Public Notice: Temporary closure of Gooker Lane, Alfreton

Public Notice: Temporary closure of Gooker Lane, Alfreton

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Thu 16th March 2023

A new public notice issued by Amber Valley Borough Council warns of the temporary closure of Gooker Lane, Alfreton. The entire road - which stretches between Derby Road and Eachwell Lane - will [...]
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Bookings for Easter holiday camps at Alfreton Leisure Centre to open this week

Bookings for Easter holiday camps at Alfreton Leisure Centre to open this week

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Wed 15th March 2023

Bookings for Easter holiday camps at Alfreton Leisure Centre will go live this week. Amber Valley School Sports Partnership (SSP) will open bookings for the popular ho [...]
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Proposal to install electric car charging points in Alfreton and South Normanton car parks

Proposal to install electric car charging points in Alfreton and South Normanton car parks

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Wed 15th March 2023

Councillors will consider a proposal to install electric car charging points in car parks in Alfreton and South Normanton. Derbyshire County Council has identified the Rogers Lane East and West car parks in [...]
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Easter sponsored walk to raise money for Alfreton Big Summer Event

Easter sponsored walk to raise money for Alfreton Big Summer Event

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Tue 14th March 2023

A sponsored walk on Easter Sunday will raise money to support the Alfreton Big Summer Event. Little is known about the Alfreton Big Summer Event at present - other than it will [...]
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St Patrick's Day, Easter, King's Coronation and more - share your events with us

St Patrick's Day, Easter, King's Coronation and more - share your events with us

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Fri 10th March 2023

We're getting to an exciting - and hopefully warmer - time of year with lots of key dates in the calendar, including St Patrick's Day and Easter. We know lots of wonderful events will be planned to take place in our communities over the [...]
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Key dates and information for hosting King's Coronation celebrations in Amber Valley

Key dates and information for hosting King's Coronation celebrations in Amber Valley

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Thu 9th March 2023

Amber Valley Borough Council has issued some key dates and information for communities wishing to celebrate the King's Coronation in May. The Coronation of King Charles lll will take place on Saturday, May 6, and we have been given an ad [...]
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In pictures: Snowfall causes disruption across the Alfreton area and beyond

In pictures: Snowfall causes disruption across the Alfreton area and beyond

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Thu 9th March 2023

Snowfall caused disruption across the Alfreton area on Thursday, March 9, forcing some schools and businesses to close. Among those to close were Alfreton Indoor Market closed, Tibshelf School, [...]
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East Midlands Railway announces reduced service during RMT Union strikes

East Midlands Railway announces reduced service during RMT Union strikes

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Wed 8th March 2023

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced that it will run a reduced service during RMT Union strikes next week. The rail company has issued the following press release: Services will be reduced on Thursday [...]
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Met Office issues weather warning for snow

Met Office issues weather warning for snow

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Mon 6th March 2023

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow later this week. The alert covers much of the country, including the Alfreton area, and warns that "heavy snow has the potential to cause significant disruption" on Thursday and [...]
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Funding available to support King's Coronation celebrations in Derbyshire

Funding available to support King's Coronation celebrations in Derbyshire

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Mon 6th March 2023

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to help support community celebrations of the King's Coronation in Derbyshire. Community groups, clubs and local charities can apply for up to £1,000 from the Derbyshire Grants scheme to support celeb [...]
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