What a furore there has been! The debate surrounding Chesterfield Borough Council's application to remain within the Sheffield City Region Enterprise Partnership and seek full membership has similarities with the recent EU referendum in that punchlines and soundbites look to have won the day rather than detail.
Talk of devolution has been around for a long time and our connection with Sheffield City region is well established, Chesterfield Liberal Democrats actually instigated the link during our period of control.
Local residents are furious at Labour plans to close Hasland's Children's Centre and stop the 16/16A bus.
Fining big suppliers who fail to pay up on time and improving broadband access are at the heart of a plan to help small businesses in Chesterfield.
As you will know, when the Labour run Chesterfield Council put Ashgate Road Car Park up for sale there were concerns that congestion on local streets would worsen. It's already very bad on some local roads.
5,000 families in Chesterfield will lose out under Conservative plans to cut tax credits.
