Decision on councils’ future Do you get Universal CrThe Government has decided to replace the 10 councils in Derby and Derbyshire with two unitary councils – one for the north and one for the south – to simplify local government for residents and make it more efficient. It means residents in Derbyshire Dales, High Peak,…
Latest news – 17 July Future of Derbyshire Councils decided Today Government has announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation in Derbyshire. The option selected is B1. This means Derbyshire will split into two unitary authorities with Bolsover sitting in the Northern authority. The B1 option splits the district of Amber Valley with some parishes…
Latest news – 10 July Creswell site secured A site in Creswell has been secured against anti-social behaviour thanks to Bolsover District Council officers. The land is privately owned but had become an anti-social behaviour hotspot. Due to the secluded nature of the spot, it had attracted fly tipping, crime and people lighting fires. The…
Could you get free school meals? Do you get Universal Credit? From the start of the 2026 academic year all children whose families receive Universal Credit will be entitled to receive a free meal regardless of household income. Under current rules, only families who are entitled to Universal Credit and receive £7,400 or less per…
Latest news – 5 July Summer holiday activity and food programme – bookings now open We’re pleased to share details of this year’s Summer Holiday Activity & Food (HAF) Programme, offering a range of free, fun and engaging sessions for children and young people across the district. Sessions will be delivered at the following locations:…
Summer Reading Challenge This year’s Summer Reading Challenge will be music to children’s ears! It explores the connection between stories and songs, discovering how reading and music both ignite imagination and creativity. If you have a child at primary school in your family, why not take them along to your local library to sign up or –…
Latest news – 3 July Shirebrook Marketplace Project Complete The new and improved Shirebrook Marketplace is now complete. Works to improve the marketplace and install a new pavilion building have now finished and Bolsover District Council is handing the site back to Shirebrook Town Council this week. Read more – https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKBDC/bulletins/41eb0c7
Stay safe in the heat We don’t need to tell you how hot the weather is right now, but we do have some advice about staying safe during extreme heat. Make sure you, your family and friends are aware of the information that’s available to keep you safe, such as: One of the most important pieces of…
Free fun this summer If your children get free school meals they can also get free fun activities this summer. It’s About Me, Derbyshire’s Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF), is back again for the school summer holidays. The HAF programme is open to children from reception to year 11 who receive benefits-related free school…
Latest news – 12 June Chair appointed for Bolsover District Council Councillor Duncan Haywood was once again appointed as Chair of the Council with Councillor Duncan McGregor continuing his role as Vice-Chair. The appointments took place at Bolsover District Council’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday 20 May. This is the second year running for both Councillors…
