For the latest information on the coronavirus in Derbyshire, please visit the Derbyshire County Council website:-

https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/health-and-wellbeing/health-protection/disease-control/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19.aspx

You, Coronavirus and staying safe online
We all have enough to be concerned about from the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. That's why our online experts have put together some top tips about how to protect yourself, your loved ones, finances and devices from the scams that are currently circulating. As well as advice about keeping yourself and your organisation protected whilst working from home.
To... Read More »

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
EMERGENCY TEMPORARY BRIDLEWAY CLOSURE
PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY NO. 140
ASHOVER PARISH
WHEN: 26th March 2020 to 15th April 2020.
WHERE: Close Public Bridleway No. 140 from its
junction with Public Footpath 120 to its junction with
Public Footpath 121.
REASON: To facilitate public safety due to damage
to the retaining wall.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: No alternative route recommended.

We are offering advice to parents and carers on how they can help young people stay safe online.
With many children currently being taught at home, youngsters may well spend more time on tablets, phones and laptops than usual.
We want to help children stay safe and are encouraging adults to think about what youngsters may be accessing online.

The most effective ways to keep a child safe are to

1) show... Read More »

Message from Derbyshire Constabulary:-
You will be aware that, as of 8.30pm last night, further measures have been put in place across the country to limit the movement of people, to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
The new directions from the Prime Minister are that you may only leave your house for:

• shopping for basic necessities;
• one form of exercise a day;
• any medical... Read More »

NEDDC is aware of the number of residents who have come forward within the District offering their time to support their neighbours and community. To help harness and co-ordinate this goodwill NEDDC officers have spoken to the Volunteer Centre for Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire, who are able to provide training and support to volunteers and cover them with their operating insurance. Contact... Read More »

To volunteer for the community response initiative by Derbyshire County Council, please click on the link below:-

https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/health-and-wellbeing/health-protection/disease-control/coronavirus/community-response-unit/community-response-unit.aspx

Recently the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) reported a new trend in fraud related to Coronavirus, or COVID-19.
What scams are we seeing?
The majority of reports are related to online shopping scams where people have ordered protective face masks, hand sanitiser, and other products, which have never arrived.
Other frauds being reported include ticket fraud, romance fraud, charity fraud and... Read More »

Due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, events arranged for May Day/VE Day celebrations on Friday 08 May 2020 have been cancelled. These events are:-
May Day/VE Day Carnival on Church Street, Ashover
Firework Display on Milken Lane Playing Field, Ashover
Ashover Parish Hall VE Day 40's Evening

Information on Church Services etc. please see notice below