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

Dec22

Council approves study into new Chesterfield market layout

Plans to improve Chesterfield’s historic open-air market are to be drawn up.

Dec17

The number of people claiming unemployment benefit across the region has fallen once again. Figures released this morning show a reduction in Jobseekers Allowance claimants of 2,533 across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire from 42,223 in October to 38,690 in November – a fall of 17,475 compared with November 2013. The countywide figure for Derbyshire showed […]

Dec17

New facilities in Chesterfield for Derbyshire athletes

A new satellite hub designed to help athletes from the Chesterfield area reach the top of their chosen sports has been unveiled.

11 December 2014 One-of-a-kind bike arrives at Autoworld

Autoworld in Chesterfield has this week taken delivery of a unique Triumph motorcycle. As well as sporting the very distinct vin 666666, the Rocker111 Roadster also boasts custom paint execution across the tank and body work and a series of red demon images under the lacquer. The exclusive opportunity to host this very special […]

10 December 2014 Mayor opens new home for three of Chesterfield’s small businesses

The Mayor of Chesterfield, Councillor Alexis Diouf, took time out of his busy schedule on Small Business Saturday (6 December) to officially open the new home of three small businesses – StraightCurves, In the Works PR and eBusiness Works – who have all relocated to 104 Saltergate. The four storey building, situated opposite the former […]

3 December 2014 Local manufacturer breaks another world record

United Cast Bar has once again taken the lead in the manufacturing industry by increasing its already large portfolio of sizes. On Wednesday 3rd December the Chesterfield-based firm broke yet another world record by successfully producing a 680mm diameter bar using the continous casting method. Much of the bar, which weighs more than 150 tonne, […]

1 December 2014 Exciting summer of cricket ahead as Derbyshire announces fixtures for 2015

A duo of sell-out local derbies are expected following Derbyshire County Cricket Club’s announcement of fixtures for the coming year. The NatWest T20 Blast matches against Yorkshire at Chesterfield and Nottinghamshire at Derby have been handed prime dates at the height of summer; an Ashes summer that also includes a three day fixture versus Australia […]

28 November 2014 Town’s top firms rewarded at Derbyshire Times Business Awards

Chesterfield’s best firms were in the spotlight at last week’s Derbyshire Times’ Business Awards in association with Destination Chesterfield. An impressive 15 categories were claimed locally at the glittering black tie event, hosted at the Proact Stadium by BBC Look North presenter, Claire Frisby. The ultimate Business of the Year accolade went to United Cast […]

27 November 2014 Election wish list unveiled by local business leaders

Business leaders from Chesterfield are among those who have this week unveiled their demands of the next UK Government. The East Midlands Chamber, which represents businesses in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire, took representatives of more than 50 member businesses to Westminster on 25th November to meet MPs and launch its 2015 General Election business manifesto. […]

25 November 2014 Building foundations for new Chesterfield Sports Centre

Work has begun on building foundations for new Chesterfield Sports Centre on behalf of Chesterfield Borough Council.

21 November 2014 Funding enables local firm to grow

An expanding engineering firm has secured funding for new equipment thanks to support from asset finance broker, Balanced Funding Solutions.