*** Parish Councillor Vacancies ***
We currently have three Parish Councillor vacancies. Make a positive difference to the community and help to improve the parish by becoming a Parish Councillor. You don’t need to commit lots of time and you don’t need any previous experience. More information and how to apply. Flyer Formal Notice of further vacancy
Leashaw landslip and road closure
- Update from DCC – 18.12.25
- Notes from Cllr Hatchett – 25.11.25
- Progress update from Jacobs – 26.11.25
- Landslips set to be fixed with £7m funding pot – BBC News
- DCC set to agree £70 million investment into county’s roads
- Update from DCC – 7.11.25
- Construction Sequence from DCC 4.11.25
- Progres update from Jacobs – 29.10.25
Email questions to highway.structures@derbyshire.gov.uk or sign up for updates here.
Cemetery Gates Re-Painted
The gates at Holloway Cemetery have recently been re-painted. Thank you to those who arranged this.
Please support local businesses
Please support local businesses affected by the Leashaw road closure. Businesses have already had to deal with the Covid pandemic and the closure of Lea Road. Your support is therefore more important than ever and would be greatly appreciated.
Final update – Holloway Community Shop
Upcoming Meetings
- Parish Council Meeting – Wed 7th January 2026 – 7pm
- Parish Council Meeting – Wed 4th February 2026 – 7pm
- Parish Council Meeting – Wed 4th March 2026 – 7pm
Defibrillator Locations – Holloway & Lea
Emergency Defibrillators are available for public use at the following locations:-
- ***New Location*** Telephone Box – Lea Main Road, near the junction with Sledgegate Lane, Lea. The door code is provided by the Ambulance Service in an emergency when you ring 999.
- Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall, Yew Tree Hill, Holloway – Located in porch.
- Lea Green Centre, Main Road, Lea – Located outside sports hall (May not be available when the site is closed).
- Lea Primary School, Church Street, Lea – Located outside main door (Use buzzer system during school hours).
Click here to see a YouTube video on how to use a defibrillator. Click here for more guidance on performing CPR and using a defibrillator.
New Speed Indicator Device
The Parish Council has secured funding and arranged installation of a new Speed Indicator Device. This will be moved between locations in Lea and Lea Bridge.
New gate for Lea Recreation Ground
A new maintenance gate has recently been purchased by the Parish Council. Thank you to the volunteers who carried out the installation.
New Bench – Lea Road / Nightingale Close
A new bench has been installed by Parish Council volunteers at the junction of Lea Road and Nightingale Close.
Improved access to play area
Thank you to the Parish Councillors and volunteers who recently installed paving slabs to improve access to the play area at Lea Recreation Ground.
Latest from Crich Area Patients Group
- About Crich Area Patients Group
- Minutes – Crich Patient Area Group AGM – 9.10.24
- Joined Up Care Newsletter Derbyshire Newsletter – October 2024
War Memorial clean up & new seat
Thank you to the volunteers who helped to tidy up the area around the DLH War Memorial and the person who has donated 3 beautiful timber seats to the Parish. One of them can be seen on the photo above.
Before and after – Phonebox & Postbox
Thank you to the volunteers and parish councillors who have re-painted the telephone box and postbox on Lea Main Road. The telephone box is home to the book exchange and the new defibrillator.
New Outdoor Gym Equipment – Lea Rec
The Parish Council has installed new outdoor gym equipment at Lea Recreation Ground.
New Defibrillator – Lea Main Road, Lea
The Parish Council has provided an additional defibrillator for the Parish. It’s located on the outside of the telephone box on Lea Main Road, near the junction with Sledgegate Lane, Lea. The door code is provided by the Ambulance Service in an emergency when you ring 999. Click here to see a YouTube Video on how to use a Defibrillator. Click here for more guidance on performing CPR and using a defibrillator.
New bench on Church Street…Lovely view!
The Parish Council has purchased and installed a new bench on Church Street (Nov 2023)
New Planter – Lea Road / Nightingale Close, Lea Bridge
The parish council has provided a new planter at the juntion of Lea Road / Nightingale Close, Lea Bridge.
New Play Equipment – Lea Recreation Ground
New play equipment, incuding a basket swing, slide and climbing bars has recently been installed at Lea Recreation Ground, along with new safety gates.
New Community Orchard
Thank you to everyone who has sponsored the fruit trees and helped with the planting of the new Community Orchard at Lea Recreation Ground.
New Bench Installed
A replacement bench has been installed at the junction of Riber Road and Bakers Lane. The memorial plaque that was attached to the old bench has been transferred.
New steps and handrail at Holloway Cemetery
The parish council has recently installed new steps and a handrail at Holloway Cemetery in order to improve access for visitors.
New Planter on Church Street, Holloway
A new planter has been provided by the parish council on Church Street, Holloway.
Community Speedwatch
In response to concerns about vehicles speeding on roads through our villages, the parish council has worked with Derbyshire Constabulary to set up a Community Speedwatch group. Click here to find out more about Community Speedwatch. Also, click here for the latest update from the Speedwatch group.
Report a highway problem
Click here to report a highway problem to Derbyshire County Council such as:-
- pot holes
- road markings
- kerb damage
- loose chippings
- obstructions
- missing, damaged, raised or sunken ironwork
Public Footpaths & Public Rights of Way
Derbyshire County Council is responsible for public footpaths and public rights of way within the county. To report a problem contact the Public Rights of Way Team – More
Cost of Living Advice
DCC has put together lots of information and advice, designed to ensure that you’re getting all the help that you are entitled to with the cost of living – More .Sign up to updates from DCC here
Free advice about energy use at home
Did you know you can get free advice from the Warmer Derby & Derbyshire helpline on reducing your energy use, tackling energy-related problems, and making your home more energy efficient? More
Previous Leashaw updates
- Update from DCC – 25.9.25
- Progress update from Jacobs – 19.9.25
- Notes from site meeting with DCC – 25.7.25
- Progress update presentation from DCC – 25.7.25
- Update from DCC – 25.7.25
- Project Timeline provided by DCC – 18.7.25
- Update from DCC – 5.6.25
- Update from DCC – 10.5.25
- Update from DCC – 2.4.25
- Update from DCC – 7.2.25
- Notes from Leashaw Meeting – 5.2.25
- Questions sent to DCC prior to meeting
- Timeline of Events and Outcomes since November 2022
- Update from DCC – 8.1.25
- Further letter to Cllr Cupit – 17.11.24
- Response from Cllr Cupit – 5.11.24
- Update from DCC – 5.11.24
- Letter to Cllr Cupit Re Highway Act – 21.10.24
- Update from DCC – 2.10.24
- Update from DCC – 15.8.24
- Update from DCC – 30.7.24
- Update from DCC – 30.6.24
- Update from DCC – 10.6.24
- Update from DCC – 3.6.24
- Update from DCC – 30.4.24
- Update from DCC – 11.4.24
- Notes from meeting with S Dines MP – 23.3.24
- Notes from Public Meeting – 5.3.24
- Update from DCC – 3.4.24
- Update from DCC – 7.2.24
- Update from DCC – 18.1.24
- Update from DCC – 22.12.23
- Update from DCC – 16.12.23
- Update from DCC – 5.12.23
- Update from DCC – 22.11.23
- Notes from meeting – 31.10.23
- Update from DCC 25.10.23 – Severn Trent Burst on diversion route
- Statement from DLH Parish Council – 8.10.23
- Update from DCC – 4.10.23
- DLH Press Release 19.9.23
- Update from DCC – 6.9.23
- Update from DCC – 22.8.23
- Statement from DCC – 17.7.23
- Note to all Parishioners – 24.6.23
- Update from DCC – 21.6.23
- Notes from Annual Parish Meeting – 5/4/23.
- Severn Trent – Business Loss of Profits Claims Pack
- Emergency planning, flooding and the provision of sandbags
Useful Links – Click on image below to access website
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