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Staveley bypass. The bypass would start at the Sainsbury's roundabout and end at Hall Lane in Staveley.

Appeal to MPs and East Mids Mayor to get bypass scheme back on the road

The proposed Chesterfield to Staveley bypass scheme, which has been scrapped, had been planned to begin At The Sainsbury's Roundabout, in Chesterfield.

Letter: 'We should reopen Barrow Hill rail line not build bypass'

Claire Ward, the Mayor of the East Midlands, has announced a new enhanced bus partnership covering Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham.

Mayor says nationalising Derbyshire buses wouldn’t work but promises improvement

Mayor of the East Midlands Claire Ward

Mayor to ‘explore’ new bus service in response to controversial changes

The East Midlands Mayor has responded after Stagecoach announced a number of cuts and route changes to North Derbyshire bus services.

Mayor is working to ‘reduce impact’ of significant changes to bus services

Pictured, Left To Right, Is Prime Minister Andy Burnham, High Peak MP Jon Pearce And East Mids Mayor Claire Ward. Taken By BBC LDR Jon Cooper.

Mayor welcomes ‘devolution revolution’ as PM offers more regional control

Richard Bond, Owner Of Finest Retreats, The UK'S Largest Independently Owned Holiday Let Management Company Including Derbyshire And Peak District Properties Among His Portfolio. Courtesy Of Finest Retreats.

Derbyshire holiday property boss urges mayor not to impose tourism tax

Mayor Claire Ward on the Airway 9 bus in Derbyshire

Seizing Derbyshire bus services from private providers remains on the table

DCMVC Chair with HM Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire

Derbyshire choir marks 70 years with anniversary concert

Toby Perkins MP has continued to highlight the importance of the Chesterfield-Staveley bypass proposals. Credit: Alex Maguire Photography

Toby Perkins calls for Chesterfield – Staveley bypass to tackle air pollution

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward has slammed PM Keir Starmer following a proposal to cancel a key Derbyshire road improvement project.

Mayor slams PM after proposal to axe key road improvement scheme

A moment of history.

In pictures: LGBTQ+ Pride comes to the Peak District on glorious day of history

Mayor Ashley Orwin and deputy Jenny Lowthrop want to celebrate the community at its inclusive best.

Derbyshire town awaits first Pride in the Peaks one year after LGBTQ flag furore

Pictured Is Derbyshire'S Peak District, Near Castleton, Which Is At The Western End Of The Hope Valley

Mayor’s £298m transport fund paves the way for Mini Switzerland schemes

Managing Director Sonja Skelton, Of West Special Fasteners, Of Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, With Others. Courtesy Of West Special Fasteners.

Firm’s fears over Government’s 50per cent tariff plan on imported steel

East Midlands Combined County Authority Mayor Claire Ward

Mayor still ‘listening’ to Derbyshire villagers’ desperate call for bus service

Pictured Is East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward, Taken By Bbc Ldr Jon Cooper.

Mayor urges Peak Cluster and National Grid to keep engaging

Families travelling this summer will benefit from free bus travel for children, as the Chancellor unveils help with the cost of living for families.

Free bus travel for children throughout August

- Photo: Nick Rhodes

Traditional parade through town centre as new Mayor of Chesterfield begins term

Pictured Is East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward, Taken By Bbc Ldr Jon Cooper.

Mayor remains positive despite Labour leadership crisis and woeful elections

Cllr Amanda Serjeant with teachers and children from Poolsbook Primary Academy.

School children visit transformed play space

The Tree of Life sculpture has been unveiled at Ashgate

New Tree of Life unveiled at Ashgate Hospice

Claire Ward, East Midlands Mayor, outside the Museum of Making in Derby.

Bus services could be seized from private providers if improvements not made

Chesterfield Glow Up marked the end of major regeneration works with an evening of vibrant entertainment, family‑friendly activities, and a spectacular centrepiece light show.

Pictures: Chesterfield town centre illuminated for Glow Up event

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward in front of a digital billboard advertising the East Midlands as a tourist destination. Picture by the East Midlands Combined County Authority.

'Luxury' chauffeurs, restaurants and hotel stays for Mayor and staff

Awards Evening

Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy hosts awards evening to celebrate student s...

The former Brooke Mill off Derby Road in Belper.

'Luxury' development in line to receive £375,000 from the East Midlands Mayor

New specialist school launched in Chesterfield

Mayor Claire Ward at a Community Development Fund engagement session.

Mayor awards thousands of pounds to tackle social isolation in Derbyshire commun...

The celebrations kicked off on Monday 16th at the Sheffield Children’s Hospital

Full weekend listings revealed as Yorkshire’s biggest Lunar New Year celebration...

Year 11 student Zara Mujanovic-Thornhill

Noel-Baker Academy student shortlisted for Derby Youth Mayor

Steve Perez, owner of Casa Hotel and Peak Edge Hotel, has spoken out in response to the Government’s consultation on proposals that would give Mayoral authorities in England the power to introduce a levy on overnight stays.

The case for and against 'tourism tax' in Derbyshire

Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward.

Political Opinion - Mayor's Column: 'This year, the East Midlands will see a ste...

Pictured Is Derbyshire'S Peak District, Near Castleton, In The High Peak

Derbyshire council votes in favour of urging Mayor to scrap ‘tourism tax’

Claire Ward, Labour’s East Midlands Mayor, is to be given the power – via the Labour Government – to implement tourism taxes across the region, mooted at £1 or £2 extra per room, per night.

Council set to call on the East Midlands Mayor to scrap tourism tax plans

Mayor of City of Derby visits Busy Bees Derby Oakwood Bishops Nursery this week to celebrate children’s community spirit

Derby nursery’s generosity fuels community food bank effort

Deputy mayor Ashley Orwin will be calling the numbers at a charity bingo night later this month. (Photo: Contributed)

Derbyshire mayor to host "fun, cheeky" bingo night in aid of youth charity

Mayor Claire Ward on The Loop between Clowne and Creswell Crags.