Readers’ views on for solar farm proposals in Alfreton

Earlier this week the Spirit of Alfreton reported of the proposals which have been submitted to North East Derbyshire District Council (NEDDC) for planning permission to build a ‘49.99 MW Solar PV Array and Battery Storage Facility’ at land [...]

Police ask residents for priorities to tackle

Neighbourhood Police in the Alfreton area are asking residents for feedback on what they think should be the force’s priority areas to tackle within the community. The appeal has been made by Derbyshire Constabulary for some of the areas w [...]

READERS’ VIEWS – Poundland’s new store in Alfreton

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

Have your say on local parking standards

Calling all residents of and visitors to South Normaton, Blackwell and Tibshelf within the Bolsover district area. [...]

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

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 [...]

Proposal to lower the speed limit on the A61 near Alfreton

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 [...]