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Derbyshire Mobile Library Service - New Timetable
Derbyshire library service has two mobile libraries, based at Buxton and Long Eaton, serving around 150 communities across the county. These communities are visited once every four weeks and the mobile libraries offer a range of services for everyone including fiction and non-fiction books for adults and children, large print books, books on tape and books on CD as well as a selection of local studies... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 31 May 2019 16:49 by Rob Greatorex
Stub Out and Save.
Derbyshire County Council is encouraging people to Stub Out and Save by quitting smoking with its free Live Life Better Derbyshire service.
There's many reasons that may motivate people to quit for good. From saving money to breathing more easily, reducing the impacts of passive smoking to having more energy.
Smoking poses a serious health risk and can lead to cancer, strokes, heart attacks and other... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 31 May 2019 16:35 by Rob Greatorex
National campaign will repair two iconic routes in the Peak District National Park
Two of the most popular routes in the Peak District National Park are set to benefit from the results of a year-long national fundraising appeal.
A stretch of the Great Ridge footpath, between Mam Tor and Lose Hill, and Cut Gate, on the Derwent Moors, are to receive funds raised from the Mend Our Mountains: Make One Million campaign.
The campaign was a collaboration between the British Mountaineering... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 31 May 2019 16:33 by Rob Greatorex
Parish Council looking for New Member's.
Following the uncontested parish council election 2nd May 2019, the council intends to fill three vacant seats for the position of parish councillor by co-option. Further information, application and candidates eligibility form can be downloaded from below.
Before taking up office, successful candidates must complete a declaration of acceptance of office and submit their register of disclosable pecuniary... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 20 May 2019 16:17 by Rob Greatorex
Peak District community groups urged to make a pledge for the planet
Could you plant a bee and insect-friendly garden? Harness power from nature? Reduce your use of plastics?
There are so many ways to live a greener lifestyle – and people living in and around the Peak District National Park can learn more in a special event on Saturday 13th July (10am to 4pm).
The Pledge, Protect, Connect event is hosted by the Peak District National Park Authority at the Nightingale... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 07 May 2019 17:39 by Rob Greatorex
Anti-litter heroes invited to ‘Pick and Play’ in the Peak District National Park
Members of the public are invited to help clean up the Peak District National Park in an annual litter picking event.
The sixth annual 'Pick and Play' will take place on Sunday 12 May, from the Surprise View car park (on the Sheffield to Hathersage road). Participants are encouraged to travel by bus or cycle, but free parking is also available. Registration starts at 9.15am, activities start at 10am... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 May 2019 11:15 by Rob Greatorex
Applications invited for new members of the Peak District National Park Authority
Defra (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) is inviting applications from individuals to join the Peak District National Park Authority, as Secretary of State members.
Eight secretary of State-appointed members sit alongside six parish councillors and 16 local authority councillors at the Authority, there are 30 members in total.
Authority members have an important role in overseeing... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 May 2019 11:08 by Rob Greatorex
Advance Warning of Temporary Road Closure - B5056 at Grangemill
Derbyshire County Council is proposing to temporarily close the Unnamed Section Of B5056 at Grangemill from a point 250 metres north of its junction with the Grange Dale for a distance of 100 metres in a northerly direction. The closure will be in effect 10th to 12th June 2019 to facilitate urgent water apparatus installation works. Further details regarding the closure can be found here.
Posted: Thu, 02 May 2019 10:00 by Rob Greatorex
Bin Collections - Easter Week 2019
The bank holiday on Monday 22 April means all waste collections this week are one day later than normal. Black bins and food waste from Winster will be collected Thursday 25th April.
Back to normal next week.
Posted: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:35 by Rob Greatorex
Notice of Poll - Winster & South Darley Ward
A poll for the election of a district councillor for the Winster & South Darley Ward of Derbyshire Dales District Council will take place on Thursday 2 May 2019, between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm. A copy of the Notice of Poll can be found below.
Posted: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 19:23 by Rob Greatorex
