MP Toby Perkins shows support for British Heart Foundation at Labour Party Conference

04 Oct 2021

Toby Perkins MP made sure to visit the British Heart Foundation’s stall at Labour Party Conference, speaking to the team members presents about the long waits for the diagnosis and treatment of conditions like coronary heart disease, abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure. It’s estimated that around 5,800 more people…

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Victory for Road Safety Campaigners

21 Sep 2021

A two-year campaign to have the speed limit dropped from 40mph to 30mph along a dangerous stretch of Matlock Road looks to have been successful as Derbyshire County Council have announced a Speed Limit Order that will see a 30mph limit introduced. The campaign has been supported by local MP,…

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New liaison committee to voice resident concerns at Erin Landfill

30 Jun 2021

Following the Derbyshire County Council’s recent decision to extend the licence for landfill operations at the Erin Landfill Site in Duckmanton for a further 14 years, the site’s operators, Viridor, are creating a new ‘resident liaison committee’ to improve relations with local residents and to hopefully address any problems. Local…

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MP’s Office to Reopen

17 May 2021

The constituency office for Toby Perkins MP will be reopening from Monday 17th May, but there will still be restrictions in place to protect constituents and staff. Toby said, “I have continued to hold a full weekly surgery throughout the pandemic via telephone calls and over Zoom, and my staff…

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Statement on Erin Landfill Site

14 Apr 2021

Statement on Erin Landfill Site Derbyshire County Council’s Regulatory Planning Committee met today to decide on Viridor’s application to extend landfill operations at the Erin Landfill Site, which was subsequently granted. I have attached a copy of the statement of concerns I submitted to the Committee, which was read out…

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Unfair to force people to retake their theory test, says Chesterfield MP

13 Apr 2021

Hundreds of people in Derbyshire who successfully passed their driving theory test will have to retake it as the coronavirus pandemic has caused massive delays to practical tests and the Government is refusing to extend the permitted deadline. Toby Perkins, MP for Chesterfield, has raised his concerns to the Government…

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Chesterfield MP calls for clampdown to prevent illegal foxhunting

Parliament marked 14 years since the introduction of the Hunting Act last week, and Chesterfield MP, Toby Perkins, has added his weight to the campaign for a strengthening of the rules to stop illegal fox hunting. Toby said, “Animal welfare is something that I and my constituents care deeply about…

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Chesterfield has received trees to plant as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy

25 Feb 2019

Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins has joined over 500 other MPs to plant trees as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy, a network of forest conservation initiatives to mark Her Majesty’s lifetime of service to the Commonwealth. The trees – two silver birch, two rowan, and a hazel – were planted…

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Chesterfield is the place to be for gin enthusiasts

25 Feb 2019

Chesterfield is proving the place to be for gin enthusiasts, as Derbyshire Distillery expand due to a high demand for their crafted spirits. Their success story was shared with local MP Toby Perkins, who was impressed to learn about their expansion plans. Experienced brewer David Hemstock has joined the increasingly…

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Toby Perkins in discussion with GPs from Royal Primary Care

31 Jan 2019

The GP shortage and continued issues accessing a GP appointment were amongst topics discussed at a recent update meeting Chesterfield MP held with bosses at Chesterfield practice Royal Primary Care. Royal Primary Care is a part of Chesterfield Royal Hospital and they stepped in when crisis struck Holywell Medical Group…

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Staveley Matters- Tell us your views on Banking and GPs

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Toby Perkins MP congratulates Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Volunteer Centre on another successful year

20 Feb 2017

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Chesterfield MP calls for parliamentary debate on CSC job losses

20 Feb 2017

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‘Running for cash is the only alternative to sacking staff’

15 Feb 2017

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MP battles for Chesterfield in HS2 debate

07 Feb 2017

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BLOG: Chesterfield is already punching above its weight – but it still has further battles to fight

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MP’s support leads to cash boost for local charity

09 Jan 2017

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Over 40,000 in Chesterfield can save hundreds of pounds on energy

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GUEST BLOG: Chesterfield Resident, Charles R. Smith MBE

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MP says more must be done to tackle assaults on Police Officers

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MPs stand out in pink for families affected by breast cancer

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