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Supporting people with Parkinson’s

Supporting people with Parkinson’s

Healthy lifestyle instructors in North East Derbyshire have received bespoke training from Parkinson's UK to help them better support people living with Parkinson's.

Instructors from leisure centres across the district - including Sharley Park Leisure Centre, Dronfield Sports Centre, Killamarsh Active, and Eckington Fitness Centre - took part in training that focused on how classes and activities can... Read More »

Posted: Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:03 by Emma Smith

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Memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II

Memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II

Her late Majesty the Queen will be remembered at a memorial service in North East Derbyshire next month.

North East Derbyshire District Council has organised the event, which will take place on Sunday 5 February - almost a year to the day the country joined together to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee.

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Posted: Sun, 22 Jan 2023 10:02 by Emma Smith

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Council freezes Leisure membership prices

Council freezes Leisure membership prices

Leisure membership prices have been frozen by North East Derbyshire District Council despite soaring energy costs, giving a helping hand to residents (throughout) the district.

Despite rising energy costs, the council has been able to make sure customers are not paying any extra for their memberships, due to sound financial management of the centres.

The authority has invested heavily in its leisure... Read More »

Posted: Sat, 21 Jan 2023 10:01 by Emma Smith

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Business start up support event

Business start up support event

North East Derbyshire District Council are working with D2N2 Growth Hub, Vision Derbyshire Start Up and the University of Derby to encourage new start ups in the district, and this event is part of the package of support.

Held at Dronfield Hall Barn on 30 January, 8 am - 9:30 am.

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Posted: Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:30 by Emma Smith

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Dronfield resident fined hundreds for fly tipping

Dronfield resident fined hundreds for fly tipping

North East Derbyshire District Council issued a £400 fixed penalty notice to the resident after their waste was found fly tipped in Eckington. The resident paid the charge of £300 following payment within 10 days of the notice being issued.

Evidence was retrieved from the waste by a Council Enforcement Officer in December after it was reported by a vigilant member of the public.

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Posted: Fri, 20 Jan 2023 13:05 by Emma Smith

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New classes on at Eckington Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre.

New classes on at Eckington Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre.

Monday 9th January saw the launch of our new class timetable at Eckington.

Why not try Barbell Fitness on Wednesday's at 6pm-6.45pm with Suzanne- this is a full body workout containing resistance based exercises to strengthen and tone the whole body.

We also have a new Strength class with Alison on a Thursday between 5.30pm-6.00pm. This upper body session uses a mixture of equipment to target the top... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 20 Jan 2023 12:03 by Emma Smith

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NEDDC awarded £2.58m to enhance North East Derbyshire

NEDDC awarded £2.58m to enhance North East Derbyshire

North East Derbyshire District Council has been awarded £2.5 million UK Shared Prosperity funding to spend on initiatives to improve the District's parks, play areas, shop fronts, tourism offer and business support amongst other improvements over the coming years.

The funding will be used to level up across North East Derbyshire (along with the wider UK initiative), addressing geographical inequalities... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 20 Jan 2023 09:59 by Emma Smith

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Lower your boiler flow to save money

Lower your boiler flow to save money

We're supporting the Money Saving Boiler Challenge from Nesta, to get one million households to lower their boiler flow temperature. It's quick and easy to take part.

An average household could save around £112 per year. Find out more on the Money Saving Boiler Challenge website.

Posted: Sun, 08 Jan 2023 12:30 by Emma Smith

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Royal British Legion grant

Royal British Legion grant

If you or someone in your household is a veteran, you can apply for a grant to help pay your energy bills through the Royal British Legion.

The charity has launched a scheme to provide non-repayable emergency grants of up to £1,200 for veterans and their families across the UK.

The scheme is generally open to those who have served, or are serving, in the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force,... Read More »

Posted: Sat, 07 Jan 2023 12:30 by Emma Smith

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Household support fund vouchers

Household support fund vouchers

Additional support for low income pensioners and adults receiving home care will be available from February 2023

Eligible households will be contacted to tell them that they can receive a one-off Household Support fund voucher worth around £60.

The vouchers will be available for:

  • pensioners (aged over 66) who are entitled to council tax support (means tested) with their council tax bill
  • adults who... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 06 Jan 2023 17:30 by Emma Smith

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