This page contains regularly updated information on useful and current topics. The information is mostly based on central and local government sources and other organisations.
Changing Street Lighting in Derbyshire
To help save carbon and cash, Derbyshire County Council has initiated a programme across the county to turn off some lights between midnight and 5:30 am. Full details of this plan are available here. In their preliminary survey, DCC obtained 842 responses with more than 60% in favour of the plans.
Details of the specific plans for Dethick Lea and Holloway, showing the location of every street light in the Parish, are available as follows:
- on line on the DCC website here
- the paper plans can be consulted either at Mayfield Stores or at Amber Valley Borough Council in Ripley
The plans are due to be implemented across the county over the next year. For DLH this will be in July 2012.
DCC has also started a consultation on these plans and would welcome everyone’s views and comments. The easiest way to make your comments is directly on the DLH page of the DCC website. You can also write to Street Lights, Derbyshire County Council, County Hall, Matlock, DE4 3AG. The closing date for comments is 17 June 2012.
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Details of national celebrations are available on the Direct Gov website and on the Diamond Jubilee website published by the Royal Household.
Details of Dethick Lea and Holloway Village celebrations available on Village Website.
Bank Holidays and British Summer Time – 2012 to 2015
Details of all Bank Holidays and BST changes up to 2015 are given on this Direct Gov page. It also gives access to another page where you can check school holidays
Local Police team and crime statistics
and a lot of other useful information on the Police.UK website, regularly updated
Carer’s Rights & Support 5 December 2011
Get information and advice about money, carers’ rights and support services read more
Localism Bill becomes LAW 17 November 2011
The flagship legislation, which received Royal Assent on 16 November, puts a raft of new rights and powers at the disposal of local people to take charge of their future, delivering on more than 30 coalition agreement commitments read more
The Localism Act - A Simple Guide 23 November 2011
This document describes the main measures of the Localism Act under four headings: new freedoms and flexibilities for local government, new rights and powers for communities and individuals, reform to make the planning system more democratic and more effective, reform to ensure that decisions about housing are taken locally read more
Get Safe Online 9 September 2011
The aim of Get Safe Online is to provide computer users and small businesses with free, independent, user-friendly advice that will allow them to use the internet confidently, safely and securely. It is a joint initiative between the Government, law enforcement and leading businesses read more
Fire Kills 4 August 2011
You are more than twice as likely to die in a fire at home if you haven’t got a working smoke alarm. A smoke alarm is the easiest way to alert you to the danger of fire, giving you time to escape. They are cheap, easy to get hold of and easy to fit read more…
I.C.E. In Case of Emergency
Store the word “ICE” in your mobile phone address book, and against it enter the number of the person you would want to be contacted “In Case of Emergency”.
In an emergency situation, the police, ambulance and hospital staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin are and be able to contact them. It’s as simple as that, and for more than one contact name you can use ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 etc.
Planning & Building Regs 9 September 2011
Home improvements, planning, DIY. Find out about planning and building regulations read more
No more 60W light bulbs - 60W lightbulbs are being phased-out from 1 September 2011
Find out why, and read about the energy efficient alternatives
One of the ways you can save energy in your home is to use energy saving light bulbs. These can last up to 10 times longer than traditional bulbs and can save you money on your electricity bills. Find out how these bulbs work and how to recycle them read more
