New measures to reduce speed limits on A61, Stretton and Clay Cross
Changes to existing speed limits along a stretch of the A61 have been approved today (22 October).
Changes to existing speed limits along a stretch of the A61 have been approved today (22 October).
People who are nervous about using the internet are being supported to get on line for the first time during a week-long campaign.
Get Safe Online Week is from Monday 21st October – This is supported by the Home Office and ‘Get Safe Online’ – the national resource for cyber security.
G&J Holmes Ltd, a family run bus and coach operator, is to introduce a brand new bus service (number 149) through Morton starting on Monday, October 28th 2013.
Older people are six times more likely than anyone else to die in a house fire caused by a faulty electric blanket.
To help you stay safe in your home this winter Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) is offering FREE electric blanket safety checks for anyone aged over 60 or registered disabled. DFRS will replace any blanket failing the PAT test with a plush fleece topper thanks to funding from the Department of Health.
The Parish Council usually meets on the third Wednesday, every other month. In September, we are holding our meeting on the second Wednesday of the month, 11th September.
Following the recent granting of outline planning permission, Harron Homes is preparing a detailed planning application for residential development on land at Stretton Road, Morton (between Sitwell Villas and 85 Stretton Road). Barton Willmore, on behalf of Harron Homes, is carrying out a “have your say” consultation.
PC Dave Price is the newest member of the Safer Neighbourhood policing team, taking over the reins from PC Phil Parkin, who has now retired from the force. Dave, 42, has been a police officer for eight years, working as a response officer in Alfreton for two years and from Clay Cross for five years.
DCC’s autumn brochures offer hundreds of courses on a variety of subjects including those that lead to new qualifications, improve essential skills or simply offer an opportunity to discover new hobbies and interests.
DCC Adult Care Information Team has reported that, over the last few days, Royal Derby Hospital has reported an escalation in admissions due to dehydration.
The very young and the elderly are more vulnerable to the heat. The Age UK website has a guide to staying cool with a printable leaflet.
There’s lots happening in Derbyshire this summer to keep children of all ages busy and entertained during the school holidays.
Youngsters from Bolsover and North East Derbyshire can go ‘extreme’ over the summer holidays with Safer Derbyshire’s free Extreme Wheels roadshow.