Derbyshire Times news bulletin 5th October

Derbyshire Times news bulletin with editor Phil Bramley

Transcript

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

00:03 A council leader has defended a rapid response task force used to control illegal encampments in North East Derbyshire,

00:10 saying it's doing a 'brilliant job', despite another councillor's call for senior police to do more when tackling such problems.

00:17 Leader Nigel Barker of Labour-led North East Derbyshire District Council praised the work of the task force,

00:23 which was launched by Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster in February 2022.

00:28 But Councillor Ross Shipman said there has been a worrying increase in illegal encampments in the last two years,

00:34 citing particular problems at the Avenue washlands in Wingerwith,

00:37 and urged the council to write to the Police and Crime Commissioner to encourage police to do more to help landowners.

00:43 Liberal Democrat Councillor Shipman said,

00:46 "It appears to me that things are getting worse in terms of illegal encampments.

00:50 We've got the Illegal Encampments Task Force, which I have always called a 'talking shop'

00:55 because the activities it's supposed to do, it does not have the teeth."

00:59 However, the council leader argued that two months ago,

01:01 the task force dealt with those at an illegal encampment who turned up on Wednesday at North Wingfield,

01:06 and they were moved on by Friday, and in addition, he said,

01:09 as a council, he feels the authority should not criticise other statutory bodies.

01:16 Iconic venue, the Victoria Pub in Chesterfield,

01:19 is on the hunt for a new landlord to take over the reins of the beloved traditional pub.

01:24 For years, the Victoria has been at the heart of Brampton,

01:26 boasting a loyal customer base and a reputation for ales and lagers.

01:30 The current publican is preparing for retirement, and a search is now on for a landlord to take over.

01:35 The new landlord will have three bedrooms, a living room and a fully equipped kitchen

01:40 as part of private accommodation above the pub.

01:42 Aspiring publicans who fancy a go at the job can find out more by visiting www.punchpubs.com.