Chesterfield Borough Council Coronavirus news and updates

As we start to move into the recovery phase of our response to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak Chesterfield Borough Council will assess and respond to new requirements and will modify service provision in line with the latest Government guidance. Our priority is to ensure that the facilities and workplaces from which we deliver our services are as safe as possible for our communities and staff.

Councillor Tricia Gilby, leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, said: “Behind the scenes the council’s staff and members have been working hard to interpret the latest guidance from Government and we are now actively developing plans to restart some ‘non-essential’ services and re-open outdoor sports facilities and parts of Chesterfield town centre in the coming weeks.

“Ensuring the health, safety and welfare of our residents and communities, and of our staff is the council’s primary focus at this time. We will only restart services and re-open facilities and amenities when we are confident that we can do in a safe and socially distanced way.”

The council, like lots of local businesses, is looking at how to bring back to work those staff whose job cannot be done at home. The council is working closely with staff and unions to ensure that these roles can be carried out safely both for staff and for customers. The council will release further information on restarting services as this work progresses.

Parks and green spaces (15 May)

Regulation and enforcement

Chesterfield Theatres

Chesterfield Museum and Revolution House

14 May

Coronavirus outbreak: Chesterfield Borough Council services update - 14 May

Supporting our vulnerable residents

11 May

Government Guidance

Stay alert
We can all help control the virus if we all stay alert. This means you must:

Stay at home as much as possible
Work from home if you can
Limit contact with other people
Keep your distance if you go out (2 metres apart where possible)
Wash your hands regularly
Self-isolate if you or anyone in your household has symptoms

1 May

Coronavirus outbreak: Chesterfield Borough Council services update - 1 May

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VE Day

30 April

Coronavirus outbreak: Chesterfield Borough Council services update - 30 April

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Markets and town centre

Parks and green spaces (30 April)

Ice cream businesses

29 April

Coronavirus outbreak: Chesterfield Borough Council services update - 29 April

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Putting our communities first

At home with Chesterfield Museum

Victory in Europe Day (VE Day)

24 April

Coronavirus outbreak: Chesterfield Borough Council services update - 24 April

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Parks and open spaces

Grass and tree cutting

Bulky waste disposal

21 April

Coronavirus outbreak: Chesterfield Borough Council services update - 21 April

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Business support grants

Leisure centres

20 April

New mental health support line supports local people during pandemic

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new telephone-based support line for local people who are experiencing increased distress or anxiety during the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The new service, staffed by mental health professionals, is also intended to support people who are experiencing a reduction in their usual mental health care services, as a result of changes that have been made by the NHS to support the pandemic.

The support line, which will initially be available between the hours of 9am – midnight every day of the week, can be contacted by calling 0300 790 0596. The line is open to Derbyshire residents of all ages.

Open letter from secretary of state for housing

Open Letter from secretary of state for housing

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17 April

Coronavirus outbreak: Chesterfield Borough Council services update - 17 April

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Bonfires

Grass cutting

Out of hours contacts

15 April

Coronavirus outbreak: Chesterfield Borough Council services update - 15 April

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Redeploying staff

Bonfires

Enforcement

9 April

Coronavirus outbreak: Chesterfield Borough Council services update - 9 April

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Parks and open spaces
Waste and recycling collections
Homelessness support
Careline
Emergency repairs
Derbyshire Community Response Unit
Good neighbours

8 April

Coronavirus outbreak: Chesterfield Borough Council services update - 8 April

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Theatre and museum events

Medieval Fun Day

Town centre Easter opening

Those who are employed but cannot work

If you are on a low income, we may be able to help you to claim a reduction on your Council Tax bill through our Council Tax Support Scheme.

You can check whether you are eligible for additional support using our benefits calculator.

Our website has a section on benefits advice which provides you with more information on the support you may be able to access.

For those who are employed but cannot work, please see the advice given by the government.

For council tax enquiries, please call 01246 345345 or email revenues.billing@chesterfield.gov.uk.

6 April

Coronavirus outbreak: Chesterfield Borough Council services update - 6 April

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How you can help reduce noise in your home

3 April

Coronavirus outbreak: Chesterfield Borough Council services update - 3 April

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Chesterfield and District Crematorium building closed to the public

Council house repairs, improvements and safety checks

2 April

Coronavirus outbreak: Chesterfield Borough Council services update - 2 April

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Homelessness support – ‘Everyone In’ Initiative

1 April

Coronavirus outbreak: Chesterfield Borough Council services update - 1 April

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Council Tax

Council Tax Support

Hardship fund

Private sector housing team

31 March

Coronavirus outbreak: Support for Chesterfield businesses

In response to the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Chesterfield Borough Council is actively implementing a number of Government backed financial measures to help support local businesses.

The council has already identified local businesses that may be eligible to access small business grants and business rate relief and has contacted these businesses directly.

However, not all businesses will be eligible for the small business grants and business rate relief schemes. We therefore want to ensure that these Chesterfield-based businesses are aware of other support schemes and advice which may be available to them during this challenging time.

Contact information and links to relevant websites are available on the businesses information hub page.

30 March

Coronavirus outbreak: Chesterfield Borough Council services update - 30 March

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Customer services

Payments

Parks and open space

27 March

Coronavirus outbreak: Chesterfield Borough Council services update - 27 March

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Community Response Unit

Social distancing