Staveley town centre transformation progresses
A multi-million pound regeneration of Staveley town centre is on track to be completed this year.
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New campaign promotes Derbyshire as a top value destination
Running from July to September, it champions the county as a great value summer destination, promoting it as accessible, affordable, and full of enriching experiences for all ages.
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Chesterfield Celebrates 200 Years of Railway History at Barrow Hill Roundhouse
From Friday 10 to Sunday 12 October 2025, visitors will experience a once-in-a-generation celebration at the UK’s only surviving operational railway roundhouse. The event will feature iconic locomotives, including the legendary A3 60103 “Flying Scotsman”, which will be on display and hauling trains across the weekend.
Read more >Thousands of families visit Chesterfield Children’s Festival
More than 6,000 people gathered at Queen’s Park over the weekend to enjoy the third annual Chesterfield Children’s Festival, hosted by local arts charity Junction Arts.
Read more >New Asian-inspired eatery ‘Pluto’ brings fresh flavour to Chesterfield town centre
Chesterfield’s food scene has a new addition with the arrival of Pluto, an independent business bringing authentic Asian street snacks and desserts to the heart of the town centre.
Read more >Winners of Chesterfield’s Best Bar None 2025 awards crowned
The ‘best’ in Chesterfield have been crowned at the annual Best Bar None 2025 Awards, an event that celebrates positive steps licensed venues are taking to improve nighttime safety.
Read more >Family business expands at Chesterfield Market Hall
A family business is expanding into a larger unit in the town’s historic Market Hall.
Read more >Wilding Chesterfield project puts nature at the heart of neighbourhoods
The Wilding Chesterfield project has received £245,000 in support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to aid nature’s recovery in the town’s urban spaces and make it a priority for the people who live there.
Read more >£700,000 of grant funding to build a solar farm in Derbyshire
The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, has secured £700,000 of grant funding from the Government’s Mayoral Renewables Fund to build a solar farm in Derbyshire.
Read more >Business support programme powers growth for Chesterfield businesses
Chesterfield businesses are growing thanks to the Accelerator Programme, which has supported nearly 5,000 firms across the East Midlands.
Read more >Made in Chesterfield Festival builds future talent pipeline for economic growth
Chesterfield businesses are once again leading the way in shaping the town’s future workforce as the Made in Chesterfield Festival returns this autumn. Running from 25 September to the end of October, the festival introduces students to careers in the manufacturing and property sectors through hands-on experiences.
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