An update  from District Councillor, Colin Swindell…

Towards the end of 2016, the District Council carried out a public consultation asking Derbyshire Dale residents for their views on proposals to introduce charges for replacement refuse bins and containers. Through the village email, website and parish council meetings, I encouraged local residents to take part in the survey and asked you to tell me what you thought about the plans. I received 36 responses with only 2 being in favour of charging for replacement bins. I want to thank everybody who took the time to get in touch and share their views.

At a committee meeting in January 2017, councillors voted in favour of introducing the new charges. This was despite most of the consultation responses being against the proposals.

I voted and spoke out strongly against the plans. I felt that this was yet another charge that will affect every household, in most cases the damage or loss of bins is due to neglect by refuse crews and I felt it was unfair to take away the free supply of black sacks to those properties unable to accommodate a wheelie bin. Furthermore, I felt I should represent the views of my constituents who were overwhelmingly against the idea.

The new charges are laid out below.

 News charges to be introduced from 1 April 2017:

• £20 for replacement 140ltr grey bin
• £25 for replacement 240ltr grey bin
• £25 when exchanging a 140ltr grey bin for 240ltr bin
• £15 a replacement 240ltr

 Price reductions from 1 April 2017:

• Charge for a second 240ltr garden waste bin be reduced from £57.30 to £25.00
• Food caddy liners sold by the District Council be reduced from £2.50 to £2.00 per roll.

 Black refuse sacks:

The annual supply of 52 black refuse sacks will stop from 1 April 2018 and that residents be advised to purchase their own black sacks from any retail outlet.

Food caddy and dry recycling bins and containers:

No charges will be introduced for replacement blue bins, boxes or bags. Also there will be no charge for replacement kerbside food caddies, the annual supply of 52 food waste liners and 44 garden waste bags. All will be reviewed again in the future.

If you have any comments or questions about the above, please get in touch with me.

Colin Swindell
District Councillor
Winster and South Darley Ward

Address: Laburnum Cottage, Well Street, Elton, Matlock DE4 2BY
Telephone : 07816 986 956
Email : colin.swindell@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

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Report from PCSO Suzanne Lester (Police Community Support Officer covering Elton, Winster, South Darley and Darley Dale)

Reports for January crimes are as follows:

Domestic violence =1
Harassment =1
Sexual offence=1
Vehicle crime= 2
Theft =2
Criminal damage =3
Drugs =1
Burglary =1

Most of the crimes happened Darley Dale area and one van broken into in Winster.

The trend is still parked up vans been broken into for tools and money. It is advised that is to take all tools out of the vehicle when the vehicle is left overnight or unattended for long periods of time. Where possible, park your van in view of your house and try to block access to side and rear doors. We are also offering an alarm to put in vans. Email me for details.

For further advice on vehicle safety or any other local policing matters, email me at suzanne.lester.4413@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk

Thanks

PCSO Suzanne Lester

For non-emergencies, contact Derbyshire Police on 101.

You should always call 999 when it is an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, when there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened.

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Soup on Sunday

Elton Church will be holding a ‘Soup on Sunday’ event to raise funds for ongoing improvements to church.

A range of soups and cakes will be on offer, along with tea, coffee and squash.

Details of the event are as follows…

Date: Sunday 19 February 2017
Time: Between 12pm and 3pm
Venue: Elton Village Hall

We hope you will come along and support the church.

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3 local road closure notices

3 road closures are due to take place locally in the coming weeks and months. Details are as follows…

These details have been provided by Derbyshire County Council and are subject to change or extension. We will do what we can to update you should there be any amendments to these orders.

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The next meeting of Elton Parish Council will take place on Thursday 2 February 2017. The meeting will be held in Elton Village Hall and starts at 7:30pm.

Links to copies of the agenda and the minutes of the last meeting are below.

Members of the public are welcome to attend to raise their views, concerns and ideas.

Public participation takes place at the start of the meeting. You can make comments or ask questions about items on the agenda or any other issue related to Parish Council business.  Anybody wishing to raise a matter with Parish Council are asked to arrive at the start of the meeting, as the public can not intervene in the meeting once the Public Participation session has finished. The public are welcome to stay or leaving once their matter has been dealt with.

Thursday 2 February 2017: Agenda for Elton Parish Council meeting

Thursday 5 January 2017: Minutes of Elton Parish Council meeting

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Waste Collection Calendar 2017

Please click the image to view and print a copy the 2017 waste collection calendar for Elton, Gratton and Winster.

This calendar tells you what bins/containers will be collected and on what date.

You can view the 2017 waste collection calendar at any time under our ‘Useful Links’.

If you live in the Derbyshire Dales, but not Elton, Gratton or Winster, you can visit the District Council website to find out when what bins will be collected.

Click here to be taken directly to the Council’s ‘When is my Collection?’ webpage.

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Click here for the 2016 Christmas Waste Collection Calendar

All the information you need about when you waste will be collected over the Christmas and New Year period is here on our website.
Please click here to view all the details.

From here you can find out:

– see what to put out and when
– details of waste collections specifically for Elton and Gratton households
– waste collection calendar
– helpful tips on recycling Christmas items, including trees, cards, gift wrap and large boxes
– helpful tips on dealing with excess waste and recycling
– what to do in the event of a missed collection
– how to find out more from Derbyshire Dales District Council

Please visit, read and share: http://www.eltonderbyshire.com/christmaswaste2016

Free Peaking in December from 2pm

Derbyshire Dales District Council is offering FREE parking in all District Council car parks after 2pm throughout December.

This comes on top of residents’ parking concessions that allow local people to park for free every day of the year up to 11am and after 4pm.

This means Dales residents have free parking for 21 hours each day over the festive period, which helps local people and local traders.

Free parking extends to midnight each day and motorists are reminded not to leave anything valuable in their vehicles as the lead up to Christmas can also be a choice time for thieves.

PLEASE NOTE – this offer does not include ON-STREET parking which is operated by Derbyshire County Council. Please make sure your OFF-STREET car park has the Derbyshire Dales District Council logo on the pay and display ticket machine. All information will be displayed in the car parks.

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Christmas Services in December at Elton All Saints Church

Tuesday 13th at 8pm –  Compline: a short service of quiet evening prayer by candlelight

Sunday 18th at 6pm  – Lessons and Carols by candlelight with the choir

Christmas Eve at 4pm – The Children’s Crib Service (includes animals) plus The Wyns Tor Singers.
Please dress up Children! Mulled wine, soft drinks & mince pies afterwards!

Christmas Day at 8am – The Book of Common Prayer Communion Service

New Year’s Eve at 11.45pm – an Elton tradition, meet outside the church for Bell ringing and Auld Lang Syne

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