Derbyshire Times news bulletin 4th October

Derbyshire Times news bulletin with editor Phil Bramley

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00:00Here's today's Derbyshire Times video bulletin.

00:02Fitness fans could replace beer drinkers under plans to create a gym in a historic Chesterfield pub building.

00:09An application has been submitted by Ben Actar to the Borough Council,

00:13seeking full planning permission to change the use of the Wellington on High Street at New Whittington.

00:18Mr Actar's plan is for a large open gym area which would enable a diverse range of fitness equipment on the ground floor,

00:25a specialist wellness and mental health support room, changing rooms and toilets.

00:29The proposed fitness centre would be open from 5am to 11pm seven days a week

00:34and would employ nine people including gym staff, personal trainers and a mental health and well-being coach.

00:42Chesterfield's popular community fire display has been scrapped by the Cashstrap Borough Council.

00:47Councillor Kate Sarvent, Cabinet Member for Town Centres and Visitor Economy said

00:51we took the decision earlier this year to no longer host a fireworks event in the Stan Road Park.

00:57This was one of several difficult decisions that was taken to deliver a balanced budget

01:01and ensure we could protect the essential services for the most vulnerable people in our communities.

01:06In 2023 the council-run fireworks display was cancelled two days before it was due to go

01:11ahead due to safety reasons after Stan Road Park became waterlogged due to heavy downpours.