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Chesterfield distillery celebrates success at international awards

Derbyshire Distillery’s gins have picked up a hat trick of awards at the London Spirits Competition.

Three of the Chesterfield based distillery’s gins were awarded silver and bronze medals, an impressive result for a company that has been distilling for just over two years.

Chesterfield Dry, the company’s first gin, and their premium gin, Derbyshire Master Blend, were awarded silver medals, with Chesterfield Mojito taking bronze.

The judging panel comprised spirits industry experts, with commercial buying responsibility, which ensured that all spirits selected as winners in the competition were exactly the types of spirits that are favoured by both the spirits trade and the end consumer.   The London Spirits Competition awards panel considered three main elements of each spirit, quality, value and packaging to come to their final decision.

Commenting on the company’s success at the competition, head distiller David Hemstock said: “We are delighted that our gins have again been recognised by an independent judging panel, which this time were evaluating a wide range of spirits from around the world.”

“From day one we have enjoyed positive feedback from our customers, but to win these latest awards endorses our hard work and reinforces our commitment to producing consistently smooth, drinkable gins.”

Derbyshire Distillery was established in 2018 with a simple aim: to produce fantastic gins, vodkas and liqueurs using the best local and international ingredients and fresh, cool Derbyshire water.

Based at Markham Vale in Chesterfield, the distillery also offers a gin experience where you can learn how their gin is made.

Chesterfield distillery celebrates success at national awards

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Restrictions at Household Waste Recycling Centres eased

Residents can now visit Household Waste Recycling Centres any day of the week.

The layout of Derbyshire County Council’s nine centres have been improved to accommodate more vehicles on site at any one time while allowing visitors to maintain two metre social distancing  – meaning the odd and even number plate system put in place to restrict the number of vehicles visiting the sites is no longer in place.

Councillor Simon Spencer, Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways Transport and Infrastructure, said:

“I’d like to thank the public for their patience while we’ve been dealing with this unprecedented situation and for continuing to follow our instructions to help things run smoothly.

“I’m pleased that we’ve been able to improve the layout of our sites to accommodate more vehicles but it’s still not business as usual.

“We’re still not at full capacity so visitors should still be prepared to queue at busy times or return at a quieter time. Social distancing measures are still in place and site users will still need to carry their own waste. Skips and ramps should only be approached when it’s clear to do so and visitors should wash their hands when they get home and, of course, stay at home if they’ve had coronavirus symptoms in the last 14 days, are self-isolating or at high risk of contracting the virus.”

The recycling centre in Chestefield and Bolsover is open seven days a week from 8.30am-6pm

Anyone using the sites should wear protective gloves and suitable clothing and footwear to allow them to carry their own waste. Only one person per vehicle should get out of the vehicle unless they need someone to help lift heavy items and children and pets should remain in the vehicle for their own safety and the safety of others

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New local plan adopted by Chesterfield Borough Council

At its meeting on 15 July 2020, Chesterfield Borough Council formally adopted the Chesterfield Borough Local Plan for the period through 2035.

The Local Plan addresses identified development needs and maps out future housing, industrial, commercial and leisure land allocations within Chesterfield borough.

Councillor Terry Gilby, cabinet member for economic growth who has overseen the development of the Local Plan, said: “The Local Plan is a very important document that sets the framework for how the council and its stakeholders would wish to see development take place in Chesterfield borough over the next 15 years.

“It is critical guide for our conversations with potential developers and investors and informs the decision-making process in respect of all planning applications.

“My only disappointment is that the Planning Inspector has asked us to ease our requirements with regard the pioneering percentage for art scheme that I championed in 1992, however we will continue to encourage developers to commit to the scheme.”

The Local Plan identifies a need for at least 240 new homes to be built each year through 2035. New developments of more than 10 properties will be required to ensure a percentage of the housing on offer is affordable. There is also a requirement for more accessible housing in order to help meet the diverse needs of our community including older people and people with disabilities.

The Local Plan will be used by the council’s Planning Committee when determining planning applications for new developments and will require councilors to consider the importance of green spaces, traffic impact, sustainability measures and other local infrastructure requirements.

The retail focus will remain Chesterfield Town Centre but the Local Plan also seeks to concentrate new development within walking or cycling distance of district shopping centres such as Staveley, Hasland and Whittington Moor. Fifty hectares of land has also been allocated for new commercial and industrial developments to grow job numbers and help strengthen the local economy.

A public examination into the Local Plan was held between October and November last year to provide an opportunity for supporters and objectors to make their case before independent Government inspectors

Following this, the council undertook further consultation on a number of proposed modifications to the Local Plan to address issues raised at the public examination, many by the inspectors themselves.

The inspector’s final report was received in May 2020. This recommended that all the proposed modifications be adopted and incorporated within the final version of the Local Plan.

It is a requirement that the Local Plan is re-evaluated every five years and the council will next update the plan in 2025.

More information on the Chesterfield Borough Local Plan can be found at www.chesterfield.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy-and-the-local-plan

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Chesterfield residents urged to back local businesses through eat out to help out scheme

The area’s official tourist board is encouraging local communities to show their support for food and drink businesses in the Peak District and Derbyshire by making use of the Government’s new ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme which launches today.

The nationwide scheme aims to protect jobs in the hospitality industry and incentivise customers to dine out by offering a 50% discount up to a maximum of £10 per person on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at participating establishments throughout August.

Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire says the scheme is a great way not only for local people to rediscover the great food and drink on their doorstep, but also to show their support for local tourism and hospitality businesses which were closed during lockdown.

The Peak District and Derbyshire’s visitor economy supports over 30,000 jobs and it is hoped that ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ will provide a much-needed boost by increasing customer confidence and helping local businesses on the road to recovery.

Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire, says: “The Eat Out to Help Out scheme presents the perfect opportunity to welcome customers back after a very challenging few months and we urge everyone to show their support for local pubs, restaurants, cafes and hotels by dining out and enjoying the Peak District and Derbyshire’s fantastic food and drink offer.

“Our businesses have worked exceptionally hard to reopen their sit-down services in line with government guidelines and not only is the scheme a great excuse for a weekday treat, it’s also going to be pivotal in building customer confidence and helping the hospitality industry to successfully get back on its feet.”

Dom Stevens added: “The Chancellor’s support for the sector is particularly welcome at this time however, we must all ensure we continue to support hospitality businesses beyond the eat out to help out scheme.  With the hospitality sector now fully re-open, the town now has a real opportunity to capitalise on the staycation boom and drive forward its economic recovery.”

Councillor Kate Sarvent, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy added: “The re-opening of these businesses is vital for our local economy and will help ensure the longevity of the many brilliant establishments in our borough.”

Destination Chesterfield has prepared a page of Chesterfield and North Derbyshire businesses that are taking part in the eat out to help out scheme at https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/summer/eat-out-to-help-out-in-chesterfield/

The tourist board will be showcasing participating businesses across the region via its popular social media channels and at www.visitpeakdistrict.com/food-and-drink/eat-out-to-help-out.

The Government has also launched a restaurant finder to enable diners to search for participating eateries within a 5 mile radius.

Businesses can register for the scheme until 31 August and can find out more at: www.gov.uk/guidance/register-your-establishment-for-the-eat-out-to-help-out-scheme

Eat Out to Help Out in Chesterfield

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Double achievement for BHP Charity Team

North Derbyshire’s largest independent firm of Chartered Accountants, BHP, are celebrating the fifth member of their successful Charity Team being awarded a Diploma in Charity Accounting (DChA).

BHP Senior Manager, Rachel Heath, has completed an experience-based route diploma at BHP. Rachel has spent the last 20 years specialising in the charity and the not-for-profit sector and has now gained official recognition for her work within the Charities Team.

In addition, BHP’s Head of Charities, Jane Marshall, has also recently been appointed as a Engagement Partner to assist the Charity Commission and the Charities SORP Committee in writing the next Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). Jane joins the technical and professional stream and is one of only a handful from the north of England. This gives her the opportunity to be at the forefront of influencing the next SORP from the viewpoint of the many charities she acts for in the region.

Head of Charities at BHP, Jane Marshall, said:

“Rachel is a key member of the Charities Team at BHP and over the course of her diploma has highlighted her excellence for charity accounting and financial reporting. We are thrilled to have in our strong specialist team, five individuals who all possess the Diploma in Charity Accounting (DChA).

“I am also looking forward to beginning my role as a SORP Engagement Partner as this will allow BHP to help deliver good practice both nationally and regionally. This role will enable me to give the local sector a voice and help Northern based charity clients whilst ensuring BHP is at the forefront of advice and development.”

Lisa Leighton, Joint Manager Partner at BHP, commented:

“Rachel’s Diploma in Charity Accounting (DChA) and Jane’s appointment as a SORP Engagement Partner is a great achievement for the Charity Team. Both Rachel and Jane’s time, commitment and effort only highlights further the incredible talent and expertise we have here at BHP as our staff continue to go above and beyond for their sector – this a milestone for the Charity Team.”

Rachel Heath - BHP

Rachel Heath

Jane Marshall - BHP

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Funding approved to keep Derbyshire active

APT oversees the delivery of physical activity programmes across Derbyshire under the Active Derbyshire partnership, who Derbyshire County Council work closely with, to increase the levels of physical activity among young people and adults.

Derbyshire County Council, Cabinet Member for Health and Communities, Councillor Carol Hart said:

“We’re pleased to award this funding and continue our investment in Active Derbyshire to encourage local residents to get more involved in physical activity across the county.

“The benefits of an active lifestyle shouldn’t be underestimated. Physical activity can help treat and prevent diseases and improve the health of those with chronic conditions.”

A report by Sport England has found that during the coronavirus crisis there has been a change in attitudes towards physical activity.

The report highlighted how the government’s guidance around daily exercise had a positive effect with 53% of adults agreeing that they had been encouraged to exercise during the pandemic. In addition 44% of adults took part in online fitness classes or did their own workouts at home.

Councillor Hart added:

“The coronavirus pandemic has created a window of opportunity to engage with our communities and promote the benefits of physical activity.

“Despite rules on social distancing and self-isolation, there appears to be a new appetite for exercise across the country whether that’s walking, cycling or jogging.

“This new funding can help build on that participation right here in Derbyshire by making use of the fantastic outdoor spaces we have on our doorstep.”

Since February 2018 Active Derbyshire, through Derbyshire County Council’s funding, has delivered a number of physical activity initiatives including:

  • Providing strategic leadership across the county and working with key partners to establish physical activity sub groups of locality health and wellbeing partnerships
  • Supporting our Physical Activity and Sports Action Grants programme
  • Making physical activity and exercise daily practice in Derbyshire schools including encouraging a-mile-a-day type activities, and promoting active travel to schools.

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Shortlist double for Ashgate Hospicecare bedroom project

A project to create nine new private bedrooms at Ashgate Hospicecare has been shortlisted as a finalist for two awards at the East Midlands LABC Building Excellence Awards.

The £1 million project to transform bed bays into private rooms, has been shortlisted in two categories – Best Change of Use of an Existing Building and Best Small Commercial Project – in the awards.

Derbyshire Building Control Partnership (DBCP) nominated Ashgate Hospicecare for both awards following its work with a number of other local businesses and suppliers to deliver the project.

Completed last year, the £1 million project was made possible and affordable for Ashgate Hospicecare by a number of suppliers, like DBCP, giving their services and materials either free of charge or choosing to forgo any profits.

Thrilled to be shortlisted Alison Ward-Foster, Partnerships Manager at Ashgate Hospicecare, said: “The new bedrooms have made a significant impact on patients and how they spend precious time with those they love and also how many patients we have been able to care for during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only did the bays that we had before the new bedrooms provide our patients with no privacy, they also made infection control practises incredibly difficult.”

Redeveloping three, three-bedded bays, which were built when the hospice first opened 30 years ago, into nine individual, beautiful, modern and private bedrooms, means that Ashgate Hospicecare can now care for more people, cut waiting lists and allow patients and families much-needed privacy.

David Pratt, DBCP Building Control Manager, said: “The creation of the private rooms at Ashgate Hospicecare was a real team effort and exemplified collaborative working across all professions involved – from building control and architects to engineering and construction.

“Like everyone, we were absolutely delighted to be involved in a project that has already made a difference in the lives of many patients and families. I had no hesitation in putting forward Ashgate Hospicecare for the awards.”

Due to Covid-19 restrictions the winners will be announced at a special virtual ceremony on Thursday 27 August.

“The virtual event will be a wonderful way to celebrate what we have achieved for our patients and the people of North Derbyshire,” added Alison.

The LABC Regional Building Excellence Awards are the largest business to business awards in the UK. The annual awards celebrate building control surveyors, builders, architects, designers and anyone else involved in a construction project where building control has been provided by a local authority team.

The East Midlands regions covers construction projects across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire.  All entries are reviewed and shortlisted by a panel of judges with the winners of the regional awards progressing to the national final.
To find out more about the Ashgate Hospicecare project and how DBCP contributed, please visit www.dbcp.co.uk/news. Or, or if you are concerned with any aspect of building control, please contact DBCP’s friendly team of experts for free advice on 0333 880 2000.

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Peak District and Derbyshire businesses reach finals of national VisitEngland Awards for excellence

Two tourism businesses in the Peak District and Derbyshire have been shortlisted for national glory in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2020 where they will compete for the most coveted accolade in English tourism.

Landal Darwin Forest in Matlock and Hoe Grange Holidays in Brassington have reached the national finals after winning gold at the Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards 2020, which were organised by Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire and were held at the University of Derby’s Buxton campus, the Devonshire Dome, on 5 March.

Landal Darwin Forest has been shortlisted for Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year, while Hoe Grange Holidays is hoping to win the Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award.

The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence champion the very best of the country’s tourism industry, celebrating quality, innovation and best practice. This year, the programme aligned with 18 local competitions around the country, with winners automatically put forward for the national awards.

Following a rigorous judging process, three national finalists for each of the 15 core categories were then chosen by hand-picked tourism industry experts.

The winners will be announced at an online event which will be streamed live at VisitEngland.org on Monday 17 August.

Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire said: “It’s a tremendous achievement to be shortlisted for these prestigious national awards particularly during such a challenging year for all in this hardworking sector.

“The Peak District and Derbyshire is fortunate to have many dedicated, passionate and innovative tourism businesses and the fact we have two businesses shortlisted for national recognition is a timely reminder of the value and sheer quality of our tourism offer.

“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Landal Darwin Forest and Hoe Grange Holidays and wish them good luck for the finals!”

Lyndsey Grayson, Joint Managing Director of Landal Darwin Forest said: “We are delighted to have been shortlisted for a VisitEngland Award for Excellence. Our luxury lodges are located in the heart of Derbyshire and this makes us an ideal place from which to explore the beautiful Peak District National Park.

“We’re very proud to work closely with Visit Peak District & Derbyshire and many local businesses to showcase the wide range of attractions that tourists can enjoy in the area. Our mission statement is to ‘delight every guest so they wish to return’ and it’s testament to our fantastic team that many families choose to return year after year.”

David and Felicity Brown, owners of Hoe Grange Holidays, said: “We are delighted to have been shortlisted for these prestigious national awards which recognises our efforts to minimise the environmental impact on our special Peak District landscape, and our wider commitment to ethical purchasing and supporting local businesses.”

Tourism is worth £2.3 billion to the Peak District and Derbyshire economy, supporting 30,000 jobs and boosting economic growth.

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D2N2 seeks views of businesses on coronavirus economic recovery

As the local economy of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire looks to recover from the Coronavirus pandemic, D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and the D2N2 Growth Hub are continuing to ask local businesses for their insight by completing the D2N2 Covid-19 Business Survey.

Over 700 businesses have so far contributed, giving their perspectives on the effects of the pandemic on their businesses and the support they need during recovery.

The data gathered by the D2N2 Covid-19 Business Survey feeds directly into the recovery activities of university economists and Local Authorities, as well as D2N2 LEP and the D2N2 Growth Hub.

D2N2 LEP is the Local Enterprise Partnership for Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire and is tasked with encouraging economic growth in the region.

Frank Horsley, Head of Business and Innovation for D2N2 LEP said: “Our D2N2 Growth Hub has been central in helping businesses across the area respond to the challenge of Covid-19. They’ve worked tirelessly with other organisations and sectors in ensuring SMEs can access the support needed to prepare for recovery and growth.”

“Ensuring our services are tailored to what our customers need is fundamental to the Growth Hub, the survey allows us to listen to businesses first hand and respond in a pro-active manner with the support required.”

“I would urge all businesses to spend a few minutes telling us their story and the issues that they face.”

D2N2 Growth Hub Manager Chris Pook said: “It is vitally important that businesses continue to tell us how they are being impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic so that we can tailor local business support for the recovery phase.”

“Over 700 D2N2 businesses have completed the survey since April, providing valuable insight to policy makers. We now have a refreshed version of the survey which will help to maintain a clear picture of the ongoing impacts on SMEs as lockdown measures are eased.”

Funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) via D2N2 LEP in order to boost competitiveness amongst SMEs in the region, the D2N2 Growth Hub offers support to start-ups, growing businesses, and companies who are ready to scale up their operations.

During the pandemic the Growth Hub’s business adviser team have been on hand to provide advice to thousands of local businesses on financial support as well as adjusting their business practice to social distancing.

Businesses can complete the survey by going to d2n2lep.org/covid-19-business-survey

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New board member for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

With a wealth of more than 30 years of NHS experience, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is announcing Berenice Groves as its new Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer from late autumn.

A trained paramedic by background and currently the Director of Operations at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, she will take responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the hospital – ensuring that exceptional patient care is provided in a safe environment and in line with national standards of performance.

Alongside her clinical and senior management roles, she has also worked on large-scale national programmes – developing NHS111 services across the North East of the country and as the national Head of Improvement for the Emergency Care Intensive Support Team (ECIST).

Paramedic training gave Berenice the foundations to lead in a crisis and her current role includes board level responsibility for emergency planning, which she will also continue to be accountable for here at the Royal.  In Blackpool she is supporting the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recovery and restoration of services – and is looking forward to working with staff to make sure the Trust can proactively respond to the challenges the NHS will face this winter.

She comments: “I am absolutely delighted to have been given the chance to become part of the team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.  This is clearly an excellent organisation with exciting opportunities to develop and further improve care and services for patients.  On my visits so far I have been struck by how engaged staff are – and how proud they are to work here.  I am looking forward to working with colleagues, partners and our patients to make a difference.”

Angie Smithson, Chief Executive says: “We are so pleased that Berenice is joining us to support the Trust with its goals and ambitions.  With her skills and knowledge, she will be a real asset to the Board and – like me – she is clearly passionate about making sure patients receive exceptional care and that hardworking staff are supported and looked after.  I am confident that she will address our day-to-day operational challenges by working with colleagues and the Derbyshire health and social care ‘system’. She will bring a new dynamic to our Board we look forward to welcoming her.”

The appointment of Berenice to the Board will enable its current Chief Operating Officer, Tony Campbell, to focus on the huge improvement plan the Trust is setting out to deliver.  As Director of Strategy and Transformation he will take on full responsibility for the variety of programmes and plans in place or due to start over the next few months.  These range from multi-million pound new builds, through to new clinical partnerships and care pathways and service re-developments.

“To become an even better hospital we must concentrate on our strategy and the critical factors that will help us to reach our goals,” continues Angie. “With these changes to our structure, the Board of Directors is illustrating that improvement is at the heart of everything it does.  Over recent months, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen the impact of rapid, large scale improvement and the difference it has made.  Working with colleagues and partners from across Derbyshire we have the best opportunity we’ve ever had to continue to bring new ideas to life for our patients, our staff and the communities we serve. ”

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New Chesterfield running event launched

A brand-new running event will be coming to Chesterfield town centre after organisers confirmed that the 2020 Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon would not take place due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The all-new Redbrik Foundation Chesterfield 10k will take place at 10 am on 17 October 2021, starting from Queen’s Park.

It will replace the Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon, with the expectation that the ‘more accessible’ 10k distance will increase runner participation and in turn, increase charity partner revenue while supporting the health and wellbeing of local people.

All entries into the 2020 Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon and Peak FM Five Mile Run have automatically been deferred to the 2021 Redbrik Foundation Chesterfield 10k.

Runners also have the opportunity to donate the difference in their entry fee to the 2020 Redbrik Half Marathon charity partners, Ashgate Hospicecare and Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, in response to their work in the local area during the Covid-19 crisis.

Event organisers will be contacting all runners who have entered the 2020 Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon to date with further details. Entry fee refunds can be requested.

Full entry into the 2021 Redbrik Foundation Chesterfield 10k will cost £22.50, with Early Bird entry priced at £18 and available until 28 February 2021.

As its name suggests, the Redbrik Foundation will be a new charity partner of the 10k event, alongside Ashgate Hospicecare and Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.

The Redbrik Foundation is a newly formed charitable trust which will support a number of local organisations each year, primarily seeking to enhance the lives of children and young people, the elderly or vulnerable and those with disabilities.

Meanwhile, event organisers will confirm plans soon for ‘virtual’ events taking place in Chesterfield over the original weekend of the 2020 event, designed for runners who were hoping to take part in the 2020 Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon and its partner events the Peak FM Five Mile Run and Pronto Paints Well Being Challenge.

An all-new 2021 Redbrik Foundation Chesterfield 10k route will be announced in the coming months and will be the first time a 10km event takes place in Chesterfield town centre.

The route will start and finish in Queens Park and will be centred on the heart of Chesterfield, taking in major landmarks such as the town’s famous crooked spire. It will also feature service and cheer stations on the course and will have a later 10am start.

John Timms, Redbrik Foundation Chesterfield 10k Event Director, said: “Naturally, we are extremely disappointed at the cancellation of the 2020 Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

“Under the current guidance available, we as organisers feel that it is in the best interest and safety of all involved to cancel this year’s event.

“However, this has given us a unique opportunity to analyse the success of the Redbrik Half, as well as areas which can be further improved and developed, together with our event partners.

“We have launched the 10k event with a view to further enhancing the experience of both participants and the local community, and ways of generating even more revenue for the event’s charity partners, with almost £150,000 raised by the Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon to date.

“As event organisers, we once again want to thank event sponsors and partners, and the wider community for their support since the Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon launched in 2017.

“We want to thank our key partners, including Redbrik, as well as Chesterfield Borough Council. They have been very supportive throughout this process and we look forward to building on the Redbrik Half’s success with the new 10K.”

Mark Ross, Trustee of the Redbrik Foundation, said: “We love Chesterfield, and we want to see the town, its people and its businesses thrive.

“With this in mind, we’re excited to launch the Redbrik Foundation Chesterfield 10k. We are all very disappointed that this year’s Redbrik Half could not take place due to the Coronavirus pandemic. However, we’re delighted to be bringing this new event to the town.

“The local community has supported the Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon since its inception, and with a new route and additional event partners, we can’t wait to see the Redbrik Foundation Chesterfield 10k develop.”

Councillor Jill Mannion-Brunt, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “We’re disappointed that the Redbrik Half Marathon cannot go ahead on this occasion, but we’re looking forward to welcoming visitors back to Chesterfield next year to take part in the 10k.

“The route for the 10k will start and finish in the Queen’s Park. It will take in some of Chesterfield’s major landmarks and will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase the town to runners and visitors.

“We hope that lots of our residents will join us in supporting this great event by either taking part or coming along to cheer on the runners in 2021.”

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