Uniting Derbyshire update We wanted to update you about ‘Uniting Derbyshire’ – our proposal for local government reorganisation in Derby and Derbyshire. The Government asked us to come up with a proposal for simplifying how councils operate, bringing all council services under one roof.We looked at different options and all of the evidence we gathered…
Latest news – 21 November Reapply for your postal vote Following changes introduced by the Elections Act 2022, postal votes arrangements cannot last longer than three years. Any domestic elector with a postal vote granted on or before 30 January 2024 must reapply by 31 January 2026.If a new application is not received by this…
Landowners urged to assess tree risk Local landowners are being urged to be vigilant and check their property for diseased and unstable trees after a busy stretch of the A6 between Cromford and Matlock Bath had to be closed for emergency tree removal.ined a Service of Remembrance which was held on Tuesday at County Hall…
Latest news – 14 November Major clean-up takes place in Creswell A major cleanup operation has taken place in Creswell thanks to a drive to improve public spaces. Officers from Bolsover District Council’s Environmental Health, Enforcement and Street Scene teams worked together to tackle large amounts of fly tipping, dog fouling, overgrown and untidy land…
Remembrance at County Hall Veterans joined a Service of Remembrance which was held on Tuesday at County Hall in Matlock. Veterans Alan Belton, Gordon Grey and Kathleen Smedley joined the county council’s Chairman Councillor Nick Adams who hosted the ceremony. Also present at the service were HM Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire Mrs Elizabeth Fothergill, CBE…
South Normanton Parish Council had an absolutely brilliant time at Frederick Gent School’s annual Freddie’s Bake Off on Friday, 7th November! As in previous years, the competition was very tough, and the creativity of all the entrants cakes was not only impressive but also looked extremely delicious. Councillors Emma Stevenson, Brian Marshall, and Mike Jovic…
Latest news – 7 November Council’s LGR vote – Leader’s Statement Bolsover District Council debated and voted on the Council’s preferred option for Local Government Reorganisation on Wednesday 5 November. Following the vote, Council Leader, Councillor Jane Yates made a statement explaining the reasons behind the choice and why she is backing the decision. Read…
£70m investment in our roads Our cabinet members are to be asked to agree a major programme of work to improve the county’s roads at a meeting next week. The cabinet meeting on Thursday 13 November will consider a report which sets out a multi-million package, likely to be around £70m, to improve roads, pavements,…
Celebrate safely Are you planning on celebrating with fireworks for Bonfire Night? Have fun – but don’t forget to stay safe. It’s the time of year when the night sky is lit up by spectacular fireworks. But if they’re not used safely, people and animals could be injured or distressed. If you plan to have…
Latest News Tell us what you think! Have your say with the launch of the Bolsover District Council Autumn Citizens’ Panel Survey. Complete the survey and you could be in with a chance of winning a £50 Amazon voucher up for grabs in the prize draw! The latest survey is asking for your views on…
