News

Christmas 2022

The large Christmas tree is due to be installed in Crich Market Place on Wednesday 23rd November 2022.

The Parish Council respectfully requests that you refrain from parking cars on the triangle above the water troughs from 12 midnight on Sunday 20th November 2022, this is to enable us to put the barriers in place on Monday 21st November and ensure the area is clear for Wednesday morning.... Read More »

Crich Glebe Field Trust & Centre

The hub of the community for health, wellbeing and entertainment activity

Putting our plans for a healthier and greener future into action, presented at our Annual General Meetings

Wednesday 23 November 2022 7.00pm at the Glebe

Join us as we work to bring our new strategy to life

All you need is enthusiasm and an interest in helping the Glebe to fulfill its potential... Read More »

Wellness Hubbub - Crich Glebe Field Centre 17th November 2022

2pm - 6pm

The Wellness Hubbub is bringing together local voluntary and professional organisations to showcase their work in our community to support health and wellbeing. Drop in to the Glebe at any time during the afternoon for information, talks, tasters and a healthy eating demonstration.

As well as information stands around the main hall,... Read More »

NOTICE OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR

Parish of

Crich

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Parish of Crich, as a result of the death of Councillor Valerie Thorpe.

The vacancy will be filled by election if, within 14 days after the date of this notice,10 electors for the Parish of Fritchley give notice in writing to the Electoral Returning... Read More »

The closing date for Grant Applications has now been extended to 18th November 2022

Each year the Parish Council sets aside a small fund to help local community groups within Crich Parish. 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 going forward? Perhaps there is an item that your group would like... Read More »

PRESS RELEASE 11 OCTOBER 2022

CRICH PARISH COUNCIL

Amber Valley Borough Council Housing Development Strategy

Crich Parish Council has objected to the AVBC plans to designate new sites for housing development in the Crich area.

We have asked how the further housing development sites, including the two sites on green fields in Crich Parish, have been identified but AVBC has failed to provide that information.... Read More »

Crich Tramway Village - emergency training exercise

On Friday 7th October 2022, Crich Tramway Village will be taking part in an emergency training exercise, which will involve emergency vehicles (such as fire engines) attending the created scene of a fictional accident at the Tramway Village.

Any extra emergency vehicle movements, noise etc will be most felt at Town End, Wakebridge, Shuckstone Lane,... Read More »

Valerie Thorpe

We are very sad to report the death of one of our long standing Councillors Valerie Thorpe.

Valerie had served on the council for over 20 years as well as serving as an Amber Valley Borough Councillor for more than 16 years.

Valerie made an outstanding contribution to our community serving on many community and official committees, raising thousands of pounds for charitable causes and helping... Read More »

Community SpeedWatch (CSW) is a locally driven initiative where active members of the community become Police Support Volunteers and work with the Police to monitor speeds of vehicles at specific locations using speed indication devices.

Vehicles exceeding the speed limit are referred to the Police with the aim of educating drivers to reduce their speeds. In cases where education is blatantly ignored... Read More »

Crich Parish Council was saddened to learn of the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

We recognise the huge role she has played in the life of our nation and in our community, providing continuity in an ever-changing world, encouraging hope in hard times and fulfilling her pledge to serve the nation for all of her life. Queen Elizabeth II meant so much to so many people.

We now join with the Royal family... Read More »