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READERS’ VIEWS – Poundland’s new store in Alfreton

READERS’ VIEWS – Poundland’s new store in Alfreton

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 30th November 2023

Following the recent closure of Wilko stores across the country, including the store in Alfreton – Poundland has now opened up in the Institute Lane premises. We asked our Spirit of Alfreton readers, through our Facebook page, if they had [...]
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Council consults on new ‘car cruising’ rules for across borough

Council consults on new ‘car cruising’ rules for across borough

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 16th November 2023

Amber Valley Borough Council is proposing to make a new area-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). The PSPO is being proposed due to: “growing concerns regarding ‘car cruising’ activity throughout the Amber Valley Borough Council are [...]
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Have your say on local parking standards

Have your say on local parking standards

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 30th October 2023

Calling all residents of and visitors to South Normaton, Blackwell and Tibshelf within the Bolsover district area. [...]
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Council tax: How much are you willing to pay towards policing costs?

Council tax: How much are you willing to pay towards policing costs?

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Thu 5th January 2023

Derbyshire's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is asking residents to say how much council tax they are willing to pay towards policing costs. PCC Angelique Foster is responsible for setting the county's policing budget for 2023/24 and [...]
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Proposal to lower the speed limit on the A61 near Alfreton

Proposal to lower the speed limit on the A61 near Alfreton

Posted by: Laura Hammond

Tue 29th November 2022

Derbyshire County Council has put forward a proposal to lower the speed limit on parts of the A61, including on stretches of road near Alfreton. The council is considering lowering the speed li [...]
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