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Grants Up for Grabs
Posted in Local government on Monday March 4, 2019| 1 Comment »
Village Speed Limits
Posted in Local government, Parish Council, Roads on Tuesday January 29, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Further to the recent correspondence which the Parish Council has had with the Traffic and Road Safety Service of Derbyshire County Council you may wish to read their latest response. It’s not at all supportive of the wishes of the village as expressed by our Parish Council. It’s quite a long response when really they could have just said no we don’t want to spend any money on you (how much do a few signs with 20 painted on them cost?, or false road narrowing gates at the entrance to the village like Brassingon?)
A515 Road Closure
Posted in Local government, Roads on Wednesday January 23, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Advanced warning of road closure affecting the A515 between Ashbourne and Newhaven from 25th February 2019 to 1st March 2019 21:00 to 06:00 each night for maintenance work.
The official diversion is through Cromford but remains to be seen how many find there way round the country lanes and through the villages.
Official notice can be found here.
Mouldridge Lane Closure
Posted in Local government, Roads on Tuesday January 8, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Mouldridge Lane in Pikehall will be closed for roadworks at the end of February
See details here
Overflowing Dog Poo
Posted in Environment, Local government, Pets of Parwich on Monday January 7, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Just to let you know, I have let the council know the dog waste bin by the toilets is overflowing with poo bags now being placed, understandably, on the floor. They said it should be collected with 48 hours. Has anyone noticed if any of the other dog waste bins around the village are overflowing too?
Caroline G
Christmas Trees and Cardboard Recyling
Posted in Local government, Services on Wednesday January 2, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Free Christmas tree recycling in the Dales
From 7 January Derbyshire Dales District Council will be helping local people recycle their real Christmas trees.
All residents have to do is place the tree at the edge of their property on their usual green/recycling collection day by 1 February and the tree will be composted along with other garden materials.
Any tree over 5ft in length must be broken or sawn down to a manageable size, with decorations and plant pots removed. Alternatively, trees can be taken to the nearest household waste recycling centre.
Plain Christmas cards and wrapping paper can be included in residents’ kerbside cardboard and paper recycling to be collected by the District Council’s contractor Serco. Foil-backed and glittery cards and paper should not be included, but placed in general household waste grey bins or black sacks.
Excess recycling can be placed at the side of recycling containers, but residents should make sure it is easily identifiable and suitably contained in a transparent container such as a stacker box rather than a black bag.
Any excess card, paper and magazines must be separated from other excess recycling such as glass, plastics, cans, beverage cartons, aerosols and foil trays. Cardboard should be flattened after removing all staples, packaging tape and polystyrene and bubble wrap. Any pieces that will not fit in a recycling container can be flattened and placed next to the container for collection – large cardboard boxes should be flattened and broken down into smaller pieces no wider than 0.5m to fit the recycling compartment of the collection trucks.
Small waste electrical and electronic equipment can be disposed of at one of the District Council’s electrical recycling banks in car parks at Lido, Matlock; Wirksworth’s Canterbury Road and Bakewell’s Granby Road.
Derbyshire Dales residents can use the online postcode search at http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/collectioncalendar to check on their collection cycle, where they can also download and view their 2019 collection calendar.
- Anyone without online access who needs assistance can call the District Council’s Waste Helpline on 01629 761122.
Mobile Library
Posted in Local government, Services on Tuesday December 11, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Mobile Library dates for Parwich are 11 Jan, 8 Feb and 8 March between 3:15pm and 3:45pm on the Green.
Christmas Bin Collections
Posted in Local government on Wednesday December 5, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Village speed limit – Parish Council response
Posted in Local government, Parish Council, Roads on Friday November 30, 2018| Leave a Comment »
The Traffic Management department of Derbyshire County Council recently responded to the Parish Council’s concerns regarding vehicle speed in the village. They would not implement a 20mph limit but were prepared to place additional 30mph repeaters in the village.
After this response was posted on the blog the Parish Council received a number of comments from residents and discussed the issue at its recent meeting. As a result the following reply has been sent back to Traffic Management.
The Parish Council also suggests that residents with views on this subject write directly to Traffic Management at
ETC.TrafficManagement@derbyshire.gov.uk
to emphasise their concerns.
To read the Parish Council reply (more…)
Christmas Parking Concession
Posted in Local government on Tuesday November 13, 2018| Leave a Comment »
DDDC has informed us that once again there will be free parking after 2 pm in it’s car parks during December.
Speed Limits and Trafic Calming
Posted in Local government, Parish Council, Roads on Tuesday November 6, 2018| 5 Comments »
Some of you may be aware that the Parish Council has been pursuing the possibilty of reducing the traffic speed limit through the village to 20 mph for some time. Derbyshire County Council have finally responded to the council. Unfortunately they have refused to reduce the speed limit to 20 mph but will install additional 30 mph repeater signs.
The Parish Council will have the opportunity to consider responding to this letter at the next Council meeting on the 21st of November. I’m sure the council would welcome any comments either here via the blog or directly to members of the council or Andrew Martin the clerk clerk@parwichparishcouncil.org.uk
To read the full response from the County Council (more…)
Community Grants Available
Posted in Local government, Uncategorized on Tuesday November 6, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire County Council have grants available for a number of community projects. Information about the criteria for the grants and the application process can be found here
August Bank Holiday Bin Collections
Posted in Local government on Thursday August 23, 2018| Leave a Comment »
There is no collection on bank holiday Monday (27 August) so all collections are one day later than usual that week, including a Saturday collection on 1 September (for usual Friday rounds). Details of which containers to put out and can be found using the Council ‘when is my collection?‘ search facility or check our Blog Diary and What’s On pages
Autumn Village Tidy Up
Posted in Environment, Local government on Sunday August 19, 2018| Leave a Comment »
DDCC Seeks views on waste and recycling
Posted in Environment, Local government, Services on Tuesday August 14, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Residents across the Derbyshire Dales are being asked to give their views on the collection of waste and recycling in the district to help shape the future collection service. An online survey can be found here, which closes on 23rd September.
Mobile Library Dates
Posted in Local government on Friday June 29, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Parwich dates are Friday 20 July, 17 August and 14 September between 3:15 and 3:45.
Library Consultation
Posted in Local government on Tuesday May 29, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire County Council have launched a consultation on the future of the library services in the county. More information can be found here. Residents are being encouraged to complete the questionaire that can be found from the linked article.
There are a number of meetings and focus groups being held including one at Ashbourne Library on 8th June at 2pm.
Also directly the village is the future of the Mobile Library Service. A separate focus group is being formed for that –
Pot Holes!
Posted in Local government, Roads on Monday April 16, 2018| Leave a Comment »
We have received the following statement from Derbyshire County Council via our Parish Council.
We recognise how important the condition of the roads in Derbyshire are to Derbyshire residents and the difficulties they are currently facing. However Derbyshire County Council is doing its utmost to complete the necessary repairs in a timely manner, and below is an update on the steps we are currently taking to alleviate what we consider to be a very challenging situation.
In the first week of March whilst the adverse weather was preventing us from getting on the roads we were only able to repair just over 323 pothole in that week.
Last week following the roll out of the approved investment and delivery plan on a four day week (due to back holiday) we completed just in excess of 1,000 pothole repairs.
We currently have just over 70 operatives out on the network repairing potholes.
We currently have 9 hotbox gangs in operation, working extended hours and weekends. As of Monday we will increase this number to 12.
All hotbox gangs have a mandate to find and fix.
We have patching gangs in all three areas of the county undertaking large sections of patching repairs.
We have two Jetpatchers focusing on Derbyshire rural network.We will continue to endeavour to complete the necessary repairs.
Regards
Cllr Simon Spencer
Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
Eroica Road Restrictions
Posted in Events, Local government, Roads on Monday April 16, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Please find details of the proposed temporary speed limit restriction and prohibition of waiting for A5012, A515 and Friden Ln, Newhaven.
You can view the order on this link
For any queries please email david.nicholson@derbyshire.gov.uk, for the attention David Nicholson, or call on 01629 538685.
Derbyshire Highways Hub
Economy, Transport and Environment Department
Derbyshire County Council | County Hall | Matlock | DE4 3AG
Bin collections catch-up
Posted in Local government, Services on Friday March 2, 2018| 1 Comment »
Catch up bin collections are due to start tomorrow weather permitting. Although that means they are then due to collect our grey general waste and food caddies tomorrow, we are not optimistic that the weather here in Parwich will permit this.
Click here for more info from Derbyshire Dales site
The catch-up of missed waste & recycling collections will start tomorrow (Saturday 3 March), assuming that road conditions have improved. Tomorrow crews will start to collect grey bins/blacks sacks/ food waste and recycling that have been missed this week – starting with Wednesday’s outstanding collections and then Thursday’s and Friday’s. On Monday scheduled grey bin/black sack/food and recycling collections are due to take place. Food waste missed on recycling day this week will be collected next week as scheduled with grey bin/black sacks.
B5056 Closure in February
Posted in Local government, Roads, Transport on Wednesday January 31, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Please find details of the proposed road closure for Bradbourne Road, Unnamed Section Of B5056 From Horsley Farm To White Meadows Farm Fenny Bentley, currently planned for 12th February for 3 weeks for resurfacing work. This is the stretch from the Tissington ford to the Bentley Brook.
You can view the order on this link https://roadworks.org?tm=104346292
For any queries please email traffic.trafregord@derbyshire.gov.uk, for the attention Elaine Coope or call 01629 538516
Mobile Library Dates
Posted in Local government on Tuesday January 9, 2018| 2 Comments »
Dates for the mobile library for next couple of months –
Friday 2 Feb, 2 March and 19 March for Parwich from 3:15pm to 3:45 pm on the Green.
B5056 Closure in February
Posted in Local government, Roads, Transport on Saturday December 23, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Please find details of the proposed road closure for Bradbourne Road, Unnamed Section Of B5056 From Horsley Farm To White Meadows Farm Fenny Bentley, currently planned for 12th February for 3 weeks for resurfacing work. This is the stretch from the Tissington ford to the Bentley Brook.
You can view the order on this link https://roadworks.org?tm=104346292
For any queries please email traffic.trafregord@derbyshire.gov.uk, for the attention Elaine Coope or call 01629 538516
Christmas Bin Collections
Posted in Local government, Utilities on Wednesday December 20, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Today’s Bin Collection
Posted in Local government on Wednesday December 13, 2017| Leave a Comment »
We have received this from DDDC-
BIN COLLECTIONS UPDATE: All our waste & recycling crews are out today as scheduled. Conditions have improved but some roads in the district continue to be affected by snow and ice. The majority of scheduled collections took place on Tuesday, but there were some areas where it was not possible to collect.
Yesterday we also caught up with some of Monday’s collections and today we have additional vehicles out collecting outstanding collections from Monday and Tuesday.
The message to residents continues to be to leave out bins please and our crews will return as soon as possible, so long as it is safe to do so.
It is likely that we will have to complete the catch-up by working on Saturday.
Your patience is appreciated. Thank you.
Christmas Bin Collections
Posted in Local government, Utilities on Tuesday December 12, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Free Christmas Parking
Posted in Local government, Out & About, Transport on Monday November 20, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Thanks to DDDC for the following information:
For the 10th year in a row, Derbyshire Dales District Council is encouraging people to ‘shop local’ this Christmas by introducing free parking across the district from 1st December.
The free parking from 2pm throughout December comes on top of residents’ parking concessions that allow local people to park free every day of the year up to 11am and after 4pm.
This means Dales residents have free parking for 21 hours each day over the festive period, which helps local people and local traders.
Free parking extends to midnight each day and motorists are reminded not to leave anything valuable in their vehicles as the lead up to Christmas can also be a choice time for thieves.
Gold Card Changes
Posted in Local government, Over 60s, Transport on Monday September 4, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire Dales District Council have sent us the following information:
Gold Card application changes in Ashbourne and Bakewell
A new processing system means leisure centres in Ashbourne and Bakewell will not be able to deal with Gold Card applications after 25 September.
Ashbourne Leisure Centre and Bakewell Pool, both operated by Derbyshire Dales District Council, do not have compatible technology.
Gold Card application forms can however be obtained from the libraries in Ashbourne and Bakewell or downloaded at http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/goldcard and posted to Gold Card, Derbyshire Dales District Council, Town Hall, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NN. New applications can also be made in person at the Town Hall.
Existing Gold Card holders who have a query about their card can call the District Council on 01629 761199 and can renew their card online at http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/goldcard.
The Gold Card is Derbyshire County Council’s travel, discount and library card for older people and people with certain disabilities, enabling free off-peak travel on local buses throughout the whole of England, together with discounts at around 700 shops and other local businesses. Gold Card holders can also use community transport dial-a-bus services.
Mobile Phone mast planning application. Brook Close Farm
Posted in Local government, Parish Council, Planning, Utilities on Monday August 28, 2017| Leave a Comment »
We have been asked by the Parish Council to publish the following –
The Peak District National Park Planning committee has rejected this Planning Application.
The reason given was that
“The proposed installation by reasons of its height and exposed position would appear as an intrusive feature in this open countryside location, detrimental to the visual amenities of the area.”
No further public consultation had taken place as the application was regarded as a “permitted development”.
Further details can be found here
Derbyshire Connect Bus Service
Posted in Local government, Services, Transport on Tuesday August 15, 2017| Leave a Comment »
We have received the following press release from Derbyshire County Council.
Derbyshire Connect services to be rolled out countywide
Community transport users will continue to receive life-line services as Derbyshire Connect buses are rolled out countywide.
We have pledged to continue supporting Dial-a-Bus (DAB)- style ‘shopping’ buses and aCTive Travel journeys to healthcare appointments.
These services are for people unable to use conventional transport because of mobility difficulties or because they live in areas − usually rural − where public transport is limited.
A new Derbyshire Connect service has been trialled in the Ashbourne and Wirksworth area since February. Contracts to operate the service across the county have now been awarded and will start in October − continuing to take people to supermarkets, shops, banks and medical appointments at hospitals, clinics, the doctors, dentists and opticians.
Councillor Trevor Ainsworth, our Cabinet Support Member for Highways, Transport and Infrastructure, said:
“This is great news for community transport users. We are aware that there have been concerns among some passengers that their services were ending because funding was being withdrawn. This is not the case − funding is being provided in a different way.”
Councillor Ainsworth added:
“We know how important getting out and about is for people to retain their independence and we are clear on our commitment to continue to support the most vulnerable, particularly in rural and isolated communities, ensuring they have the same opportunities as they currently have, to travel to vital services.”
Funding for DAB and aCTive Travel services is currently provided by the council to the county’s six community transport schemes through grants.
Following a legal challenge, which makes it more difficult to provide funding in this way, the new Derbyshire Connect services will be run under contract.
Ashbourne Community Transport, based in Ashbourne, won the contract to provide shopping buses to cover the Derbyshire Dales, High Peak and South Derbyshire.
Community Transport for Town and County (CT4TC), based in Chesterfield and Ripley, will run shopping buses in Amber Valley, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Erewash and North East Derbyshire.
South Derbyshire Community Volunteers Service, based in Swadlincote, will provide journeys to medical appointments in South Derbyshire and in the south of the Derbyshire Dales.
Ashbourne Community Transport, Erewash Community Transport, based in Ilkeston, and Community Transport Swadlincote will run services to healthcare appointments in Amber Valley and Erewash.
And CDGi Training Limited − a specialist healthcare transport provider based in Eckington – will put on aCTive Travel services in Bolsover, Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire.
Bakewell and Eyam Community Transport, based in Bakewell, The Bureau − Glossop’s voluntary and community network – New Mills Volunteer Centre and Voluntary and Community Services Peaks and Dales, based in Ashbourne and Buxton, will take passengers to medical appointments in the High Peak and north Derbyshire Dales.
Like the current DAB and aCTive travel services, the new Derbyshire Connect services will still need to be booked but will continue to run door-to-door with passenger assistants on hand to provide extra assistance, where necessary.
Councillor Ainsworth said:
“These new Derbyshire Connect buses will offer better value for money − around £7 per passenger to run compared to an average £16.57 for the current service − and provide a more customer focused service. Gold Card holders will also be able to travel for free − currently they have to pay − and in the longer term we expect them to develop into more flexible services to meet the needs of a wider range of customers.”
Rural Services Network Survey
Posted in Environment, Housing, Local government, Services, Transport on Tuesday June 27, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Derby Dales District Council are encouraging as many people as possible to complete the Rural Services Network survey on living in a rural area. Follow this link for more information and to complete the survey.
Recycling Centre Charges Revoked
Posted in Environment, Local government on Tuesday May 9, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire County Council has removed the charges that were introduced in April . Details can be seen here
Local County Council Election Results
Posted in Local government on Friday May 5, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Dovedale
Martin Aiton (Liberal Democrats) 241
Tom Barker (Labour) 433
Simon Spencer (Conservative) 1825 – ELECTED
Colin Swindell (Independent) 1250
John Robin Youatt (Green Party) 132
Turnout 42.3%
CONSERVATVE HOLD
New Charges for Replacing Bins/Sacks
Posted in Local government, Services on Monday March 13, 2017| 1 Comment »
New charges for bins and sacks in Derbyshire Dales
Further cuts in central government funding have prompted Derbyshire Dales District Council to charge for replacing waste bins and sacks from 1 April.
But all replacement recycling containers including blue-lid bins, inserts, blue bags, kerbside and kitchen caddies will remain free of charge.
Replacing all bins and containers for free is currently costing Derbyshire Dales Council Tax payers around £38,000 a year. But following a public consultation last year, charges will apply for replacement grey wheeled bins where the bin has gone missing or been damaged. There will also be a nominal charge to replace green-lid bins.
Dales households that use black sacks rather than grey bins for waste disposal will receive a free year’s supply of black sacks in April and May – but it will be the last time free black sacks are delivered. Next year, residents will need to buy their own standard size black sacks. (more…)
Bin Collection Delays
Posted in Local government, Services on Tuesday January 24, 2017| Leave a Comment »
DDDC have issued this warning this morning:
Bin collection delays
Our apologies, but our waste collection contractor Serco is currently experiencing some collection delays, so your bins may not be collected on the usual day.
Please report any missed collection here and leave your containers out for collection. We are working with Serco to rectify the situation. Thank you.
Have your say on Peak District planning
Posted in Local government, Peak Park, Planning on Thursday November 24, 2016| Leave a Comment »
People can have their say on future planning policies in the Peak District National Park as part of a new consultation.
The Development Management Policies document forms part of the Local Plan for the UK’s first and original National Park and will guide all important decisions on the use of land and buildings including locally needed affordable housing, business and community facilities and conserving the distinctive character of the area.
The consultation began on 18 November and runs until 27 January 2017. It is the last formal stage to make representations and the focus of comments should be on the soundness of the plan and the process.
How to comment (more…)
Free Parking for Christmas Shopping
Posted in Local government, Transport on Tuesday November 22, 2016| Leave a Comment »
For the ninth year in a row, Derbyshire Dales District Council is encouraging people to shop locally this Christmas by introducing free parking across the district from 1st December.
In a scheme designed to boost trade, it will be free to park in any District Council car park after 2pm throughout December.
The free parking initiative was introduced by the District Council in 2008 to help local residents and businesses during the economic recession.
The free parking from 2pm throughout December comes on top of residents’ parking concessions that allow local people to park free every day of the year up to 11am and after 4pm.
This means Dales residents have free parking for 21 hours each day over the festive period, which helps local people and local traders.
Free parking extends to midnight each day and motorists are reminded not to leave anything valuable in their vehicles as the lead up to Christmas can also be a choice time for thieves.
Bus Service
Posted in Local government, Parish Council, Transport on Saturday November 12, 2016| Leave a Comment »
The following news has been shared with us by the Parish Council.
Important changes to bus services – Derbyshire Connect
Important changes to bus services – Derbyshire ConnectDerbyshire County Council is introducing a new bus service – Derbyshire Connect – on Monday 13th February 2017. This will replace services 101 and 102 which operate from the Thorpe and Parwich areas as well as two school services – the 103 and 104 – that run from Hognaston to Hulland Ward Primary School, and Kirk Ireton to Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School.
Derbyshire Connect will use an accessible minibus and run between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday, and 8am and 6pm on Saturdays. It will not run on Sundays. Instead of following a traditional timetabled route, Derbyshire Connect will operate anywhere within the times stated and operating zone (see map attached). Please note the emphasis on this service is its flexibility and the areas served can be changed, within this general operating area, to accommodate the journeys passengers may wish to make.
Journeys will have to be booked in advance, anytime from a week to two hours before travel. A standard fare will be charged but Gold card holders will be able to travel for free after 0930 during the week and anytime on Saturdays. Importantly, Derbyshire Connect will be available to everyone, including visitors, of all ages in the operating area.
Derbyshire Connect will be a pilot service for up to 12 months and if successful may shape the way that transport is provided in the future in the county’s rural areas. There are many successful services of this type operating around the country and we hope that Derbyshire Connect will be more responsive to passengers needs and provide greater travel choices.
For more information and details of the area affected continue reading (more…)
Derbyshire Dales Community Forum
Posted in Local government, LPG, Utilities on Friday October 21, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Reminder that the Community Forum takes place next week in The Memorial Hall at 7 pm on Tuesday 25th October.
Items for discussion will include:-
o Promotion of Community Oil Buying scheme – information on the launch of a new LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) service and promotion of smart meters
o ‘You Said – We Did’ feedback session
o Good News
o Efficiency Plan & Savings – a short presentation followed by a workshop session to include a budget game to allocate Council funding and identify savings
o Waste & Recycling Service
o Question Time – an opportunity to ask questions to representatives from the participating authorities and air views
Derbyshire Dales Community Forum
Posted in Local government, Utilities on Thursday October 13, 2016| Leave a Comment »
A further reminder that Derbyshire Dales will be holding a Community Forum in the Memorial Hall on Tuseday 25th October at 7.00pm.
It will now also include Emma Simpson, of Rural Action Derbyshire, who will be talking about the launch of a new LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) service. Emma is also a Smart Energy GB partner promoting smart meters to vulnerable (rural, off-gas) households in Derbyshire. There will be information available and a chance to ask questions of Emma.
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