik Half Marathon’s Virtual Events is Chesterfield business Pronto Paints, a leading industrial paint manufacturer.

Pronto Paints Managing Director, David Beckford, said: “With the ‘real’ 2020 Redbrik Half Marathon being called off for obvious reasons, it’s all the more important for local people to get active and stay healthy, both physically and mentally.

“To that aim, this fits with our company ethos of continuing to support the health and wellbeing and physical activity of the community, so we’re really looking forward to seeing people take to the streets across the region and can’t wait to see medals being awarded for all those who take on the Virtual Redbrik Half Marathon.”

Entries are being taken for both the 2020 Redbrik Half Virtual Events and the 2021 Redbrik Foundation Chesterfield 10k. To enter or for more information, visit: www.redbrik.co.uk/events.

As its name suggests, the Redbrik Foundation will be a new charity partner of the 10k event, alongside Ashgate Hospicecare and Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.

The Redbrik Foundation is a newly formed charitable trust which will support a number of local organisations each year, primarily seeking to enhance the lives of children and young people, the elderly or vulnerable and those with disabilities.

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Construction begins on Chesterfield’s Glass Yard development

Work has now started on an exciting new development in Chesterfield, which will feature office space, retail units and an artisan food hall.

The Glass Yard will be situated on Sheffield Road, directly opposite the Technique Stadium and is set to bring 50,000 sq.ft (4,645 sq.m.) of commercial space along with a 163 space customer car park.

It has been designed sustainably and ergonomically by developer Blue Deer Ltd. allowing for an open plan, daylight filled environment. Each office will have a minimalist design and will incorporate the latest IT infrastructure.

The development will also be incorporating The Batch House; serving and selling premium artisan food and drink in a relaxed and sustainable environment.

A range of independent catering kitchens will surround a communal indoor and outdoor seating area with welfare spaces and meeting rooms.


The development has been designed to:

  • Create a safe, friendly atmosphere to work, eat and meet in
  • Dog friendly
  • Focus on quality food and drink served and sold in the nicest possible way
  • No single use plastic

Tim Turner, managing director at Blue Deer Ltd. said: “We’ve decided the town and the country wants to get on. Covid 19 is a real nuisance and could be around for sometime, but if we all behave it will be controlled.

“Chesterfield has many advantages moving forward, a great geographical position, good road network to the North and the Midlands and a very positive Council determined to encourage investment into the town. The town today does lack that little bit of style in places and The Glass Yard is squarely aimed at bringing a new kind of working environment to plug that gap.

“I’m really pleased we are on site, it’s been a challenge during the pandemic but the interest shown already is really encouraging and by the time the development is completed next August we should have a really exciting addition for the town. Hopefully by then, we’ll have some great new tenants and the Country will have tamed this horrid virus, I’m hoping both these things come true!”

Ideally located in Chesterfield, The Glass Yard is situated within two hours of 60% of major English Destinations.

The Glass Yard and Batch House are an enduring testimony to the site’s historical significance and a gesture to the significant part that Chesterfield played in the British glass industry.

Dema Glass once stood directly opposite the new development, and was the country’s largest manufacturer of domestic glassware. Developers at The Glass Yard think this special connection with the town should be remembered.

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Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire residents urged to follow local coronavirus restrictions

Residents in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire are being urged to follow the rules in the face of rising numbers of coronavirus cases.

Areas covered by Chesterfield Borough Council and North East Derbyshire District Council are currently classed as ‘medium’ risk (or Tier 1) under the Government’s new local Covid alert levels announced on Monday 12 October.

However, this position is currently under review by Government – in liaison with the two local authorities, Derbyshire County Council and local MPs – and a decision to potentially class the two areas as ‘high’ risk (or Tier 2) could be taken at the end of the week.

Residents are now being urged to make sure they continue to follow the basic HANDS, FACE, SPACE advice, stick to the rule of six, wear face coverings where required and follow all other restrictions currently in place under the Government’s ‘medium’ risk alert level to help limit the spread of the virus.

Cllr Tricia Gilby, Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, said: “Everyone across the town and borough has pulled together to help protect the most vulnerable in our communities over the past seven months.

“But in spite of these efforts, the number of local coronavirus cases is now a cause for concern. The infection rate is too high, and we must jointly consider what further measures may be needed at this critical time.

“Nobody wants to see stricter lockdown measures brought in locally but the health and safety of our communities, particularly our most vulnerable, must be our priority.

“Each and every one of us has a part to play in controlling the spread of this virus – I’m urging everyone in Chesterfield to check their behaviour and make sure they are doing all they can to protect themselves, their families and the communities in which they live and work.”

Cllr Alex Dale, Leader of North East Derbyshire District Council, said: “We must make sure we are as vigilant as possible as the infection rate in our district has risen quickly in the last week.

“There is real concern about this sudden rise in cases and I would urge all of our residents to take extra care where they can and to heed the Government’s hands, face, space message – and to wash their hands regularly.

“Please do everything you can to keep the spread of infection under control. By working together, we can contain the spread of this disease and it is this unity and ‘in this together’ spirit which will help keep our loved ones safe.

“You can keep up to date with the fast-moving situation by visiting our website for updates and by following us and our partners on social media. Doing so will help us to act fast and robustly to curb these alarming rises in our district.”

Dean Wallace, Director of Public Health for Derbyshire, said: “We all have a duty to do everything it takes to stop the spread of this highly contagious virus.

“The steep rise in the numbers of cases is deeply concerning and while we don’t wish for tighter restrictions to be imposed in any area of Derbyshire, we won’t hesitate to act if further measures are required to help bring the infection rate under control.

“I know it’s difficult but I’m asking everyone to summon their famous Derbyshire spirit and play their part to keep themselves, their family, friends and colleagues safe.

“I’m really proud of the way Derbyshire communities have supported each other through this epidemic but this isn’t over – we simply can’t afford to take our eye off the ball.”

For more information about local restrictions please visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/coronavirus

 

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Derbyshire County Council pulling out all the stops to fix county potholes

Derbyshire County Council are stepping up  efforts to fix the county’s potholes following the worst winter weather to hit the area for 10 years.

Extra roadworker gangs have been mobilised across the county, and they will be working longer hours including at weekends, to tackle potholes reported on the county’s roads.

There will also be extra equipment including more ‘hotboxes’ which keep Tarmac warm and make it easier to transport around the county, and two Jetpatchers which will be used on mainly rural roads.

The condition of many of the county’s roads has deteriorated over the past few weeks after long periods of severe winter weather.

The constant freezing and thawing, prolonged rainfall and heavy snow cover has led to roads cracking, resulting in a significant rise in the number of potholes and carriageway deterioration. In December 2017 the number of potholes listed for repair in Derbyshire was only 120 but by the beginning of March the number had risen to more than 3,000.

The teams have already brought this total down to 2,500 despite dozens of new potholes being reported every day.

They have already set aside £4m to spend on pothole repairs, and last week this figure was boosted by just over £2m extra funding from the Government.

The £6m is being spent drafting in the extra roadworker gangs and a range of machinery, as well as stepping up highways inspections to ensure teams know where to target resources.

The county has doubled the number of ‘hotboxes’ and teams using them from six to 12, which will speed up repairs.

The rapid response teams will be responding to all urgent defects as they are reported, travelling across the county on all roads, from main A roads to minor and rural roads fixing potholes where they’ve been reported.

More ‘patching gangs’ will also be working on the county’s roads to tackle the backlog. The patching gangs will repair larger sections of road where a cluster of potholes has been reported.

The extra teams are also being backed up by two Jetpatchers which will concentrate on repairs to rural roads. The Jetpatcher uses a high velocity air stream to clear existing holes of any debris and water as well as laying and compacting new Tarmac.

Derbyshire County Council, Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Infrastructure Councillor Simon Spencer said:

“We are well aware of the deterioration of the county’s roads over the last few weeks and I can assure Derbyshire residents that fixing them is a top priority for us.

“Bad weather has severely hampered our efforts over the past few weeks but now we can really get on with the job, helped by the lighter days so teams can work for longer. They will also be out repairing potholes at weekends until we feel we’re on top of the problem.

“We are throwing all we’ve got at this and we won’t rest until the job is done.”

Councillor Spencer added:

“I would ask our residents to please bear with us while we carry out the repairs and I’m confident that they will shortly begin to see a real difference in the roads.

“People can help by continuing to report potholes via our website so that we are aware of where they are and how serious they are. We are inspecting roads as fast as we can but we still need people to tell us so we can get on to them as soon as possible.”

In addition to the pothole budget of £6m, we’re already spending nearly £16m patching, surface dressing and resurfacing the county’s roads and pavements and fixing drains and gullies.

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Chesterfield takes a seat at worldwide investment event

Chesterfield will be represented at the leading worldwide property event – MIPIM – this month, with the objective of attracting further investment to the borough.

Peter Swallow, Chair of Destination Chesterfield and managing director of the company developing the £340 million Chesterfield Waterside development, will be travelling to Cannes in France on 13 March and will be promoting all the benefits that  Chesterfield has to offer.

In addition to Peter’s presence, the town will be promoted to the world by delegations from both Sheffield City Region and Derby and Derbyshire.

More than 24,000 participants from 100 countries will gather at what has become the international platform for industry leaders to connect and do business.

The town’s central location and transport networks have made it a magnet for commercial, leisure, industrial and residential investment in recent years and there is further potential to unlock in the town with the right investment.

With the advent of a forthcoming HS2 station, alongside the current nationally significant developments at Chesterfield Waterside, Peak Resort, Northern Gateway and Markham Vale, MIPIM is the opportunity to meet thousands of potential investors from across the globe in the space of just a few days.

Alongside Peter, representatives from Chesterfield-based Whittam Cox Architects will be attending the event. Last year the firm was appointed by Chesterfield Borough Council to review and update the current masterplan for the historic town centre of Chesterfield.

Already more than £1 billion of developments are planned or taking place in Chesterfield. The town boasts one of the UK’s largest regeneration schemes at Chesterfield Waterside, the country’s largest leisure development in Peak Resort and the industrial and logistics hotspot Markham Vale.

Peter Swallow explained: “Chesterfield’s involvement in MIPIM is an excellent opportunity to showcase the town to potential investors. We are a town already punching above our weight, made possible by the partnership of public and private sector partnership and investment. We have already secured more than a £1bn of development in the borough, bringing significant investment potential to the area to create a contemporary destination for businesses, residents and visitors.”

“Alongside this, we have a forthcoming HS2 station arriving in the town, which is further enhancing the town’s long-term investment potential, making us an attractive prospect to worldwide investors.”

Andrew Dabbs, Board Director at Whittam Cox Architects, added: “Having attended MIPIM for a number of years now, we wholly recognise the value this event has the potential to realise. A great example of this is that our project at Park Hill in Sheffield was initiated at MIPIM.”

“Supporting Chesterfield, Sheffield and the entire City Region is an important part of our agenda. MIPIM provides a great opportunity to initiate and develop relationships in all aspects of property and construction, this is especially important in terms of how we forge links to promote more public private partnerships. This is becoming as an increasingly effective model to unlock larger developments”

Councillor Tricia Gilby, leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, said: “It is very pleasing to see that several Chesterfield companies are attending this exhibition, which is the leading event in the property industry.

“This will continue the success we have seen in recent years in terms of promoting Chesterfield as place to invest in and come and do business.

“Chesterfield has a lot to offer investors because of its good transport links and location with easy access to most of the UK population.

“One of the reasons why Chesterfield is proving popular with investors is the strength of the partnerships between the public and private sector in driving growth to create jobs for local residents.”

For further information about investment opportunities in Chesterfield, visit www.chesterfield.co.uk/invest

Chesterfield set to be represented at MIPIM

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UK Asbestos Training Association Shortlisted for Campaign of The Year Award in the Safety & Health Excellence Awards 2018

The UK Asbestos Training Association announced today that it has been shortlisted for Campaign of The Year Award to recognise their efforts during The Train Safe, Work Safe, Keep Safe free asbestos awareness training campaign. Winners will be announced 11th April at VOX, Resorts World Birmingham by host Rory Bremner.

The award nomination is another mark of success for UKATA who this year celebrate 10 years of dedication to asbestos training.

“Being shortlisted for the Campaign of The Year Award means so much to the team, who put a great deal of time and effort into ensuring the campaign was a huge success. It is also a significant recognition of our Members commitment to raising awareness of the risks associated to working with asbestos.” said Victoria Castelluccio – Marketing Officer.

UKATA Members pledged in excess of 3,500 hours of free asbestos awareness training in support of the campaign.  The training was offered nationwide to small businesses, sole traders, DIY enthusiasts and those who were unaware such training was available.

The Train Safe, Work Safe, Keep Safe Campaign was created by The UK Asbestos Training Association, to keep small businesses and sole traders safe from the UK’s biggest workplace killer – asbestos, which still sees over 5,000 in the UK die each year, due to asbestos related disease, including asbestos related cancer – mesothelioma.

UKATA work closely with Mesothelioma charities nationwide to raise asbestos awareness, including Mesothelioma UK who supported the campaign by sharing details with their service users.

The awards ceremony will attract more than 350 guests from the safety, health, fire and security sectors and will include a sumptuous three course meal, table wine, drinks reception, live music, live entertainment and a comedy set from Rory Bremner who will then host the Awards

UKATA is the leading authority for asbestos training provision in the United Kingdom. Tasked by the HSE in 2008 to manage the licensed asbestos training providers, UKATA has gone from strength to strength and now has over 180 member organisations from all corners of the UK.

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New street food and live music festival set for Chesterfield

The Street Food and Grooves Festival, which will be held in New Square, will have a range of stalls selling world street food, ales, bespoke gin and vodka, prosecco and a selection of wines.

Organised by Chesterfield based Edge Events the festival takes place from the 11th – 13th May.

There is expected to be an eclectic delight of street food traders showcasing their cuisines from around the world including vegan and vegetarian dishes.  There will also be cold foods which will include cheeses, pickles & preserves, baked goods and sweets washed down with a variety of bespoke alcoholic and non-alcoholic based drinks.

Alongside the food, performers will be playing live music from 11am – 11pm in a festival style marquee.  A full programme of performers will be announced in early 2018, but guests can expect music to suit every musical pallet from acoustic artists, original songwriters and full cover bands from across the region.

For a seasoned dancer or someone wanting to try their hands at something new Eat, Move and Groove will be taking place in the Assembly Rooms. Guests can enjoy free entry to dance demonstrations. yoga, fitness classes, workshops and social dancing.

Laura Ashby, Co-organiser and Creator of Edge Events, states:-

“We love to visit markets around Europe and we hope to bring a bit of what we have seen back to Chesterfield.”

“Times are changing and we wanted to create something that was modern and will bring people into the town. We feel that in today’s climate events like this are becoming more and more important to sustain the local economy”

The Street Food and Grooves Festival joins Edge Events growing programme of events in the town as the Chesterfield Food and Drink Festival returns to town for a second year between the 4th-5th August.

 

 

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Chesterfield Champion named one of UK’s top employers

Locally based Whittam Cox Architects have once again been recognised as one of the industry’s top employers.

The practice, based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire has retained its position as a top 50 employer in Building Magazine’s Good Employer Guide for the third consecutive year.

Consultants, contractors, house builders, and other industry professionals were invited to take part in the Good Employer survey last month. It gauges the strength of feeling on the company’s performance in nine key areas including: leadership, corporate social responsibility, employees’ opportunities for smarter working, career progression, the company’s response to current market conditions, the promotion of mental wellbeing, and how likely staff would be to recommend their company to a new entrant to the industry.

Dave Savage, Board Director and Director of Learning and Development at Whittam Cox Architects said:-

“At the heart of Whittam Cox Architects are our people, they are the foundations of the company and we are committed to providing them with flexible and versatile opportunities and support.”

“We pride ourselves in creating a relaxed, friendly environment where people feel engaged, inspired and comfortable being themselves. We’re thrilled to be recognised for our innovative and personal employee support programme for the third year running although our determination to constantly improve the workplace continues into 2018.”

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