Scam adverts for indoor market stalls

A council in Derbyshire is warning residents of scam social media posts relating to stall holders for a town’s market. Amber Valley Borough Council has issued the warning after the scam posts, which state that they are appealing for stall [...]

Round-up of planning applications for the DE55 area in April 2024

A number of planning applications have been submitted to the three local authorities which cover our area during the month of April. [...]

Residents to take to the polls for new regional mayor

Residents across Derbyshire are set to take to the polls tomorrow (Thursday, May 2) to vote for the very first East Midlands Mayor. They will also be asked to vote for the county’s next Police and Crime Commissioner, while there will also [...]

Fancy a job looking after the markets?

Amber Valley Borough Council is currently recruiting for a Markets and Town Centre Officer – a position which includes looking after Alfreton Indoor Market. A spokesman for the council said: “Fancy joining our team as a Markets and Town Ce [...]

Civic visit at Derbyshire heritage site

A borough mayor has visited a heritage tourist spot in Derbyshire. Amber Valley Borough Council (AVBC) Mayor, councillor Tony Holmes, has been taking a trip back in time to visit the Crich Tramway Village. The visit saw the Mayor take a l [...]

Round-up of planning applications for the DE55 area in March 2024

A number of planning applications have been submitted to the three local authorities which cover our area during the month of March. [...]

In full voice to celebrate council’s five decades

Two choral entertainment groups from the Alfreton area were among others across the borough who helped a council with its 50th anniversary celebration at the weekend. ‘The Making of Amber Valley’ celebration took place in Ripley Market Pla [...]

Lots of local entertainment at borough celebrations

A programme of local entertainment is on the cards for a council’s 50th anniversary celebration this coming weekend. ‘The Making of Amber Valley’ celebration is set to take place in Ripley Market Place on Saturday (April 6). The ‘Sing Alo [...]

Council’s refusal on development plans is “welcome news”

A campaign group has welcomed a council’s decision to refuse a large scale housing development in a Derbyshire town. We reported last week that Amber Valley Borough Council has refused Gladman Developments Ltd permission for outline planni [...]

New heritage projects thanks to lottery funding

The Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust (DHBT) is looking to identify hundreds of endangered buildings, and draw in new volunteers, thanks to the latest funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The DHBT, which is celebrating its 50 [...]