August 2008
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| 01/08/2008 | 'Dump it and leg it' road show at Bakewell Show |
 | The latest initiative in the battle against fly-tipping rolls into Bakewell on the 6&7 August when the Derbyshire Fly-Tipping Project presents its "Dump it and Leg It" waste advice road show at Bakewell Show. - More about 'Dump it and leg it' road show at Bakewell Show |
July 2008
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| 29/07/2008 | Matlock Lido's main pool closed for urgent repairs |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council is advising users that Matlock Lido’s main swimming pool has had to be closed for urgent roof repairs. - More about Matlock Lido's main pool closed for urgent repairs |
| 29/07/2008 | Sale of Sherwood Hall, Matlock |
| An offer has been accepted by Derbyshire Dales District Council for the sale of the Sherwood Hall site, including Sherwood Cottage. - More about Sale of Sherwood Hall, Matlock |
| 23/07/2008 | Local people to have say on local transport |
| 3,000 households in rural parts of South Derbyshire and Derbyshire Dales are to get a chance to have their say on the future of transport in their area. - More about Local people to have say on local transport |
| 18/07/2008 | Dales is safest place to live |
| Crime levels are lower for the Derbyshire Dales than almost anywhere else in England, according to new Home Office figures. - More about Dales is safest place to live |
| 18/07/2008 | Recycle your brochures and catalogues |
| Over 43% of waste recycled in Derbyshire Dales is made up of paper collected in the kerb side collection and at paper banks across the district. - More about Recycle your brochures and catalogues |
| 17/07/2008 | Hall Leys Park, Matlock, triumphs in Green Flag Awards |
| Hall Leys Park, Matlock, has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award – the national standard for Parks. - More about Hall Leys Park, Matlock, triumphs in Green Flag Awards |
| 09/07/2008 | Derbyshire Dales District Council's Annual Sports Awards 2008 |
| Entry forms are now available for Derbyshire Dales District Council's Annual Sports Awards 2008. The Awards celebrate and reward people who are making a significant contribution to sport, whether as a performer, coach or administrator. - More about Derbyshire Dales District Council's Annual Sports Awards 2008 |
| 03/07/2008 | Residents to have final say on their vision for Matlock Town Centre |
| Local residents who have already helped shape the future of Matlock have a final opportunity to have a say on the way their town centre could look in coming years. - More about Residents to have final say on their vision for Matlock Town Centre |
June 2008
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| 26/06/2008 | New Head of Environmental Services for Derbyshire Dales District Council |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council has appointed Ms Heidi Finlay as its Head of Environmental Services. - More about New Head of Environmental Services for Derbyshire Dales District Council |
| 26/06/2008 | £12 million leisure development gathers pace |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council's proposed new leisure complex between Matlock and Darley Dale gathered pace this week, with a further massive funding boost and the appointment of a design team. - More about £12 million leisure development gathers pace |
| 17/06/2008 | Dales residents are recycling more than ever |
| Derbyshire Dales residents are reducing, reusing and recycling more of their rubbish than ever before, latest figures show. In 2007/08, residents recycled and composted 13,324 tonnes of rubbish out of 32,616 tonnes produced – that is 40.85 per cent. - More about Dales residents are recycling more than ever |
| 05/06/2008 | Royal visit to Hall Leys Park, Matlock |
| His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester visited Hall Leys Park, Matlock on Tuesday 3 June 2008. - More about Royal visit to Hall Leys Park, Matlock |
| 04/06/2008 | Retiring after 41 years service to Local Government |
| Mr John Morris, Director of Community Services at Derbyshire Dales District Council, has retired after 23 years of service to the District Council. - More about Retiring after 41 years service to Local Government |
| 04/06/2008 | New Head of Environmental Health for Derbyshire Dales District Council |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council has appointed Tim Braund as its Head of Environmental Health. - More about New Head of Environmental Health for Derbyshire Dales District Council |
| 04/06/2008 | New Director of Community Services for Derbyshire Dales District Council |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council has appointed Mr Peter Foley as its Director of Community Services. - More about New Director of Community Services for Derbyshire Dales District Council |
May 2008
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| 29/05/2008 | New Chairman of the district of Derbyshire Dales for 2008/09 |
| Councillor Mrs Cate Hunt was appointed Chairman of the District of Derbyshire Dales for 2008/09 at Derbyshire Dales District Council’s AGM on Thursday 22 May 2008. - More about New Chairman of the district of Derbyshire Dales for 2008/09 |
| 14/05/2008 | There's more to do in the Dales this May half term |
| There is a lot to do in Derbyshire Dales this Half Term. All Derbyshire Dales District Council leisure centres are putting on special activities to keep everyone busy for the half term holidays. - More about There's more to do in the Dales this May half term |
April 2008
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| 23/04/2008 | Holiday Gymnastics at Ashbourne |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council has been running a series of gymnastics classes at Ashbourne Leisure Centre during the Easter school holiday. - More about Holiday Gymnastics at Ashbourne |
| 23/04/2008 | Tennis at Wirksworth and Hathersage |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council has been running junior tennis coaching courses at Anthony Gell School in Wirksworth and Hathersage Tennis Courts during the Easter Holidays. - More about Tennis at Wirksworth and Hathersage |
| 23/04/2008 | Getting Derbyshire Dales More Active |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council is working closely with Active Derbyshire Dales, the new Community Sports Network for the District, to try to get more people physically active across the area. - More about Getting Derbyshire Dales More Active |
| 08/04/2008 | Middleton By Wirksworth Area Community Forum |
| Middleton by Wirksworth Area Community Forum Local Residents will have a chance to have their say at Derbyshire Dales District Council's Area Community Forum on Monday 14 April, 7pm, at Middleton by Wirksworth Village Hall - More about Middleton By Wirksworth Area Community Forum |
| 01/04/2008 | More funding for affordable homes in the Dales |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council has secured £5.2million funding from the Housing Corporation to build 107 new affordable homes across the District during 2008-2011. - More about More funding for affordable homes in the Dales |
March 2008
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| 14/03/2008 | Deadline extended to suggest sites for housing |
| To allow everyone an opportunity to identify suitable sites for housing the deadline to suggest sites for possible future housing development in Derbyshire Dales, High Peak and the Peak District National Park has been extended until 14 April 2008. - More about Deadline extended to suggest sites for housing |
| 11/03/2008 | Name the ferry competition |
| A new River Ferry, which will cross the River Derwent in Matlock Bath, will soon be in operation. - More about Name the ferry competition |
| 07/03/2008 | New stop smoking drop in service at Wirksworth Leisure Centre |
| Derbyshire County’s Stop Smoking Service is challenging people in Wirksworth to get fitter and feel healthier by stopping smoking. - More about New stop smoking drop in service at Wirksworth Leisure Centre |
| 03/03/2008 | Overall Council Tax to increase by less than inflation |
| A council tax rise of 4.9% has been recommended to Derbyshire Dales district councillors for approval on 10 March 2008. - More about Overall Council Tax to increase by less than inflation |
February 2008
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| 26/02/2008 | Call for sites |
| Three Derbyshire local authorities want people to suggest sites and buildings suitable for possible future housing development. - More about Call for sites |
| 25/02/2008 | Changing the face of rural enterprise in the Peak District |
| The Peak District Rural Pathfinder has completed its three-year programme to encourage enterprise amongst businesses and communities in rural areas. - More about Changing the face of rural enterprise in the Peak District |
| 18/02/2008 | Grants for voluntary bodies 2008 |
| Voluntary organisations working in the Derbyshire Dales for the benefit of Derbyshire Dales residents are invited to apply for grant aid from Derbyshire Dales District Council. - More about Grants for voluntary bodies 2008 |
| 18/02/2008 | District Council gives value for money |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council has maintained its high rating for the way it uses its resources, despite increasing financial pressures. - More about District Council gives value for money |
| 04/02/2008 | New community art at ABC, Bakewell |
| A community-made ceramic artwork has been installed at the Agricultural Business Centre in Bakewell to mark the end of the ‘Gateway Through the Arts’ project. - More about New community art at ABC, Bakewell |
| 04/02/2008 | Reduce, reuse, recycle, promotion |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council have secured funding from DEFRA to encourage residents in the Dales to increase the amount of waste they recycle at home. - More about Reduce, reuse, recycle, promotion |
| 04/02/2008 | Matlock Shop Watch on the air |
| Members of Matlock Shopwatch received their Shopwatch Radios from the Safer Derbyshire Dales Community Safety Partnership at the launch of the Matlock Shop watch Radio Link Scheme at 29 January. - More about Matlock Shop Watch on the air |
January 2008
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| 29/01/2008 | A new approach to tourist information in Matlock Bath |
| The way Tourist Information is provided in Matlock Bath is about to change. Derbyshire Dales District Council is establishing a franchised Tourist Information Centre in this popular tourist resort. - More about A new approach to tourist information in Matlock Bath |
December 2007
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| 21/12/2007 | A new scheme for all private landlords |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council, in partnership with High Peak Borough Council and Adullam Homes Housing Association, is setting up an Accreditation Scheme for all Private Landlords who have properties in the area. - More about A new scheme for all private landlords |
| 21/12/2007 | January sports coaching |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council has launched a new sports coaching programme for 2008. Coaching by experienced and qualified sports coaches, will be available in tennis, football, table tennis and gymnastics over a 11 week period, starting in January 2008. - More about January sports coaching |
| 20/12/2007 | A time for giving |
| Employees at Derbyshire Dales District Council have raised over £500 to buy toys and gifts for underprivileged children in the Derbyshire Dales. - More about A time for giving |
| 20/12/2007 | Friends of Hall Leys Park |
| As part of the ongoing development of Hall Leys Park, Derbyshire Dales District Council would like to establish a ‘Friends of Hall Leys Park’ group who will work in partnership with the District Council to develop an action plan for Hall Leys Park for the next few years, following the recent restoration program. - More about Friends of Hall Leys Park |
| 18/12/2007 | Are you under 21 |
| The Safer Derbyshire Dales Community Safety Partnership together with Derbyshire Police is launching a wristband scheme to help combat problems of under-age drinking in Matlock and Wirksworth. - More about Are you under 21 |
| 12/12/2007 | Dales Council to face tough budget choices |
| Responding to the Local Government Finance Settlement announced by the Government, Leader of Derbyshire Dales District Council, Councillor Lewis Rose, said:“The 3.2% cut in Government grant for Derbyshire Dales District Council, although not unexpected, means local councillors will have to face up to tough budget choices.” - More about Dales Council to face tough budget choices |
November 2007
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| 28/11/2007 | Kirk Ireton scoops a share of People's Millions |
| Residents in the Derbyshire Dales village of Kirk Ireton are celebrating after scooping £94,000 of Lottery money in a TV vote off. - More about Kirk Ireton scoops a share of People's Millions |
| 27/11/2007 | Recipients of the Chairman of the District of Derbyshire Dales community awards 2007 |
| The Chairman of the District of Derbyshire Dales, Councillor Ken Bull, presented Community Awards to groups and individuals who go that extra step for others in the community. - More about Recipients of the Chairman of the District of Derbyshire Dales community awards 2007 |
| 26/11/2007 | Don't miss the vote |
| The electoral register that will be used for any elections being held in 2008 will be published on 1 December 2007. This register is updated throughout the year so if you have moved house recently or been missed off the electoral register, it is still possible to register. - More about Don't miss the vote |
| 22/11/2007 | emda Support for Central Area Leisure Centre |
| The provision of Derbyshire Dales District Council’s new Central Area Leisure Centre at ‘The Dimple’, between Matlock and Darley Dale, took a giant step forward last week with a grant of £3.733 million being approved by East Midlands Development Agency (emda). - More about emda Support for Central Area Leisure Centre |
| 12/11/2007 | Healthy Lifestyles in the Dales |
| Nearly 40% of adults in Derbyshire Dales are exercising at the level needed to improve their health. - More about Healthy Lifestyles in the Dales |
| 06/11/2007 | Matlock Bus Station Update |
| Following the opening of the new Sainsbury's store and the relief road, Birse Civils Limited have confirmed that the final completion of the Bus Station area as is now scheduled for the end of November. - More about Matlock Bus Station Update |
| 05/11/2007 | Lovers Walk Play Area |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council opened the newly refurbished play area at Lovers Walk in Matlock Bath on Thursday 5 November 2007. - More about Lovers Walk Play Area |
October 2007
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| 24/10/2007 | 2nd Annual Derbyshire Dales Sports Awards |
| The second Derbyshire Dales Sports Awards were held on Friday 19 October 2007 at Wirksworth Leisure Centre. - More about 2nd Annual Derbyshire Dales Sports Awards |
| 16/10/2007 | An invitation to the District Council's Area Community Forum |
| The new hospital in Ashbourne, the District Council’s spending plans & priorities and decriminalised parking enforcement are the subjects for discussion at Derbyshire Dales District Council’s Forums in November. - More about An invitation to the District Council's Area Community Forum |
| 15/10/2007 | Return your registration form |
| Electoral registration forms have been sent to all households in the Dales and must be returned to the District Council as soon as possible. - More about Return your registration form |
| 15/10/2007 | Free energy and climate change advice in Ashbourne |
| To mark National Energy Savings Week the Climate Change Awareness Vehicle is visiting Shawcroft Car Park in Ashbourne on 23 October 2007. - More about Free energy and climate change advice in Ashbourne |
| 02/10/2007 | Dales Post Offices threathened with closure |
| The Post Office Ltd has announced that eight post offices in the Derbyshire Dales are under threat of closure. - More about Dales Post Offices threathened with closure |
September 2007
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| 18/09/2007 | Have you secured your vote |
| Over 40,000 residents in Derbyshire Dales have already secured their right to vote next year, a huge amount for this stage of the process. - More about Have you secured your vote |
| 18/09/2007 | Matlock Parks Project - High Tor - the final phase |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council has appointed Jackson Civil Engineering Ltd as the main contractors for phase 5 of the Matlock Parks Project at High Tor. - More about Matlock Parks Project - High Tor - the final phase |
| 18/09/2007 | Farmers' Market to go ahead |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council would like to reassure shoppers that the Bakewell Farmers’ Market will take place as planned on Saturday 29 September 2007, despite fears that foot and mouth restrictions would affect its operation. - More about Farmers' Market to go ahead |
| 14/09/2007 | Changing the shape of Matlock Town Centre |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council’s dynamic vision for a re-shaped Matlock Town Centre is quickly gathering pace after 14 years of planning. - More about Changing the shape of Matlock Town Centre |
| 10/09/2007 | Update on River Ferry |
| The proposed new River Ferry, which will cross the River Derwent linking Derwent Gardens and Lovers’ Walks in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire has now been fully constructed and will be launched in Spring next year. - More about Update on River Ferry |
August 2007
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| 23/08/2007 | Councillor John March |
| Councillor John March, ward member for the Masson, died at home with his family, on Tuesday 21 August 2007 aged 60. - More about Councillor John March |
| 22/08/2007 | Hearts Hotel |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council has successfully prosecuted a property owner for illegally displaying a neon advertisement without consent. - More about Hearts Hotel |
| 21/08/2007 | Alcohol control order for Matlock Town Centre |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council has introduced a Designated Public Place Order (DPPO), which will control the consumption of alcohol in specified areas in Matlock at the request of the Police. - More about Alcohol control order for Matlock Town Centre |
| 17/08/2007 | National home security week |
| This week (w/c 25/08) is National Home Security Week, and Derbyshire Dales District Council is taking the opportunity to remind residents how they can keep their property as safe as houses. - More about National home security week |
| 13/08/2007 | Don't lose your vote - confirming electoral roll details in the Derbyshire Dales has never been easier |
| Over the next few weeks, electoral registration forms will be sent to all households in the Derbyshire Dales. Last year, 7000 households used the District Council’s 24-hour Freephone and internet registration service to confirm their registration details and this year the District Council is hoping to hit the 10,000 mark. - More about Don't lose your vote - confirming electoral roll details in the Derbyshire Dales has never been easier |
| 06/08/2007 | Top tips to manage your compostable waste |
| The wet summer has made getting out and enjoying the garden a little less enticing over the past weeks. However, the warm and damp conditions have kept things growing meaning we have all had to keep mowing the lawns, digging out the weeds and keeping things in tip top condition so the garden is ready to enjoy when the sunshine arrives. - More about Top tips to manage your compostable waste |
July 2007
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| 18/07/2007 | Funding for households affected by June flooding |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council is urging households worst affected by the floods on 25 and 26 June 2007 to apply for a share of £50,000 funding which has been received from the Government’s Flood Recovery Grant Scheme. - More about Funding for households affected by June flooding |
| 12/07/2007 | Publication of food hygiene ratings |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council is going to make information on hygiene standards found during food safety inspections of catering businesses available to the public. - More about Publication of food hygiene ratings |
| 10/07/2007 | Bakewell Primary School Water Polo |
| Monyash Primary School emerged victorious from the first ever Bakewell Primary Schools Water Polo competition organised by Derbyshire Dales District Council. - More about Bakewell Primary School Water Polo |
| 09/07/2007 | Carsington Windfarm proposals to be determined |
| Proposals submitted by Carsington Wind Energy Limited for the erection of 4no wind turbine generators and associated infrastructure on land at Carsington Pasture are to be determined by Derbyshire Dales District Council at a special meeting of the Southern Area Planning Committee to be held at 6.00pm on Tuesday 17 July 2007 in Ashbourne Leisure Centre. - More about Carsington Windfarm proposals to be determined |
| 09/07/2007 | Hall Leys Park Skate Park |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council has temporarily closed the skate park in Hall Leys Park, Matlock, because of damage by vandals. - More about Hall Leys Park Skate Park |
| 06/07/2007 | New recycling opportunities in the Dales |
| Residents in Derbyshire Dales can now recycle paper based food and drink cartons, eg Tetra Pak, at 10 sites across the district. - More about New recycling opportunities in the Dales |
| 05/07/2007 | Green Schools recycle paper and 'watch their waste' |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council has been rewarding schools across the district for their ‘green’ actions. The 17 schools in the district who have paper recycling banks have received ‘recycling credit’ payments based on the tonnes of paper they have recycled this year as well as recycling certificates congratulating their hard work. - More about Green Schools recycle paper and 'watch their waste' |
| 03/07/2007 | The importance of play |
| The Big Lottery Fund has awarded Derbyshire Dales District Council £200,000 towards improving play facilities in the district. - More about The importance of play |
June 2007
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| 26/06/2007 | Busy day at the warm front promotions |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council’s Energy Advisor and a representative from Warm Front, the Government’s insulation and heating grant provider, saw over 20 people on Tuesday 19 June at drop in sessions in Ashbourne, Matlock and Bakewell. - More about Busy day at the warm front promotions |
| 13/06/2007 | Can you help? |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council is asking for help in identifying the makers of an ornate fountain which is now on display in Matlock Bath Tourist Information Centre. - More about Can you help? |
| 12/06/2007 | Grants to prepare your home for next Winter |
| Do you own your own home or rent from a private landlord? If so, you could qualify for a Warm Front Grant of up to £2700 from the Government. Derbyshire Dales District Council is working with eaga plc to make sure as many local people as possible benefit from a warmer and healthier home. - More about Grants to prepare your home for next Winter |
| 12/06/2007 | Count down to smoke free |
| On Tuesday 5 June Derbyshire Dales District Council hosted a training session for businesses on the new Smoke Free Regulations, which will come into force on 1 July 2007. - More about Count down to smoke free |
| 08/06/2007 | Top with residents and top in Derbyshire |
| Residents in Derbyshire Dales are more satisfied with the District Council than they were 3 years ago. In fact people are happier with Derbyshire Dales District Council compared to almost every other council in England. So says the national Residents’ Satisfaction survey which was carried out in October 2006. - More about Top with residents and top in Derbyshire |
| 01/06/2007 | Box Clever this summer |
| Young people across the Derbyshire Dales are being given a chance to Box clever this Summer by joining a free activity group set up by Derbyshire Dales District Council and the Police. - More about Box Clever this summer |
May 2007
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| 25/05/2007 | Free energy and climate change advice from Derbyshire Dales District Council |
| The Climate Change Awareness Vehicle is visiting Hathersage, Youlgreave and Darley Dale on 4 June 2007. So if you are interested in finding out your carbon footprint, saving energy, lowering your heating bills, finding discounted loft and cavity wall schemes or solar heating grants, then why not call in for more information? - More about Free energy and climate change advice from Derbyshire Dales District Council |
| 25/05/2007 | Health walk leader training |
| Do you enjoy walking? Have you ever considered becoming a Health Walk Leader? If so now is your chance: Derbyshire Dales District Council is holding a Walk Leader training session at Wirksworth Leisure Centre from 10am to 4pm on 1st June with a light lunch provided. - More about Health walk leader training |
| 22/05/2007 | Matlock Bath Pub Watch - on the air! |
| Members of Matlock Bath Pub Watch can now contact each other and the Police instantly having received their Pub Watch Radios from the Safer Derbyshire Dales Community Safety Partnership. The Matlock Bath Pubwatch group is the fourth in the Dales and was developed to enable licensees to work with the Police and other partners to help keep Matlock Bath a safe place for a night out. - More about Matlock Bath Pub Watch - on the air! |
| 21/05/2007 | Crime prevention moves into the digital age |
| Derbyshire Dales Community Safety Partnership, led by Derbyshire Dales District Council and Derbyshire Constabulary, are installing a ‘state of the art’ digital CCTV system, covering the Matlock and Matlock Bath areas. - More about Crime prevention moves into the digital age |
| 14/05/2007 | Don't alarm your neighbours |
| During Noise Action Week (21-27 May) Derbyshire Dales District Council is encouraging residents and local businesses to register a key holder for their properties and premises so that you “Don’t alarm your neighbours!" - More about Don't alarm your neighbours |
| 14/05/2007 | An Excellent Welcome |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council Tourist Information Centres in Matlock, Matlock Bath and Ashbourne have been awarded the Corporate Welcome to Excellence award. - More about An Excellent Welcome |
April 2007
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| 24/04/2007 | Calling all commencing and committed composters |
| This year ‘Compost Awareness Week’ will be celebrated across the country from Sunday 6 to Saturday 12 May 2007. As a nation we produce around 30 million tonnes of rubbish each year and over half of this waste can be easily recycled. In fact, over one third of the contents of an average UK household dustbin can be composted at home, not to mention all the garden waste you can include. - More about Calling all commencing and committed composters |
| 24/04/2007 | Visitors help out in local community |
| Young people from across the North of England enjoyed a weekend in the Derbyshire Dales and helped out in the local community at the same time. - More about Visitors help out in local community |
| 23/04/2007 | New Sports Directory for Derbyshire Dales |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council is working on a new Sports Directory for 2007 to help raise awareness of local sports clubs and activities within the district. - More about New Sports Directory for Derbyshire Dales |
| 05/04/2007 | Work begins on River Ferry |
| Work has started on the reinstatement of the River Ferry across the River Derwent linking Derwent Gardens and Lovers’ Walks in Matlock Bath. - More about Work begins on River Ferry |
| 03/04/2007 | Ashbourne Economic study |
| Following a request by local businesses, Derbyshire Dales District Council has appointed Public and Corporate Economic Consultants (PACEC) to undertake a Study of economic conditions in Ashbourne and its rural hinterland. - More about Ashbourne Economic study |
| 03/04/2007 | Two more Dales car parks achieve National Standard |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council has achieved the Park Mark standard for two more car parks in the Dales. Artists’ Corner and Spa Villas Car Parks are the latest dales car parks to reach the national standard bringing the total number of Park Mark car parks in the Dales to 14. The District Council is committed to increasing the number further still in the coming year. - More about Two more Dales car parks achieve National Standard |
March 2007
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| 09/03/2007 | Deadline for Windfarm commens extended |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council is advising residents that they should continue to submit representations on the proposals for a windfarm on Carsington Pasture. - More about Deadline for Windfarm commens extended |
| 09/03/2007 | Key dates for District and Parish elections |
| Derbyshire Dales residents go to the polls on Thursday 3 May 2007 to choose their representatives on District and Parish Councils.All of the 39 District Council seats are up for election and there are 500 seats to fill on the 72 Parish Councils in the district. - More about Key dates for District and Parish elections |
| 06/03/2007 | Successful round of Town and Parish Council Conferences |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council recently completed a round of successful conferences with parish and town councils across the Dales.More than 70 parish and town councillors came to the conferences, where District Council officers gave presentations on the new Local Government Bill and on town and country planning. - More about Successful round of Town and Parish Council Conferences |
| 06/03/2007 | Residents raise issues of local concern |
| On Monday evening (5 March), in the first of the current round of Derbyshire Dales District Council Forums, local residents had a chance to ask questions on Access to the Countryside and Public Rights of Way. - More about Residents raise issues of local concern |
| 01/03/2007 | Empty Property Officer appointed for Derbyshire Dales and High Peak |
| Laura Kirk has been appointed Empty Property Officer for Derbyshire Dales District Council and High Peak Borough Council.Previously, Laura worked as a Homelessness Officer for Derbyshire Dales and recognises the high demand for housing in both areas. The local housing market has reached a point where many people are unable to buy, but wish to remain in the area where they have lived all their lives. - More about Empty Property Officer appointed for Derbyshire Dales and High Peak |
February 2007
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| 27/02/2007 | Below Inflation Council Tax Increase Recommended |
| A below-inflation council tax rise of 3.5% has been recommended to Derbyshire Dales district councillors for approval on 1 March 2007. Because this is lower than the rate of inflation (4.2%), it represents a real-terms cut in council tax for Dales residents. - More about Below Inflation Council Tax Increase Recommended |
| 15/02/2007 | New Youth Sports Development Officer for Derbyshire Dales and High Peak |
| Rob Wilks has been appointed Youth Sports Development Officer for Derbyshire Dales District Council and High Peak Borough Council. Rob joins the two councils from Connexions Derbyshire where he worked as an Activity Key Worker. The role of the Youth Sports Development Officer is to reduce anti-social behaviour amongst young people through involving them in sport. - More about New Youth Sports Development Officer for Derbyshire Dales and High Peak |
January 2007
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| 29/01/2007 | Convert Treasure Into Guide Dogs |
| Start 2007 with a recycling spring clean and help convert treasure into Guide Dogs. - More about Convert Treasure Into Guide Dogs |
| 26/01/2007 | Memorial Safety Programme - Ashbourne, Bakewell, Middleton - By - Wirksworth and Wirksworth Cemeteries |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council is progressing its Memorial Safety Programme. - More about Memorial Safety Programme - Ashbourne, Bakewell, Middleton - By - Wirksworth and Wirksworth Cemeteries |
| 25/01/2007 | £200,000 for play in Derbyshire Dales |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council is keen to get feedback on its latest plan a Play Strategy for the Derbyshire Dales. - More about £200,000 for play in Derbyshire Dales |
| 18/01/2007 | Revisions to conservation area boundaries |
| Plans of the revised conservation area boundaries in Cromford are now available to view at Derbyshire Dales District Council’s offices. - More about Revisions to conservation area boundaries |
| 12/01/2007 | Local Nature Reserve Designation |
| Three Matlock parks, Pic Tor, Lovers’ Walk and High Tor, have been designated as a local Nature Reserve. - More about Local Nature Reserve Designation |
| 11/01/2007 | Introducing Home Options new allocations scheme for council properties |
| In February 2007, Derbyshire Dales District Council and Dales Housing will change the way properties are allocated by introducing a new scheme called Home-Options. - More about Introducing Home Options new allocations scheme for council properties |
| 04/01/2007 | Matlock schools swimming gala |
| Seven Primary Schools from the Matlock area took part in the recent Schools Swimming Gala at Matlock Lido. 140 young people competed in a mixture of fun events and serious swimming. The event was organised by Derbyshire Dales District Council and Matlock Swimming Club. - More about Matlock schools swimming gala |
| 03/01/2007 | Matlock pub watch radios |
| Members of Matlock Pubwatch received their Pubwatch Radios from the Safer Derbyshire Dales Community Safety Partnership at the launch of the Matlock Pubwatch Radio Link Scheme at Harvey’s bar on Wednesday 6 December. - More about Matlock pub watch radios |
| 03/01/2007 | A green future for babies in Derbyshire Dales |
| Over the last year Derbyshire Dales District Council has taken part in Alupro’s “Trees for the UK and Africa” campaign, where for every tonne of aluminium recycled by Dales residents a tree is planted in the UK or in Burkina Faso, West Africa. - More about A green future for babies in Derbyshire Dales |
December 2006
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| 22/12/2006 | Bakewell pool mini water polo tournament |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council organised its first mini water polo tournament on Friday 8 December. The tournament was held at Bakewell Swimming Pool.Six teams from five schools took part in the tournament, playing a total of 5 games each. Bamford Primary School was the eventual winner narrowly defeating Great Longstone after overtime in the final 2-1. - More about Bakewell pool mini water polo tournament |
November 2006
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| 28/11/2006 | Step into Sport Conference |
| Forty young people from Anthony Gell, Highfields and Queen Elizabeth Grammar Schools attended the recent Rural Derbyshire School Sports Partnership’s Step Into Sport Conference at Wirksworth Leisure Centre. - More about Step into Sport Conference |
| 23/11/2006 | Wirksworth Nappy Evening |
| Calling all new parents and parents to be; Planning for a new baby is an exciting, busy time but it can also be expensive and confusing! The Wirksworth Nappy Evening will help you to cut some of the costs and reduce your waste by using real nappies. - More about Wirksworth Nappy Evening |
| 22/11/2006 | Ranger Station Opens in Hall Leys Park |
| A new Ranger Station has opened in Hall Leys Park. The station will act as a base for the District Council’s Grounds Maintenance staff and Countryside Rangers. - More about Ranger Station Opens in Hall Leys Park |
| 03/11/2006 | November Area Community Forums Reminder |
| Spending plans, neighbourhood policing, speed limits and fire safety are the topics for discussion at the November round of Derbyshire Dales District Council’s Area Community Forums. - More about November Area Community Forums Reminder |
October 2006
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| 24/10/2006 | District Council and CAB surgery in Bakewell |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council and The Citizens Advice Bureau will be sharing an advice session at Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell on Monday 30 October from 10 am to 1 pm. - More about District Council and CAB surgery in Bakewell |
| 17/10/2006 | Winners of the Derbyshire Dales Sports Awards |
| Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar school in Ashbourne last night played host to the first Derbyshire Dales Sports Awards. - More about Winners of the Derbyshire Dales Sports Awards |
| 16/10/2006 | Free energy and environment event |
| With winter and the cold weather fasting approaching it’s a good time to start thinking about energy and environmental issues. Derbyshire Dales District Council is holding an Energy and Environment event to help residents save energy and the environment. - More about Free energy and environment event |
| 03/10/2006 | Handy Van |
| Over 140 people in the Derbyshire Dales have benefited from the Handyvan service which provides safety and security improvements to vulnerable properties. - More about Handy Van |
| 03/10/2006 | Operation python |
| The Community Safety partnerships in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales have reduced car crime by 40%, making them amongst the lowest levels in England and Wales. - More about Operation python |
| 02/10/2006 | Time for play |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council is embarking on an ambitious series of consultation events to find out what people think about the future of play provision within the district. - More about Time for play |
| 02/10/2006 | Cromford conservation area appraisals |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council is inviting residents in Cromford and in Castle Top, Lea Bridge & High Peak Junction to comment on draft Conservation Area Character Appraisals for the two areas, as part of a consultation exercise. - More about Cromford conservation area appraisals |
| 02/10/2006 | Listening to your views |
| From Monday 9 October, thousands of households across the Dales will receive a copy of the District Council’s satisfaction survey ‘Listening to Your Views’. The survey asks residents what they think about council services such as recycling, leisure centre and parks. - More about Listening to your views |
September 2006
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| 28/09/2006 | Ernest Bailey grants for community projects |
| The Earnest Bailey Charity are encouraging local people and organisations to get their grant applications in as soon as possible. The closing date for applications is Friday 13 October. - More about Ernest Bailey grants for community projects |
| 21/09/2006 | November area community Forums |
| Plans are already underway for Derbyshire Dales District Council’s next round of Forums, which will include the District Council's spending plans and priorities, and Neighbourhood Policing as the items for discussion. - More about November area community Forums |
| 20/09/2006 | Don't lose your vote |
| Over 40,000 residents in the Derbyshire Dales have already secured their right to vote next year, a huge amount for this stage of the process. - More about Don't lose your vote |
| 19/09/2006 | Making Matlock safer |
| The Matlock Safer Neighbourhoods group is the latest crime reduction task force to be set up by the Safer Derbyshire Dales Community Safety Partnership, and the first to adopt the new Safer Neighbourhoods approach. - More about Making Matlock safer |
| 19/09/2006 | Green light for green waste |
| Residents across the Derbyshire Dales are now able to recycle more! All households in the Derbyshire Dales who have a Green Wheeled Bin can now use them to recycle cardboard and kitchen scraps as well as garden waste. - More about Green light for green waste |
| 05/09/2006 | Dales Town hits the Jackpot |
| The Tideswell Youth Steering Group has received a £1000 ‘Taking a Stand’ Award from the Respect Task Force, a national organisation set up to tackle anti social behaviour. - More about Dales Town hits the Jackpot |
August 2006
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| 25/08/2006 | 2006 Matlock Bath Illuminations |
| The opening night of the 2006 Matlock Bath Illuminations and Venetian Nights will take place on Saturday 2 September at 7pm. - More about 2006 Matlock Bath Illuminations |
| 25/08/2006 | Calling all football clubs |
| Developing Football in the Dales is the subject of a Football Focus Group meeting being held by Derbyshire Dales District Council on Thursday 7 September at 7pm at the Town Hall, Matlock. - More about Calling all football clubs |
| 21/08/2006 | Safer car parking in the Dales |
| There are now 12 ‘Park Mark’ car parks in the Derbyshire Dales…and the number is growing all the time. The 12th car park to hit the national ‘Park Mark’ standard is Bakewell Market Place. Further sites are being upgraded this year. - More about Safer car parking in the Dales |
| 21/08/2006 | Complete composting as green bin scheme expands |
| Residents across the Derbyshire Dales should get set for complete composting! From 18 September 2006 residents who have a Green Bin for their garden waste will be able to send much more of their household waste for composting. - More about Complete composting as green bin scheme expands |
| 08/08/2006 | Matlock Bath Illuminations 2006 |
| This year’s Matlock Bath Illuminations & Venetian Nights – organised by Derbyshire Dales District Council - begins on Saturday 2 September and runs until Saturday 28 October. - More about Matlock Bath Illuminations 2006 |
| 08/08/2006 | Bird box building in Hall Leys Park |
| On Saturday 12 August Hall Leys Park, Matlock will be a hive of activity. Countryside Rangers from Derbyshire Dales District Council will be helping young people aged 9 to 14 years old to make birds boxes. - More about Bird box building in Hall Leys Park |
| 07/08/2006 | Don't let the dales be a dump |
| Derbyshire Dales is one of the most beautiful, clean, green and safe areas in the country, and the District Council aim to keep it that way! A crack down on the environmental crimes of fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles will ensure that the areas where we live, work and visit throughout the Dales are not ruined by rubbish. - More about Don't let the dales be a dump |
| 07/08/2006 | Summer sports programme |
| Young people from all across the district are continuing to enjoy the programme of sports activities organised by Derbyshire Dales District Council. - More about Summer sports programme |
| 03/08/2006 | Fun in the Summer |
| Young people from all across the Dales are enjoying the programme of sports activities organised by Derbyshire Dales District Council. - More about Fun in the Summer |
July 2006
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| 24/07/2006 | Figures Show Dales is Safest Place to Live |
| Crime levels are lower for the Derbyshire Dales than almost anywhere else in England, according to new Home Office figures. - More about Figures Show Dales is Safest Place to Live |
| 24/07/2006 | Schools Paper Recycling |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council has been rewarding schools across the district for their ‘green’ actions. - More about Schools Paper Recycling |
| 24/07/2006 | Bradwell Junior School Litter Pick |
| Year 5 pupils from Bradwell Junior School took part in a village litter pick to keep their environment clean, safe and green! - More about Bradwell Junior School Litter Pick |
| 17/07/2006 | Have a brilliant day! |
| This week an awareness campaign is being launched by Derbyshire Dales District Council, reminding residents how fortunate they are to live in one of the most delightful regions of Great Britain. - More about Have a brilliant day! |
| 12/07/2006 | Summer Holiday Programme 2006 |
| Don’t be bored this summer – pick up a copy of Derbyshire Dales District Council Summer Holiday Programme for 2006 and join in the fun! - More about Summer Holiday Programme 2006 |
| 12/07/2006 | Derbyshire Dales Sports Awards |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council has announced the first Sports Awards for the district to celebrate and reward people who are making a significant contribution to sport, whether as a performer, coach or administrator. - More about Derbyshire Dales Sports Awards |
| 12/07/2006 | Derbyshire Dales Kwik Cricket |
| Over 300 young people from 30 primary schools across Derbyshire Dales took part in the local Kwik Cricket Festivals. - More about Derbyshire Dales Kwik Cricket |
June 2006
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| 30/06/2006 | Cadbury Schweppes plc product recall |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council Food Inspectors are on the look out for contaminated chocolate. Cadbury Schweppes Plc has initiated a full product recall on seven different brands of their chocolate confectionary as some of these products may contain salmonella. - More about Cadbury Schweppes plc product recall |
| 26/06/2006 | Matlock Town Centre Masterplan |
| July will see the start of a period of consultation by Derbyshire Dales District Council on options for the redevelopment of key sites in Matlock Town Centre. - More about Matlock Town Centre Masterplan |
| 26/06/2006 | Bradley Pupils Complete Their Recycled Garden |
| Pupils from Bradley C of E Primary School have completed work on a special project with Derbyshire Dales District Council’s Environmental Education Officer and have created a “Recycled Garden”. - More about Bradley Pupils Complete Their Recycled Garden |
| 26/06/2006 | New Bakewell Health Walk |
| The Walking for Health scheme, which began in Bakewell two years ago, has been such a success Derbyshire Dales District Council has organised a second health walk for beginners. - More about New Bakewell Health Walk |
| 19/06/2006 | Free Energy Advice in Matlock |
| Worried about the changing climate? Why not visit the Mobile Energy Advice Centre at Hall Leys Park, Matlock on 21 June from 9.30am to 3.30pm? - More about Free Energy Advice in Matlock |
| 19/06/2006 | Dales Primary Schools Tag Rugby |
| In weather more suited to cricket, 29 primary schools from the Derbyshire Dales School Sports Partnership took part in the annual Derbyshire Dales Tag Rugby event on 6 and 7 June. - More about Dales Primary Schools Tag Rugby |
| 19/06/2006 | Start Date For Phase II Matlock Parks Project |
| Work on Phase II of the Matlock Parks Project, by Derbyshire Dales District Council is due to begin on Monday 19 June 2006. - More about Start Date For Phase II Matlock Parks Project |
| 06/06/2006 | Residents Watch Their Waste, Raise Recycling And Reduce Rubbish |
| Derbyshire Dales’ residents have really been ‘Watching their waste’. By reducing, re-using and recycling real differences have been made across the district to protect the environment and cut the waste sent to landfill. - More about Residents Watch Their Waste, Raise Recycling And Reduce Rubbish |
| 06/06/2006 | Green Waste Collections Saturday 3 June |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council was unable to collect green garden waste from some properties in the Ashbourne area due to the unexpected closure of the Vital Earth composting plant in Ashbourne, on Saturday 3 June. - More about Green Waste Collections Saturday 3 June |
| 06/06/2006 | Dales Residents Make Recycling Their Goal |
| As world cup fever mounts across the country, Derbyshire Dales residents did their bit taking part in a ‘recycled’ shoot out this weekend. - More about Dales Residents Make Recycling Their Goal |
| 02/06/2006 | Celebrating Young People |
| This weekend, 3 June, the Matlock Live festival kicks off with a Youth BzR and Festival of Sport in Hall Leys Park. - More about Celebrating Young People |
| 01/06/2006 | Active in Ashbourne |
| If you are over 50 and interested in light exercise then Ashbourne Leisure Centre is the place to be on Tuesday’s from 2pm to 3.30pm. - More about Active in Ashbourne |
| 01/06/2006 | Chairman of the District of Derbyshire Dales 2006 |
| Councillor Fred Elliot, Ward Member for Ashbourne North, has been appointed Chairman of the District of Derbyshire Dales. - More about Chairman of the District of Derbyshire Dales 2006 |
| 01/06/2006 | Matlock Parks Project Phase 3 |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council has appointed English Landscapes Ltd as the main contractors for phase 3 of the Matlock Parks Project: Derwent Gardens. - More about Matlock Parks Project Phase 3 |
| 01/06/2006 | Ashbourne Health Walks |
| Thursday afternoon, 8 June 2006, sees the start of a series of Health Walks around Ashbourne. - More about Ashbourne Health Walks |
May 2006
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| 16/05/2006 | Schools watch their waste and win |
| Pupils at Pilsley C of E primary school have been presented with ‘Watch Your Waste’ magnets designed by a fellow pupil. Grace Randles, Year 6, designed the winning entry in a Derbyshire Dales District Council competition to design a magnet for the ‘Watch Your Waste’ campaign. - More about Schools watch their waste and win |
| 05/05/2006 | Prize Draw for Housing Needs Survey |
| The Housing Needs survey being carried out by John Herington Association (JHA), for Derbyshire Dales District Council and High Peak Borough Council is to be resent to 23,500 households after delivery problems meant that a number of forms were not received until after the closing date for returning the survey, and consequently it means the results may not be fully representative. - More about Prize Draw for Housing Needs Survey |
April 2006
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| 25/04/2006 | Successful Year For Safer Derbyshire Dales Partnership |
| The Safer Derbyshire Dales Community Safety Panel met earlier this month to celebrate the successes that the Crime and Disorder Partnership has achieved in the past year. - More about Successful Year For Safer Derbyshire Dales Partnership |
| 11/04/2006 | Bradley Pupils Start Recycled Garden |
| Pupils from Bradley C of E Primary School have been working on a special project with Derbyshire Dales District Council’s Environmental Education Officer to develop a “Recycled Garden”. - More about Bradley Pupils Start Recycled Garden |
| 11/04/2006 | Easter Holiday Sports Programme 2006 |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council has published it’s Easter Holiday Sports Programme 2006. - More about Easter Holiday Sports Programme 2006 |
| 11/04/2006 | Matlock Bath Conservation Area Character Appraisal |
| Consultation by Derbyshire Dales District Council on the draft Matlock Bath Conservation area Character Appraisal began on 3 April 2006. - More about Matlock Bath Conservation Area Character Appraisal |
| 11/04/2006 | Deadline Extended For Housing Needs Survey |
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