Countywide effort to deliver emergency food parcels
More than 400 emergency food parcels have been sent to residents in need across the county, with more to be delivered, as part of an ongoing scheme led by Derbyshire County Council.
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Chesterfield tea-blender collaborates with local traders to launch gift hamper deliveries
Gail Hannan, owner of Chesterfield-based Cup & Saucer, is collaborating with local businesses to produce tailored gift hampers that can be delivered to those who are isolating.
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151 new houses to be built next to Chesterfield's Walton Hospital
A deal to build 151 houses at a site adjacent to Chesterfield’s Walton Hospital, 62% of which will be affordable housing, has been secured by Vistry Partnerships.
Read more >Derbyshire key workers asked for their views on bus services during coronavirus outbreak
NHS staff and other key workers are being asked by Derbyshire County Council how changes to bus services are affecting how they get to work.
Read more >Chesterfield Borough Council staff redeployed to support the community
Chesterfield Borough Council has reprioritised and reorganised staff resources to ensure essential services are maintained and to deliver additional community response activity to support Chesterfield residents and businesses at this difficult time.
Read more >Chesterfield's MTM Products supplies the NHS with lifesaving equipment
Chesterfield manufacturer, MTM Products, is supplying nurse call handset overlays to a leading NHS equipment supplier to support them during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
Read more >Geeks Headquarters producing mask straps for key workers and NHS staff
Chesterfield-based independent retailer, Geeks Headquarters, are using their 3D printer to create straps for face masks to help support local key workers and NHS staff.
Read more >Whittam Cox Architects use 3D printers to produce PPE for NHS staff
Whittam Cox Architects are pleased to be supporting the UK’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic by producing face masks for NHS staff and key workers.
Read more >John Wright named Derbyshire County Cricket Club President
The former New Zealand Test batsman is widely regarded as one of Derbyshire’s finest ever players.
Read more >Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop launches food deliveries to the vulnerable
The Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop has launched a new home delivery service with priority given to those who are either ill, vulnerable or people who are self-isolating.
Read more >Banner Jones Solicitors offering half price Wills to NHS staff
Local law firm, Banner Jones, is to offer 50% off its Will writing services to all NHS staff as a way of saying thank you for their ‘tireless efforts’.
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