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Crich Burial Ground - closure for works
Crich Parish Council is carrying out works on Crich Burial Ground to repair and extend the access road, and to remove spoil that continues to be tipped under the hedges despite pleas not to do so. These works are large in scale and it is estimated will take up to three weeks to complete.
The Burial Ground will remain open to visitors during this time, works permitting, but will not be able to accommodate... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:43 by Carolyn Jennings
Parish Council - Casual Vacancy
We need you!
If you care about Crich, and would like to help keep it a great place to live and work, why not become a Parish Councillor?
We have an immediate Councillor vacancy for Crich Ward.
No prior experience needed, just a positive outlook, willingness to work as part of a team, and a drive to be a voice for your local community.
We will support you in your new role, and expect you to undertake training... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:53 by Carolyn Jennings
Community Group Grants 2021/22 - now open for applications
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 another difficult year for all community groups, with Covid-19 continuing to impact 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... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:58 by Carolyn Jennings
Crich Neighbourhood Plan
Recent postings have asked questions about Crich Neighbourhood Plan:
- Is the plan still relevant?
- Does it need updating?
- Will it stop the quarry being developed?
The plan was completed and approved in September 2018 after many months of hard work and significant costs. The Parish Council submitted it because Amber Valley did not have a Local Plan and it was felt this would go some way to protect the parish... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 17 May 2021 09:39 by Carolyn Jennings
Great British Spring Clean - funding awarded
28th May – 13th June 2021
The Parish Council is pleased to announce that it has been able to support the Great British Spring Clean 2021 by awarding both of the Community Groups that applied with £100 each.
The funding has been awarded to Whatstandwell Social Group, and Active Crich for Everyone part of the Crich Patient Participation Group, to assist in the purchase of equipment to carry... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 11 May 2021 16:30 by Carolyn Jennings
20's Plenty for Derbyshire
At the Full Council Meeting of 12th April 2021 the Parish Council passed the following Resolution:
"This Parish Council agrees to support 20's Plenty for Derbyshire in its calls for 20mph as normal for settlements in Derbyshire in line with Government and globally agreed best practice of wide area signed 20mph limits."
The Council joins a growing group of Town and Parish Coiuncils supporting this iniative.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:08 by Carolyn Jennings
Amber Rock/Crich Quarry - Water Park development
Council discussed this matter at the meeting of Monday 1st March 2021 (see News Item or Minutes for detail), and again on Monday 12th April 2021.
Residents who have written into Council to express their concerns are thanked. Every e-mail has been responded to, circulated and read - Council has heard and understood.
It remains important to remember, a Planning Application has been yet been made so there... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:22 by Carolyn Jennings
HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
At the Parish Council Meeting of 12th April 2021, Council Chair Cllr Margaret Lane read out the following statement, which was followed by a minute's silence:
It was with deep sadness that Crich Parish Council heard the announcement that HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, had passed away on 9 April 2021 at the age of 99.
The Duke's contribution to the Royal Family, to many causes and charities and... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:17 by Carolyn Jennings
Change to Council Meeting Date - May 2021
The Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020 do not apply to meetings on or after 7th May 2021.
Council therefore took the decision to bring the date of May's Meeting forward so it might take place via video conference.
The Annual Meeting of Crich Parish Council will now take place... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:04 by Carolyn Jennings
Amber Rock/Crich Quarry - Water Park development
Council discussed this matter at their meeting on Monday 1st March 2021. They noted that Amber Valley Borough Council who would normally act as the Authority on Planning matters is only acting as a consultee. This is because the plan is large and would impact on areas such as Highways, Environment, Minerals etc as well as Planning, and therefore Derbyshire County Council will be taking the lead.
It... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:45 by Carolyn Jennings
