Destination Chesterfield

What makes Chesterfield a great place to live?

We asked our Chesterfield Champions to share what they love about living and working in our town.

Three themes kept popping up:
🏘️ Affordability - Accessible housing and lower operational costs are crucial and help to relieve extra stress.

🫂 Community and local connection - This is why we're one of Britain's happiest places to live, according to Rightmove.

🌳 Green spaces - Access to walks, parks, and the Peak District puts us in the UK's top 20 greenest towns.

Read what these locals had to say at: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/2026/06/chesterfield-business-leaders-highlight-quality-of-life-as-key-to-economic-growth/

🏆 Meet our Chesterfield Champion of the Week, Jacqueline DeVeaux, Communications, Engagement and Funding Manager at Chesterfield Foodbank.

From supporting around 10,000 people each year to building new partnerships with local businesses, Chesterfield Foodbank is helping people access practical support while tackling the causes of hardship across our community.

When asked what sparked your decision to invest in Chesterfield and North Derbyshire? Jacqueline said:

💭"Chesterfield Foodbank exists because of the needs within the community.

The way businesses, volunteers and partners come together makes it a place where meaningful impact is possible."

Continue reading Jacqueline's full Champion of the Week column: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/destination-chesterfield/champions/champion-of-the-week/