The suspension from today of food waste collections as a temporary measure has freed up Serco's teams to enable all other scheduled rounds to take place today, plus some catch-ups and bin deliveries.

A reminder that residents need to mix their food waste in their usual household waste (grey) bin - or sacks (if not on a bins round).

To help prevent animals ripping open sacks in search of food waste, residents... Read More »

ASB Awareness week 19-25th July

19 July – Community news (govdelivery.com)

Our communication on Friday (16 July) about planned emergency measures to help alleviate current waste & recycling disruptions in the Dales has prompted a lot of resident feedback, which we appreciate and are listening to.

It has also given us a more detailed insight into the backlog of collections - especially recycling - in some areas of the district.

Because of this it could be necessary to adjust... Read More »

Dear Councillor/Parish Clerk,

Temporary operational changes have been put together by the District Council and Serco to help alleviate current bin collection disruptions. The changes will start from 26 July for a period of three months.

Please circulate this information in your community. I'm also attaching a basic poster in PDF and JPG formats, which hopefully you can use.

You may also wish to share... Read More »

Dear Councillor/Parish Clerk,

You may wish to share with local residents that they will soon be receiving letters and emails from the District Council asking them to take part in the 2021 Electoral Canvass.

All the information is on our website here > https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-publications/latest-news/3390-electoral-registration-canvass-2021

As you know, the annual canvass... Read More »

9 July – Community News from Derbyshire County Council – foster for Derbyshire, crowdfunding success, green entrepreneurs, needle phobia, domestic abuse, healthy school meals. (govdelivery.com)

Derbyshire Dales District Council on 1st July 2021 resolved to make the Brailsford Neighbourhood Plan under section 38A (4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. The Brailsford Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan for Derbyshire Dales and will be taken into account in local planning decisions.

In making the decision the District Council considered that:

"The Neighbourhood... Read More »

We currently have two PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCIES that we are looking to fill by co-option. We invite anyone who is interested in being considered to notify the clerk via e-mail or post. In particular we would like to hear of any specific skills or interests that you believe would benefit our group. If you would like an informal discussion with any member of the Parish Council please do not hesitate... Read More »

Latest news in this edition:

Extra funding for community groups

Focus on nutrition and hydration

Plea for Glossopdale to 'keep going'

Join our online event about fostering

Extra funding for community groups

Are you part of a group that's supporting your local community through the coronavirus pandemic?

We're allocating an extra £50,000 to groups in Derbyshire which are doing their bit to support people... Read More »