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Family Dancersise
Posted in Dance, Local government, Memorial hall, Sport on Friday June 19, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Patrick McLoughlin returns as our MP
Posted in Local government on Friday May 8, 2015| Leave a Comment »
The results for the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency are as follows:
- Patrick McLoughlin (Conservative) 52.4% (+0.3)
- Andy Botham (Labour) 22.7% (+3.3)
- John Young (UKIP) 11.6% (+7.8)
- Ben Fern (Liberal Democrat) 8.4% (-14.5)
- Ian Wood (Green Party) 4.6% (+2.9)
- Amila Y’Mech (Humanity) 0.3% (+0.2)
The turn out was 74.82%, slightly more (1%) than the last general election. There was little change in the Conservative vote, but the Liberal Democrat vote fell by well over half, with the other parties sharing out this swing.
Congratulations to our returning MP Patrick McLoughlin.
Still Time to Vote
Posted in Local government on Thursday May 7, 2015| Leave a Comment »
If you haven’t voted already, there is still time. Polling Stations are open upto 10pm.
The count for our Parliamentary Constituency will take place in the Arc
Leisure Centre in Matlock tonight and the results are likely to be announced between 3 and 4am tomorrow morning. (Click here for more information.)
Our General Election Candidates
Posted in Local government on Monday May 4, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Just in case you had missed it, this Thursday (7th May) sees a general election. In our Constituency (Derbyshire Dales) the candidates are:
- Andy Botham (Labour)
Andy was born and raised in Matlock, where he still lives with his family. Working for East Midlands Trains and an elected union official, he has been county councilor for Matlock since 2013.
Links:
- Website: Labour East Midlands
- Website: Andy Botham
- Facebook: Andy Botham PPC
- Twitter: @Roobotham
- Twitter: @AndyBothamPPC
- Email: andy@andybotham.com
- Ben Fern (Liberal Democrats)
Ben, who turns 23 this month, is the youngest person ever to fight our constituency and is the grandson of a former Headmaster of Parwich School, John Leslie Fern, who also was a Liberal county and district councilor. His grandmother Margaret Fern was a native of Tissington. (Note. Ben had contacted parwich.org with information on his nomination as Liberal Democratic candidate some time ago. Sorry Ben that we have only just got round to posting anything.)
Links:
- Website: Derbyshire Dales Liberal Democrats
- Website: Ben Fern
- Blog: Views from the Centre Left
- Facebook: LibDem Ben
- Twitter: @LibDemBen
- Email: benjlfearn@aol.com
- Patrick McLoughlin (Conservative)
Patrick has been our MP since 1986 (initially for the old constituency of West Derbyshire, and now for Derbyshire Dales) and is a Privy Councilor and Secretary of State for Transport. He will be well known to many of our readers through his constituency work. (Note. Patrick has worked for improved rural broadband in Derbyshire Dales and been a long standing supporter of parwich.org.)
Links:
- Website: Conservative Party
- Wikpedia: Patrick Mcloughlin
- Gov.uk: Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin
- Facebook: Patrick McLoughlin
- Twitter: @Patrick4Dales
- Email: patrick.mcloughlin.mp@parliament.uk
- Ian Wood (Green Party)
Ian, a former lawyer, currently works as a freelance journalist. He lives with his family in Bakewell. His statement on the Green Party website includes “I would wish to see efficient enterprises – for example, those conducted by Derbyshire farmers – succeed against unduly subsidised continental ones”. He is Press Oficer for the Derbyshire Green Party.
- Website: Derbyshire Green Party
- Website: Ian Wood’s Candidate Statement
- Facebook: Ian Wood, Green Party Candidate
- Twitter: @ianwood987
- Email: ianwood987@hushmail.com
- Amila Y’Mech (Humanity)
Amila lives in Crich. The information Amila provide Democracy Club’s CVs includes “I am a truck driver, a musician, a therapist, a designer and builder of geodesic domes, an author, and the founder of an ecological and personal growth community, Elysian Fields, which has land and for which planning permission is now being applied.” He has two children.
Links:
- Election leaflet: Humanity
- Democracy Club CV: Amila Y’Mech
- Facebook: Amila Y’Mech
- Twitter: @AmilaYM
- Email: amila@houseoflove.org.uk
- John Young (UKIP)
John was born and raised in Derbyshire, now living in Idridgehay. He has worked in local and national government in Public Health, setting up a consultancy assisting industry in regulatory compliance and the process of tendering for government work.
Links:
- Website: My UKIP: John Young
- Website: UKIP
- Email: john.young@ukiplocal.org
See also Democracy Club CVs for Derbyshire Dales and Your Next MP: Candidates for Derbyshire Dales. We have tried our best to identify links for all the candidates, but if you are aware of any further locally relevant links do add them as a comment below.
This Thursday’s Elections
Posted in Local government, Parish Council on Sunday May 3, 2015| 3 Comments »
This Thursday (7th May) sees elections for the House of Commons, our District Council and local Parish Councils, but in our immediate area we will only be polled for the Parliamentary election. Our Polling Station is the Memorial Hall (click here for other Derbyshire Dales Polling Stations).
- Parliamentary Election – Derbyshire Dales Constituency:
The candidates are:- Andy Botham (Labour)
- Ben Fern (Liberal Democrats)
- Patrick McLoughlin (Conservatives)
- Ian Wood (Green Party)
- Amila Y’Mech (Humanity)
- John Young (UKIP)
We will post links to further information on these candidates soon.
- Derbyshire Dales District Council Election- Dovedale & Parwich Ward:
Uncontested, so Sir Richard FitzHerbert returns as our District Councilor. Click here for information on nominations for other Derbyshire Dales wards.
- Parish Council Elections:
- Eaton & Alsop Parish Council: John Bunting, Christopher Duffell and David Wainwright are the only nominations, so they are elected unopposed.
- Parwich Parish Council: Mick Edge Jr and Phil Kirkham are the only nominations so they are elected unopposed, however they will not be quorate (a minimum of three). The Returning Officer will call another election so that more people can stand, and if more stand than the remaining five vacant seats then a poll will be held. (Click here for more information.)
For other Derbyshire Dales Parish Council elections click here for more information.
Election Time Looms
Posted in Local government on Tuesday March 31, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire Dales District Council reminds us that:
Nominations deadline looms for May elections
Nominations to stand as a candidate in May’s Parliamentary, district, town and parish elections close at 4pm on Thursday 9 April.
Derbyshire Dales District Council is organising all elections in the district on 7 May and requires every would-be candidates to submit a Nomination Paper before the deadline.
To stand in the General Election, prospective candidates must be at least 18 years old, a British citizen, a citizen of the Republic of Ireland or a citizen of a Commonwealth country who does not require leave to enter or remain in the UK, or has indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
Would-be district and parish councillors must also be at least 18 years of age, a Commonwealth citizen, a citizen of the Republic of Ireland or a citizen of another Member State of the European Union.
Prospective district candidates must be registered to vote in the Derbyshire Dales or have worked in the area for the last 12 months or have occupied land as an owner or tenant within the Derbyshire Dales for the last 12 months. Their Nomination Papers must be signed by 10 local government electors for the ward in which they wish to stand; a proposer, a seconder and eight assentors.
To stand for a parish or town council, local people must be registered to vote in the parish they seek to represent or have lived in the parish or within three miles of it during the previous 12 months, or have lived, worked or occupied land as an owner or tenant within the parish for the previous 12 months. Their Nomination Papers must be signed by two local government electors for relevant parish; a proposer and a seconder.
Also on 7 May, the District Council is organising a by-election in the Derbyshire County Council Ashbourne division and a referendum on the Wirksworth Neighbourhood Plan.
Easter Bin Collection
Posted in Local government, Services on Monday March 30, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Details of the Easter waste and recycling collections are available to view on the DDDC website. There are no changes this week, when collections happen as usual on Good Friday, but all collections are a day later than usual next week, as collection crews will not be working on Easter Monday.
Looking for a Job?
Posted in Local government on Thursday March 26, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Derbyshire County Council have a variety of jobs on offer at a new community care centre
DCC’s new Meadow View Community Care Centre in Darley Dale, near Matlock, is scheduled to open this summer and jobs will shortly be advertised so people are in post before the official opening.
The full and part time jobs will range from care workers, reception and catering staff to deputy unit managers, domestic and laundry staff. There is also an appeal for volunteers.
To fill the posts, two jobs fairs are being held at nearby Underhall Resource Centre in Chesterfield Road, Two Dales, in April, and people who are interested in working at the new care centre are being invited to go along and find out more. (more…)
Good News for the Bus Service
Posted in Local government, Transport on Wednesday March 25, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Local bus services to continue
Cabinet has today (March 24) confirmed it will continue funding local bus services after taking on board results of a public survey. (more…)
Parish Council Elections
Posted in Local government, Parish Council on Tuesday March 24, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Parish Council would like to advise about the forthcoming parish council elections in May 2015.
The nomination pack and set of forms are now available to view and download from Derbyshire Dales District Council’s site:
If you are eligible and interested in standing as a member of Parwich Parish Council in May 2015 then please follow the instructions found through the above site regarding the election process and deadlines. Please note applications must not be made to the clerk to Parwich Parish Council.
Parwich Parish Council should consist of 7 members council (to be quorate at meetings there must be at least three parish council members elected in May).
Some members of the present parish council may not choose to stand for another term of office; therefore, if insufficient interest is received by Derbyshire Dales District Council at the elections from present members of the parish council and members of the parish, to be members of Parwich Parish Council, then Parwich parish may be without a parish council.
Please give consideration to this notice, to viewing the information regarding the application process and the implications of possibly being without a parish council.
S Hampson
Clerk
Parwich PC
* Deadline for submissions is 4pm on 9 April 2015.
Parish Council Elections
Posted in Local government, Parish Council on Tuesday March 17, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Parish Council would like to advise about the forthcoming parish council elections in May 2015.
The nomination pack and set of forms are now available to view and download from Derbyshire Dales District Council’s site:
If you are eligible and interested in standing as a member of Parwich Parish Council in May 2015 then please follow the instructions found through the above site regarding the election process and deadlines. Please note applications must not be made to the clerk to Parwich Parish Council.
Parwich Parish Council should consist of 7 members council (to be quorate at meetings there must be at least three parish council members elected in May).
Some members of the present parish council may not choose to stand for another term of office; therefore, if insufficient interest is received by Derbyshire Dales District Council at the elections from present members of the parish council and members of the parish, to be members of Parwich Parish Council, then Parwich parish may be without a parish council.
Please give consideration to this notice, to viewing the information regarding the application process and the implications of possibly being without a parish council.
S Hampson
Clerk
Parwich PC
* Deadline for submissions is 4pm on 9 April 2015.
Parish Council Elections
Posted in Local government, Parish Council on Friday March 6, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Parish Council would like to advise about the forthcoming parish council elections in May 2015.
The nomination pack and set of forms are now available to view and download from Derbyshire Dales District Council’s site:
If you are eligible and interested in standing as a member of Parwich Parish Council in May 2015 then please follow the instructions found through the above site regarding the election process and deadlines. Please note applications must not be made to the clerk to Parwich Parish Council.
Parwich Parish Council should consist of 7 members council (to be quorate at meetings there must be at least three parish council members elected in May).
Some members of the present parish council may not choose to stand for another term of office; therefore, if insufficient interest is received by Derbyshire Dales District Council at the elections from present members of the parish council and members of the parish, to be members of Parwich Parish Council, then Parwich parish may be without a parish council.
Please give consideration to this notice, to viewing the information regarding the application process and the implications of possibly being without a parish council.
S Hampson
Clerk
Parwich PC
* Deadline for submissions is 4pm on 9 April 2015.
Complaint
Posted in Local government, Parish Council on Friday February 27, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Lesley B has correspondence regarding item 15.1.14 of the Parish Council minutes of 21 January 2015 (click here to see the draft minutes), which she sent to the Blog. If anyone else would like to see this information they can email Leslie B at admin@holistichorsehealth.com leaving their telephone number and convenient time to call if they would like her to ring them back.
Family Dance Classes on Wednesday
Posted in Dance, Local government, Memorial hall, Young people on Monday February 23, 2015| Leave a Comment »
DDDC New Dog Fouling Proposals
Posted in Environment, Local government on Friday February 20, 2015| 3 Comments »
Local views help to shape new dog orders plan
Derbyshire Dales District Council has responded to the views of local people on proposed dog orders that could become law in public spaces across the Derbyshire Dales from 1 April.
The District Council’s Environment Committee will consider plans next Thursday (26 February) to adopt exclusion orders and a dogs-on-leads policy in certain areas – and give council workers powers to issue fixed penalty notices to dog owners who fail to remove dog mess left by their animals in public places.The proposed orders seek to balance the needs of responsible dog owners against the interests of those affected by dogs, particularly children.
There’s a cost and efficiency element to the proposals too: In addition to spending £830,000 on street cleaning every year – including the cost of emptying 350 dog waste bins across the district – dog fouling complaints have doubled in the Derbyshire Dales in recent years. (more…)
Parish Council Elections
Posted in Local government, Parish Council on Friday February 20, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Parish Council would like to advise about the forthcoming parish council elections in May 2015.
The nomination pack and set of forms are now available to view and download from Derbyshire Dales District Council’s site:
If you are eligible and interested in standing as a member of Parwich Parish Council in May 2015 then please follow the instructions found through the above site regarding the election process and deadlines. Please note applications must not be made to the clerk to Parwich Parish Council.
Parwich Parish Council should consist of 7 members council (to be quorate at meetings there must be at least three parish council members elected in May).
Some members of the present parish council may not choose to stand for another term of office; therefore, if insufficient interest is received by Derbyshire Dales District Council at the elections from present members of the parish council and members of the parish, to be members of Parwich Parish Council, then Parwich parish may be without a parish council.
Please give consideration to this notice, to viewing the information regarding the application process and the implications of possibly being without a parish council.
S Hampson
Clerk
Parwich PC
* Deadline for submissions is 4pm on 9 April 2015.
Flood Risk Strategy
Posted in Environment, Local government on Wednesday February 18, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Flooding and flood risk in Derbyshire – tell us what you think
By law we have to publish a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS).
The LFRMS covers things like responsibilities for managing flooding and flood risk, sources of funding available and how our flood risk management team can support the planning process as well as how we prioritise co-ordinating the management of flooding incidents.
The LFRMS also provides general information about flooding, how people can help themselves and who to call in the event of a flood.
Have your say on our LFRMS by completing our consultation questionnaire
The closing date for responses is Monday 16 March 2015.
Watch out for the pothole on pavement
Posted in Local government, Parish Council, Roads on Friday February 6, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Thank you Katy W for pointing out this pothole:
Please could you inform people of a big pothole in village on the pavement near the duck pond (opposite pub) it’s got much bigger since the snow and is giving way if you press near it! I have reported to Derbyshire County Council and asked them to action as soon as possible.
Report Ref F37916
You can report potholes directly to the County Council online (click here for online form), by phone (tel. 08 456 058 058) or by email (call.centre@derbyshire.gov.uk). Alternatively let the Parish Council know and they can add the information to their regular update on roads for the County Council.
Parish Council Elections May 2015
Posted in Local government, Parish Council on Wednesday January 28, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Parwich Parish Council would like to advise about the forthcoming parish council elections in May 2015.
The nomination pack and set of forms are now available to view and download from Derbyshire Dales District Council’s site:
If you are eligible and interested in standing as a member of Parwich Parish Council in May 2015 then please follow the instructions found through the above site regarding the election process and deadlines. Please note applications must not be made to the clerk to Parwich Parish Council.
Parwich Parish Council should consist of 7 members council (to be quorate at meetings there must be at least three parish council members elected in May).
Some members of the present parish council may not choose to stand for another term of office; therefore, if insufficient interest is received by Derbyshire Dales District Council at the elections from present members of the parish council and members of the parish, to be members of Parwich Parish Council, then Parwich parish may be without a parish council.
Please give consideration to this notice, to viewing the information regarding the application process and the implications of possibly being without a parish council.
S Hampson
Clerk
Parwich PC
* Deadline for submissions is 4pm on 9 April 2015.
QEGS closed today because of snow
Posted in Local government, School, Weather on Wednesday January 21, 2015| Leave a Comment »
The County Council have announced that QEGS will be closed today. We will try to keep everyone updated:
Queen Elizabeths Grammar School, Ashbourne
21-01-2015 06:13 AM GMTThe school is closed to students and staff today, due to the snow. This decision has been taken, at 5.50am, based on the weather in Ashbourne and surrounding areas, and after consultation with our school bus suppliers.
Click here for the latest updates on school closures on the County Council website. Highfields in Matlock is also closed.
Tomorrow’s Blue and Green Bin Collections
Posted in Local government, Services on Tuesday January 13, 2015| Leave a Comment »
The last update from the District Council stated that the domestic waste collections were back on schedule but there is still the risk of delays because of the volume of Christmas waste, this was last Friday. There have been no further updates so tomorrow’s collections should be fine. However make sure you get your bins out early:
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Normal Wednesday Collections |
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| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Wed 14th | … | Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy collection Christmas trees also collected today |
Parwich |
| Wed 21st | … | Grey bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
Bakewell Market Cancelled Today
Posted in Local government, Services on Monday January 12, 2015| Leave a Comment »
This morning’s message from DDDC:
Unfortunately, due to high winds and safety concerns for traders and the public, Derbyshire Dales District Council has been forced to cancel today’s scheduled stall market in Bakewell. Around 20 traders had turned up for business when we made the decision this morning.
The wind was lifting off the boards that sit across the stalls, and we had no option but to cancel, as was the case with our scheduled market in Ashbourne on Saturday.
Christmas Tree Recycling
Posted in Local government, Services on Saturday January 10, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget you can put your Christmas trees out for recycling this week. The District Council say, place …
… it at the edge of your property on your green/recycling day collection. Trees should be no longer than 5 feet in length so it may be necessary to break/saw the tree into a manageable size. Please remove the decorations and plant pot.
Click here for more information on Christmas waste recycling.
Weather Warning from Derbyshire County Council
Posted in Local government, Services on Thursday January 8, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Warning of strong winds over the weekend
High winds are being forecast for many parts of the country including Derbyshire this weekend, so DCC is warning motorists to take care.
The current forecast is for gales on Friday evening and into Saturday and Sunday.
High winds could lead to difficult driving conditions, and could cause trees to be blown onto roads.
Extra teams of workers equipped with chainsaws on are standby over the weekend to deal with any problems.
DCC’s Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Infrastructure, Councillor Dean Collins, said:
Please take care when you are out and about at the weekend, particularly if you are driving. If the winds are as strong as expected there could be many trees blown over, so take care when driving round corners just in case there is a tree down blocking the road.
We’ve got even more workers on standby so that if we do have issues with trees down on the roads we have extra people to deal with them quickly.
Possible delays with tomorrow’s refuse collection
Posted in Local government, Shop on Tuesday January 6, 2015| Leave a Comment »
We just received this update from the District Council that because of the sheer quantity of general waste they can not guarantee the timing of tomorrow’s grey bin collection. So put your bins out early and leave them out if they are not emptied tomorrow.
6th January situation
Please note that excessive amounts of domestic waste (one property visited today left out more than 30 sacks for collection!) are slowing down not only the catch-up plan issued to you via email yesterday, but also, in some cases, this week’s regular timetable.
If we didn’t manage to get to you today, we will try to return tomorrow.
Strictly speaking, we are not able to take extra domestic waste, even after Christmas, and recommend that you continue to recycle as much waste as possible and also use local household waste recycling centres.
Your help in ensuring that your bin collections work smoothly and on time is much appreciated.
* Confirmation of all your 2015 collection dates and a downloadable calendar is available via our postcode search.
Delayed Bin Collections
Posted in Environment, Local government, Services on Monday January 5, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Thank you Steve J for pointing out this link to the Derbyshire Dales District Council website (click here) updating on the plans to catch up on the double recycling bin collections delayed by last week’s snow.
For Parwich it says the delayed collections will take place next week. (Note, I was pleasantly surprised today to find my garden waste/green bin in Creamery Lane had been emptied.) Are there many bins still left to be emptied? Presumably the advice is to still leave any bins from missed collections by the roadside.
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Normal Wednesday Collections |
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| Date | Time | Event | Location |
| Wed 7th | … | Grey bin and food caddy collection | Parwich |
| Wed 14th | … | Green bin, Blue bin and food caddy collection Christmas trees also collected today |
Parwich |
DDDC Snow Updaate
Posted in Local government, Services on Monday December 29, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Snow update – Derbyshire Dales District Council
Continuing poor weather conditions mean that Derbyshire Dales District Council’s scheduled stall market today (Monday) in Bakewell is cancelled. However, the usual Monday livestock market at the District Council’s Agricultural Business Centre in Bakewell goes ahead as planned.
The District Council’s four leisure centres in Ashbourne, Bakewell, Matlock and Wirksworth beat the weather conditions by opening as scheduled across the weekend, but the Boxing Day snowfall forced the suspension of Saturday’s scheduled waste and recycling collections in and around Ashbourne, Darley Dale and Baslow.
Bin teams were out first thing today (Monday) playing catch-up in those areas – though some side roads and streets may still be inaccessible.
The big message to Derbyshire Dales residents for this week is please leave out/put out your waste and recycling for collection – and the bin teams will get to you as soon possible. Residents should work to this week’s scheduled collection timetable, which can be found online at www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/waste via a postcode search.
Waste can be taken to household recycling centres at Ashbourne, Darley Dale and Waterswallows, Buxton.
* Derbyshire County Council are responsible for gritting roads – and snow updates and gritting information can be found on the homepage of their website at http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk
Note: Our bins (blue and green bins and food caddies) are, weather permitting, due for emptying on Wednesday as normal.
Land off Pump Hill
Posted in Environment, Gardens, Local government, Parish Council on Friday December 26, 2014| 7 Comments »
Parwich Parish Council have spent considerable effort exploring some possible uses of the land on the west side of Pump Hill that makes up part of the Square (click here to see extracts relevant Council minutes). However their proposed sale of this land has prompted local controversy (click here for some of the responses here at parwich.org).
The sale of this piece of community owned land would be an irreversible step. Should there be a public meeting and consultation prior to a decision being made on this issue or should the Parish Council be left to make the decision on our behalf?
Family Dance Class
Posted in Local government, Memorial hall, Sport, Young people on Friday December 19, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Free eMagazines
Posted in Local government, Services on Tuesday December 2, 2014| Leave a Comment »
eMagazines available free of charge at our libraries
Residents can now read free digital copies of their favourite magazines on their computer, smart phone or tablet following Derbyshire County council’s launch of a new service.
More than 90 eMagazines are now available free of charge through DCC’s library service. Popular titles like BBC Good Food, New Scientist, Marie Claire, Best, Hello, BBC Top Gear and Men’s Health are amongst the eMagazines on offer along with specialist magazines on subjects including photography, arts and crafts and cycling.
The eMagazines can be read in the library on a computer, or on a home laptop or PC, smart phone or tablet. Borrowers need to be a member of the library service – which is free to join − and then they can create an eMagazines account. They download the titles that they want to read and there is no limit to the number of titles selected.
There are no loan periods or returns so once the magazine is downloaded it can be kept for as long as the borrower wants and then deleted.
There is also the option to be emailed when the next issue of the magazine is available. All of this can be done from home but anyone needing help to sign up can get help in their local library.
Our Deputy Cabinet Member for Health and Communities Councillor Ellie Wilcox, said:
“This is an excellent new venture by our libraries and already proving very popular. I’m impressed by the range of magazines on offer and as they are free to download people can save quite a lot of money.”
“I’m sure that most people will find something that they like and they can download it in the comfort of their own home or while on the move onto their phone or tablet. It is perfect for a bus or rail journey.”
Residents can find out more about the eMagazine service at their local library or sign up online (opens in a new window)
Christmas Parking
Posted in Local government, Transport on Thursday November 20, 2014| 1 Comment »
For the seventh 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. (more…)
Vodafone Rural Open Sure Signal
Posted in Local government, Parish Council, Services on Thursday November 6, 2014| 2 Comments »
As of 11pm Wednesday 5th November, our recent poll, here at parwich.org, indicates that some 19% of respondents use the Vodafone mobile network and of these 90% have no mobile reception at all. Also it would appear that Vodafone reception is poorer than other networks, though only three individuals (9%) reported an adequate signal. (NB. If you do have a good signal, do share which network you use.)
A majority of respondents (91%) are in favour of local participation in the Vodafone Rural Sure Signal programme. (Click here for information on the scheme.) To move this forward, it needs volunteers to identify a site for the required unit and to liaise with Vodafone and with the Parish Council(s). The Blog Team would be happy to support anyone taking this on.
4X4s and Green Lanes
Posted in Environment, Local government, Peak Park, Roads on Tuesday November 4, 2014| 2 Comments »
Saskia T pointed out to the Blog Team a petition on the campaigning website 38 Degrees entitled Stop Peak District Footpaths being upgraded for 4X4 & Motorbike use. If you are interested in seeing or signing the petition click on this link.
Mobile Phone Signals
Posted in Local government, Parish Council, Services on Saturday November 1, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Martin C suggested we run a post in response to a recent article in the Ashbourne News Telegraph, where our MP, Patrick McLoughlin, urged villages to put themselves forward for the Vodafone ‘Rural Open Sure Signal’ programme. Click here for more information on this Vodafone scheme.
This scheme uses a local booster using broadband, which “… creates 3G signal. It’s also ‘open’, so as long as you’re within range and have a 3G device, you’ll automatically connect to it. This means you’ll be able to make clear calls and get online in rural locations where you couldn’t before“.
The closing date is soon, so please respond promptly to the following questions, in order to evaluate whether or not there is any local interest:
Also, out of general interest for non-Vodafone users:
Feel free to add any relevant comments below, especially, if you have a good signal, let us know which network you use.
Scoop it!
Posted in Environment, Local government, Parish Council, Pets of Parwich, Roads on Friday October 10, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Dog fouling in Parwich village
Posted in Environment, Local government, Parish Council, Pets of Parwich, Police, Roads on Tuesday September 30, 2014| 1 Comment »
A range of people have asked the Parish Council to take action in relation to the ongoing dog fouling problem in the village:
It has been brought to the attention of Parwich Parish Council that there has been an increase in the number of incidents of dog fouling in the village.
This is of serious concern to members of the parish council and residents but is of particular concern to the staff at the primary school as dogs have been allowed to foul the public areas used by children. The affected areas include: the pedestrian walk way down to the school from Kiln Lane; the former cricket pitch, football pitch areas and the problem is also regularly occurring on other public areas such as village greens, playground areas and the rear of the Memorial Hall.
The health of vulnerable young children is of great concern to the school staff and the parish council members. The practice of allowing dogs to foul these areas must cease.
Dance Classes start on Wednesday
Posted in Events, Local government, Memorial hall, Music, Sport on Monday September 15, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Katy at Village Games says “the teacher says it is very much free style and will be adapted to the participants which turn up however saying that is aimed more at the parents and children (mummies and daughters dancing together etc) rather than an experienced dancer, however that’s not to say we could not introduce a further session, should there be the interest in the village.”
The Scottish Independence Referendum and us?
Posted in Local government, Uncategorized on Thursday September 11, 2014| 10 Comments »
We in the Blog Team thought it might be interesting to know our readers thoughts on the possibility of Scottish independence and whether you think it could impact on our small part of the Derbyshire Peak District.
Is Scotland significant in your personal or work life (eg Are you from Scotland? Have you lived there or plan to live there in the future? Do you have property or investments in Scotland? Do you have family there? Is your work linked to Scotland? … … …)
If Scotland votes ‘Yes’ to leaving the United Kingdom, do you think it will make any difference to our life here in the Peak District?
How would you cast your vote if you could take part in the Scottish referendum?
Cleaning out the Dam
Posted in Environment, Local government, Parish Council on Wednesday September 10, 2014| 6 Comments »
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Katy at Village Games says “the teacher says it is very much free style and will be adapted to the participants which turn up however saying that is aimed more at the parents and children (mummies and daughters dancing together etc) rather than an experienced dancer, however that’s not to say we could not introduce a further session, should there be the interest in the village.”
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