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Change of Date of Town Council Meeting
The next Town Council meeting will be on Monday 18th February 2019 at 7.00 not the 21st as previously advertised.
Posted: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 11:02 by Sian Bacon
Grants payable to Whitworth Centre
At a recent Town Council meeting a member of the Public asked for clarification as regards the monies given by the Town Council to the Whitworth Centre.
This is detailed in the attached policy which was adopted by the Council in September 2018.
It aims to satisfy the legacy left by Sir Joseph Whitworth that the Centre or Institute as it used to be known, would promote the physical, moral and mental development... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:28 by Sian Bacon
Successes in Community Grant Application
The following groups have been successful in securing Community Grants from the Town Council.
We would like to congratulate them on their awards and look forward to how their project/good works proceed in a future edition of Community Voice.
Darley Dale Rainbows
Darley Dale Methodist Church Linch Club
The Do something different Club
Darley Dale Twinning Association
Matlock 50+
Memory Lane
Whitworth Park Bowls... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 11:40 by Sian Bacon
Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2017/18
The external auditor has now completed their review of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) for Darley Dale Town Council. The final report and certificate can be found below.
Posted: Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:52 by Sian Bacon
Community Grants
Do you know that the Town Council includes a sum of money in its budget for grant aid to clubs and organisations in the area?
Applications for grant aid are now being invited and should be submitted to the Town Clerk by 31ST October 2018 .
The application must be submitted on an application form, which can be obtained from the Town Clerk, at the Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale. Telephone 01629 735248 or... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:24 by Sian Bacon
Silent Soldier Ceremony-"Remembrance 100"
A Silent Soldier ceremony will take place at 4pm on Sunday 5 August, below the terrace in the Whitworth Park, by the 'Silent Soldier' silhouette purchased by the Darley in Dale Bloom group. The Revd. Stephen Monk from St Helen's church will conduct a short service as part of the 100 day period of prayer, peace and reconciliation, from 4 August to Armistice Day.
Please come and join us
Posted: Fri, 20 Jul 2018 10:15 by Sian Bacon
Twinning Visit to Onzain
The Twinning visit to Onzain occurred on June 15th -17th. The Mayor had arranged for the Chairman of the Twinning group to present a wooden cheeseboard to the Mayor of Onzain on behalf of the Town Council. The wood and carving which included the words," In Friendship" were kindly provided free of charge by local company Ashton and Colman.
Pictured are Councillor Boardman and Kevin Senior (Chair of the... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 19 Jul 2018 11:52 by Sian Bacon
Litter Picking
Community Litter Picking, 1st July 2018 at 3.00pm
Please come along and help pick up litter in the Park and across Darley Dale, this is all part of keeping our Town clean and a pleasant place to live and supports the work of Darley Dale in Bloom
Posted: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 15:00 by Sian Bacon
Public Toilets
Derbyshire Dales District Council are recommending the closure of the public toilets in Darley Dale
They have a consultation questionnaire on line at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/8MD8ZYX
(you have to work through the pages until you get to Darley Dale as they are consulting on the closure of many toilet blocks across the area.)
Posted: Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:17 by Sian Bacon
Volunteers Wanted
Flowers in the Field is a well established community garden project located in Church Town Darley Dale. The aim of the garden is to encourages individuals to be active outdoors doing gardening, growing vegetables and other activities connected to nature.
They are currently looking for volunteers to help maintain the garden. If you can spare a few hours a month to help please contact Tim Westwood, Derbyshire... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:49 by Sian Bacon
