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The large Christmas tree is due to be installed in Crich Market Place on Thursday 26th November 2020.

The Parish Council respectfully requests that you refrain from parking cars on the triangle above the water troughs from 12 midnight on Wednesday 25th November 2020 please.

If there are any cars parked in the area above the troughs it means the tree cannot be installed and will have to be sent away until... Read More »

VULNERABILITY FUND

Do you have an idea to keep your community safe?

Do you know someone who needs help?

PCC Hardyal Dhindsa has allocated £485,000 to tackle the issues that affect quality of life in communities and to make communities stronger. Grants are available from £50 up to £25k to support and improve lives and make Derbyshire a safer place to live. This fund helps both individuals... Read More »

From Wednesday 7th October 2020, the public toilets on Bowns Hill, Crich will be re-opening.

The toilets will be open Wednesday to Sunday each week, from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

We have had to reduce the days and opening times due to the extra costs required for Covid-19 precautions, including extra daily cleaning and sanitisation.

Please read the notices on the toilet doors before entering, and once inside... Read More »

Each year the Parish Council sets aside a small fund to help local community groups within Crich Parish.

The Council is aware that this has been a very difficult year for all community groups, with Covid-19 impacting heavily on activities and funding. If you run a community group, or belong to one, have you considered applying for a grant – it might make a little difference to what you can do... Read More »

The Parish Council is pleased to announce the reopening of the play equipment on the Recreation Ground, and would ask that you please read the information signs prior to use.

Play area now open - please remember

the following to keep your family and community safe:

Judge the risk of Covid-19 to you and your family before entering the play area

Please do not enter if you or your child feel unwell.

The equipment... Read More »

The Parish Council is pleased to announce the reopening of the outdoor gym equipment on the Recreation Ground, and would ask that you please read the information signs prior to use.

Outdoor gym now open - please remember the following

to keep your family and community safe:

Judge the risk of Covid-19 to you and your family before using the gym equipment.

Please do not use if you feel unwell.

This equipment... Read More »

The Parish Council, like many organisations, has had to change the way it operates since lockdown started in March. One of the changes we have had to make is to the way we hold meetings. At the moment the government is allowing local councils to hold meetings by video call, and we are using Zoom. We still have to allow the public to attend. Our next meeting is scheduled for 7th September, either at... Read More »

The Parish Council has considered the Risks relating to Covid-19 Government Guidance for managing outdoor gym and play equipment, and has concluded that the Council are not able, at this time, to comply with all of the requirements. In particular the recommendations made in Section 4, 'Key principles for safely reopening'.

The Council does not have the resources to reasonably mitigate some of the risks... Read More »

The Parish Council has carried out a Risk Assessment required under the Covid-19 Government Guidance for managing public toilets, and has concluded that the Council are not able, at this time, to comply with all of the requirements. In particular the recommendations made in 'Providing safer toilets for public use: Coronavirus'.

The Council does not have the resources to reasonably mitigate some of the... Read More »

The next Council Meeting is due to take place at 7.30pm on Monday 6 July 2020, by video conference.

Members of the public or press wishing to attend the meeting should contact Council Chair to obtain the video conference link, prior to 6.00pm on the evening meeting: margaret_lane@btinternet.com