Chesterfield Council

Chesterfield Council Leader Lib Dem Ray Russell

The Liberal Democrats have controlled Chesterfield Borough Council since May 2003 when the 30 year old Labour administration was swept away in a landslide victory. Elections in May 2007 increased the Lib Dem representation on the Council still further. The Borough Council is currently (August 2007) made up of 38 Liberal Democrat Councillors and 10 Councillors of the Labour Party.

The Liberal Democrats are proud to lead a Council that has won a score of major awards in the last few years, for projects ranging through licensing, craftsmanship, tourism and health, energy efficiency, "Britain in Bloom", use of new technology and the achievements of its young craft apprentices.

For more details of the services and facilities provided by the award winning Chesterfield Council, see the council web site at www.chesterfield.gov.uk

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9 Most Recent Stories From Chesterfield Council Group

Wed 4th Oct 2006:

Shadow Environment Secretary impressed by energy-saving Chesterfield.

Chesterfield's position as one of the leading energy-conscious towns in the country has been underlined with a visit from a leading national politician. Chris Huhne MP, the Lib Dem Shadow Environment Secretary, toured some of the projects that have catapulted Chesterfield to the forefront of Britain's use of renewable energy.

Sun 1st Oct 2006:

Green-fingered school wins 'Chesterfield In Bloom' title.

Green-fingered gardeners harvested the fruits of their labours at a glittering Chesterfield in Bloom presentation evening in the Winding Wheel. Thousands of pounds worth of prizes were handed out to the winners of the 14 categories in the contest, which attracted over 100 entries.

Thu 14th Sep 2006:

Latest successes boost Chesterfield's "medals" haul.

Two more awards for Chesterfield Borough Council, announced within the last few days, have taken the town's "medals haul" to new heights. The Council has won a score of major awards in the last few years, for projects ranging through licensing, craftsmanship, tourism and health to use of new technology and the achievements of its young craft apprentices.

Innovation Centres boost for local employment.

Almost 800 new jobs have been created by the success of Innovation Centres run by Chesterfield Borough Council. The Centres, designed to act as "seedbeds" for young companies utilising new technology, have done just that - with several firms starting life at the Centres before expanding into their own premises.

Fri 24th Feb 2006:

New Leisure Centre set for Approval.

New swimming facilities will be provided as part of Staveley's new leisure centre from the day it opens. The new 'healthy living leisure centre' at Barlow Road will replace the crumbling Middlecroft Leisure Centre, which is scheduled to close by the end of May, at the very latest, for health and safety reasons. The final go-ahead is expected to be given by the Council's Cabinet at its meeting on Tuesday, March 7.

Mon 13th Feb 2006:

Government praises example set by Lib Dem Chesterfield.

Government experts were so impressed by Chesterfield Borough Council procedures that they now plan to use them as an example of "Best Practice." Officers from Government Office East Midlands (GOEM) performed a full audit of the way the Council's Regeneration Directorate runs its European funded projects.

Thu 2nd Feb 2006:

Tourist Information Centre of England 2005.

Some very good news: Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre (TIC) has once again reached the finals to be held in London in mid - April.

Tue 31st Jan 2006:

Sunny outlook for eco-friendly buyers.

Britain's leading house builder, Barratt, has joined forces with Chesterfield's Lib Dem Borough Council to give new home-buyers the chance to help save the environment - and publicise their "green" conservation credentials at the same time.

Sun 1st Jan 2006:

Council's Green Policies are Paying Off.

Following the successful accolade earned by the Liberal Democrat Council Group winning "Council Group of the Year in 2004", another success has been achieved. The group put in an entry this year for "Liberal Democrat Green Council Group of the Year and have taken the national first place.

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