New date for town’s parish meeting

A new date has been set for a Derbyshire town’s 2024 Parish Meeting. Alfreton Town Council had set to host the Parish Meeting for this year on Tuesday, May 21. However, the council has announced that it is has been moved to now take place [...]

New regional mayor is looking forward to “delivering success” for area

The new East Midlands Mayor has stated that the “region needs and deserves,” to be: “better connected, better funded and better prepared for a future of opportunity and growth,” after “decades of under-investment.” Following the latest UK [...]

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. [...]

Annual parish meeting for Derbyshire village

Tuesday, May 14, is the date for this year’s Annual Parish Meeting hosted by Tibshelf Parish Council. A spokesman for the council said: “Tibshelf Parish Council are organising the Annual Parish Meeting on behalf of the community. “This st [...]

New mayor and new commissioner are elected

A new East Midlands Mayor has been elected, while a new Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire has also been chosen by voters. [...]

Funding available for green energy and carbon reduction schemes

A council and a university have teamed up to make funding available for green energy and carbon reduction schemes across Derbyshire. The Green Entrepreneurs Programme has been set up to support SMEs, partnerships, sole traders, CICs and ch [...]

Residents invited to annual parish meeting

The annual Parish Meeting for a Derbyshire town is taking place this month. Tuesday, May 21, is the date for the meeting which is being hosted by Alfreton Town Council. Starting at 6.30pm, it will be held in Room 1 at Alfreton House in Hi [...]

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 [...]