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Sarah Porter

Rowsley road closure

There have been traffic problems as a result of some waste pipe renewal work that Severn Trent is currently undertaking in Chatsworth Road and Dale Road North, Rowsley.  Following multiple recent complaints, the project team had a meeting with Highways to discuss how the situation could be improved and came up with the following actions: […]

Parish Council update

Emergency Contact Details Magnet As previously communicated, the Parish Council has designed some magnets with emergency contact details on. If you would like one, they are completely free, please ask at the Village Shop. Grit & Grit Bins In December’s Parish Magazine, the offer of grit was made as the Parish Council has signed up […]

Recycling centres: action needed

If you’re a Derbyshire resident and you use Derbyshire County Council’s household waste recycling centres please register to continue to do so. Their nine recycling centres are provided for people living in Derbyshire and the new registration scheme will ensure that those using the sites are entitled to use them. Find out more and register […]

Christmas tree recycling

Derbyshire Dales residents who subscribe to the District Council’s garden waste scheme will be able to recycle their real Christmas tree by placing it at the edge of their property by 7am on their green/recycling day until Friday 7 February. Trees need to be cut down to no longer than 5 feet 9n length, with […]

Bakewell Market closed today

Due to the continuing poor weather forecast, the council has decided to cancel the scheduled Monday Bakewell Market. Conditions in Granby Road and the Market Place are predicted to be challenging and their key concern was the safety of set-up crews, traders and customers.

Healthcare consultation

Derbyshire County Council and Derbyshire Community Health Services recently approved a proposal to hold a joint public consultation. This will help the authorities to understand whether there is support for entering a formal partnership underpinned by combining the budgets for assessment and reablement activities across both organisations. The public consultation runs until 16 January 2025. […]

New banking hub

Cash Access UK has announced that they’re going to be opening a banking hub in Bakewell, in March 2025. The new shared banking hub will bring cash and everyday banking services to the local community, including cash withdrawals, depositing cash and cheques, and paying utility bills. There will also be a community banker service, enabling […]

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