SHOPPER BUS
Ashover Parish Council is sponsoring a shopper bus and trips to Chesterfield and Bakewell Markets have been arranged for February, March and April picking-up from Littlemoor, Milltown, Ashover, Kelstedge and other appropriate points upon request. These are trial trips and must be pre-booked, an initial charge of £3.50 will be made which will be adjusted according to demand. Buses will depart from Littlemoor at 10 am arriving at the destination around 11 am and returning around 2.15 pm. For further information and to book a place, please contact Cllr John Wardle on (01246) 590573.
Please note that this service was requested by many residents during the recent Parish Plan Consultations and its future will be dependent upon demand.
SPRING CLEAN-UP
Following on from the success in the Village of the Year competition, Councillors are keen to encourage a “spring clean-up” in the parish and are seeking volunteers to take part. It is thought that an ideal time would be following on from the May Day Carnival Celebrations with provisional dates of 6th and 7th May 2006 being suggested. The District Council has offered to provide litter picking tools, gloves and bin liners and the event would be advertised locally. If you are keen to support this initiative, please put your name forward to either Cllr John Wardle or the Parish Clerk (contact details on back page).
ASHOVER PARISH PLAN
The Working Group has submitted the draft plan to the Parish Council detailing 41 recommendations for future consideration and Councillors resolved that the Plan be published for distribution. A grant has been obtained from DEFRA and it is hoped that this will cover printing costs. Many areas highlighted in the Group’s consultations are already receiving attention, including transport, highways problems, affordable housing and general appearance of the parish.
COMMUNITY WEBSITE
Ashover Parish Council is pleased to announce the launch of a community website for the Ashover Parish. If you wish to promote your club, organisation or business or to advertise a forthcoming event, please contact Mr John Bown, the site administrator on:-
Tel/Fax (01246) 591653 or E-mail: thelocalchannel@jrbown.f9.co.uk. Please note that the Parish Council website remains www.ashover-pc.gov.uk and is linked to the new community website at www.thelocalchannel.co.uk/ashoverHOUSEHOLD RECYCLING CENTRE
Household Waste Recycling Centres (or Civic Amenity Sites) are provided by the county council for the disposal of waste produced from households which is either too large or too bulky to be accepted by the normal district council weekly collection. Your nearest site is located at Stonegravels, Sheffield Road, Chesterfield which has full recycling facilities. The site is open seven days a week from 8.30 am – 6.00 pm (closed 25 & 26 December and 1 January). Most types of Household Waste are accepted including: excess bin waste, furniture, electrical appliances, fridges and freezers, green garden waste, carpets, paper, cardboard, glass containers, items from vehicle maintenance, oil, and small DIY jobs. Hardcore and soil is only accepted in small bagged up quantities of not more than 50kg (two sacks maximum), one visit per week. It does not accept waste from a trade or business, demolition, hardcore and soil from paths, drives, garden redesign and footings and tyres. For hazardous waste or any more information please contact Derbyshire County Council direct 01629 580000 (ext. 7532).CONTACT NUMBERS
Derbyshire County Council – 0845 605 8058 North East Derbyshire District Council: Main Enquiry Line – 01246 231111 Council Tax & Benefits – 01246 217600 Clean & Green Neighbourhoods – 01246 217610 Police – NON-URGENT calls to report crime, anti-social behaviour, non-violent crime or general information: 0845 123 33 33 Please note: You MUST continue to use 999 where a crime is in progress, for serious crime or where violence is being used. Ashover Parish Hall, Milken Lane. For details of Chesterfield College Community courses and regular weekly meetings of local clubs and groups etc, held at the Hall, phone the Manager on 01246 590005 Return to main site