The forecast deficit is £2.5 million for 2024/25 and then the shortfall rises to £3.4 million in 2026/27.

This story needs to be brought back into the public domain as it will mean massive increases in council tax.

The council needs to go ahead and hold some public meetings to explain the shortfalls to residents.
We do not want to have cuts in services but the increased costs should be met by the Government, certainly not by Chesterfield residents.

Adrian Rimington

Holme Hall

A message from the Editor:

Thank you very much for reading this story on our website. While I have your attention, I also have an important request to make of you.

In order for us to continue to provide high quality and trusted local news on this free-to-read site, I am asking you to also please purchase a copy of our newspaper.

With the coronavirus lockdowns having had a major impact on many of our local valued advertisers - and consequently on the amount of advertising that we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you helping us to provide you with news and information by buying a copy of our newspaper.

Thank you very much.