Have your say on how Chesterfield should remember historic figures and events

People are encouraged to take part in a public consultation being launched by Chesterfield Borough Council, to make sure future commemorations reflect what is important to local residents and that they are inclusive of our diverse communities.

Coun Tricia Gilby, council leader, said: “Remembering our history is vital because it shows where we’ve come from and can inform our future.

"How we commemorate our past is something that should be led by the community and it is important that our future commemoration activities reflect what carries meaning for our residents.

“I encourage anyone to take part in our consultation – by sharing your views you will be helping to shape how we collectively remember our community’s history.”

The launch of the online consultation follows a review of commemorations in the borough that considered the origins of statues, plaques and street names.

As well as the recommendation to consult with local people on how decisions about commemorations are made in the future, the review also set out plans to improve the information made available to the public about the process of changing a street name, put more information about it online and work more closely with the Civic Society and Derbyshire County Council, to ensure the blue plaque scheme adds more historical context and can be used as a educational resource.

Commemorations in Chesterfield are not limited to street names, statues and blue plaques.

Chesterfield Museum hosts the story of Chesterfield from its origins as a Roman Fort through to the modern day

The council also works with partners like the Equality and Diversity Forum on commemoration activities.

The consultation will also ask residents about their opinions on these and other commemoration activities.

It will run until March 1, take part by clicking here.