Destination Chesterfield is responsible for developing a co-ordinated approach to promoting our town

Aug17

End of self-isolation rules for double-vaccinated people will finally give businesses much-needed certainty

“The changes to the test and trace system are another important step towards normality and will finally give businesses the much-needed certainty they need if they are to fully recover.”

Aug17

Top community contributors recognised in brand-new awards

CBE+ Group, Peak Pharmacy and The Volunteer Centre Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire have all been shortlisted for the Community Contribution Award. The new category celebrates the kindness shown by organisations and their employees to local people and community projects in 2020 and 2021.

Aug12

New Free ‘Skills Bootcamps’ announced

Following a successful pilot, the D2N2 LEP has been announced as one of several organisations across the country to deliver the expanded national Skills Bootcamp programme.

12 August 2021 Chesterfield Escape Rooms helps unemployed young people get on career ladder

Robbing banks and investigating paranormal activity is the name of the game at a new Chesterfield venue – which has used the Kickstart scheme to bolster its team.

11 August 2021 Chesterfield’s sustainable businesses recognised with new award

Three of Chesterfield’s top sustainable businesses have been named in the brand-new 2021 Love Chesterfield Awards organised by Destination Chesterfield in association with Entire FM – Complete Facilities Management.

11 August 2021 Countdown begins to Chesterfield Pride

The countdown is on for the return of Chesterfield Pride on Sunday 22nd August at Stand Road Park.

Chesterfield Pride is one of the biggest and best attended Pride events in the region with 2019 seeing over 6000 attending the LGBTQ+ celebration.

10 August 2021 Businesses can play key role in climate action while reaping commercial rewards

Commenting on the sixth assessment report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which was published on the 9 August, East Midlands Chamber has identified the important role businesses need to play in the sustainability agenda. It has also recognised that there are strong commercial benefits to adopting a greener and cleaner approach to doing business.

9 August 2021 Campaign launched to encourage staff and bosses to open up about their mental health

A new campaign created by employers for employers to boost mental health and productivity by encouraging open conversations in workplaces in the East Midlands has been officially launched.

9 August 2021 Derbyshire Building Control Partnership continues to grow

Derbyshire Building Control Partnership (DBCP) has strengthened its team across Derbyshire with a trio of brand-new appointments, as the demand for building control continues to rise in the region.

9 August 2021 Chesterfield Festival of Cricket secured for next 5 years

The Chesterfield Festival of Cricket will continue for at least the next five years following a deal between Derbyshire County Cricket Club and Chesterfield Borough Council

6 August 2021 Professor Brian Cox CBE to inspire young people at Work-Wise Foundation event

Chesterfield Champion, The Work-Wise Foundation is set to welcome Professor Brian Cox to one of its upcoming events