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Replacement Boundary Protection at Recreation Grounds

Residents may have noticed that large tree trunks have recently been placed alongside some of the wooden bollards at the recreation grounds.

The existing wooden bollards have reached the end of their lifespan, and the Parish Council has been reviewing the most suitable way to replace them. Several options were considered, taking into account quotations received, budget constraints, environmental impact and other relevant factors.

Following this review, the Council agreed to use large tree trunks at the recreation grounds in both Stanley and Stanley Common. The intention is that these trunks will replace all bollards in areas where vehicles can access the recreation grounds from the road. This approach is already used in many public spaces across the country and provides a practical, natural-looking form of boundary protection.

The Council appreciates that this will look different from the previous wooden bollards, particularly while residents get used to the change. However, the tree trunks offer a durable, cost-effective and environmentally considerate solution, while also creating a more natural appearance that is in keeping with the open green space setting.

A Fresh Note for Summer!

Stanley and Stanley Common Parish Council present the Derwent Valley Wind Band on Sunday 5th July from 2pm at Stanley Village Hall/Recreation Ground, Park Avenue, Stanley, DE7 6FF.

Free entry and free refreshments

Erewash Walking Month – Final Week

If you have not yet managed to join one of the walks as part of Erewash Walking Month there is still time, with the following five walks running in the final week including four of them being in the evening or at the weekend.

Plus, we have a family treasure hunt for families on Friday morning at West Park for the half term holiday.

We have so far engaged approximately 425 walkers in Erewash Walking Month, and I am hoping we might reach 500 by the end of the week and Erewash Walking Month campaign.

I would like to thank you for supporting Erewash Walking Month by way of attending one or more of the walks or helping to promote the walks in some way to your colleagues, professional networks, friends, and family.

Thursday 28th May

Elvaston Night Walk

Run by Elvaston Night Walk

Time: 7 – 8.15 pm

Start and finish: Thulston Village Green, Thulston, DE72 3EY 

Distance: Approx. 3 miles

Parking: On street parking only

Toilets: No

Accessibility: 1 – 5 stiles

Walk description: An evening walk in and around Elvaston Castle Country Park.

Booking: No booking is required.

Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk. If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk

Key: Medium – mixed terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended

Friday 29th May

Family Treasure Hunt

Run by Erewash Borough Council

Time: 10 am – 12 noon

Start and finish: West Park Leisure Centre, Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4AA

Distance: Approximately 1 – 2 miles

Parking: Yes, at West Park Leisure Centre

Toilets: Yes, at West Park Leisure Centre

Accessibility: 0 stiles

Walk description: Join us for a family treasure hunt around West Park. Meeting point West Park Leisure Centre reception.

Booking: No booking is required.

Contact: Just turn up at the start of the treasure hunt. If you have any queries or questions about the treasure hunt, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk

Key: Easy – flat terrain / Suitable for children / Suitable for wheelchair and pushchairs / Toilets

Saturday 30th May

The Hermitage – Hopwell Hall Farm Alpacas Loop

Run by Ockbrook and Borrowash Parish Council

Time: 10 am – 1 pm 

Start and finish: The Royal Oak, Ockbrook, DE72 3SE 

Distance: Approx. 6 miles 

Parking: On street parking or at The Royal Oak if a customer

Toilets: At the start and finish of the walk 

Accessibility: 6 – 10 stiles 

Walk description: An intermediate hike. Easily accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. 

Booking: No booking is required.

Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk.  If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact cllr.michaelwarrener@ockbrookandborrowashparishcouncil.gov.uk

Key: Moderate – mixed terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended / Dogs on leads welcome / Toilets

Guided Tour of Bennerley Viaduct  

Run by Friends of Bennerley Viaduct

Time: 10 am – 12 noon   

Start and finish: Bennerley Viaduct, Aswsworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8PX (Access via Newtons Lane, off Awsworth Road (what3words played.reds.whites).  If you are coming from Nottingham (A6096 Shilo Way) turn right onto Newton’s Lane, then turn right again just before the railway bridge.  If you are coming from Ilkeston, it is your first left after the railway bridge. The gate to the lane will be open. Drive down the tarmac lane until you arrive underneath the viaduct. Volunteers will be on hand to direct parking.  

Distance: Approx. 1.5 miles  

Parking: Yes, under viaduct 

Toilets: No

Accessibility: 0 stiles  

Walk description: Enjoy a guided tour around the historical site of Bennerley Viaduct led by friendly and intelligent volunteers.

Booking: You can book via Eventbrite or just turn up at the start of the walk. 

Contact: To book your place please go to Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/50471020253?_gl=1*3j6twc*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODQ1MzgyNzgwLjE3NzI1NTE2NjY.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzI1NTE2NjUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzI1NTE2NjUkajYwJGwwJGgw . If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please email info@bennerleyviaduct.org.uk

Key: Medium – mixed terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended / Booking required / Dogs on leads welcome 

Sunday 31st May

Breaston The Coffin Walk and Shardlow Circular   

Run by Erewash Ramblers

Time: 10.30 am – 3.45 pm

Start and finish: Behind Draycott Fish Bar in car park, 17 Derby Road, DE72 3NJ

Distance: Approx. 8.25 miles

Parking: Yes, free car park behind Draycott Fish Bar and on street parking

Toilets: Yes, at start and finish and at a pub in Shardlow 

Accessibility: 10+ stiles

Walk description: Circular flat walk over fields, trails and footpaths.

Booking: No booking is required.

Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk. If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk

Key: Easy – flat terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended / Dogs on leads welcome / Toilets

If you would like any information on walking groups in Erewash, please go to Erewash Walking page https://www.erewash.gov.uk/community-support/community-health-and-wellbeing/walk-erewash

Erewash Walking Month – Week 4

We are fast approaching the final week of Erewash Walking Month from the bank holiday weekend with lots of great walks to support you and your family during half term. 

If you have not yet joined a walk, have a look at the list below because there is something for everyone including several walks on both weekends and some family walk activities for half term including a treasure hunt at West Park on Friday 29th May from 10 am – 12 noon.

Ockbrook and Borrowash Parish Council are running two walks over the next two Saturdays and Erewash Ramblers are running their final walk on Sunday 31st May around Breaston and Shardlow area.

Please circulate this to your professional networks together with your friends and family. Thank you.

My apologies if you receive this email in duplicate.

Saturday 23rd May

Hike to Ockbrook School and Church

Run by Ockbrook and Borrowash Parish Council

Time: 10 am – 12.15 pm 

Start and finish: Coop car park, Victoria Avenue, Borrowash, DE71 3HE

Distance: Approx. 4.23 miles

Parking: On street parking only

Toilets: Yes 

Accessibility: 0 stiles 

Walk description: An easy hike covering most of the parish, with accessible paths suitable for all skill levels. 

Booking: No booking is required.

Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk.  If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact cllr.michaelwarrener@ockbrookandborrowashparishcouncil.gov.uk

Key: Easy – flat terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended / Suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs / Toilets

Monday 25th May

Shipley Lock Loop  

Run by Monday Strollers in collaboration with Move More Cotmanhay

Time: 10.15 am – 12.30 noon

Start and finish: Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8AT

Distance: Approx. 5.25 miles

Parking: On street parking only behind Victoria Park Leisure Centre

Toilets: At the start and finish of the walk

Accessibility: Approximately 1 – 5 stiles

Walk description: Meet new friends enjoying the fresh air and wildlife as we stroll down to Shipley Lock and along the Erewash Canal.

Booking: No booking is required.

Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk.  If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk

Key: Medium – mixed terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended / Toilets

Wednesday 27th May

Family Urban Explorers 

Run by Erewash Museum 

Time: 2 – 3 pm 

Start and finish: Erewash Museum, High Street, Ilkeston, DE7 5JA 

Distance: Approx. 1.5 miles

Parking: Yes, East Street car park

Toilets: Yes, at museum

Accessibility: 0 stiles

Walk description: Embark on a quest to uncover the secret stories of the town, perfect for primary age explorers.  

Booking: Booking essential. Maximum numbers 20 on a first come first served basis.

Contact: To book your place please go to Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/erewash-museum. If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk

Key: Easy – flat terrain / Suitable for children / Booking required / Suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs / Toilets

Thursday 28th May

Elvaston Night Walk

Run by Elvaston Night Walk

Time: 7 – 8.15 pm

Start and finish: Thulston Village Green, Thulston, DE72 3EY 

Distance: Approx. 3 miles

Parking: On street parking only

Toilets: No

Accessibility: 1 – 5 stiles

Walk description: An evening walk in and around Elvaston Castle Country Park.

Booking: No booking is required.

Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk. If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk

Key: Medium – mixed terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended

Friday 29th May

Family Treasure Hunt

Run by Erewash Borough Council

Time: 10 am – 12 noon

Start and finish: West Park Leisure Centre, Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4AA

Distance: Approximately 1 – 2 miles

Parking: Yes, at West Park Leisure Centre

Toilets: Yes, at West Park Leisure Centre

Accessibility: 0 stiles

Walk description: Join us for a family treasure hunt around West Park. Meeting point West Park Leisure Centre reception.

Booking: No booking is required.

Contact: Just turn up at the start of the treasure hunt. If you have any queries or questions about the treasure hunt, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk

Key: Easy – flat terrain / Suitable for children / Suitable for wheelchair and pushchairs / Toilets

Saturday 30th May

The Hermitage – Hopwell Hall Farm Alpacas Loop

Run by Ockbrook and Borrowash Parish Council

Time: 10 am – 1 pm 

Start and finish: The Royal Oak, Ockbrook, DE72 3SE 

Distance: Approx. 6 miles 

Parking: On street parking or at The Royal Oak if a customer

Toilets: At the start and finish of the walk 

Accessibility: 6 – 10 stiles 

Walk description: An intermediate hike. Easily accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. 

Booking: No booking is required.

Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk.  If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact cllr.michaelwarrener@ockbrookandborrowashparishcouncil.gov.uk

Key: Moderate – mixed terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended / Dogs on leads welcome / Toilets

Guided Tour of Bennerley Viaduct  

Run by Friends of Bennerley Viaduct

Time: 10 am – 12 noon   

Start and finish: Bennerley Viaduct, Aswsworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8PX (Access via Newtons Lane, off Awsworth Road (what3words played.reds.whites).  If you are coming from Nottingham (A6096 Shilo Way) turn right onto Newton’s Lane, then turn right again just before the railway bridge.  If you are coming from Ilkeston, it is your first left after the railway bridge. The gate to the lane will be open. Drive down the tarmac lane until you arrive underneath the viaduct. Volunteers will be on hand to direct parking.  

Distance: Approx. 1.5 miles  

Parking: Yes, under viaduct 

Toilets: No

Accessibility: 0 stiles  

Walk description: Enjoy a guided tour around the historical site of Bennerley Viaduct led by friendly and intelligent volunteers.

Booking: You can book via Eventbrite or just turn up at the start of the walk. 

Contact: To book your place please go to Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/50471020253?_gl=1*3j6twc*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODQ1MzgyNzgwLjE3NzI1NTE2NjY.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzI1NTE2NjUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzI1NTE2NjUkajYwJGwwJGgw . If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please email info@bennerleyviaduct.org.uk

Key: Medium – mixed terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended / Booking required / Dogs on leads welcome 

Sunday 31st May

Breaston The Coffin Walk and Shardlow Circular   

Run by Erewash Ramblers

Time: 10.30 am – 3.45 pm

Start and finish: Behind Draycott Fish Bar in car park, 17 Derby Road, DE72 3NJ

Distance: Approx. 8.25 miles

Parking: Yes, free car park behind Draycott Fish Bar and on street parking

Toilets: Yes, at start and finish and at a pub in Shardlow 

Accessibility: 10+ stiles

Walk description: Circular flat walk over fields, trails and footpaths.

Booking: No booking is required.

Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk. If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk

Key: Easy – flat terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended / Dogs on leads welcome / Toilets

If you would like any information on walking groups in Erewash, please go to Erewash Walking page https://www.erewash.gov.uk/community-support/community-health-and-wellbeing/walk-erewash

Erewash Walking Month – Week 3

Here’s what is happening this week – walks for everyone to join in with:

Tuesday 19th May

Free accessible walk for people living with long term health conditions

Run by Sofa2Stroll at Straws Bridge Nature Reserve

Time: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm

Start and finish: Straws Bridge Nature Reserve, Ilkeston, DE7 5FG (main car park near the information board)

Distance: Approx. 0.5 – 2 miles 

Parking: Yes, free car park

Toilets: Yes

Accessibility: 0 stiles

Walk description: Monthly Sofa2Stroll+ walks which are gentle, inclusive and created to help you feel supported, connected and confident whilst out in nature.   

Booking: You can book via Eventbrite or just turn up at the start of the walk. 

Contact: To book your place please go to Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/sofa2stroll-103715373891. If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact us via our Facebook page.

Key: Easy – flat terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended / Booking required / Suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs / Toilets

Nutbrook and Woodside Circular

Run by Nutbrook Walking for Health

Time: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm 

Start and finish: The POD, Summerfields Way South, Ilkeston, DE7 9JJ 

Distance: Approx. 4.2 miles

Parking: Yes, at the POD

Toilets: No

Accessibility: 0 stiles  

Walk description: A steady walk and chance to chat with a mixed group whilst enjoying being out in the countryside 

Booking: No booking is required.

Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk. If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk

Key: Medium – mixed terrain / Waterproof footwear recommended 

Wednesday 20th May

Growing Lives – Towpath Trail 

Run by Growing Lives 

Time: 10 am – 12.30 pm

Start and finish: 1 Grenville Drive, Ilkeston, DE7 8HT

Distance: Approx. 5 miles

Parking: On street parking only

Toilets: At the start and finish of the walk

Accessibility: 0 stiles

Walk description: A five-mile circular walk along Erewash and Nottingham Canal passing Bennerley Viaduct with refreshments at Growing Lives after the walk. 

Booking: Booking essential. Maximum numbers 25 on a first come first served basis.

Contact: To book your place please email growinglives@derventiohousing.com

Key: Medium – mixed terrain / Waterproof footwear recommended / Booking required / Toilets

Bat Watch at Bennerley Viaduct 

Run by The Friends of Bennerley Viaduct

Time: 8.30 – 10 pm  

Start and finish: Bennerley Viaduct, Aswsworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8PX (Access via Newtons Lane, off Awsworth Road (what3words played.reds.whites).  If you are coming from Nottingham (A6096 Shilo Way) turn right onto Newton’s Lane, then turn right again just before the railway bridge.  If you are coming from Ilkeston, it is your first left after the railway bridge. The gate to the lane will be open. Drive down the tarmac lane until you arrive underneath the viaduct. Volunteers will be on hand to direct parking.  

Distance: Approx. 1.5 miles  

Parking: Yes, under viaduct

Toilets: No

Accessibility: 0 stiles  

Walk description: Come and see bats near Bennerley Viaduct at dusk, detector devices available to use.

Booking: You can book via Eventbrite or just turn up at the start of the walk. 

Contact: To book your place please go to Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/50471020253?_gl=1*3j6twc*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODQ1MzgyNzgwLjE3NzI1NTE2NjY.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzI1NTE2NjUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzI1NTE2NjUkajYwJGwwJGgw . If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please email info@bennerleyviaduct.org.uk

Key: Medium – mixed terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended / Booking required / Dogs on leads welcome 

Thursday 21st May

Free accessible walk for people living with long term health conditions

Run by Sofa2Stroll at Elvaston Castle Country Park

Time: 10.30 am – 12.30 pm

Start and finish: Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road, Elvaston, Derby, DE72 3EP (main car park near the wooden bird carving)

Distance: Approx. 1 – 2 miles 

Parking: Yes, in main car park but charges apply

Toilets: Yes  

Accessibility: 0 stiles

Walk description: Monthly Sofa2Stroll+ walks which are gentle, inclusive and created to help you feel supported, connected and confident whilst out in nature.   

Booking: You can book via Eventbrite or just turn up at the start of the walk. 

Contact: To book your place please go to Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/sofa2stroll-103715373891. If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact us via our Facebook page.

Key: Easy – flat terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended / Booking required / Suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs / Toilets

Walk in the Clouds

Run by Erewash Ramblers

Time: 10.30 am – 1.30 pm

Start and finish: Sandiacre Library car park,Doncaster Avenue, Sandiacre, NG10 5FJ

Distance: Approx. 6 miles

Parking: Yes, at Sandiacre Library

Toilets: No

Accessibility: 6 – 10 stiles

Walk description: Over Stoney Clouds Local Nature Reserve across Erewash Golf course up to Stanton by Dale and back via northern Risley.  

Booking: No booking is required.

Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk. If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk

Key: Medium – mixed terrain / Waterproof footwear recommended / Dogs on leads welcome

Elvaston Night Walk

Run by Elvaston Night Walk

Time: 7 – 8.15 pm

Start and finish: Thulston Village Green, Thulston, DE72 3EY 

Distance: Approx. 3 miles

Parking: On street parking only

Toilets: No

Accessibility: 1 – 5 stiles

Walk description: An evening walk in and around Elvaston Castle Country Park.

Booking: No booking is required.

Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk. If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk

Key: Medium – mixed terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended

Friday 22nd May

Rutland Track Walk

Run by Ilkeston Track Walk

Time: 10 – 11.30 am 

Start and finish: Rutland Sports Park, West End Drive, Ilkeston, DE7 5GH

Distance: 400 metre laps round the athletics track

Parking: Yes, at Rutland Sports Park

Toilets: Yes, at Rutland Sports Park

Accessibility: 0 stiles

Walk description: An accessible walk round the athletics track, for members of the community

Booking: No booking is required.

Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk. If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk

Key: Easy – flat terrain / Suitable for children /Waterproof footwear recommended / Suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs / Toilets

Saturday 23rd May

Hike to Ockbrook School and Church

Run by Ockbrook and Borrowash Parish Council

Time: 10 am – 12.15 pm 

Start and finish: Coop car park, Victoria Avenue, Borrowash, DE71 3HE

Distance: Approx. 4.23 miles

Parking: On street parking only

Toilets: Yes 

Accessibility: 0 stiles 

Walk description: An easy hike covering most of the parish, with accessible paths suitable for all skill levels. 

Booking: No booking is required.

Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk.  If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact cllr.michaelwarrener@ockbrookandborrowashparishcouncil.gov.uk

Key: Easy – flat terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended / Suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs / Toilets

Monday 25th May

Shipley Lock Loop  

Run by Monday Strollers in collaboration with Move More Cotmanhay

Time: 10.15 am – 12.30 noon

Start and finish: Victoria Park Leisure Centre, Manners Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8AT

Distance: Approx. 5.25 miles

Parking: On street parking only behind Victoria Park Leisure Centre

Toilets: At the start and finish of the walk

Accessibility: Approximately 1 – 5 stiles

Walk description: Meet new friends enjoying the fresh air and wildlife as we stroll down to Shipley Lock and along the Erewash Canal.

Booking: No booking is required.

Contact: Just turn up at the start of the walk.  If you have any queries or questions about the walk, please contact communityhealthwellbeing@erewash.gov.uk

Key: Medium – mixed terrain / Suitable for children / Waterproof footwear recommended / Toilets

EBC Community Grants 2026-27

Find out about grants that your community group or organisation may be eligible for in Erewash.

Now open

Erewash Borough Council has allocated funding towards community grants schemes running from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2028* in recognition of the amazing work they do in Erewash.  

The total funding allocated to each Community Grant Scheme is:

  • £40,000 per financial year (for 2026/27 and 2027/28) for Fast Funding Grants 
  • £25,000 per financial year (for 2026/27 and 2027/28) for Member Grants 
  • £300,000 over 2026/27 and 2027/28 for VCS Sustainability & Activation Grants.

* Any changes to these schemes will be published on the council’s website.

All of these schemes are now open for local community and voluntary groups to apply for

Many groups in Erewash have benefitted from Community Grants provided by the council over previous years, including sports groups, arts groups, wellbeing groups and lots of others. 

Your group could be eligible to apply for a grant. Further information on each scheme is available below.  Please read this before applying.

Please note: The application form cannot be saved once started.  

The Application Form (Word version) is available to download from the Supporting Information section via the EBC link below.  By doing this, you are able to view and answer the questions before starting the form.  You can ‘copy and paste’ from the Word document into the online application form to make this easy. 

If you would like a hard copy of the application form sent to you, please email: fastfunding@erewash.gov.uk or contact the team on 0115 907 2244.

For more information, visit: www.erewash.gov.uk/community-support/community-grants-2026-27

FREE Home Energy Efficiency Event

Get Amped up for Energy Efficiency!

Come along to Stanley Village Hall on Saturday 16th May 2026 from 10am -12 midday for a FREE event, to meet energy experts including experienced installers, architects, retrofit assessors and coordinators. Watt are you waiting for?

Topics covered will include:

Insulation Methods & Materials

Solar Panels

Air Source Heat Pumps

Low Carbon Tariffs

Retrofitting in Conservation Areas

Grants, Eligibility & more.

HEAT Hub Stanley leafletDownload

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:

https://consult.communities.gov.uk/…/derbyshire-and-derby

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.

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