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

Nov17

Great Bear announce second development at Markham Vale

Distribution and logistics giant Great Bear are making their mark on the Chesterfield regeneration site as they announce plans to open a second distribution centre creating up to 400 new jobs.

Nov17

Heritage students seize engineering opportunity

As part of the town’s annual Made in Chesterfield festival, which celebrates the manufacturing and engineering sector, six Year 10 students from Heritage High School visited MSE Hiller, based at Markham Vale.

Nov17

Chatsworth brings former Game Larder back to life as Landscape Interpretation Space

The Chatsworth House Trust has been awarded an £80,000 grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund to help convert a grade-II listed former Game Larder into a place where visitors can learn more about the historic landscape.

16 November 2016 Jobseeker claimant count continues to fall

Data recently released from the Office for National Statistics recently released reveals that the number of people claiming Jobseekers Allowance in Chesterfield has decreased,

16 November 2016 UKATA General Manager scoops Business Person of the Year Award

The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) is celebrating after a double victory at the Derbyshire Times Business Awards on 10 November.

15 November 2016 HS2 Midlands route announcement welcomed by D2N2

Confirmation today (November 15) that plans for an East Midlands HS2 route – which would pass through the D2N2 area, bringing major economic benefits – will be taken forward by Government, have been warmly welcomed by the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).

15 November 2016 Chesterfield College students named as pollinator heroes in national awards

Defra Minister Lord Gardiner presented Chesterfield College with a Bees Needs award for one of the best youth projects in the UK designed to create bee friendly environments yesterday.

15 November 2016 Votes needed for Community Dig

Chesterfield Canal Trust have recently applied for a grant from the Aviva Community Fund for an archaeological dig in Staveley next August. The Aviva Community Fund offers the public the opportunity to vote for community projects and worth while causes they believe will benefit from funding.

14 November 2016 Lighting up for Christmas cheer

Residents and visitors to Chesterfield can join in the fun of the town’s Christmas lights switch-on event this Sunday, 20 November.

14 November 2016 Chesterfield trio honoured at 2016 Derby Telegraph Sports Awards

A trio of Chesterfield sporting heroes were recognised for their excellence at the 2016 Derby Telegraph Sports Awards, held in Association with Derbyshire Sport and Champions UK no November 10.

14 November 2016 Chatsworth announces largest exhibition to date

Next spring, Chatsworth will present its most ambitious exhibition to date, exploring the history of fashion and adornment: House Style: Five Centuries of Fashion at Chatsworth.