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Bins Update

Bins update – Storm Goretti DDDC is aware that some residents are still waiting for collections following the difficult weather conditions since Monday, and crews are working hard to catch up. The big message from DDDC is please leave your bins out and we will get to you as soon as we can. However, with […]

Safer Neighbourhood News

Please click HERE to read the latest issues of Safer Neighbourhood News If you have time could you also please complete the survey outlining any concerns you may have in your community, so the team can have a look at those when their priorities are reviewed in March. Complete the survey HERE

February roadworks, Baslow

We have details of two road closures in February, affecting Baslow and Bubnell: 1. Bubnell Lane, Bubnell, will be closed for BT Pole Replacements as follows: 5 and 6 February 2026, between 08:00 and 16:00 each day. You can view the order on this link: https://one.network/?tm=GB147605436 2. The A619 running through Baslow will be closed […]

New climbing wall

It’s been an exciting start to 2026 with a new piece of equipment that has been installed at the Woodland Park in Baslow. The new climbing wall has been funded by a National Lottery grant and the Parish Councillors hope that the new equipment will be enjoyed by children of all ages living in or […]

New Natural History book of Baslow

Mike Holcombe and Ian Johnston, on behalf of the Baslow Environment Group, have written a book about the natural history of Baslow and Chatsworth. The book is available to purchase from the Baslow Spar shop and Church Farm Gallery, priced at Ā£10. There is also a set of 10 activity sheets available at Ā£2 per […]

Christmas Bin Collections

Thursday collections scheduled for 25 December (Christmas Day), will take place on Saturday 20 December and Thursday collections scheduled for New Year’s Day (! January) will be one day later, on Friday 2 January. There will be no change to Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday collections, but all Friday collections will be one day later than […]

Speed Enforcement & Community Voice survey

As part of Derbyshire Constabulary’s road safety priority, they often link with their colleagues in CREST (Causality Reduction Enforcement Support Team) and make them aware of certain roads that have been highlighted by local residents. With in this mind, officers from CREST recently conducted speed enforcement: they found that 14 motorists were speeding on the […]

Christmas Holiday Activities

TrYumph In Life has a range of children’s Christmas holiday activities. Choose from sports or creative activities (or dabble in both) to create the best camp experience for your kids! Our highly experienced and friendly staff can adapt to the needs of all different ages and talents. For more information and online bookings follow this […]

Derbyshire Dales District Council update

We’re acting to resolve ā€œadverse impactā€ of unauthorised Ashbourne Traveller site Derbyshire Dales District Council is acting to resolve the “adverse impact” of the unauthorised Traveller encampment on land it owns in Ashbourne’s Clifton Road coach park – but the leadership has expressed its disappointment at Derbyshire County Council’s unwillingness to help. A special meeting […]

Report Fraud launches

A new national service called Report Fraud, which has been developed to combat fraud, which now accounts for 43% of all crime in the UK, making it the single biggest threat to individuals and businesses. Report Fraud replaces Action Fraud and will provide a whole service, from how reports of cyber crime and fraud can […]

Repair CafƩ 6 December

The Repair Cafe is back on Saturday 6 December from 10am to 1pm in the Church Rooms, Baslow. Bring along your faulty household electrical items, damaged clothing and fabric, blunt blades and garden tools, or any broken household items. Tea, coffee & homemade cakes will be served | No charge just donations to charity.

Derbyshire Capture

Derbyshire Capture allows you to securely upload dash cam footage or send digital footage of road traffic incidents directly to Derbyshire Police. Upon submission of your footage, you will receive an email outlining the possible outcomes of your submission. A Roads Policing officer will then review your footage and contact you if any criminal proceedings […]

Baslow Choir’s Christmas concerts

Baslow Choir will be performing Christmas Concerts on Friday 5 December at St Anne’s Church, Baslow and Saturday 6 December at All Saints Church, Curbar. Both concerts will start at 7.30pm and mulled wine with mince pies will be served during the interval. Musical director Andrew Marples has chosen a selection of seasonal music including […]

Parish Council Update

Each year Chatsworth hosts a meeting of the local Parish, District and County Councillors, County Council highway officers and the Police to evaluate the impact of events at Chatsworth.Ā  Over the years this has led to improved traffic management and parking restrictions within the villages surrounding Chatsworth.Ā  At the 2025 meeting, it was suggested that […]

Live Life Better

Live Life Better Derbyshire was a Public Health England campaign, but is now part of the NHS’s Better Health program, which supports people to quit smoking, lose weight and become more physically active. The campaign also signposts to a range of other local health and wellbeing services such as alcohol and substance recovery, talking therapies […]

Update on Hulleys Buses

Derbyshire County Council has recently re-tendered public bus services in the Crich area, although these do incorporate some school services in and around the Matlock and Alfreton area. The contracts have been awarded to High Peak Buses and they will operate as Hulleys by High Peak. They have acquired brand new vehicles and these have […]

Pickle Ball comes to Baslow

After the runaway success of recent taster sessions Pickle Ball has officially launched at Baslow Sports Field, which takes place every Sunday from 1-4pm: No need to pre-book, you can pay on the door by cash or card (just Ā£3 per person) This is suitable for all ages and is a great family sport Stay […]

Apple Day 2025

This year’s Apple Day will take place on Saturday 11 October, at the Baslow Jubilee Community Orchard, from 12-3pm. What’s on at Apple Day? Apple Pressing Games & Competitions Ask The Expert Local Produce Stalls Live Music Charity Cider Bar Food Offerings Superb cakes, tea & coffee from Baslow WI Hot soup from Il Lupo, […]

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