Latest news
Council & civic
Chesterfield will hold its annual Remembrance Sunday service and parade on Sunday 8 November, starting at 2.30pm. The service takes place at St Mary and All Saints' Church, known as the Crooked Spire, followed by a parade through the town centre and a ceremony at the War Memorial outside the Town Hall.
Read the full storyCouncil & civic
Chesterfield Borough Council is asking residents and businesses for their views on renewing the town centre Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for a further three years. The council announced the proposal on the back of a 22% fall in reported anti-social behaviour incidents since the order was last renewed in December 2023.
Read storyCouncil & civic
Chesterfield community groups can apply for grants up to £750 to set up or run warm and welcoming spaces this winter. Deadline 30 October.
Read storyCouncil & civic
Tipi Christmas is returning to New Square in Chesterfield from 12 November to 31 December 2026, offering seasonal drinks and festive atmosphere.
Read storyCouncil & civic
Chesterfield Borough Council is organising free and low-cost activities for families during the October half term, with a Halloween theme running across parks, the town centre and leisure centres.
Read storyCouncil & civic
Staveley Town Deal Board has allocated £60,000 in returned funding to improve High Street, Church Street and strengthen links to Chesterfield Canal.
Read storyCouncil & civic
Chesterfield residents can win two tickets to Beauty and the Beast pantomime by completing a town centre survey. Closes 5pm Friday 23 October.
Read storyCouncil & civic
Chesterfield's refurbished theatre 1435 launches new 2027 season with Twelve Angry Men, Beauty and the Beast pantomime, and comedy shows now on sale.
Read storyCouncil & civic
Chesterfield town centre will host a new Christmas Market alongside its annual Christmas Lights Switch-On from 20 to 22 November 2026. The three-day market is a new addition to the town's events calendar and will feature festive entertainment, artisan shopping, seasonal food and family activities in the town centre.
Read storyCouncil & civic
Families in Chesterfield can book visits to Santa's Grotto, which opens in New Square from 27 November until Christmas Eve. The grotto is a new addition to the town centre's festive activities.
Read storyCouncil & civic
Chesterfield Borough Council publishes climate progress report highlighting housing upgrades, electric vehicles and £179,586 in community grants.
Read storyCouncil & civic
Chesterfield Borough Council has issued financial penalties totalling £8,652 to a local letting agent for breaching the Renters' Rights Act. The penalties were reduced to £7,354.20 after the agent paid within the specified timeframe.
Read storySport
Chesterfield FC suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat at Cheltenham Town despite a dominant display at Whaddon Road. The Spireites controlled the match in terms of possession, shots, attempts, passes, tackles won and successful final third passes, but Cheltenham's clinical finishing secured victory for the hosts.
Read storySport
Chesterfield fired 27 shots at Whaddon Road but lost 2-1 to Cheltenham Town in League Two match eight, despite dominating possession.
Read storySport
Chesterfield FC Spire Lotto: £8,500 jackpot won. Ten players match three numbers for £50 each. Next week's jackpot £500.
Read storySport
Chesterfield FC Women drew 2-2 away at Loughborough Lightning in the FA Women's National League Cup after leading 2-0 at half-time.
Read storySport
Chesterfield FC fell to a 1–0 defeat at Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup first round, with the loss extending the club's record to 14 first-round exits in the League Cup competition.
Read storySport
Chesterfield FC v Oldham Athletic on Saturday: free pre and post-match shows available, plus paid match commentary passes on SpireitesTV.
Read storySport
Chesterfield FC Women won 3-1 against Sheffield United PGA in the FA Women's National League Cup on Sunday, with goals from Shore, Hallas-Potts and Carter.
Read storyClub website ↗
Follow the local story
Sport
Chesterfield FC drew 1-1 with Gillingham after Josh Koroma's first goal for the Spireites was cancelled out by a second-half equaliser.
Read storySport
Chesterfield FC secured their first points of the season with a 1-0 win over Salford City, with Lee Bonis scoring early after a keeper error.
Read storyStay connected to your town
