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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, circualted 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
Dog Fouling - a plea from Crich Parish Council
The Parish Council has been made aware of a number of complaints about dog mess in the streets of our villages and on Crich Recreation Ground. The problem has got worse recently, presumably because of the increase in dog ownership since the first lockdown.
Dog faeces are a health hazard and can cause blindness in young children. Under the Dogs Fouling of Land Act 1996, it is an offence to allow a dog... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:50 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 Jan 2021 13:27 by Carolyn Jennings
Public toilets, Bowns Hill - Winter closing
The public toilets will be closing for Winter at the end of December 2020. They will reopen again at the begining of March 2021.
It is unfortaunate that the toilets have to close for Winter, but this is due to the higher running costs associated with endeavouring to make them Covid safe during the times they are open.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Posted: Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:26 by Carolyn Jennings
Christmas 2020
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 »
Posted: Tue, 24 Nov 2020 09:04 by Carolyn Jennings
Vulnerability Fund - Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire
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 »
Posted: Mon, 19 Oct 2020 14:01 by Carolyn Jennings
