News
Dog bag dispensers installed at Eyes Meadow, Gray Recreation Ground
To help encourage local dog walkers to pick up after their pets, the Parish Council has installed two new dog waste bag dispensers at Eyes Meadow and Gray Rec, with bags being donated thanks to local company Riber Pets of New Zealand Lane, Duffield.
Georgia of Riber Pets is pictured left alongside Dee from the Parish Council.
Posted: Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Duffield Cemetery - notice of cleaning work in Garden of Remembrance
During the winter months, as part of maintaining the Garden of Remembrance so that it looks its best, the Grounds staff will be undertaking cleaning of the individual plots by removing the existing memorial stones, vases and mementoes in order to clean the underlying concrete slabs.
The memorials and mementoes will be photographed before removal so that they can be replaced exactly as they are currently... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 24 Oct 2024
Vicarage Lane 'Fume Free Fridays' - road closure from 25th October
Fume Free Friday is an initiative that encourages students to walk, cycle, or scoot to school instead of being driven. William Gilbert School are participating in 2024 and as part of this, please be aware Vicarage Lane will be closed in its entirety to vehicles on 25 October, 8 November, 15 November, 22 November and 29 November 2024, during the school opening and closing times of 8:30am until 9:15am... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 24 Oct 2024
Keeping pavements clear and accessible
Our team have recently received a number of complaints because pavements are difficult to safely use due to unmaintained hedges and hedgerows alongside.
Derbyshire County Council are the authority responsible for keeping roads and pavements clear and in good repair and it is possible to report issues on their website using this link: Trees and vegetation - highways - Issue - Section 1 - Self (derbyshire.gov.uk)... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 3 Oct 2024
Belper Town Council car parks consultation - have your say
Belper Town Council is holding a consultation regarding the use of its car parks at the Coppice, Gibfield Lane and St John's, all of which are currently free to use with no time restrictions.
The Council is holding a consultation to decide on changes to the use of these car parks and is looking for as many people as possible who live or work in the area, to complete their online questionnaire before... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 24 Sep 2024
"Autumn Footprints" the Amber Valley Walking Festival - 14-29 September
The Autumn Footprints Walking Festival organised by Groundwork Five Counties, offers a great choice of 16 guided walks from 14 - 29 September 2024. Sixteen days of enjoyable walks and informative talks with something for everybody of all abilities.
Set in picturesque Derbyshire, the festival takes place in an area known for its natural beauty and superb scenery. Popular with both novice and experience... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 5 Sep 2024
Eyes Meadow/River Derwent: Fish Population Survey – 12th September
Please be aware that there will be a company (Ricardo Energy & Environment) undertaking Fish Population surveys at the River Derwent, Eyes Meadow on the 12th and possibly also 13th September. The company has requested that while the surveys are being carried out, any dogs being walked in the vicinity should be kept on leads and people or animals must not enter the river at the site during this... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 5 Sep 2024
Summer walks in Duffield - see more of our beautiful village!
Want to enjoy the village's beautiful surrounding countryside in the company of others? Two free Community Walks in Duffield are set to take place on 27th July and 17th August, commencing at 10am. A stop is included so bring along a picnic! All are welcome - the walks will be run by Amber Valley Ramblers group. For more details and information on how to book, see the Parish Council website or contact... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 11 Jul 2024
Crime, policing and anti-social behaviour survey - have your say
Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni has this week launched her first public consultation to hear the views of Derbyshire residents on crime, policing and anti-social behaviour.
To complete the survey and have your say visit: https://qrco.de/PoliceAndCrimePlanSurvey
The PCC was joined by the first ever East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward to launch the consultation before starting her engagement... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 11 Jul 2024
Parish Council office - summer opening hours
Please be aware that due to staff working remotely or taking annual leave during August and early September, from week commencing 29th July the office at the Cemetery Lodge will not be open to the public as usual. Usual office opening hours (Monday - Wednesday 10:30 - 2:30pm) will resume from 9 September.
Should you wish to arrange a face-to-face meeting during this time, please contact the Clerk to... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 11 Jul 2024
