Author: Emma Smith
Still time to contribute to our learning disabilities consultation
Please help to spread the word that we are still looking for views on the future of our learning disabilities day services.
To take part in the consultation which runs until 19 June 2022 people can fill in an online questionnaire.
The two options are moving away from traditional building-based day services in favour of offering alternative opportunities, or continue to run 12 day centres.
Posted: Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:28 by Emma Smith
We're resurfacing pavements across the county
The county council's highways team will be improving pavements across the county over the coming year. You can find a full list of the pavements to be resurfaced on the council's website.
Yellow advance warning signs will be put up before each job is started to let local people know about the work, although all jobs can be delayed if it rains. Roads are not normally closed to do these jobs so there... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:28 by Emma Smith
Do you know a pensioner who could be missing out?
Thousands of Derbyshire pensioners are missing out on hundreds of pounds a year by not claiming Pension Credit.
It's estimated that around 17,000 Derbyshire pensioners are entitled to, but not claiming, the pension top up, with the take-up rate for those aged over 75 at only 60%.
Please urge people in your area to find out if they qualify
Posted: Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:27 by Emma Smith
Advice for people struggling with the rising cost of living
Costs are rising and it can be hard to know where to turn if people are struggling to make ends meet.
We've put together a new webpage full of advice and help available locally. To find out more visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/costofliving
There's lots of advice and support available to residents, from help managing debt to checking they're getting all the benefits they are entitled to.
There's also information... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:25 by Emma Smith
Eckington Residents Meeting
Date - Wednesday 6 July 2022
Time - 7pm
Location - Eckington Civic Centre
Posted: Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:17 by Emma Smith
Vandalised - Queens Platinum Jubilee Crown
Eckington Town Team and Rotary with donations from Rykneld Homes and Derbyshire County Councillor Renwick produced a spectacular crown to celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee which was located at the bus stop on Pinfold Street, Eckington.
Their hard work and dedication over the 6 weeks prior to the weekend has been vandalised in a matter of minutes and is now beyond repair.
If anyone has any further... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:43 by Emma Smith
Litter Pick - EPC
Eckington Parish Council are holding a community litter pick on Saturday 18 June at Ridgeway School at 10am.
Posted: Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:13 by Emma Smith
Eckington Litter Pickers - 11am
Eckington Litter Pickers are holding a litter pick on Sunday 19 June at Birkill Stores at 11am.
Posted: Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:04 by Emma Smith