Parish Council Corner
Spring is just around the corner, and Stanley and Stanley Common Parish Council hope you’re ready to enjoy brighter, warmer days!
Recent Parish Council meeting
The Parish Council held its first bi-monthly meeting of 2026 during January. The minutes of the meeting can be found online at www.stanleyandstanleycommon-pc.gov.uk or can be provided by the Parish Clerk by contacting parishclerk@stanleyandstanleycommon-pc.gov.uk or phoning 07763 832661.
Amongst other things, we discussed:
Grit Bins
Emergency Planning
Fallow Field meeting with STW
Land Registry along part of SVH car park
Class III road nomination for DCC Highways
Christmas 2025 review and 2026 planning
Audits
Finances & Accounts
Fallow Field – Works by STW Ltd
Councillors met on-site with Severn Trent Water Ltd to discuss further the proposals to excavate and transfer water from an old 3″ main to a newer existing 6″ main, thereby preventing long-standing issues with water experienced in that area. There will be minimal disruption to the Fallow Field. It is believed that a small area of brambles will be removed in order to carry out these works, plus potential impact to a small section of the grass footpath nearest the hedge. Severn Trent are aware of the sensitivity of this site and will ensure disruption is kept to a minimum. Works have now been completed on this. We are hopeful that the flooding issues in this areas will finally be resolved!
Hedge Cutting
Parish Council hedges have recently been cut along the Fallow Field and Stanley Common Recreation Ground. This leaves them freshly cut ahead of nesting season.
Local Government Review
Derbyshire residents are being asked and encouraged to respond to a survey relating to proposals submitted by Derbyshire Local Authorities for unitary authorities in England and Wales. For your chance to comment, please access this survey at:
The survey closes on 26th March 2026.
Why not apply to become a Parish Councillor?
What’s in it for me?
Becoming a Parish Councillor helps develop your leadership and project management skills. You can enhance your knowledge of our area and grow your understanding of how local government works. You get to meet lots of local people and help to represent their views, and of course training is given.
How do I find out more?
If you live in the Parish and you’d like to make a real difference to local people’s quality of life as a Parish Councillor, please contact the Parish Clerk at parishclerk@stanleyandstanleycommon-pc.gov.uk or phone 07763 832661
Parish Council Meetings
2026 meetings of the Full Parish Council will take place every 2 months at 7pm at United Church of All Saints, Belper Road, Stanley Common, DE7 6FS as follows:
23rd March
18th May (Parish meeting and Full Parish Council)
27th July
28th September
23rd November
Residents are always welcome to attend.