Entrance to New Park
Many thanks to the Prince’s Trust volunteers who have made a massive improvement to the area each side of the entrance to New Street Playing Fields.
News
Theft of Derbyshire County Council identification badge and work wear
Residents are advised to be vigilant following the theft of Derbyshire County Council work wear & an identification badge under the name of Richard West. This happened in the Alfreton area, overnight between Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th July.
Warning - telephone calls re “free” burglar alarms
Trading Standards are warning Derbyshire residents to be aware of unsolicited telephone calls from businesses claiming to offer “free” burglar alarms, following a number of reports that such businesses are targeting elderly and vulnerable consumers in the county.
Morton Challenge Run, Fun Run, Opening of New Park and Morton Gala - Photos
Photos of Morton Challenge Run, Fun Run, Opening of New Park and Morton Gala
Neighbourhood Watch meeting
The next meeting of the Morton Neighbourhood Watch is on Thursday 5th July 2012 at 7.30pm in the Rectory Room.
Derbyshire Constabulary Care Card Service
To contact the police when it’s not an emergency, Derbyshire Constabulary has a Care Card scheme for people with a disability or illness that affects their telephone use, or who may become confused or agitated during prolonged or stressful circumstances.
Morton Time Capsule
We thought it would be a great idea to fill a time capsule in the same year that we open the new park. The time capsule will be stored in a secret, dry location and will be opened on the day of the next coronation.
DVLA scam email warning
There is a scam email in circulation which claims to be from the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) asking you to verify your driving licence details via an online link – it’s a scam. DVLA has not sent any such email.
Derbyshire Constabulary summer crime reduction advice
As the weather improves Derbyshire Police recommend you consider your security methods to reduce your chances of becoming a victim of crime. It can only take a moment to be targeted by an opportunist thief. This news article gives advice on security.
Part night street lighting
Derbyshire County Council is changing the way they light Derbyshire’s streets at night by proposing to switch off some lights between midnight and 5.30am and turning off some others altogether. We look here at the plans for Morton and how to comment.
Volunteers required please
Volunteers are required please for planting the new park and for watering and maintaining flower planters throughout the village.
New park - now open
The new park opened on the afternoon of Monday 21 May 2012.