Derbyshire County Council are encouraging local organisations to apply for funding to help support people in their recovery journeys. Small groups and charities can apply for up to £40,000 from our Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Dependence grant for two year projects. The activities or project proposed must cover a 2 year period of which […]
Derbyshire County Council, together with district and borough councils in the county, stand ready to participate in the government’s scheme to relocate Afghan nationals who were employed locally. The scheme will be funded by the government with councils taking part in the scheme being asked to: -make reception arrangements upon arrival -provide accommodation – in
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New boundaries are being proposed for Derbyshire Dales District Council’s wards. The Local Government Boundary Commission wants to hear what residents and local organisations think about the proposals. An eight-week consultation on the proposals will run until 26 October 2021. The Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It is reviewing Derbyshire Dales
New consultation on proposed ward boundaries for the Derbyshire Dales. Read More »
With interest in cycling and BMX sports riding high following this summer’s Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo, news that funding has been secured for a state-of-the-art pump track in Hadfield’s Bankswood Park couldn’t have come at a better time. High Peak Borough Council has worked with the community on the £85,000 project following requests from
Gearing up for brand new pump track in Hadfield. Read More »
Residents and visitors in Chesterfield will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes at a some of the town’s iconic buildings this September, as part of the Heritage Open Days event taking place across the country. Heritage Open Days take place every September and see organisations and volunteers across the country organise events to
Go behind the scenes at Chesterfield’s iconic buildings Read More »
Police are appealing for information after a burglary at a house in Calver on 29 August. A red Audi A3 SLine and two bikes were stolen during the burglary, which is understood to have happened between 2.30 and 3.15am last Sunday. Burglar/s smashed the glass in a rear door at the property in Brookfields to
Car and bikes stolen in Calver burglary. Read More »
A 138% increase in the number of chimney fires is prompting Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service to call on people to get their chimney swept during Chimney Fire Safety Week (30 August – 5 September 2021). Between April and June this year Firefighters attended 11 chimney fires, a 138% increase on the number of chimney
Get sweeping for chimney fire safety week across Derbyshire. Read More »
Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster has welcomed the launch of a new online tool enabling people to pinpoint public spaces where they feel most at risk of crime. StreetSafe is a three-month pilot launched by the Home Office as part of the Government’s strategy to tackle violence against women and girls. The new
Home Office “Street Safe” pilot to help women across Derbyshire. Read More »
Chesterfield residents are invited to come and celebrate Chesterfield’s 380th Mayor, Councillor Glenys Falconer, at a Civic Parade on Saturday 4 September. The parade will set off from the Town Hall at 10.40am and will head through the town to the Church of St Mary and All Saints (Crooked Spire) where there will be a
Chesterfield Mayor to get Civic Parade. Read More »
Spectacular large-scale projections will light up two Derbyshire landmarks in a new night-time attraction celebrating the county’s rich heritage this autumn. Visitors will be able to see Derbyshire’s heritage and history of innovation brought to life in ‘Shine A Light’ – an extravaganza of light and sound taking place on 4 dates in October against
