• Free caddy liners distributed across the Derbyshire Dales

  By Lynn_Shepherd at 09:47 on 14/05/13

  

  The distribution of free compostable caddy liners to all 33,000 households across the Derbyshire Dales is set to be completed this week. An annual supply of liners for residents' kitchen food caddies was part of the agreement between Derbyshire Dales District Council and contractor Serco when a new recycling service was launched last autumn. Residents received an initial supply of the liners with their new recycling containers from...

• County Council's flood management strategy takes shape

  By Lynn_Shepherd at 21:32 on 10/04/13

  

  Derbyshire County Council has started work on a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy that will spell out what it will do to tackle flooding, when it will happen and how much it will cost. The document will pinpoint areas at particular risk and will ensure that prevention measures do not harm the environment. The plan will also commit the council to creating wildlife habitats wherever possible. The Government will give the council...

• New Derbyshire Record Office officially opens in Matlock

  By Lynn_Shepherd at 16:43 on 19/03/13

  

  A new £4m centre designed to bring Derbyshire's fascinating past to life for residents, visitors and students officially opened today (Tuesday 19 March). John Beckett, professor of English regional history at the University of Nottingham, unveiled a plaque to mark Derbyshire County Council's transformation of Derbyshire Record Office and Local Studies Library in Matlock. The refurbished building in New Street brings together...

• Video: Derbyshire Dales Fairtrade Artcube unveiled

  By Lynn_Shepherd at 07:15 on 11/03/13

  

  To celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight each of the towns across the Derbyshire Dales contributed to a public artwork which will travel the Derbyshire Dales. The Fairtrade Artcube has been created by groups in the Towns of Ashbourne, Bakewell, Darley Dale, Matlock and Wirksworth and was unveiled at Derbyshire Dales District Council's Town Hall headquarters in Matlock by Chairman of the Derbyshire Dales, Councillor Tony Millward. The...

• Council tax freeze for the Derbyshire Dales

  By Lynn_Shepherd at 17:12 on 28/02/13

  

  Another Council Tax freeze by Derbyshire Dales District Council means households will continue to pay around 50p a day for local services from 1 April 2013. The average annual bill is maintained at £189.66 for District Council services, including business support, affordable housing, leisure centres and health initiatives, waste and recycling collections, parks maintenance, street cleaning and leading on crime prevention...

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