Friends of the Inkerman

February 2026

Proposed extension of the Public Space Protection Order west from the town centre won't extend as far as the Inkerman Park, please consider contacting your local councillors to lobby for it being included. More...

January 2026

Continued antisocial behaviour by a group of teenagers in the park and surrounding streets, reported to police. If you see anything please ring 101 to report. The more reports there are the more chance of action being taken. More...

November 2025

We understand from Chesterfield Borough Council they are getting estimates to refurbish the fenced playground

August 2025

The Friends have funded the new project the 'Little Library Box'. The Borough Council have mounted it and installed it near the Inkerman Cottages entrance.

July 2025

Chesterfield Borough Council have removed the frayed zip wire cable and padlocked the fenced playground because of unsafe flooring. New matting laid under the inverted V roundabout.

June 2025

The zipwire main cable has some broken strands and the 'trolley' is stuck in one place.

June 2025

A reminder from Derbyshire police that riding motorbikes, electric motorbikes and escooters is illegal in parks, public land, pavements and foottpaths. More...

May 2025

Litter pick by local cadets.

February 2025

A joint working party by Ashgate Allotments and Transition Chesterfield pruned our community orchard apple trees.

May 2024

TV crew filming in the park all day, no idea what but looks like a childrens tv programme!

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