Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on Black and ethnic minority communities - they are over-represented in Covod-19 severe illnesses and deaths because of long-standing racial and socio-economic…
We have serious concerns about the proposed reform of the planning process outlined by the Government in the White Paper "Planning for the Future". Although the stated aim is to "streamline and…
Ed Fordham We are delighted that a campaign to make Chesterfield Plastic Free has been established and is thriving in the Town. We recognise that it is incumbent upon all of us to drive down…
Our Police are still not treating rape allegations anywhere near seriously enough, says the Liberal Democrat challenger in the May 2021 Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner election. Cllr…
Derbyshire's Liberal Democrat Leader, Cllr Beth Atkins, has put forward a proposal that Derbyshire County Council should introduce free school meals for the County's children during school…
Interview with the new Mayor of Chesterfield - Cllr Glenys Falconer Q First of all congratulations on being elected as Mayor of Chesterfield. What does that mean to you? Glenys - I hope as…
Paul Holmes Chesterfield's Liberal Democrat Borough Cllrs voted this week to support the 'Vision Derbyshire' proposals for greater cooperation and joint working between Derbyshire Councils. …
Munira Wilson The coronavirus crisis has exacerbated mental ill health for many people across the UK, and although tackling Covid-19 is the most critical battle our health…
Ed Davey October is Black History Month - a time to celebrate the enormous contributions Black people have made to our country. Their contributions have shaped our national identity and are…
This summer the Conservative Government announced proposals to rip up the planning system that has been in place since the 1947 Town and Country Planning act gave Councils control over granting…
