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Community Litter Picks
The Great British Spring Clean is back!
Eckington Parish Council will be organising regular Community Litter Picks.
If you can please join in and help to keep your local streets, parks and green spaces clean.
The date and location of the Community Litter Picks will be posted.
This doesn't mean you have to wait you can make litter picking part of your daily exercise.
Posted: Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:56 by Roz Bullimore
Temporary Closure of Footpath No.52
WHEN: from 8th December 2020 to 7th June 2021.
WHERE: Closure of Footpath 52 in Eckington Parish from its eastern end to the Butchers Arms. No. 30
REASON: To allow for development of the site.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: From the north and south use Public Footpath
Please note that the construction is not taking place on the line of the footpath and it will be made available upon completion of the works.
Posted: Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:55 by Roz Bullimore
Seasons Greetings
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Eckington Parish Council and Staff.
Posted: Tue, 22 Dec 2020 11:48 by Roz Bullimore
Parish Council Newsletter, Winter 2020
Parish Council winter newsletter 2020
Posted: Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:13 by Roz Bullimore
Eckington Community Pantry
FREE food hamper and treats for families struggling this Christmas.
Eckington Parish Council working in partnership with Eckington Business Centre, Rykneld Homes, Fairshare and Rural Action Derbyshire.
Posted: Thu, 10 Dec 2020 09:36 by Roz Bullimore
DUWC Press Release
Advice Centre Says Thousands Are Losing Out
Advisers at the long established Derbyshire Unemployed Workers' Centres (DUWC) claim that thousands are losing out because they are not seeking advice both before and after making their claim for Universal Credit.
The DUWC advice team believe it is important to seek advice before and after claiming Universal Credit.
If you need help to complete the forms the... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 04 Dec 2020 12:02 by Roz Bullimore
Christmas Gifts and food donations appeal
Give back this Christmas for local families in need.
Any donations of toys, gift cards, wrapping paper, food and treats will be really appreciated.
Items can be dropped off at Eckington Civic Centre Mondays between 10am and 12 noon or at Eckington Business Centre opposite the library between 9am and 3pm, Monday - Friday
With your help we aim to bring a smile on peoples faces and give hope to vulnerable... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 04 Dec 2020 11:39 by Roz Bullimore
Emergency Footpath Closure 121 Eckington
Status: PATH CLOSED
Start date: 2 December 2020
End date: 22 December 2020
Restriction: Close Public Footpath No.121 from its junction with Public Footpath No.135 to its junction with Public Footpath No.129.
Reason: To facilitate public safety during forestry works.
Alternative route: From the East follow Public Footpath No.129 north to the country boundary. Go west on the footpath back to Public Footpath... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 04 Dec 2020 11:23 by Roz Bullimore
Help to feed children at Christmas
Helping to feed children during the Christmas Holidays
DonateRaising funds for Derbyshire School Holiday Clubs
The Feeding Derbyshire network of School Holiday Clubs have been working hard to support struggling families throughout the Covid-19 crisis. They have been able to provide children with food parcels during the Summer and October Half-term Holidays.
They would like to raise additional funds for... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 20 Nov 2020 16:49 by Roz Bullimore
Could you be a volunteer and help support vulnerable people in your community this winter?
Call for volunteers to support the most vulnerable.
Derbyshire County Council are working in partnership with community volunteer services across the county looking for volunteers to help support the work of our Community Response Unit during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
The Community Response Unit is for residents with no friends or family to call on who are:
- Self-isolating because either themselves... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:39 by Roz Bullimore
