Derbyshire tourism boosts local economy
Tourism’s contribution to the Peak District and Derbyshire economy continues on an upward curve – generating more than £1.9 billion in 2014.
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Employment continues to rise in Chesterfield
The number of people out of work and claiming Jobseekers Allowance in Chesterfield continues to fall, according to figures released this morning.
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Table tennis stars scoop major honours at Sports Awards
Chesterfield’s Pitchford and Ashley have been crowned Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively at the inaugural Active Chesterfield Sports Awards.
Read more >Funding boost for Derbyshire athletes
127 Derbyshire athletes can look forward to a brighter future after being handed financial backing through the ICON bursary programme.
Read more >Women-only Workplace Challenge to kick start fitness push
Women in Chesterfield have the ideal chance to kick-start a healthy lifestyle later this month with Active Derbyshire’s new two week Workplace Challenge.
Read more >Heritage Lottery Funding available to commemorate Armistice
Find out about £4 million of Heritage Lottery Funding available for local First World War community projects to commemorate Armistice.
Read more >Vulcan XH558 to pass over North Derbyshire as part of national tour
Vulcan XH558 will pass over North Derbyshire as part of national tour this weekend
Read more >Major funding pot available for tourism businesses
Current and new tourism and visitor economy businesses in Derbyshire can now bid for a slice of £350,000 in funding through D2N2 LEP.
Read more >Chesterfield retains its silver gilt award at East Midlands in Bloom awards
The judges made their visit to the town this summer and were given a guided tour of the borough and commented on the many improvements that have been made in the last year.
Read more >New website celebrates Chesterfield’s black and white buildings
Local historian Janet Murphy has launched a new website which celebrates Chesterfield’s black and white buildings to be found in the town centre.
Read more >Honour for two former Chesterfield councillors
Two former councillors have been made honorary aldermen of the borough in recognition of their long service to Chesterfield Borough Council.
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