North East Derbyshire

North East Derbyshire is a local government district in Derbyshire, England. The council is based in the large village of Wingerworth. The district also includes the towns of Dronfield and Clay Cross as well as numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. The neighbouring districts are Chesterfield (which it almost surrounds), Bolsover, Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Sheffield and Rotherham. History The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the area of three former districts, which were all abolished at the same time: Chesterfield Rural District (except parish of Brimington, which went to Chesterfield) Clay Cross Urban District Dronfield Urban District The new district was named North East Derbyshire, reflecting its position within the wider county. Governance