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.
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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.
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Chesterfield businesses are growing thanks to the Accelerator Programme, which has supported nearly 5,000 firms across the East Midlands.
Read more >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.
Read more >Chesterfield celebrates nine Green Flag awards in 2025, reinforcing its reputation as a family-friendly place to live with outstanding green spaces.
Read more >An innovative training facility in Chesterfield is gaining regional attention for its hands-on approach to construction skills development. As a result, the Construction Skills Hub is helping position the town as a leader in workforce transformation.
Read more >Chesterfield businesses have accessed more than £170,000 in government funding through the Adult Apprenticeship Levy Transfer, helping them invest in their teams with little or no cost to their organisation.
Read more >Local footballer Ewan Catt has launched Pro90 Academy in Chesterfield, offering inclusive coaching, school sessions, and summer camps thanks to support from local business support services.
Read more >Mayor of the East Midlands Claire Ward is meeting people across the region as she builds up to the launch of plans that could unlock a new kind of economic growth.
Read more >Celebrate Chesterfield’s top pubs, bars and clubs at the Best Bar None Awards 2025. Public voting is now open – have your say and support safe nights out.
Read more >Geeks Headquarters, Chesterfield’s independent gaming retailer, is expanding to a new, larger store on the High Street this August. Discover what’s new and how it supports the local community.
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