Duffield Parish Council

Duffield Parish Council News Letter
(This months' full Newsletter is published in Duffield Scene.)

The Duffield Parish Council own website is www.duffieldpc.org.uk

Click here for Useful telephone numbers

The Parish council also instigated a Complaints Procedure which can be viewed in the Duffield Library and on their www.duffieldpc.org.uk website. They have also confirmed that they will try to respond to correspondence within ten days.

Duffield Parish Council Newsletter - Issue No. 65 (January 2009)

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE PARISH COUNCILLORS
As the New Yearbreaks Councillors and staff at the Parish Council send their wishes of happiness and good health to all.

TREE WORK AT EYES MEADOW
Regular visitors to Eyes Meadow will have noticed that significant works have taken place there over the past few months.
The Shed has now disappeared and the temporary telephone mast currently sitting in its place will be replaced by grass over the summer, opening the area up for users.
A programme of tree management work has also been undertaken, with the aim of ensuring that the tradition of producing magnificent specimen trees on the site continues.
The main area of work this year has been along the roadside just beyond the cricket ground.
The trees and shrubs in this area had been over-planted to allow the young trees space to mature. Now that the trees have become established it has been necessary to remove the protective trees and shrubs to ensure that the remaining specimen trees grow correctly in shape and form .
It is hoped that the remaining trees particularly the Oaks and Pines will grow to the level of the other large specimen trees on the site, and be enjoyed for generations to come.
Whilst undertaking the inspection of Eyes Meadow the Parish Council were sad to learn that the large Lime located behind the cricket ground was in a poor state of health. Excessive sprouting and damage to the base of the trunk through disease may mean that the tree cannot be saved. The Parish Council is currently taking urgent action to look at possibilities for the tree and to establish if it can be saved.

KEEP YOUR DOG SAFE — CLEAN IT UP
Despite the increase in the number of bins provided for dog walkers throughout the village, the Parish Council hasreceived an increasing numberof complaints about dog fouling on green spaces and footpaths.
This is particularly nasty for young children involved in sport atthe two main recreational grounds. Whilst a order is currently being progressed for Grays Recreational Ground, and they are banned from entering the childrens play area, walkers at Eyes Meadow currently still have the option of allowing their dogs to run free.
This does not however mean that they do not have to clear up their mess, and indeed those committing the offence are subject to fines from the dog wardens.
Whilst there has been a request for increased patrols, we would ask residents seeing such offences to report them directly to the dog wardens on 01773 841335.
This problem does not only affect humans, but can be lethal to dog as it allow the spread of Parvovirus.
This disease is particularly problematic for young dogs and can be deadly.

IMPROVING WEBSITE
The Parish Council has added a document library to its website. Here you will be able to view more information about how the Parish Council works.
If you have any suggestions about what else you would like to see on the site, please let us know by emailing us through the contact button on the website.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATES
The Parish Council will be holding the following meetings at the Committee Room on Hazelwood Road to commence at 7.00pm.
All meetings are open to the public and Parishioners may bring items of concern to members attention prior to the commencement of the meeting.

Tuesday January 13th 7.00pm Parish Council

Tuesday January 27th 7.00pm Cemetery Committee

Tuesday February 10th 7.00pm Parish Council

Tuesday February 24th 7.00pm Recreational Committe

CONTACT INFORMATION
County Councillor for Duffield :
Mr. Patrick Clark
At County Hall 01629 580000 ext 6022
Home Phone 01335 350138
Email: Patrick.Clark@derbyshire.gov .uk
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Borough Councillors for Duffield:
Mr. Stuart Bradford
Home Phone 01773 550828
Email: stuart.bradford@virgin.net

Mr. Chris Short
Home Phone 01332 843781
Email: derbyshireshorts@aol.com

Parish Councillors for Duffield
You can contact yourParish Councillors through the Parish Office at the Weston Centre, Tamworth Street,
Duffield, DE56 4ER Tel: 01332 842740
Derbyshire County Council: 01629 580000
AmberValley Borough Council: 01773 570222
Dog Warden 01773 841335
Police non emergency 0845 123 3333

If you have any comments regarding the work of the Parish Council or would like to speak directly with the Clerk please note the Clerk is still available every Monday and Wednesday morning at the Weston Centre between 10am and 12am.
No appointment necessary. (Closed for Bank Holiday).
PLEASE USE THE BACK ENTRANCE OFTHE CENTRE TO ACCESS THE PARISH OFFICE

You can Contact the Clerk , Sally Bygraves on 01332 842740 mon-wed during office hours or in an emergency on 07836244818.
You can also contact the Parish Council via email us through the contact button at www.duffieldpc.org.uk

Duffield Parish Council Newsletter - Issue No. 64 (December 2008)

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Staff and Councillors at the Parish Council would like to send their best wishes to you all , and wish you a very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year.

THANKS FOR A GREAT SUCCESS
The Parish Council would like to send their sincere thanks to all the parties involved in the organisation and manning of the Annual Bonfire and Fireworks Event this year.
The Community Association together with ACT squadron 620, the Scout Network and Duffield Fire Service ensured that the event went off with a bang, and was enjoyed by more than 1200 visitors.
We also send our sincere thanks to Duffield News, Duffield Fish Bar and Meadow Vale News who sold advance tickets for the event.
We hope that villagers will continue to support our local shops in these difficult times as they play an important role in our community.
Part of the funds raised by the fireworks event will go towards brightening the village around the Christmas period, and we hope that you all take the opportunity to enjoy the Christmas trees displayed around the village as you do your local shopping.

ALL CHANGE AT EYES MEADOW
Visitors to the Eyes Meadow will now see that the shed has now been demolished, with its temporary replacement now firmly in place.
The steel container houses only basic items such as football flag posts and contains nothing of any value.
A temporary telephone mast will be placed on the site of the shed for the next six months. This is an emergency measure to ensure continued telephone coverage for Vodafone customers in the area.
Residents and visitors are advised that although a protective fence will be placed around the mast for their safety, they should stay away from the site. The temporary mast will be removed once a more permanent solution is in place. This will be through the modification to the existing telephone masts already located on the site.
Longer term this will mean that the village will continue to receive good mobile telephone coverage without impacting on this or other sites in the locality.

FIRE SERVICE BRING ROAD SAFETY TO REALITY
The Parish Council has been concerned overthe number of road accidents taking place or involving Duffield residents, and in particularthe impact upon our youngest residents taking up driving for the first time.
We note therefore that Duffield Fire Station are organising a road safety event at Ecclesbourne School on Wednesday 10th December 2008.
The event is part of Derbyshire Fire and Rescue’s work in reducing Road Traffic Collisions in the county.
The event will consist of talks from the Fire Service, Police and Ambulance crews followed by a practical demonstration where volunteers will be cut free from wrecked vehicles.
The Watch Manager John Foster of Duffield Fire Station says,” we have attended a number of serious accidents over the last few years involving young drivers from the area and they seem to be on the increase.
“We are going to deliver a hard hitting presentation to the 6th form students at the school in the hope of reducing this trend”

HAVE YOUR SAY
Amber Valley is urging residents to make a contribution to the development of its future plans.They are developing policies that will shape the future of our Borough and want to know what you think.
Whilst policies will be partly guided by national and regional requirements, there is still plenty of scope for addressing the community’s needs. To make your voice heard visit Amber Valley’s website at www.ambervalley.gov.uk and click on the link “issues and ideas.”
You will then be able to complete the online form giving details of what you think is important to your community. If you do not have a computer you can get a paper form sent to you by calling 01773 841584.

COUNCIL ADOPTS NEW MODEL PUBLICATION SCHEME
In accordance with recommendations from the Information Commissionerthe Parish Council have adopted the new model publication scheme.
The Model Scheme, as adopted, can be viewed at the information commissioner’s website in full at www.ico.gov.uk
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The easiest way of locating it is to click on Publication Schemes under the A-Z listing. Information about the scheme will also be placed on the Parish Council’s website.
If you do not have access to the internet information on the scheme can be obtained from the Parish Council Office.

COUNCILLOR SURGERIES
Councillors will be holding open surgeries forresidents. You can bring yourconcerns about the village directly to Councillors in face to face meetings.
A list of surgery dates has been placed in all Parish noticeboards. The surgeries will be held at the Parish Office at the Weston Centre, Tamworth Street. Next Surgery :
Monday 1st December2008 10.00am

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATES
The Parish Council will be holding the following meetings at the Committee Room on Hazelwood Road.
All meetings are open to the public and Parishioners may bring items of concern to members’attention prior to the commencement of the meeting.
Tuesday December 9th 7.00pm Parish Council
Monday December15th 10.00am Strategy, Finance & General Purposes

CONTACT INFORMATION
County Councillor for Duffield :
Mr. Patrick Clark
At County Hall 01629 580000 ext 6022
Home Phone 01335 350138

Email Patrick.Clark@derbyshire.gov.uk

Borough Councillors for Duffield:
Mr. Stuart Bradford
Home Phone 01773 550828
Email stuart.bradford@virgin.net

Mr. Chris Short
Home Phone 01332 843781
Email derbyshireshorts@aol.com

Parish Councillors for Duffield
You can contact yourParish Councillors through the Parish Office at the Weston Centre, Tamworth Street,
Duffield, DE56 4ER Tel: 01332 842740
Derbyshire County Council: 01629 580000
AmberValley Borough Council: 01773 570222
Dog Warden 01773 841335
Police non emergency 0845 123 3333

You can Contact the Clerk, Sally Bygraves on 01332 842740 mon-wed during office hours or in an emergency on 07836244818.
You can also contact the Parish Council via email us through the contact button at www.duffieldpc.org.uk

Duffield Parish Council Newsletter - Issue No. 63 (November 2008)

THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS
DISPLAY WILLTAKE PLACE AT EYES MEADOW ON:

SATURDAY 8th NOVEMBER 2008 7.30 PM
GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY AND SAVE MONEY.
STANDARD RATE CHARGE FOR EVERYONE £2.00 IN ADVANCE. £3.00 ON THE NIGHT
FREE PARKING CHILDREN UNDER 5 IN PUSHCHAIRS FREE
GET YOUR TICKET AT : DUFFIELD NEWS, TOWN
STREET FISH BAR AND MEADOW VALE STORES
ANYEXCESS FUNDS ARE INVESTED INTO VILLAGE AMENITIES

MORE VANDALISM AT PLAYGROUND
Unfortunately there has been furtherdamage to the new playground caused by vandals.
Fires have been started resulting in the removal of a wooden bench, and an attempt has been made to burn through the scramble netting attached to the climbing frame.
The Parish Council has no resources to replace any damaged equipment.
If any member of the public witnesses such damage, or any other anti social behaviour, or has any information as to the identity of the culprits, we would ask them to report it to the police as soon as possible.
If you can help with any information on this matter please call Derbyshire Police on 0845 123 33 33.
With the new alcohol control order now enforceable on Gray Recreational Ground, the police have confirmed that patrols will be stepped up in the area to tackle the under age drinking which has plagued the site.

GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE
The Parish Council has a total budget of £1000 for 2008 / 2009 available to not for profit organisations (or projects) based in Duffield and welcomes applications for this money.
Known as ‘S137 Funding’, the Parish Council has the power to allocate funding, in full or in part, to those organisations that can demonstrate that all application criteria have been met.
A full list of criteria is available, together with a standard claim form from the Parish Office (see below). Any requests received will be considered by the Parish Council, normally at the end of the calendar year. Previous successful applicants include charities, PTFAs, local sports clubs and societies.

COUNCILLOR SURGERIES
Councillors will be holding open surgeries forresidents. You can bring your concerns about the village directly to Councillors in face to face meetings.
A list of surgery dates has been placed in all Parish noticeboards. The surgeries will be held at the Parish Office at the Weston Centre, Tamworth Street.

Next Surgery : Wednesday 5th November 2008 10.00am

SECURITY OF PARISH COUNCIL FUNDS
The Parish Council would like to re-assure all Duffield residents in these unprecedented times, that its funds are held securely in sound financial institutions and no money has been deposited with any Icelandic or any other failed bank.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATES
The Parish Council will be holding the following meetings at the Committee Room on Hazelwood Road to commence at 7.00pm.
All meetings are open to the public and Parishioners may bring items of concern to members’attention prior to the commencement of the meeting.

Tuesday November11th 7.00pm Parish Council
Tuesday November 25th 7.00pm Finance and General Purposes Committee

CONTACT INFORMATION
County Councillor for Duffield :
Mr. Patrick Clark
At County Hall 01629 580000 ext 6022
Home Phone 01335 350138

Email Patrick.Clark@derbyshire.gov.uk

Borough Councillors for Duffield:
Mr. Stuart Bradford
Home Phone 01773 550828
Email stuart.bradford@virgin.net

Mr. Chris Short
Home Phone 01332 843781
Email derbyshireshorts@aol.com

Parish Councillors for Duffield
You can contact yourParish Councillors through the Parish Office at the Weston Centre, Tamworth Street,
Duffield, DE56 4ER Tel: 01332 842740
Derbyshire County Council: 01629 580000
AmberValley Borough Council: 01773 570222
Dog Warden 01773 841335
Police non emergency 0845 123 3333

You can Contact the Clerk, Sally Bygraves on 01332 842740 mon-wed during office hours or in an emergency on 07836244818.
You can also contact the Parish Council via email us through the contact button at www.duffieldpc.org.uk

Duffield Parish Council Newsletter - Issue No. 62 (October 2008)

PROPOSED CHANGES TO TOWN STREET
Following changes in legislation, Derbyshire County Council are planning to make significant changes to Town Street at the Wirksworth Road and Chapel Street Junctions which will result in improved bus access for disabled users. The Parish Council have sent their comments regarding the changes to Derbyshire County Council, and it is anticipated that work on the changes will commence in late Autumn.
The proposed changes to the roads and bus stop locations are detailed below .If you would like more information please contact the Parish Council :

LOWER DERWENT FLOOD RISK MANGEMENT STRATEGY
As part of the Environment Agencies management of flood risk forthe River Trent, the third largest river in England, the Environment Agency is looking at ways in which it can manage associated flooding along its tributaries including the LowerDerwent which passes through Duffield.
Their suggestions for Duffield include maintaining existing defences, increasing flood warning participation and developing a Blue Corridor along which land use and land management activities will be will subject to change.
This strategy will restrict land use along the blue corridor for development, and will encourage the development of wetlands and other activities which assist with flood risk. If you would like to take part in the consultation on the proposals to deal with flooding in your area, please look at the environment agencies

website: http://environment-agency.gov.uk/youre nv/consultations /2124263/?lang=_e to find out details of where you can view the documents.
An emails copy is available from the Parish Councils, and you can obtain this by contacting us through our website.
The proposed Blue Corridoralong the RiverDerwent and RiverEcclesbourne through Duffield

COUNCILLOR SURGERIES
Councillors will be holding open surgeries for resident. You can
bring your concerns about the village directly to Councillors in
face to face meetings. Alist of surgery dates has been placed in
all Parish noticeboards. The surgeries will be held at the Parish
Office at the Weston Center, Tamworth Street.

Next Surgery : Monday 20 October2008 10.00am

PARISH COUNCI LMEETING DATES
The Parish Council will be holding the following meetings at
the Committee Room on Hazelwood Road to commence at
7.00pm. All meetings are open to the public and Parishioners
may bring items of concern to members’attention prior to the
commencement of the meeting.

Tuesday October 14th 7.00pm Parish Council
Tuesday October 28th 7.00pm Recreational Cttee

You can Contact the Clerk, Sally Bygraves on 01332 842740
Mon-Wed during office hours orin an emergency on 07836244818. You can also contact the Parish Council via email us through the contact button at www .duffieldpc.org.uk
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Duffield Parish Council Newsletter - Issue No. 61 (September 2008)

PARA MOTORISTS ON EYES MEADOW
Five Para Motorists togetherwith theirsupport crew were given special permission by the Parish Council to use Eyes Meadow as theirlanding site as part of their Tip to Toe charity flight to raise money forThe Forces Children’s Trust’& The Regional AirAmbulances.
The Para motorists started their flight on 29th of July 2008, at Lands End, with the hope of reaching John O’Groats, more than 700 miles away in 8 days. They eventually arrived on Wednesday 13th August 2008. Eyes Meadow was their only landing site in the East Midlands and will play and important back drop for the film being made about their adventure. If you would like to find out more information about the flight, please
go to their website at www.paramotorclub.org/ tiptotip/index.php.

PLANNING APPLICATION TO REPLACE SHED
The Parish Council has made an application for a small high security storage shed at Eyes Meadow.
It will be used to store low value items such as football flags and signs.
The shed will be coated with anti climb paint. If you would like to view our application you can access this on the Amber Valley website at www.ambervalley.gov.ukand search for their planning register.

SPATE OF BURGLARIES AND THEFTS HIT DUFFIELD
The Parish Council has been one of the victims of the recent spate of thefts and burglaries that have hit Duffield.
Commercial businesses and not for profit organisations have also been targeted. The Parish Council had its Stihl Petrol hedge trimmer stolen from the Cemetery, where it was being used by the superintendent. The trimmer has security markings, so if you are offered a used Stihl Petrol Trimmer please contact
Derbyshire Police on 0845 123 3333 as they will be able to identify the stolen item. They have also requested resident call 999 if they suspect that a break in may be taking place, as resolving this problem has been identified as a key objective for the community policing team.

AUTUMN FOOTPRINTS FESTIVAL
DUFFIELD AND HAZELWOOD TUESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2008
Councillors from Duffield Parish Council will again be taking part in this festival by leading a walk through Duffield and Hazelwood.
Councillor Pauline Buckle and John Rice are experienced walkers and have put together a circular walk via Farnah Green and Hazelwood taking in the views of the Derwent Valley andEcclesbourne Valleys.
If you would like to join them on this sometimes challenging walk please meet them at Duffield Cemetery, on Hazelwood Road at 10.30am.
If you would like more information about this and other walks in the festival please call the Tourist nformation Centre at Ripley on 01773 841488 or see the advertising notice in our notice board on Town Street.

COUNCILLOR SURGERIES
Councillors will be holding open surgeries for resident. You can
bring your concerns about the village directly to Councillors in
face to face meetings. Alist of surgery dates has been placed in
all Parish noticeboards. The surgeries will be held at the Parish
Office at the Weston Center, Tamworth Street.
Next Surgeries:
Wednesday 17th September2008 10.00am
Monday 20th October2008 10.00am

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATES
The Parish Council will be holding the following meetings at
the Committee Room on Hazelwood Road to commence at
7.00pm. All meetings are open to the public and Parishioners
may bring items of concern to members’attention prior to the
commencement of the meeting.
Tuesday September 9th 7.00pm Parish Council
Tuesday September 23rd 7.00pm Cemetery Committee
Tuesday October 14th 7.00pm Parish Council

CONTACT INFORMATION
County Councillor for Duffield : Mr. Patrick Clark
At County Hall 01629 580000 ext 6022
Home Phone 01335 350138
Email Patrick.Clark@derbyshire.gov.uk

Borough Councillors for Duffield:
Mr. Stuart Bradford
Home Phone 01773 550828
Email stuart.bradford@virgin.net

Mr. Chris Short
Home Phone 01332 843781
Email derbyshireshorts@aol.com

You can contact your Parish Councillors through the Parish Office at the Weston Center, Tamworth Street, Duffield, DE56 4ERTel: 01332 842740

Derbyshire County Council: 01629 580000
AmberValley Borough Council: 01773 570222
Dog Warden 01773 841335
Police non emergency 0845 123 3333

You can Contact the Clerk , Sally Bygraves on 01332 842740
Mon-Wed during office hours orin an emergency on 07836244818. or email us through the contact button at www.duffieldpc.org.uk

Duffield Parish Council Newsletter - Issue No. 60 (August 2008)

PLAYGROUND A HUGE SUCCESS
The Parish Council is delighted that so many children are using, and enjoying the new playground at Grays Recreation Ground. We would like to thank you for all the very positive feedback received and would encourage you to give us your opinions.
The playground has become a victim of its own success in that more users have meant more rubbish being generated. As a result the Council has ordered a new bin that should be in place shortly.
Watch out for the hungry bear!!
We have also noticed that many young children are enjoying the football post located at the back of Eyes Meadow. To help with this play, the Parish Council has purchased an additional football post to be placed here so that a full end to end game can be played. We hope you enjoy it. It should be installed shortly.
The Playground is a very popular place and we are doing our best to ensure that it remains clean and safe. One way in which you can help us is by taking you recyclable rubbish home.
This not only leaves space for other rubbish, but also helps protect the planet and preserve the environment.

NEW FOOTBALL PITCH
The success of Duffield Dynamos football for juniors is such that there is an increased demand for football facilities within the village particularly at weekends. The Council is always keen to encourage and support such activity and, as a result, is taking steps to bring back into use the football pitch at Grays Recreation Ground to compliment the existing pitches at Eyes Meadow. Unfortunately there are no parking provisions on this site, or on the adjacent roads. The narrow roads must be kept clear in case of an emergency. Please do not bring your car. Arrangements for disabled users can be made through the football club.

DEMOLITION OF ‘SHED’ AT EYES MEADOW
The storage facility at Eyes meadow, commonly referred to as the ‘shed’, is at the end of its useful life, and may, in time, become unsafe. The Council has made a decision to demolish the shed, using specialist contractors. Planning permission has been sought to locate a high security container at the site that will be used for storage. If you have any items stored at the shed, and have not been contacted by the Clerk, please get in touch. Any unclaimed items
will be recycled or disposed off by the end of September.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW ADVISORS
The Parish Council is very pleased to welcome new advisors to their Recreational Committee. Mr. Keith Redfern has agreed to take the role of footpath advisor for the north west section of the village. His acceptance of this role will ensure that the good work of Mr. & Mrs. Tonks who retired earlier this year will be continued. We wish Keith every success in his new role and thank him for taking time to help the Council in this important role.
The Parish Council have also appointed and advisor from the Cricket Club to work with them in the ongoing development of Eyes Meadow.

TREE WORK AT EYES MEADOW
Contractors have been invited to undertake tree thinning and shrub removal work at Eyes Meadow over the Autumn period. It is anticipated that this work will open up parts of the meadow and allow specimen tree more space to grow. This work will be coupled with pollarding and trimming at the Cemetery as part of the Parish Councils’ ongoing tree management work.

CEMETERY WORK CONTINUES
Following an extensive contact and advertising programme for grade 3 failed memorials; work will start over the next few months to lay down memorials where no response has been received. All memorials will be laid with their inscription facing upwards, to ensure that the information on them can be viewed. We apologise for any inconvenience that this work may cause users of the cemetery
We would also like to thank visitors to the Cemetery on Hazelwood Road for their patience during recent resurfacing work on the drive and parking bays outside the Cemetery on Hazelwood Road. This work, costing £10,000, has allowed this area of road to be adopted
by Derbyshire County Council, thus reducing future liabilities for the Parish Council.

STAY SAFE BY THE WATER
As the Summer holiday get into full swing, we would urge all users of Eyes Meadow and Grays Recreational ground to be aware of river safety, and resist the temptation of talking a dip in what might appear to be cooling waters. We would particularly urge young teenagers to resist the temptations of jumping from the gas pipe into the River Derwent. The River has dangerous under currents and has caught out even strong swimmers with its dense weeds. The Parish Council have asked the British Gas to look at the safety of their fencing around the pipe. Any problems on this issue can be reported to British Gas on 0845 605 6677.

COUNCILLOR SURGERIES
Councillors will be holding open surgeries for residents. You can bring your concerns about the village directly to Councillors in face to face meetings. Alist of surgery dates has been placed in all Parish noticeboards. The surgeries will be held at the Parish Office at the
Weston Center, Tamworth Street.
Next Surgery : Wednesday 17th September2008 10.00am

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATES
The Parish Council will be holding the following meetings at the
Committee Room on Hazelwood Road to commence at 7.00pm. All
meetings are open to the public and Parishioners may bring items of
concern to members’attention prior to the commencement of the
meeting.
Tuesday September 9th 7.00pm Parish Council
Tuesday September 23rd 7.00pm Cemetery Committee
Tuesday October 14th 7.00pm Parish Council

CONTACT I NFORMATION
County Councillor for Duffield : Mr. Patrick Clark
At County Hall 01629 580000 ext 6022
Home Phone 01335 350138
Email Patrick.Clark@derbyshire.gov.uk

Borough Councillors for Duffield:
Mr. Stuart Bradford
Home Phone 01773 550828
Email stuart.bradford@virgin.net

Mr. Chris Short
Home Phone 01332 843781
Email derbyshireshorts@aol.com

You can contact your Parish Councillors through the Parish Office at the Weston Center, Tamworth Street, Duffield, DE56 4ERTel: 01332 842740

Derbyshire County Council: 01629 580000
AmberValley Borough Council: 01773 570222
Dog Warden 01773 841335
Police non emergency 0845 123 3333

You can Contact the Clerk , Sally Bygraves on 01332 842740
Mon-Wed during office hours orin an emergency on 07836244818. or email us through the contact button at www.duffieldpc.org.uk

Duffield Parish Council Newsletter - Issue No. 59 (July 2008)

THANK YOU TO GERARD VARIN
The Parish Council would like to offer their thanks to Gerard Varin for the kind donation of a picnic bench at Grays Recreational Ground. The bench is a welcomed addition to the recreational site and has been placed under the tree to give shade to users of the playground over the summer months.

BARBEQUES AT EYES MEADOW
It has come to the Councils attention that a number of residents are taking portable barbeques to Eyes Meadow and using the picnic benches as stands for them. If you notice this happening please call the police on 0845 123 33 33 as the Parish Council will pursue all types of criminal damage to its property.

FIXED PENALTY NOTICES TO BE ISSUED TO TACKLE LITTERING AND DOG FOULING
People who drop litter and dog owners who refuse to clean up after their pets risk receiving on-the-spot fines from Community Officers from Amber Valley Borough Council. Anyone who is caught committing these offences will be issued with a £80 fixed penalty notice. As well as applying to all open areas and footpaths in the Borough, these measures also apply to Parish owned land at Eyes Meadow and Gray Recreational Ground as they are public spaces within Amber Valley. Parish Council members support the Borough Councils action in tackling “the selfish minority of people who persist in spoiling the environment by dropping litter and not cleaning up after their dogs” They noted that significant investment had and continued to take place in the provision of bins and that free poop scoop bags continued to be provided to residents by Amber Valley.

ALCOHOL DESIGNATION ORDER TO BE BROUGHT INTO FORCE
Anew alcohol designation order is shortly to be brought into force on Grays Recreational Ground. Notices will be displayed on the site to inform residents of this designation. This means that the police have the powers to “ require a person, in such a place, not to drink alcohol in that place where the officer reasonably believes that the person is, has or intends to do so, and to surrender any alcohol or alcohol containers (other than sealed containers) in the person possession. Failure to comply with an officer’s requirement in respect of public drinking or surrender of alcohol, without reasonable excuse, will be an arrestable offence.”The designation order will be extended to include Town Street, Wirksworth Road, Tamworth Street, Holloway Road and King Street as soon as negotiations on the placement of signs with Derbyshire County Council have concluded.

CCTV FOR TOWN STREET
The Parish Council was pleased to congratulate Councillor Chris Short in his successful negotiations with Derbyshire Police Authority on the placement of CCTVcameras on Town
Street. Councillor Short is both a member of the Parish Council and Amber Valley Borough Council.

NOTICE OF RECESS
Members of the Public should note that the Parish Council will be in recess from 8th July 2008 to 9th September 2008. The Parish Office will be open on Mondays and Wednesday Mornings between 10.00am and 12.00 noon in July and on Wednesdays only between 10.00am and 12.00 noon in August.
Following a legal change in the way in which the public may participate in Parish Council meetings, the Parish Council have drawn up guidelines for Parishioners to ensure their views are heard as effectively as possible. Acopy of these guidelines will be placed in the Parish noticeboards and will be available at all meetings. If you would like more information about how you can have your say at Parish Council meetings please contact the Clerk who would be happy to provide you with more information.

UNSAFE MEMORIALS FINAL NOTICE
The Parish Council have over the past months attempted to contact relatives of those with grade three failed memorials at Duffield Cemetery. We are asking relatives who have not
already contacted us to do so by the end of this month. Where no contact is made the failed memorial will be laid in the grave space with the inscription facing upwards. Details of the grade three failed memorials have been placed in the Cemetery Notice Board and in the Parish Notice Board on Town Street.

COUNCILLOR SURGERIES
Councillors will be holding open surgeries for resident. You can bring your concerns about the village directly to Councillors in face to face meetings. Alist of surgery dates has been placed in all Parish noticeboards. The surgeries will be held at the Parish Office at the Weston Center, Tamworth Street.
Next Surgery : Wednesday 7th July 2008 10.00am

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATES
The Parish Council will be holding the following meetings at the Committee Room on Hazelwood Road to commence at 7.00pm. All meetings are open to the public and Parishioners may bring items of concern to members’attention prior to the commencement of the meeting.
Tuesday July 1st 7.00pm F & GP Committee
Tuesday July 8th 7.00pm Parish Council
Tuesday September 9th 7.00pm Parish Council

CONTACT INFORMATION
County Councillor for Duffield : Mr. Patrick Clark
At County Hall 01629 580000 ext 6022
Home Phone 01335 350138
Email Patrick.Clark@derbyshire.gov.uk

Borough Councillors for Duffield:
Mr. Stuart Bradford
Home Phone 01773 550828
Email stuart.bradford@virgin.net

Mr. Chris Short
Home Phone 01332 843781
Email derbyshireshorts@aol.com

You can contact your Parish Councillors through the Parish Office at the Weston Center, Tamworth Street, Duffield, DE56 4ERTel: 01332 842740

Derbyshire County Council: 01629 580000
AmberValley Borough Council: 01773 570222
Dog Warden 01773 841335
Police non emergency 0845 123 3333

You can Contact the Clerk , Sally Bygraves on 01332 842740
Mon-Wed during office hours orin an emergency on 07836244818. or email us through the contact button at www.duffieldpc.org.uk

Duffield Parish Council Newsletter - Issue No. 58 (June 2008)

MINUTE SECRETARY TO DUFFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
5 hours perweek flexible
Temporary forsix months
Salary LG Scale 20 ( £17,352 pro rata, pay award pending)
5 weeks holiday peryearpro rata

The Parish Council is looking to recruit an experienced minute taker to service their meetings on a temporary basis for six months. The post may become permanent.

The Council meets on the second Tuesday each month, excluding August, and in addition to this its three sub committees meet on a quarterly basis. Each meeting lasts for approximately two hours. You will be required to attend the Parish meetings and write up minutes from those meetings in accordance with Council procedures.
Working with a small team you will be well supported in your role and hours outside meetings can be worked flexibly.
If you are interested in the position and would like to find out more, or obtain an application pack, please contact the Clerk, Sally Bygraves on 01332 842740, or call in at the Weston
Centre, Tamworth Street, Duffield, Derbys, DE56 4ER during opening hours.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 30th June 2008

PARISH COUNCIL AUDIT
Notice in accordance with the Accounts and Audi Regulation 2003 (SI2003/533) as amended by the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2006 (SI2006/564) was posted in the Parish Notice
Boards from 15th May 2008 to inform Parishioners of their rights to inspect the Parish Councils’Annual Return books and deed, contracts, and vouchers for the year ended 31st March 2008.
This right to inspect continues until 16th June 2008 and information on these documents can be obtained from the Clerk during office opening times.
Copies of documents may also be requested at a small cost.

The Annual Meeting of the Parish Council on13th May 2008 saw the election of the new Chairman of the Parish Council, Mr. Tony Woodings.
This is the second time that Tony has served as Chairman, of the Parish Council having previously been elected to the post in 2006.
Tony has served on the Parish Council since 2000 and has been an active member having previously taken on the Chairmanship of Finance and General Purpose and Recreational Committees.
At the same meeting Mr. Paul Greenwood was elected to the post of VICE CHAIRMAN
OF THE PARISH COUNCIL. Paul was newly elected to the Parish Council in 2007.
The Parish Council are currently conducting a review of the website and would ask all members of organisations detailed on the site check theirinformation foraccuracy. If any of your details are incorrect please contact the Clerk with the correction via post or email.

COUNCILLOR SURGERIES
Councillors will be holding open surgeries for residents. You can bring your concerns about the village directly to Councillors in face to face meetings. A list of surgery dates has been placed in all Parish noticeboards. The surgeries will be held at the Parish Office at the Weston Center, Tamworth Street.
Next Surgery : MONDAY 7th JULY 2008 10.00am

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATES

The Parish Council will be holding the following meetings at the Committee Room on Hazelwood Road to commence at 7.00pm*.
All meetings are open to the public and Parishioners may bring items of concern to members’attention prior to the commencement of the meeting.

Tuesday June 10th 7.00pm Parish Council

Tuesday June 24th 7.00pm Recreational Committee

Tuesday July 1st 7.00pm F& GPCommittee

CONTACT INFORMATION
County Councillor for Duffield : Mr. Patrick Clark
At County Hall 01629 580000 ext 6022
Home Phone 01335 350138
Email Patrick.Clark@derbyshire.gov.uk

Borough Councillors for Duffield:
Mr. Stuart Bradford
Home Phone 01773 550828
Email stuart.bradford@virgin.net

Mr. Chris Short
Home Phone 01332 843781
Email derbyshireshorts@aol.com

You can contact your Parish Councillors through the Parish Office at the Weston Center, Tamworth Street, Duffield, DE56 4ERTel: 01332 842740

Derbyshire County Council: 01629 580000
AmberValley Borough Council: 01773 570222
Dog Warden 01773 841335
Police non emergency 0845 123 3333

You can Contact the Clerk , Sally Bygraves on 01332 842740
Mon-Wed during office hours orin an emergency on 07836244818. or email us through the contact button at www.duffieldpc.org.uk

Duffield Parish Council Newsletter - Issue No. 57 (May 2008)

COME ALONG AND ENJOY AN AFTERNOON OF PLAY WITH YOUR FAMILY AT GRAYS REC ON MONDAY 26 MAY 2008. THE PLAYGROUND WILL BE OFFICIALLY OPENED AT 1.00PM WITH FUN AND GAMES TO FOLLOW.

PARISH MEETING
The Parish Council held their Annual Parish Meeting at the Weston Centre, Duffield on Tuesday 22 April 2008.
Unfortunately only one member of the public was able to attend the meeting. Councillors are keen to inform residents of their activities and a summary of the some of the reports given is shown below, more will follow next time:

Chairman’s Report
The Chairman welcomed attendees. He noted that the sub-committee structure had changed to incorporate the Strategy Committee into the Finance and General Purposes Committee.
This action would facilitate greater efficiencies in the strategic decision making process as it would allow all financial implication to be considered at the same time by members.
Considerable work had been undertaken in the year to meet the burgeoning regulations by which Local Councils are controlled. These included the review and redrafting of Standing Orders, Financial Standing Orders and submissions for inclusion on the Information Commissioners Register.
The Parish Council had moved offices twice in the year and are now settled in our new home at the Weston Centre.
The Chairman thanked those involved in facilitating this move.
The Parish Council were unable to host the DCA’s Carnival last year due to flooding, but wished the organising committee every success this year.
Belper Steam Rally have we are pleased to report found another venue and this years event will be held at Home Farm, Street Lane, Denby on 7 & 8th June 2008.
We wish them well. We were unable to offer them the use of Eyes Meadow this year due to uncertainty over the legal position regarding Donald Hawley Way bridge repairs.
Councillors will again be organising a Parish Walk for the Amber Valley Walking Festival in September, this follows on from successful adventures over the past two years.
Thanks were given to the Clerk, Sally, and to the Assistant Clerk, Chris, for their hard work.
Several Councillors have served on outside bodies on behalf of the Parish Council, and the Chairman thanked them for giving up their time for these duties.
Mr. David Guy, Cemetery Superintendent and Mr. Michael Forkin, Village Warden were recognised for their contribution to the village and for their continued hard work and dedication.Volunteers including Mrs J Arnold, the Tree Warden; Mr J Banahan of the Belper Road Safety Committee; Neighbourhood Watch Representatives; Footpath Wardens members of the Millennium Meadow Conservation Trust; Duffield Community Association; County and Borough Councillors were also thanked for their work with the Parish Council.

Cemetery Chairman’s Report
This past year has been challenging for the Cemetery Committee and for the Parish Clerk. Following the recommendations contained in the Ombudsman’s report for safety in burial grounds, topple-testing of the memorials within the cemetery has been undertaken.
All necessary action to make the headstones safe on a temporary basis has been carried out. Duffield residents can be assured that all the action taken by the Council has been undertaken with the utmost consideration for the feelings of all bereaved families and only the necessary action, which was a‘statutory duty’for the Parish Council, has been carried out.
A compilation of an electronic data-base containing information on 4000 graves has been completed. I would like to thank to David Guy and Michael Forkin for completing this.
We hope to publish this information on the Parish Council’s website during the coming months. The cemetery lodge building has been the subject of some repairs and improvements. A new heating system and bathroom has been installed and some replacement windows will soon be fitted. .
It has been decided to continue with the wild flower nature reserve located in the oldest part of the Cemetery for a further twelve months.
With regard to the allotments it can be reported that the number under cultivation is now nineteen, an increase of four on the previous year.
Thanks were extended to The Clerk, Mr David Guy and Mr Michael Forkin for their work at the Cemetery and to Mrs Moya Guy for her beautiful flower baskets that decorate the Cemetery.

COUNCILLOR SURGERIES
Councillors will be holding open surgeries for resident.
You can bring your concerns about the village directly to
Councillors in face to face meetings. Alist of surgery dates has
been placed in all Parish noticeboards. The surgeries will be
held at the Parish Office at the Weston Center, Tamworth Street.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATES
The Parish Council will be holding the following meetings at
the Committee Room on Hazelwood Road to commence at
7.00pm*. All meetings are open to the public and Parishioners
may bring items of concern to members’attention prior to the
commencement of the meeting.

Tuesday May 13th 7.00pm Annual Parish AGM
Tuesday Mayth 13 7.15pm Parish Council

You can Contact the Clerk , Sally Bygraves on 01332 842740 mon-wed during office hours orin an emergency on 07836244818.
You can also contact the Parish Council via email us through the contact button at www.duffieldpc.org.uk

Duffield Parish Council Newsletter - Issue No. 56 (April 2008)

PLAY AREA AT GRAYS RECREATIONAL GROUND
The Parish Council are thrilled to inform residents that the new play area at grays recreational ground will at last be installed over the next few weeks. Installation work is due to commence
in early April and is expected to take approximately six weeks to complete. The Parish Council have been fortunate to obtain funding for the play area from BIFFAa community grant linked
with waste disposal supported by the Derbyshire Trust. Grant monies of £26,000 towards the project were awarded to the Parish Council last month and all of this money will be used in
the play area. In addition to this the remaining £66,000 was awarded from Amber Valley Borough Council from the s106 funding that was allocated to the village from developers
contributions made on the construction of the Miller Homes and Radleigh sites.
We would ask parents and children to co-operate with the Parish Council during the construction process and to take care when using the site. The playground area will be co-cordoned off during the construction period and children and adults are asked to stay away from this part of the recreational ground for their own safety. An official opening of the playground is planned for the 26th May 2008 when we hope all villagers will come along
and enjoy the new facility.

RESURFACING WORK AT DUFFIELD CEMETERY
The Parish Council are pleased to announce that resurfacing work at Duffield Cemetery is due to commence over the next few weeks. The parking area outside the cemetery will be fully
resurfaced and drainage and edging will be improved. Once completed the roadway will be adopted by Derbyshire County Council who will then maintain the road. This action will
improve the area and provide a safe crossing point for pedestrians visiting the Cemetery.

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
The Parish Council will be holding theirAnnual Parish
nd
Meeting at the Weston Centre, Duffield on Tuesday 22
April 2008. This is your opportunity as Parishioners to come
and find out about the activities of the Parish Council over the
last twelve months, and find out what is planned for the next
few years. You will have plenty of opportunities to ask the
Parish Council about items of concern that you may have.

SAD NEWS OF PETER BOARDMAN
The Parish Council would like to pay tribute to Mr. Peter Boardman who sadly passed away last month. Peter was involved with the Parish Council as a footpaths advisor for more
than thirty years before his retirement in 2006. Like many volunteers he was involved in may aspects of village life and his contribution to its well being and worth through selfless giving
of his time ensured a vibrant , active and safe community for all residents.

SUCCESS OF FLOOD FAIR
The Parish Council would like to thank all those residents who attended the community flood fair held at Ecclesbourne 6th Form Centre. More than two hundred residents attended the event which gave information on areas of risk, warning systems and practical solutions to flooding. Residents are reminded that emergency sandbags and sand is now held by the Parish Council for residents in times of emergency. We would also remind residents of the article placed in last months newsletter regarding the emergency plan for the area. You can download information from the Parish Council website or contact the Parish Clerk

COUNCILLOR SURGERIES
Councillors will be holding open surgeries for resident. You can bring your concerns about the village directly to Councillors in face to face meetings. The next scheduled surgery is on
Wednesday 23rd April 2008 at 10.00am.The surgeries will be held at the Parish Office at the Weston Center, Tamworth Street.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATES
The Parish Council will be holding the following meetings at the Committee Room on Hazelwood Road to commence at 7.00pm*. All meetings are open to the public and Parishioners may bring items of concern to members’attention prior to the commencement of the meeting.
Tuesday April 8th 7.00pm Parish Council
Tuesday April 22nd 7.00pm Annual Parish Meeting*
Tuesday May 13th 7.00pm Annual Parish AGM
Tuesday May 13th 7.15pm Parish Council

CONTACT INFORMATION
County Councillor for Duffield : Mr. Patrick Clark
At County Hall 01629 580000 ext 6022
Home Phone 01335 350138
Email Patrick.Clark@derbyshire.gov.uk

Borough Councillors for Duffield:
Mr. Stuart Bradford
Home Phone 01773 550828
Email stuart.bradford@virgin.net

Mr. Chris Short
Home Phone 01332 843781
Email derbyshireshorts@aol.com

Parish Councillors for Duffield
You can contact your Parish Councillors through the Parish Office at the Weston Center, Tamworth Street, Duffield, DE56 4ER Tel: 01332 842740
Derbyshire County Council: 01629 580000
AmberValley Borough Council: 01773 570222
Dog Warden 01773 841335
Police non emergency 0845 123 3333

If you have any comments regarding the work of the Parish Council o rwould like to speak directly with the Clerk.
Please note the Clerk is still available every Monday and Wednesday morning at the Weston Centre between 10am and 12am.
No appointment necessary. (Closed for Bank Holiday).
PLEASE USE THE BACK ENTRANCE OF THE CENTER TO ACCESS THE PARISH OFFICE
You can Contact the Clerk , Sally Bygraves on 01332 842740
mon-wed during office hours or in an emergency on 07836244818. You can also contact the Parish Council via email us through the contact button at www.duffieldpc.org.uk

Duffield Parish Council Newsletter - Issue No. 55 (March 2008)

COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN — GET INVOLVED

The Parish Council are working with Derbyshire County Council , AmberValley, the Police and Fire and Ambulance Service to put togethera Community Action Plan for Duffield.

The Plan is intended for use in the case of a civil emergency and is local to the Parish. The aim of the Plan is to hold a central paper document that contains contact information for those who may assist or who may need help in the case of an emergency.
It will identify two contacts in addition to the Parish Council who will link in with the population generally to cascade information and communicate with the public.
To make the plan successful it is important that the community become involved.
We need to identify and hold information in the plan on individuals who can help the community in times of trouble.
We also need to identify people who would be vulnerable and might need help. The type of information we need is the name, contact number and address of Doctors , Nurses, Firefighters, First Aiders, Paramedics, Pharmacists, Ambulance Drivers, Clergy, Vets, Farmers, Radio Operators, particularly those with amateur radio equipment, and Boat Owners who live locally (working or retired.) If you have access to a helicopter we would also like to hear from you.
Because this is personal information all data must be held in accordance with the data protection act, and individuals must agree to it being held. We hope that we will never need to use the information in the plan, but this will it is hoped give the Parish some emergency cover until the national emergency services can assist us.
If you are willing to have you information included in the emergency plan or if you want to find out more information about what we need to include please visit our website at www.duffieldpc.org.uk and follow the link . You can send your information electronically if this is easier to sally.bygraves@duffieldpc.org.uk.

PARISH COUNCIL TO HOLD EMERGENCY SANDBAGS
As part of the review of emergency procedures in Duffield, the Parish Council has agreed to purchase sand and hold 1000 sandbags forcommunity use.
The sandbags have been kindly donated by Derbyshire County Council, however the sand will be purchased by the Parish Council. The sand and sandbags will be held at Duffield Cemetery and be available to residents of the Parish at times of flood, free of charge.

INTEREST IN GROUND MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
The Parish Council will be sending out tender documents forthe Grounds Maintenance Contract forall open spaces in Duffield forcommencement in March 2009.
The Parish Council are therefore seeking preliminary enquiries for the contract. If you would like to register an interest to tender for the contract please contact the Clerk Documentation for the tenders will be sent out in early autumn 2008.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATES
The Parish Council will be holding the following meetings at the Committee Room on Hazelwood Road to commence at 7.00pm. All meetings are open to the public and Parishioners may bring items of concern to members attention prior to the commencement of the meeting.

Tuesday January 22nd 7.00pm Cemetery Committee
Tuesday February 12th 7.00pm Parish Council
Tuesday February 26th 7.00pm Recreational
Tuesday March 11th 7.00pm Parish Council

COMMUNITY FLOOD FAIR
The Parish Council would like to remind residents of the Community Flood Fairthat is to be held in the village.
The event partly organised by the Parish Council in conjunction with Amber Valley and Derbyshire County Council will have information and demonstrations as to how you can prevent flooding and what to do in an emergency If you are at risk of Flooding you may find the information at the event useful. The event will be held at: The Ecclesbourne Sixth Form Centre, Wirksworth Road, Duffield on: Tuesday 4th March 2008 6.30 to 8.30pm

CONTACT INFORMATION
County CouncillorforDuffield : Mr. Patrick Clark
At County Hall 01629 580000 ext 6022
Home Phone 01335 350138
Email Patrick.Clark@derbyshire.gov.uk

Borough Councillors for Duffield:
Mr. Stuart Bradford
Home Phone 01773 550828
Email stuart.bradford@virgin.net

Mr. Chris Short
Home Phone 01332 843781
Email derbyshireshorts@aol.com

Parish Councillors for Duffield
You can contact your Parish Councillors through the Parish Office at the Weston Center, Tamworth Street, Duffield, DE56 4ER Tel: 01332 842740
Derbyshire County Council: 01629 580000
AmberValley Borough Council: 01773 570222
Dog Warden 01773 841335
Police non emergency 0845 123 3333

If you have any comments regarding the work of the Parish Council o rwould like to speak directly with the Clerk.
Please note the Clerk is still available every Monday and Wednesday morning at the Weston Centre between 10am and 12am.
No appointment necessary. (Closed for Bank Holiday).
PLEASE USE THE BACK ENTRANCE OF THE CENTER TO ACCESS THE PARISH OFFICE
You can Contact the Clerk , Sally Bygraves on 01332 842740
mon-wed during office hours or in an emergency on 07836244818. You can also contact the Parish Council via email us through the contact button at www.duffieldpc.org.uk

Duffield Parish Council Newsletter - Issue No. 54 (February 2008)

UPDATE ON GRAYS RECREATIONAL GROUND
The Parish Council are pleased to report that all funding to install the new play area on Grays Recreational Ground has now been secured and that negotiations regarding the installation date are underway. Work on the steps and entrance will be started as soon as weather conditions allow, whilst the new play area and new access path will it is hoped commence in mid to late February. If you have any concerns about the project or would like more information please contact the Clerk for further information. More details on how we funded this project and its opening will follow in the next newsletter.

COUNCIL SETS IT PRECEPT
Following a meeting of the Parish Council in January the Parish Council have set their annual precept for 2008/09 of £87, 714.
The Precept is the amount that is charged on your rates for the services provided locally by the Parish Council. This money covers the cost of maintaining Eyes Meadow, Gray Recreational Ground and Duffield Cemetery. Included on these sites are five properties for which the Council is responsible, three of which are listed buildings. In addition to these assets the Parish Council also undertake maintenance and repair of some local footpaths and roadways. It is anticipated that the Parish Council will complete the resurfacing of Cockpit Lane, and the roadway outside the cemetery at a cost of £22,000. Work to replace a window and heating system at the Cemetery Lodge is also planned. The precept has been set following a review of the five yearly budgets set by the Council. The Council continually reviews its position and has adopted risk assessment and smoothing reviews to ensure that Parishioners contributions are used as efficiently and effectively as possible.

NO VINTAGE EVENT FOR EYES MEADOW
The Parish Council has reluctantly rejected a request from Belper Vintage Steam Event organisers to hold their annual event at Eyes Meadow. This decision was made by special resolution following the enactment of a little known agreement by Network Rail on the repair and maintenance of the bridge on Donald Hawley Way. The Parish Council has had to take this action to restrict its liabilities and is looking at what further needs to be done.Legal advice on the position of the Council is currently being taken.

FUNDING FOR LOCAL ORGANISATIONS
The Parish Council would again like to highlight the availability of small grants available under s137 funding. These grants are made annually and can be awarded to not for profit or charitable organisation. If you would like to find out more please contact the Clerk who would be happy to pass on an application form and grant criteria. All applications for this year must be received by the Parish Council by the 28th February 2007

OWNERS OFUNSAFE MEMORIALS SOUGHT
The Parish Council is continuing in its attempts to contact families of memorials owners following the completion of testing at Duffield Cemetery Anumber of relatives have come forward, but many memorials that have been made temporarily safe remain unclaimed. If any member of the public is aware of contact details for the families to whom these relate the Parish Council would be very grateful if this information could be passed onto either the Clerk or the Cemetery Superintendent.
All information will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We would ask relatives not to remove the stabilizing bands and stakes on the memorials as these are in place as a safety measure, and their removal could result in injury to third parties.

COMMUNITY FLOOD FAIR
The Parish Council will be working in partnership with Amber Valley to bring an information evening to residents of Duffield to inform residents as to how they can defend their property against flooding. The event will be held at: The Ecclesbourne Sixth Form Centre, Wirksworth Road, Duffield on: Tuesday 4th March 2008 6.30 to 8.30pm

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATES
The Parish Council will be holding the following meetings at
the Committee Room on Hazelwood Road to commence at
7.00pm. All meetings are open to the public and Parishioners
may bring items of concern to members’attention prior to the
commencement of the meeting.
Tuesday January 22nd 7.00pm Cemetery Committee
Tuesday February 12th 7.00pm Parish Council
Tuesday February 26th 7.00pm Recreational
Tuesday March 11th 7.00pm Parish Council

CONTACT INFORMATION
County Councillor for Duffield : Mr. Patrick Clark At County Hall 01629 580000 ext 6022
Home Phone: 01335 350138
Email: Patrick.Clark@derbyshire.gov .uk
Borough Councillors for Duffield: Mr. Stuart Bradford
Home Phone: 01773 550828
Email: stuart.bradford@virgin.net
Mr. Chris Short
Home Phone: 01332 843781
Email: derbyshireshorts@aol.com

Parish Councillors for Duffield
You can contact your Parish Councillors through the Parish Office at the Weston Center, Tamworth Street, Duffield, DE56 4ER Tel: 01332 842740
Derbyshire County Council: 01629 580000
AmberValley Borough Council: 01773 570222
Dog Warden 01773 841335
Police non emergency 0845 123 3333

If you have any comments regarding the work of the Parish Council or would like to speak directly with the Clerk please note the Clerk is still available every Monday and Wednesday morning at the Weston Centre between 10am and 12am. No appointment necessary. (Closed for Bank Holiday).
PLEASE USE THE BACK ENTRANCE OFTHE CENTRE TO ACCESS THE PARISH OFFICE

You can Contact the Clerk , Sally Bygraves on 01332 842740 mon-wed during office hours orin an emergency on 0783 6244818.
You can also contact the Parish Council via email us through the contact button at www .duffieldpc.org.uk

Duffield Parish Council Newsletter - Issue No. 53 ( January 2008)

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE PARISH COUNCILLORS
As the New Yearbreaks Councillors and staff at the Parish Council send theirwishes of happiness and good health to all.

CONCLUSION OF AUDIT
The Parish Council are pleased to report that following our annual inspection by the Audit Commission the auditor reported that “the information contained in the annual return is in accordance with the Audit Commissions requirements and no matters have come to its attention giving cause forconcern that relevant legislation and regulatory requirements have not been met”.
This follows “excellent” comments made by our independent internal auditor in July. If you would like to have more information about our accounts information regarding this is currently on display on the notice board in the center of the village.

RE- INTRODUCTION OF GREEN WASTE COLLECTION
Following intense lobbying of AmberValley Borough Council by local members, residents and the Parish Counci a proposal to re-introduce the green waste collection service has been put forward.
The collection service will commence in April and incur a charge of £39.00.
Full details of the proposed service and registration of interest can be obtained by calling Amber Valley Borough Council on 01773 570222.

FUNDING FOR LOCAL ORGANISATIONS
Following a meeting of the Parish Council members would like to highlight the availability of small grants available unders137 funding.
These grants are made annually and can be awarded to not for profit or charitable organisation.
If you would like to find out more please contact the Clerk who would be happy to pass on an application form and grant criteria.
All applications for this year must be received by the Parish Council by the 28th February 2008.

CONCLUSION OF MEMORIAL TESTING
The Parish Council is attempting to contact families of memorials owners following the completion of testing under the direction of the Health and Safety Executive.
Some memorials are in excess of 100 years old and because of this it is anticipated that this will prove to be a very difficult task.
If any members of the public are aware of contact details for families to whom these relate the Parish Council would be very grateful if this information could be passed onto either the Clerk or the Cemetery Superintendent. For more information on this subject please refer to the Clerk.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATES
The Parish Council will be holding the following meetings at the Committee Room on Hazelwood Road to commence at 7.00pm.
All meetings are open to the public and Parishioners may bring items of concern to members’attention prior to the commencement of the meeting.
Tuesday January 8th 7.00pm Parish Council
Tuesday January 22nd 7.00pm Cemetery Committee
Tuesday February 12th 7.00pm Parish Council
Tuesday February 26th 7.00pm Recreational

Duffield Parish Council Newsletter - Issue No. 52 ( December 2007)

PUTTING THEIR FEET UP
After more than 35 years serving as footpath advisors to the Parish Council, Colin and Mavis Tonks have decided to hang up theirwalking boots and retire from the Parish Council.
Colin and Mavis were amongst the first members of the footpath committee which was formed in the early 1970’s. During this time they have annually walked a number of the rural footpaths in the Parish to make sure they stay open and safe for all other users.
The drawings and maps that they made of their walks were used in the Duffield Footpath Booklet and are still used by many walkers today as guides to routes around Duffield.
The Chairman of the Parish Council Councillor John Rice made a special presentation to
Colin and Mavis Tonks to thank them for their work over many years with the Parish Council. Members and staff of the Parish Council wish them much happiness in their retirement.

FIREWORKS GO WITH A BANG
The Parish Council would like to say a big thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this year’s Annual Bonfire and Firework display such a great success.
Advanced ticket sales by Duffield News, Town Street Fish Bar and Meadow Vale shops ensured that a large crowd was on site to see the exciting display let off by Duffield Firefighters.
The 620 Squadron ATC and members of the Duffield Community Association took control of marshalling and crowd control, whilst Derek Lodge led members of the Scout Network in ensuring that lighting and safety were top of the list.
The Carnival Princess, Grace Curtis ably assisted by her attendants Ellen Horner and Elinor Miles were on hand to light the bonfire, built earlier in the day by the ATC, Scout network and fire fighters .
At the end of the night two lucky boys were given a demonstration by the fire service on how to extinguish a bonfire.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATES
The Parish Council will be holding the following meetings at the Committee Room on Hazelwood Road to commence at 7.00pm.
All meetings are open to the public and Parishioners may bring items of concern to members’ attention prior to the commencement of the meeting.

Tuesday December11th 7.00pm Parish Council

Preliminary dates for2008: If you are intending to attend please contact the Clerk for confirmation of meeting:
Tuesday January 8th 7.00pm Parish Council
Tuesday January 22nd 7.00pm Cemetery Committee
Tuesday February 12th 7.00pm Parish Council
Tuesday February 26th 7.00pm Recreational

CONTACT INFORMATION

County Councillor for Duffield :
Mr. Patrick Clark At County Hall 01629 580000 ext 6022
Home Phone 01335 350138
Email Patrick.Clark@derbyshire.gov.uk

Borough Councillors for Duffield:
Mr. Stuart Bradford
Home Phone 01773 550828
Email stuart.bradford@virgin.net

Mr. Chris Short
Home Phone 01332 843781
Email derbyshireshorts@aol.com

Parish Councillors for Duffield
You can contact your Parish Councillors through the Parish Office at the Weston Center, Tamworth Street, Duffield, DE56 4ER
Tel: 01332 842740

Derbyshire County Council: 01629 580000
AmberValley Borough Council: 01773 570222
Dog Warden 01773 841335
Police non emergency 0845 123 3333

If you have any comments regarding the work of the Parish Council or would like to speak directly with the Clerk please note the Clerk is still available every Monday and Wednesday
morning at the Weston Centre between 10am and 12am.
No appointment necessary. (Closed for Bank Holiday).
PLEASE USE THE BACK ENTRANCE OFTHE CENTRE TO ACCESS THE PARISH OFFICE

You can Contact the Clerk , Sally Bygraves on 01332 842740
Mon-Wed during office hours or in an emergency on 07836244818.
You can also contact the Parish Council via email us through the contact button at www.duffieldpc.org.uk

Duffield Parish Council Newsletter - Issue No. 51 ( November 2007)

DUFFIELD BONFIRE AND FIREWORK DISPLAY 3rd NOVEMBER 2007
DON’T FORGET TO GET YOUR TICKETS
EARLY AND SAVE MONEY.
ADULT£2.50 IN ADVANCE
CHILDREN £1.50 IN ADVANCE
FREE PARKING
ADULT £3.50 ON THE NIGHT
CHILDREN 2.50 ON THE NIGHT
GETYOUR TICKETAT: DUFFIELD NEWS, TOWN STREET FISH BAR AND MEADOW VALE STORES
ANY EXCESS FUNDS ARE INVESTED BACK INTO VILLAGE AMENITIES

FIREWORK PROCEEDS
If you are wondering what happens to the proceeds from the fireworks: some of this money has been reinvested into this years display, but a significant amount was used to cover the cost of Christmas lights and trees for the village center. Grant contributions were also made to charity bodies that helped on a volunteer basis with the display.

PARISH COUNCIL NEW HOME
The Parish Council have moved: Please note that you can now contact the Parish Council at: The Parish Office, The Weston Center, Town Street, Duffield, DE56 4ER. Tel: 01332 842740

GRAY RECREATIONAL GROUND DEVELOPMENT
Following a meeting of the Parish Council on the 9th October2007 councillors elected to accept a tender for the provision and installation of a new playground on Grays Recreational Ground.
A request for the balance of funding has been made to Amber Valley Borough Council, and it is hoped that once this has been secured, the installation of the playground will take place.
Grant Funding is also being sought from BIFFA an environmental trust.
The Parish Council should know about all the funding by December and all being well, the installation of the new playground should start in January.
If you would like to have a look at the proposed playground, it is to be displayed at the Parish Office in the Weston Center, so please feel free to pop in and have a look.
To ensure a safe play area, members of the Parish Council also resolved that dogs visiting Grays Recreational Ground would no longer be able to run free but must be kept on leads.
Notices to this effect will be placed on Gray Recreational Ground.
This decision was made possible under the powers awarded to Parish Councils in the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005. Failure to comply can lead to an on the spot fine for offenders.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING DATES
The Parish Council will be holding the following meetings at the Committee Room on Hazelwood Road to commence at 7.00pm. All meetings are open to the public and Parishioners may bring items of concern to members’attention prior to the commencement of the meeting.
Tuesday November13th 7.00pm Parish Council
Tuesday December11th 7.00pm Parish Council

CONTACT INFORMATION
County Councillor fo Duffield : Mr. Patrick Clark
At County Hall 01629 580000 ext 6022
Home Phone 01335 350138
Email Patrick.Clark@derbyshire.gov.uk
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Borough Councillors for Duffield:
Mr. Stuart Bradford
Home Phone 01773 550828
Email stuart.bradford@virgin.net
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Mr. Chris Short
Home Phone 01332 843781
Email derbyshireshorts@aol.com
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Derbyshire County Council: 01629 580000
AmberValley Borough Council: 01773 570222
Dog Warden 01773 841335
Police non emergency 0845 123 3333
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If you have any comments regarding the work of the Parish
Council orwould like to speak directly with the Clerk please
note the Clerk is still available every Monday and
Wednesday morning at the Weston Centre between 10am
and 12am.
No appointment necessary. (Closed for Bank Holiday)
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You can Contact the Clerk , Sally Bygraves on 01332 842740
or07836244818 during office hours or email us through the contact button at www .duffieldpc.org.uk