Author: Emma Smith
Financial help and grants available
If you are starting to worry how you are going to make ends meet, then please take a look at our cost of living financial help pages. We have information on the government grants available and their eligibility and how to apply and what to do if you're struggling to pay your fuel bills. You are never alone.
For more information Cost of Living Contacts and Help - North East Derbyshire District Council... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:25 by Emma Smith
Homes for the future
Derbyshire County Council are asking private homeowners what support they need to make their homes more energy efficient.
Together with the county's eight district and borough councils, we have launched the consultation to find out what local homeowners think would help them to make home improvements needed to reduce their energy use.
Steps people can take to make their homes more energy efficient range... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:17 by Emma Smith
Help us spread the word about Shine A Light
Shine A Light is set to wow audiences at a second iconic local landmark this weekend as another part of Derbyshire's history unfolds in a magical display of light and sound at Elvaston Castle Country Park.
Members are asked to help spread the word that residents can catch Shine A Light at Elvaston on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November before it moves to Barrow Hill Roundhouse – the last surviving... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:15 by Emma Smith
Consultation on East Midlands devolution gets under way
The public consultation on the proposed East Midlands County Combined Authority has launched at www.eastmidlandsdevolution.co.uk
The consultation, which runs until the 9 January, is seeking the views of everyone across the county on the proposed devolution deal which covers Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham and was announced in August 2022.
Devolution has the opportunity to:
- Bring more... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:11 by Emma Smith
Remembrance Parade
The Remembrance Parade will start at 9.30am from the One Stop Shop, West Street down to St Peters and St Paul's Church, Church Street.
The Service in Eckington Church will commence at 10.00am.
Posted: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:32 by Emma Smith
Remembrance Day - Road Closure
A rolling road closure has been approved to close the B6052 from the junction of Fanshaw Avenue to Atco traffic lights 9.30am until 9.50am for the Parade and 10.55am until 11.30am for the Act of Remembrance and the laying of the wreaths.
Commencing at No.10 Fanshaw Road with the junction of Fanshaw Avenue turning right onto the B6052 West Street, continuing along B6052 to the junction of Mill Road ending... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:51 by Emma Smith
Remembrance Day
Dear Residents,
We are writing to you today to outline the facts surrounding the Remembrance Day parade arrangements. Apart from during Covid, for many decades there has been an annual parade and service in Eckington, to commemorate the fallen, especially those from our parish.
For 35 years the parade has been led by the wonderful volunteers of the Woodhouse Prize band. The parade and service are now... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:10 by Emma Smith
Notice of Election - South Ward
The close of nominations is Friday 28 October 2022 at 4pm
Posted: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:49 by Emma Smith
Climate emergency. Councils and community groups are eligible to apply.
The deadline is 26th October 2022
Posted: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:47 by Emma Smith
Beware of this scam text offering you fake government energy bill support
Scammers seek to take advantage of the government's energy grant scheme
Beware of this scam text offering you fake government energy bill support - Which? News
Posted: Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:02 by Emma Smith