Posted in Gardens, Local government, Services on Tuesday May 19, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Garden waste collections update
Garden waste collections could restart here in the Derbyshire Dales from 1 June if councillors approve recommendations being put to the District Council’s new Emergency Committee this Thursday (21 May).
The 6pm meeting will be broadcast live on our YouTube channel.
>> Read the full report here.
Posted in Gardens, Local government, Services on Thursday May 14, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Our new Emergency Committee will meet for the first time next week to discuss measures that need to be put in place to enable garden waste collections to re-start in the district.
Green waste collections have been suspended during the lockdown to enable household waste and recycling collections to be prioritised due to the council’s waste and recycling contractor being impacted by coronavirus-related staffing issues.
Staff resources have been stretched not only by coronavirus shielding and self-isolation, but by social distancing requirements that mean bin crews are having to travel to locations in separate vehicles.
A report to next Thursday’s Emergency Committee – to be published on Monday – is likely to state that garden waste collections can only restart if the council is prepared to contribute towards the cost of additional agency staff.
The meeting will be broadcast live on the District Council’s YouTube channel.
Posted in Local government, Roads, Services on Thursday May 14, 2020| 1 Comment »
Parking charges to be reintroduced in the Dales
Charges will be reintroduced in Derbyshire Dales District Council’s pay and display car parks this weekend following the Government’s decision to relax coronavirus travel restrictions.
The District Council suspended charges at the start of the lockdown to help local residents to make any essential journeys during the early stages of the crisis.
Charges will apply again from this Saturday after the authority revealed it has lost around £375,000 in car parking revenues since suspending charges at the end of March. But Dales residents can continue to park for free 19 hours every day using their resident parking permit.
A Council spokesperson said: “Suspending charges was a step we wanted to take to help our residents in the first months of the crisis, but the Government’s decision to effectively open up the Dales to day trippers means we have to re-impose controls on our car parks, particularly the short stay car parks in our busy town centres.
“While we are currently appealing to anyone contemplating a trip to the Derbyshire Dales to think twice because of the potential impact on our communities and reduced local services, we have to accept that, like it or not, some people will travel. Indeed some of our car parks have been at capacity over the past two days.
“We hope that residents will understand that while we have done our best to support their essential journeys by making parking free during the lockdown to date, the resulting loss of income will have long term impacts on the Council’s finances and our ability to sustain the services we deliver for local people unless this situation is quickly addressed. Our stance is in accordance with actions being taken by other authorities in response to the Government’s new guidelines.”
While necessary work began today (Thursday) to put up signage and reconfigure the pay and display machines at around 50 car parks across the district, charges will not be enforced until Saturday, giving local people time to readjust.
Posted in Covid, Health Care, Local government on Wednesday May 13, 2020| Leave a Comment »
The Leader of Derbyshire Dales District Council is asking would-be visitors to think twice before making a trip to one of the most beautiful regions in England.
The relaxation by the Government of coronavirus travel guidelines means many people who live both inside and outside the area may be contemplating a trip to the Dales’ visitor hotspots.
But the Council’s Leader Councillor Garry Purdy said: “While I totally understand the temptation to seek some respite from the constraints placed on all of us by the coronavirus crisis, my appeal to anyone considering a trip is not to focus so much on what you can now do but rather what you should do.
“Visiting the Dales right now will undoubtedly create tensions in our communities as well as placing pressure on our roads and emergency services, and, as a former police officer myself, I have a massive amount of sympathy for the policing job now facing the force.
“I am fortunate to represent an area of the Dales that includes Matlock Bath, which is a magnet for tourists at this time of year, but I am asking visitors to respect and protect the residents of Matlock Bath and all of the district’s many honeypot villages by staying away for now.
“We will welcome you back with open arms when this virus is properly under control – our leisure and tourism businesses, most of which continue to be closed, need your support in the long term. But, for now, please don’t put our already limited local services under unnecessary pressure.”
Posted in Local government, Services on Tuesday May 12, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget just blue bin. No green bin or food caddy collection.
Posted in Local government, Services on Tuesday April 28, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget just blue bin. No green bin or food caddy collection.
Posted in Covid, Health Care, Local government on Thursday April 16, 2020| Leave a Comment »
It has been brought to our attention that many of our most vulnerable residents
Unfortunately, as a district council, we have no way of knowing who these residents are. Worse, some are likely to be difficult to reach via our usual communications channels. It would be much appreciated therefore if you could spread the word in your communities.
We have today launched a campaign urging family and friends to register for support on behalf of people who have received the NHS letter – anyone can do this online at www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable
We’re also again encouraging anyone not classed by their GP or hospital clinician as being clinically extremely vulnerable, but still needing support, to register for help via the County Council’s Community Response Unit atwww.derbyshire.gov.uk/gethelp or call 01629 535091 Monday to Friday 9amto 5pm and Saturdays 9am to 1pm.
You can share our Facebook campaign post here or re-Tweet our Twitter post here. We are also issuing this to our e-newsletter database and to local media.
Posted in Local government, Services on Wednesday April 15, 2020| Leave a Comment »
I think we will get blue bins collected on Thursday. No Green garden bins or food caddies.
Posted in Local government, Services on Tuesday April 14, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Bin collections update – Tuesday 14 April
A reminder that all waste collections are one day later than usual this week due to the bank holiday and our crews will be working this Saturday (18 April).
All household waste collections are again operating to schedule today.
Due to staffing and social distancing issues 3 of the usual 5 recycling rounds are operating today. Read more about today’s recycling rounds >>
Please note that Serco aim to restart normal recycling collections from tomorrow (15 April) but do not currently have the resources to return for any collections missed already. They will collect additional recycling from tomorrow but please check how to present excess recycling so it is easily identifiable atwww.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/excessrecycling
Posted in Local government, Services on Thursday April 9, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Normal recycling collections set to restart on 15 April
GOOD NEWS! From the middle of next week Serco aim to resume normal collections of recyclable waste here in Derbyshire Dales, although garden waste collections will remain temporarily suspended.
They will be taking as much excess recycling waste as they can, utilising the vans that are transporting staff to rounds to meet social distancing regulations. This will keep the recycling trucks operating for longer. Please note how to properly present any excess recycling on DDDC website at www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/excessrecycling
Posted in Local government, Services on Wednesday April 8, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Grey bin and food caddy should be collected as normal today.
https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/coronavirus-bin-updates
Posted in Covid, Local government, Services, Uncategorized on Thursday April 2, 2020| 1 Comment »
Then latest news on bin collections can be found here
From DDDC-
Recycling backlog
We are very conscious that some residents where recycling collections have been missed this week and last are getting concerned about when we might have capacity to react to the backlog as the coronavirus crisis continues to impact on this service.Please be aware that a contingency plan will be announced very soon that seeks to address how recycling collections will happen during this emergency situation.
In the meantime our appeal to households is that you stockpile any recycling rather than being tempted to burn it – which is bad for the environment – or to dispose of it in any other way.
Your continued patience and understanding in these exceptional times is much appreciated.
Posted in Local government, Services on Wednesday April 1, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Bin collections update – Wednesday 1 April
The bins situation today is that household waste collections continue as scheduled, but there are no garden rounds, food is being collected on the grey bin/black sack rounds and only one of the usual five recycling crews is out collecting.
Household waste collections remain a priority for our reduced crews.
More about today’s scheduled recycling rounds >
Looking at the website it looks like we won’t get a collection today
Posted in Local government, Services on Wednesday March 25, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Acute staffing issues caused by the coronavirus outbreak means bin collections in the Derbyshire Dales have been further impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
Derbyshire Dales District Council announced on Tuesday that staff absences due to self-isolation measures meant garden waste collections would be suspended from Friday – but green waste is now suspended with immediate effect.
Some scheduled recycling collections also didn’t happen on Wednesday as bin crews prioritised general household waste collections.
The District Council does not have the resources to return for any garden and food waste collections missed to date this week.
Food waste will now be collected fortnightly – with household waste – rather than weekly.
Dales residents are being warned to expect further disruptions as the council’s contractor Serco have adopted the Government’s social distancing guidelines, meaning two rather than the usual three staff on each truck.
A full list of service changes due to the coronavirus outbreak is being updated regularly at www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/coronavirus
Posted in Local government, Transport on Tuesday March 24, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire Dales District Council’s car parks remain open during the coronavirus outbreak for the benefit of local residents who are working from home or making essential visits as set out by Government.
However, on Tuesday evening (24 March) the council put up clear signage asking motorists if they needed to be there and to follow current Government coronavirus measures (poster attached).
Parking charges will be suspended temporarily until further notice.
A full list of service changes due to the coronavirus outbreak is being updated regularly at www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/coronavirus
Posted in Local government, Roads on Friday March 13, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire County Council are promoting their Report a road faultonline form as the best way to report road issues such as potholes, damaged signs, etc.
There are a number of categories that can be reported –
This system will automatically direct your enquiry to the relevant team and allows resources to be directed in the most efficient and effective way practicable.
Posted in Environment, Local government, Roads, Weather on Friday March 13, 2020| Leave a Comment »
In view of the recent weather this information from Derbyshire County Council may be of interest –
At the Liaison meeting scheduled for Monday 30th March 2020, commencing at 6pm, at County Hall, Matlock, the Economy, Transport and Environment Department will be presenting information on the subject of flooding.
The council would like to draw your attention to the information currently available on our website Reporting flooding
Posted in Local government, Parish Council, Roads on Tuesday January 28, 2020| 1 Comment »
The Parish Council has again requested support from the highways Authority (Derbyshire County Council) to address a number of concerns raised by residents. This time we sought the support of our County Councillor Simon Spencer.
This reply was received from Councillor Spencer’s Office.
A link was also provided to the report on 20 mph limits to the Cabinet of Derbyshire County Council in January 2019.
Posted in Local government on Sunday January 26, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Local government, Services on Sunday January 26, 2020| Leave a Comment »
The Mobile library will visit Parwich on Friday 14th February, Friday 13th March, Monday 30th March and Monday 11th May between 3:35 and 3:45pm.
Posted in Local government, Opinion on Thursday January 9, 2020| Leave a Comment »
We received the following message regarding attempted fraud –
Diane and I have detected attempted fraudulent activity on one of our accounts.
The transaction appeared on our statement as JS Online grocery.
Fortunately, Diane picked up on this and it has been successfully resolved.
We would just like to warn others to be aware and to check statements for unusual activity.
Regards
Jim & Di T
While it is not certain how this particular fraud was accomplished with more and more of our lives being conducted online much of our personal data is at risk of compromise by fraudsters. If anyone is worried about their online security Derbyshire County Council are offering help and advice at www.saferderbyshire.gov.uk/MOT
Posted in Local government on Thursday January 2, 2020| Leave a Comment »
We’ll recycle your real Christmas tree
We’ll recycle your real Christmas tree on your green/recycling day between Monday 6 January and Friday 31 January. Simply place the tree at the edge of your property, making sure it’s cut down to no longer than 5ft. Please remove all decorations and the pot. More infoExcess recycling
We are always happy to take excess recycling – all we ask is that any additional material is left at the side of recycling containers and you make sure it is easily identifiable and suitably contained. Find out how to do this here, including how to leave out cardboard for collection.You can also recycle non-glitter Christmas cards and non-shiny wrapping paper in your blue bin or blue bag, but please note that no additional household waste will be collected, so make sure all your household waste is contained in your grey bin with the lid shut, or, for homes on a sack collection, in four standard sized black sacks.
Derbyshire Dales District Council
Posted in Local government, Services on Sunday December 1, 2019| Leave a Comment »
The Mobile library will visit Parwich on 13th December, 17th January and 14th February between 3:35 and 3:45pm.
Posted in Local government, Services on Sunday December 1, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Local government, Roads on Monday June 10, 2019| Leave a Comment »
The Parish Council has received a number of comments about potholes in and around the village. The Parish Council has no powers to deal with these are they are the responsibility of the Highways Authority, Derbyshire County Council. They do respond to problems logged on their website which can be reached here.
If you wish to log an issue and are unable to this site the Parish Clerk can assist you.
Posted in Local government, News on Monday May 27, 2019| Leave a Comment »
With a turnout of 34.7%, only slightly more than 2014, the Brexit Party took over the two seats previously held by UKIP and won a third from the Tories, who lost both theirs. The LibDems regained the seat they lost in 2014, and Labour held their one seat.
Congratulations to our new MEPs here in the East Midlands Region:
Posted in Local government, Services on Thursday May 23, 2019| 1 Comment »
There is no collection on bank holiday Monday (27 May) so all collections are one day later than usual that week, including a Saturday collection on 1 June (for usual Friday rounds). Details of which containers to put out can be found using our ‘when is my collection?‘ search facility.
Posted in Local government, News on Tuesday May 21, 2019| 1 Comment »
This Thursday (23rd of May) we are voting in the EU Parliamentary election, note if you don’t cast your vote, someone else’s choice will win. In the last election in 2014 there was a disappointing 33% turnout for our region. The Parwich polling station is the Memorial Hall with voting from 7am to 10pm.
In our region, the East Midlands, we have five MEPs, which in the outgoing Parliament were:
In this election you vote by selecting your preferred party, however continue reading to find out about the very varied 2019 candidate lists. (more…)
Posted in Local government, Services on Friday May 17, 2019| Leave a Comment »
The mobile library dates for Parwich are 28th June, 26th July and 23rd August between 3:15 and 3:35 on the Green.
Posted in Local government, News, People on Friday May 3, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Congratulations to Sir Richard, who has been re-elected as our Councillor here in the Dovedale and Parwich ward of Derbyshire Dales District Council
The results were
The turn out was low, just under 44%. The Conservatives look set to retain control of the Council, though with a much reduced majority. See the District Council website for the full results.
Posted in Local government on Thursday May 2, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire Dales District Council – Here in the Dovedale & Parwich ward we have three candidates:
The six Polling Stations for our ward are listed here, for residents of Parwich we vote in the Memorial Hall, but Alsop vote in Tissington, with voting between 7am to 10pm on Thursday 2nd May.
Historically turnout is low for local elections, but as a Parwich resident said “If you don’t vote you’ve no right to moan“.
Posted in Local government on Wednesday May 1, 2019| Leave a Comment »
There is no collection on bank holiday Monday (6 May) so all collections are one day later than usual that week, including a Saturday collection on 11 May (for usual Friday rounds). Details of which containers to put out can be found using our ‘when is my collection?‘ search facility.
Report a missed bin or order a replacement container online.
Posted in Events, Local government on Tuesday April 30, 2019| 3 Comments »
There are district and parish council elections this Thursday, 2nd of May:
Parwich Parish Council – There are six candidates for seven elected positions (see the Parish Council website), so these six candidates will automatically take office without the need for a vote. Click here to see who they are. Congratulations to all six.
Derbyshire Dales District Council – Here in the Dovedale & Parwich ward we have three candidates:
The six Polling Stations for our ward are listed here, for residents of Parwich we vote in the Memorial Hall, but Alsop vote in Tissington, both with voting between 7am to 10pm on Thursday 2nd May.
Note. European Parliament elections are scheduled for Thursday 23rd May and the candidates for our region, the East Midlands can be seen here. To be included in the electoral roll in time to vote in European Parliament election you need to be registered by Tuesday 7th of May (click here to register on line).
Posted in Local government, Parish Council on Sunday April 28, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire County Council have asked the Parish Council to publicise the availability of these grants. There are 2,000 grants of up to £500 and a smaller number of larger grants.
More details available here.
Somewhere in Derbyshire has to get this money – some of it could be for Parwich!
Posted in Local government on Wednesday April 17, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Collections on Good Friday (19 April) will take place as normal. Collections during the week commencing Monday 22 April will all be one day late with Friday collections taking place on Saturday (27 April). Details of which containers to put out and can be found using our ‘when is my collection?‘ search facility.
Posted in Local government, Parish Council, Roads on Tuesday April 9, 2019| Leave a Comment »
The Parish Council has received and considered a further reply from Derbyshire County Council regarding road signs in the Village. This was their latest reply.
Posted in Local government, Parish Council on Tuesday April 9, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Statements of nomination for
have been published, and can be seen here.
Posted in Local government, Young people on Wednesday March 27, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Are you interested in an apprenticeship, or know anyone who might be?
More Derbyshire County Council apprenticeship vacancies have gone live on their jobs website .
There is a countryside warden and two outdoor activity instructor positions. This is in addition to the civil engineering, trading standards, business admin and health and social care vacancies that are already available to apply for.
More vacancies will be released over the next couple of weeks.
Anyone over 16 can do an apprenticeship. So whether you’re just leaving school or are looking to train in something new, an apprenticeship could be the way to go.
Y
Posted in Local government, Parish Council on Tuesday March 19, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Election notices for Parish and District Council elections have been posted on the noticeboard and Parish Council website. These include details of how to stand as a candidate and how to register to vote. They can be seen here.
Posted in Local government, Services on Monday March 11, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Mobile Library dates and time for Parwich are 3:35 to 3:45 on the 5th of April, 3rd of May and the 31st of May.
You can follow @parwichblog on Twitter, and you can also "like" us on Facebook.
PARWICH.ORG 