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2016Keeping you informed about your services and priorities

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In this issue: Christmas waste & recycling timetable 15

Local Plan: Leader writes 2

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Rose writes... Cllr Lewis Rose OBE Leader, Dales District Council Local Plan: Decision due early next year Community Forums he final public consultation on our draft Local Plan has now closed – and on behalf T of all my fellow councillors I want to thank everyone who has contributed to this vital process. Nothing divides opinion more than where new housing should be built and it has come as no sur- prise to be on the receiving end of very strong opinions from local people at a series of council and public meetings over recent months. I think most of us accept that new housing is needed, not only to benefit our children and grand- children, but also to bolster the economic prosperi- e continue to welcome your comments and questions ty of the district. Where those new home should be W at our regular public forums across the district. built is the big issue of course – but Government Already this month councillors and officers have made are adamant we must provide for the estimated themselves available to answer your questions at a communi- needs of the Dales up to the year 2033. ty forum at Wirksworth Memorial Hall. We have one more council meeting on 8 Decem- Recycling is one of the topics at further meetings in the current series scheduled for Parwich Village Hall on Tuesday ber to discuss any final modifications to the Plan 25 October and Eyam Church Centre on Tuesday 1 Novem- resulting from representations that came out of the ber. Both start at 7pm. six-week public consultation in August and Sep- Email [email protected] to tember; the submission document will then go to be added to the mailing list or phone 01629 761302. More the Secretary of State for an examination in public. online w: derbyshiredales.gov.uk/communityforums As I write, a total of 6,571 homes are earmarked for the district in the pre-submission document, Get in touch with 28 residential sites allocated – 15 in the central area and 13 in the southern area. How are we doing? Once approved - hopefully early next year - the If you have a comment about any District Council service, Local Plan will guide development in the Dales for email [email protected], the next 17 years and also help protect one of the contact the relevant department (see p16), speak to your most beautiful districts in the whole of the UK. District Councillor, complete our online form or write to Dales Matters, District Council, Town As I write, a total of 6,571 homes Hall, Matlock DE4 3NN. You can also use the are earmarked for the district in the Suggestions Box in reception at the Town Hall, Matlock. pre-submission document Cover photo: Walking in Cressbrook Dale by Howard Crowe.

‘2 ‘ www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk What we say news round-up We are immensely proud of a park that is rightly recognised by local people and visitors alike as one ‘‘ of the finest town centre parks in the UK. Taking pride in our top parks oted one of the best parks in the UK once V again, Matlock’s Hall Leys Park has received a ninth consecutive Green Flag Award. Owned and maintained by your District Council, the town centre park received the award from environmen- tal charity Keep Britain Tidy. The new flag means it is recognised as one of the very best parks and green spaces around. We are immensely proud of a park that is rightly recog- nised by local people and visitors alike as one of the finest town centre parks in the UK. Clean & Green It really is the jewel in Matlock’s crown. looking great across the Keeping our towns and moreinfo The award is a tribute also whole of the Derbyshire parks clean and green boosts to the District Council’s Clean Dales - including Ashbourne the economy too, helping to Read more about our & Green team and their dedi- Recreation Ground and attract five million visitors a parks and gardens at cated work in keeping more Bakewell’s Recreation year who spend around £315 w: derbyshiredales. than 30 parks and gardens Ground and Bath Gardens. -million in the Dales. gov.uk/parks Lights fantastic! atlock Bath Illuminations, supported by fabulous family M celebrating their 119th entertainment. birthday this year, close on Satur- The Illuminations regularly day 29 October with a Spookfest attract more than 100,000 people themed fireworks finale. to Matlock Bath, with around This massive annual event – 50,000 paying visitors, boosting organised by your District Council the local economy. But we work – has run every weekend from 10 hard to ensure the event isn’t September, with our Derwent subsidised by you, the local Gardens and Lovers’ Walks Council Tax payers. bedecked with colourful lights With a last night sell-out possi- throughout the season. ble, book in advance for the final The unique illuminated boats night at w: derbyshiredales. parade is stealing the show, gov.uk/illuminations

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We absolutely love living here. The children attend the village school, which is a short walk away. It’s brilliant! Lauren Yeomans, new resident of School Rise, Brailsford.

‘‘Why rental search is now easier than ever or anyone looking to rent a become available. moreinfo F home from a housing asso- It’s also easier to view on a ciation, it’s now easier than tablet or smart-phone, with ever following the relaunch of the contents adjusting to fit Looking for an the Home-Options website. with the screen size. affordable home in the Just go to w: home- Homes are now advertised Dales? Register at w: home-options.org options.org to see improved as soon as they are available – or property adverts - and there just like an estate agents (but contact our Community are email alerts to notify appli- without the fees and Housing Team on 01629 cants when suitable properties deposits!). 761117. Another new homes boost s part of our vital schemes have also start- A enabling role, your ed on site. Dales Hous- Affordable housing District Council contin- ing has planning permis- ues to support the sion for five underused development of afforda- garage sites in Matlock ble housing across the and Ashbourne to be Dales. developed into 13 new Seven affordable affordable homes for homes - a mixture of rent (five two-bed hous- two and three-bed es, four three-beds and houses - were complet- four one-bed flats). The ed recently at Luke Lane, first homes will com- Brailsford, on a private plete in the spring of developer-led site. 2017. Futures Housing Group On the Hillside Farm now owns and manages site at Ashbourne, the homes. Miller Homes are due to complete eight two- Thirteen affordable bedroomed bungalows homes (eight flats for in January 2017. Building rent and five houses for is currently ahead of shared ownership) and schedule, with a further eight market rent flats eight two-bed bunga- complete at The Firs in lows due to be complet- Ashbourne this month ed by Radleigh Homes - a redevelopment of a on the same site early in Dales Housing sheltered 2018. scheme. The 16 affordable The total of 21 new bungalows will be a mix homes will be owned of rent and shared own- and managed by Dales ership and will be Housing, which merged owned and managed by with Waterloo Housing De Montfort, part of Happy: The Yeomans family have moved into one of the new Group earlier this year. Waterloo Housing affordable homes in School Rise, Brailsford Further housing Group.

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Helping local projects News in brief Instant penalty for fly-tippers From September 2016 your District Council is able to use new fixed penalty notices to tackle the menace of fly tipping throughout the Dales. We already have an excellent record of clearing up fly tipped waste and of taking action through the courts where we can prove who was responsible for the tipping. Now we have additional powers to issue fixed penalty Local notices of £200 for lower level Projects Fund fly tipping offences. More serious cases will con- ommunity organisations are con- which has developed an interactive tinue to be pursued through tinuing to apply to their local "sensory" garden (pictured) in the the courts as we still want to C Derbyshire Dales district council- grounds of Darley Dale's Longmeadow use our full range of powers to lor for funding support. Care Home. discourage anyone from tip- Each of our councillors is allocated The garden was created thanks to an ping waste in the beautiful £1,000 a year towards projects or initia- inter-generational link between resi- Derbyshire Dales and to penal- tives in their wards that will benefit the dents at the care home and students ise anyone who does. community. from the local Darley Dale County Pri- Report a fly tip online at Applications to the Local Projects mary School. The District Council's Local w: derbyshiredales.gov.uk/ Fund can be made by local groups and Projects Fund contributed £300 towards flytip individuals within the Dales that can the overall cost of the initiative. demonstrate community benefit. First Taste's trustee and voluntary Get chipped! An example is the First Taste charity, secretary Iris Wagstaffe said: "Bringing young people and frail older people from a care home together develops understandings between the two.”

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An online application form and details of terms & conditions of the fund can be found online at A reminder that a new law w: derbyshiredales. introduced earlier this year gov.uk/localprojectsfund means pet dogs must be micro- chipped. Find out more at w: derbyshiredales.gov.uk/ dogs

www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk 5 In the numbers Walking for 8,000 22 500 Health: individual different regular We’re now on Instagram walks walks walkers @DalesLeisure

ur free health walks O go from strength to Walking for Health strength. We now offer 22 different walks from entry level to progression, with over 8,000 individual walks completed last year. We welcome new walk- ers throughout the year and our friendly, welcom- ing wanders help people make new friends and get out and about. It’s perfect for people who don’t fancy intense exercise. You can start off slowly and build up gradually as you get more confident. This year we have started two new fully accessible Why not come and join to be social and enjoyable, YouTube channel at walks suitable for wheel- us on Monday 7 November enabling mums and dads to w: youtube.com/ chairs, pushchairs and at Hassop Station for a meet other new parents, derbyshiredalesdc walkers with learning disa- lovely level walk along the share their experiences and bilities. Stroll and Roll Monsal Trail? build on their fitness in a Accessible Walks operate moreinfo comfortable and safe envi- regularly on the first And on Monday 5 De- ronment without having to Monday of the month from cember we set out from To find out more about our worry about childcare. 11am in partnership with Cromford Wharf in Mill free health walks go to Enable. Road for a festive walk. In Volunteers' Week back w: derbyshiredales. Led by qualified leaders, In July our first Friday in June we celebrated the gov.uk/walkingforhealth these walks start and finish weekly Buggy Walk for brilliant work of our volun- Our walk leaders are at a venue with disabled parents with babies and teer walk leaders, following fantastic and we always parking, good food, toddlers started in them on a gentle walk from need more! Volunteer to Tansley refreshments and accessi- Matlock's Hall Leys Park. Matlock to . howard.griffith@ ble toilets. These walks are designed View the video on our derbyshiredales.gov.uk COMPETITION Win Fitness Freedom pass worth £396!

our District Council has great from one of our leisure centres and Y membership offers at our leisure we’ll do a random free draw on centres in Ashbourne, Bakewell, Friday 4 November. If you’re signed Matlock and Wirksworth. up already that’s brilliant - it means And here’s your chance to win a you are in the draw! Fitness Freedom pass for unlimited The e-newsletter keeps you up to gym, swim, fitness classes and free date with special offers - and you See our competition off-peak court hire! can unsubscribe at any time. terms & conditions at w: derbyshire All you have to do is sign up at More about our memberships at dales.gov.uk/ w: derbyshiredales.gov.uk/ w: derbyshiredales.gov.uk/ competition enewsreg to receive e-newsletters memberships

6 www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk What we say leisure round-up Reducing and controlling your weight is just one highlight of many... ‘‘ w: derbyshiredales.gov.uk/abetteryou It’s time for News in brief ather than focusing on the num- health and overall mood. Park project bers on the scales, our leisure So our four leisure centres in takes shape R centres want you to think about Ashbourne, Bakewell, Matlock and the benefits of exercise and a healthy Wirksworth have undergone a com- lifestyle change. plete rebrand to help customers focus Reducing and controlling your weight on what we can offer to create “a is just one highlight of many. better them” when using our facilities. The other benefits of regular exercise We're celebrating exercise’s positive include reducing the risk of cardiovas- effects, the social aspect of our centres cular disease and Type 2 Diabetes as and the all-inclusive family atmosphere well as strengthening your bones and that encourages anyone who steps muscles and improving your mental inside towards #ABetterYou.

Around a dozen people have volunteered their skills to a steering group to take forward the project for a new skate park in Ashbourne. Around 60 people attended an initial meeting organised by your District Council to gauge local appetite for a new skate park, which would cost around £70,000. The District Council itself cannot fund the project, but wants to work in partner- ship with the local community to seek external funding. For more information, email ros.hession@derbyshire Our success stories... dales.gov.uk or phone 01629 761302. We’ve also set up a Pictured above from attends. She credits Zoe Huchinson Facebook page called left: At Ashbourne Lei- fitness instructor Evlyn burned 4% body fat in ‘Ashbourne Skate Park Project’. sure Centre, Steve Lambert for keeping her just over three weeks! Matthews has lost an motivated: “I must say a And lean, mean fitness incredible 5st since be- very special thank you to machine Julie Johnson Spooky fitness! ginning his fitness jour- Evlyn for making all her has made changes to her ney last November. He classes motivating and On Monday October 31 our lifestyle too. attends the gym twice a fun,” she says. Arc Leisure Matlock is hosting week and walks and runs Over at the Arc, Sarah Not only has Julie de- a fun Halloween fancy dress at the weekend. Brittain began her 12 creased her body fat, fitness party to launch a new Annie Marie Maskill Week Body Transfor- she’s also increased her fitness class timetable. has dropped two dress mation challenge and lean muscle just by mak- Everyone is welcome to join sizes and lost 2st since quickly burned 5% of her ing simple changes to in the fitness class taster beginning her journey 10 body fat, increasing her her workout routine and sessions fun from 7pm to 9pm months ago. Kettlebells lean muscle by 2kg and diet, helped by our fit- - and entry is only £1, which and Aquafit are just two increasing her hydration ness instructor Matthew will go to a local charity of the classes she by 4%. Gratton. announced on the night.

www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk 7 ‘Ranger Will’ has become a hit on social media with his photographs of flowers, plants and trees in a beauty spot he helps to maintain High Tor in focus

our District Council is proud to a new entrance at the Matlock Bath end near fast facts maintain more than 30 parks, to the cable car base station, with improve- gardens and open spaces across the ments to fencing, paths and viewing areas. Y The High Tor grounds were created in beautiful Dales. One of the most iconic open spaces is High response to a growing number of visitors that 250 Tor, standing tall above Matlock Dale and came to Matlock Bath during the 18th and Matlock Bath. early 19th centuries to sample the thermal Plant species at waters; then in 1849 the railway arrived, bring- High Tor Helping to maintain High Tor and the nearby ing day trippers. The grounds remained in the Pic Tor and Lovers’ Walks is a member of our stewardship of the former High Tor Recreation Clean & Green team, Ranger William Alves. Company until 1975 when your District Council Since the spring of this year, William has took over the management and maintenance. 400ft been snapping photos of the various flower Summit of and plant species that thrive on High Tor High Tor from thanks to the District Council’s grassland moreinfo the river management. Find out more about our parks, gardens and Posted by “Ranger Will” on the District Coun- open spaces at cil’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, w: derbyshiredales.gov.uk/parks these photos are proving very popular with you 41yrs - and we are delighted to share a selection How long we here in Dales Matters. have managed Spot the species... High Tor Reputed to be the last place in where eagles nested, the imposing High Tor is Top of this page (from left): Bird's-Foot the second highest inland cliff in England Trefoil and Leadwort, Greater Knapweed and (behind Cheddar Gorge). The grounds were Lady's Bedstraw, Rock Rose, Common upgraded a few years ago by your District Spotted Orchid. Council as part of the Matlock Parks Project, a £3.6m Heritage Lottery Fund supported pro- Facing page (clockwise from top left): gramme to restore five historic parks and Field Scabious, Knapweed and Harebell, pleasure grounds. Buttercups, Betony and Knapweed, Willow, The project included woodland management, Tyme, Great Burnet.

8 www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk What we say Reputed to be the last place in England where eagles nested, the feature ‘‘ imposing High Tor is the second highest inland cliff in England.

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£34m £350 Digital 13k broadband Dales grant up Derbyshire project reach for grabs Local entrepreneurs Update on superfast get free support broadband Is your broadband SLOW? If it's under 2Mbps you could get up to £350 towards the cost of installing satellite or wireless equipment. The Government committed from the end of 2015 to giving access to a broadband service with at least a 2Mbps download speed to every premises in the UK. The subsidised installation can also be used to access more expensive packages with faster speeds or larger monthly usage limits. You are only be eligible if your premises does not already have access to broadband with speeds of more than 2Mbps. To apply and for more information, go to the Digital Derbyshire website at w: digitalderbyshire.org.uk Meanwhile, new fibre broadband cabinets are now live in Taddington, Bakewell, Parwich, Hartington, Youlgrave, Grindleford and Calver. Email [email protected] including your postcode if you’re having problems.

free-to-use support also be available through A service to help ambi- the main SCR Launchpad fast facts tious entrepreneurs set up programme. and run successful new 74 green roadside cabinets containing the fibre connec- Julie White of Growing tion have gone live as part of the Digital Derbyshire businesses has launched Rural Enterprise Ltd here in the Dales. programme in the Derbyshire Dales. This is in addition (pictured above with fel- to commercial coverage. To check if fibre broadband is The Sheffield City Region low director Nick Platt), available in your area and place an order, go online to (SCR) Launchpad service - says: “We’re delighted to w: digitalderbyshire.org.uk delivered locally by Grow- be working with the Dis- ing Rural Enterprise Ltd on trict Council to deliver this behalf of your District important service in the Council - helps individuals Dales. Our advice and sup- Guiding light thinking of starting a busi- port to local people with ness, new businesses regis- new business ideas is com- We've just published a new tered but not yet trading pletely free, and we’re Matlock and Matlock and businesses trading for really looking forward to Bath miniguide, with lots up to 24 months who need receiving their calls.” of useful information for help with their growth visitors, including a map. plans. Available free from our For the next two and a moreinfo reception desk at half years the service will Matlock Town Hall and offer one-to-one, face-to- To speak to Growing from Dales Visitor face advice as well as a Rural Enterprise about Information Points, the programme of events and the service email guide promotes your workshops to eligible julie@growingrural District Council’s parks, clients across the district. enterprise.co.uk or leisure centres and the Mentoring support will phone 07971 666474. Illuminations.

10 www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk What we say business round-up Behind the scenes, we helped the organisers plan and deliver a great event for cyclists and spectators that ‘‘ generates more than £3m for the local economy.

our District Council continues to verdict of World Road Race Champi- smooth over some of the opening play an important role in major on Lizzie Armitstead (pictured above day issues. Behind the scenes, we Y events that take place across on Matlock’s Bank Road) after the helped the organisers plan and deliv- the Dales throughout the year. Women's Tour of Britain leg that er a great event for cyclists and spec- Our teams are always on hand to took in the beautiful Dales. We tators that generates more than £3m assist with the set up - and clean-up - encouraged local schools and groups for the local economy. for traditional crowd-pleasers like to cheer on the riders and provided Tens of thousands of people Bakewell Show, Ashbourne Royal small grants to help them put the attended the biggest-yet Y-Not Fes- Shrovetide, Matlock Victorian Dales on the map for hundreds of tival at Pikehall - and our licensing Christmas Market and the scores of thousands of television viewers. and environmental health teams well dressings and annual carnivals. Typical British summer weather helped make sure it was run legally And we're playing a key role in couldn't dampen the spirits of the and safely. We’re also part of a safety international events such as last sum- thousands who enjoyed the third advisory group including police, fire, mer's Women's Tour of Britain, Eroica annual Eroica Britannia festival in highways and ambulance officers. Britannia and the Y-Not Festival. Bakewell back in June - and your  View photos from the Women’s “If I could design a Stage myself District Council stepped in to provide Tour and Eroica at w: flickr.com/ that would have been it!” was the dry parking and camping grounds to derbyshiredalesdc Visitor economy boost for Matlock ive years after our acclaimed prompted the hotel chain to provide Arc Leisure Matlock opened secure cycle storage for their guests, F on the outskirts of the town who can often be seen loading their the site in front of it - next to the A6 cycles onto bicycle racks in the car road - boasts a new Premier Inn. park. As owners of the site, your District It’s a welcome boost to the visitor Council worked hard to maximise its economy in Matlock area and within potential. days of opening the hotel was prov- Key challenges included the need ing a popular place to stay. The that complements the clean sweep- location on the edge of a thriving for a building sympathetic to the ing style of the Arc. local area which didn’t obliterate market town and the Peak District the views and provided sufficient Being located opposite the new National Park, with cycle tracks and space for a viable business - and cycle track - part of the White Peak great leisure facilities on the door- Premier Inn have created a building Loop from Rowsley to Matlock - step, is a winning combination!

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A new webpage soon will provide access to professional planning advice - backed up with a clear set of service standards.

‘‘ e were delighted to join W forces with 5th Matlock Cubs and Costa Coffee for a litter pick in our Hall Leys Park, helping the Cubs work for their environ- ment badge. The Cubs’ efforts were rewarded afterwards in Costa with hot choc- olate and goody bags. Our community engagement officer Ros Hession and parks & street scene assistant Helen Spencer took part in the litter pick, together with Costa staff, parents and Cub leaders - extending the District Council's Clean for the Queen initiative. In traditional fashion, all the adult helpers received a big BRAVO from the Cubs at the end Clean for the Queen of the litter pick. Building control: Cunning plan at your service... e will shortly be introducing a better W system for anyone thinking of improving their home, altering their business or undertak- our District Council is ing development throughout the District Coun- Y proud to be part of the cil’s planning area (this doesn’t include the Peak new Building Control service Park). that is being launched for a large part of the county on 1 Many people thinking about developing prop- November. erty like to obtain advice from planning officers before submitting a planning application, so they A new company called the can find out what is acceptable, what can be Derbyshire Building Con- done to improve their application and some- trol Partnership is taking times just to find out whether or not they need on this important role on planning permission at all. behalf of six local authorities – Derbyshire Dales, Amber Our officers like to provide advice that helps to Valley, Bolsover, Chester- more extensive services to ensure that whatever work is undertaken is the field, City and North those altering their homes or best possible quality and is most suited to fit in East Derbyshire. building new developments. with the built heritage of the Dales. Initially householders and For the time being, existing We now want to improve the quality of this developers should notice and new customers are service still further so that the best advice is easy little change as the new com- encouraged to contact the to obtain for all residents and businesses. pany takes over the services Partnership through their Look out for a new webpage soon at currently offered by the local councils. As contact w: derbyshiredales.gov.uk, providing access councils. However, over details change and the ser- to professional advice, backed up with a clear set time it is planned that the vices offered improve more of service standards so that those seeking advice Partnership will grow and details will be made can be clear about the service they are receiving. will be able to offer even available.

12 www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk In the numbers news round-up Dales crime Recent recorded crime figures show anti-social statistics 3.2% behaviour in the Dales is the lowest of all Derbyshire districts, contributing just 3.2% of the county total. Proud of where we live News in brief t a full meeting of your District Sign up to A Council in Sep- tember, members unani- have your say mously supported the If you have something to say following motion: about the services we provide “We are proud to live for you here in the Derbyshire in a diverse and tolerant Dales, we’d love you to join society. Racism, xeno- our new online panel. phobia and hate crimes From time to time we’ll send have no place in our you a quick survey to complete country. on all manner of subjects close “We the members of to your heart - including how Derbyshire Dales District satisfied you are with the Dales Council condemn racism, as a place to live and how you xenophobia and hate rate the services you get for crimes unequivocally. the Council Tax you pay. We will not allow hate to become acceptable. It only takes a few seconds to sign up at w: derbyshire “Derbyshire Dales dales.gov.uk/enewsreg District Council will work to ensure local bodies and programmes have A glorious Dales view captured by Howard Crowe - the support and but where was it taken? Answer on our Facebook resources needed to page at w: facebook.com/derbyshiredales fight and prevent racism and xenophobia. Parliamentary Constitu- Dales Constituency, with “We reassure all ency. The good news is additional areas people living in Derby- that the current Dales proposed - currently shire Dales that they are voting area remains wards in the North East valued members of our intact, with no proposal of the county. community.” by the Boundary Com- The new intake areas mission to change the are broadly similar in Social media is a great way Also at our Septem- Constituency’s name. character to the commu- to keep in touch. Follow us ber full council The proposal suggests nities of the Derbyshire on Twitter, Facebook and meeting, members voted the continued inclusion Dales and the proposed Instagram. to support the proposal of areas within Amber boundary extension Our leisure centres have for new boundaries to Valley District that are helps to create a more their own Facebook pages. the Derbyshire Dales currently part of the uniform size and shape. Sign up to stay in touch More and more of you are signing up to our free e-newsletters to keep up to date with the services we provide for you, including our what’s on guide and any changes to bin collections caused by Bank Holidays or bad weather. Choose from an extensive list of categories including the latest offers and classes from our leisure centres. Or simply choose the ‘Latest News Updates’ option, where we send you a news update paragraph and you decide if you want to read the rest. Sign up at w: derbyshiredales.gov.uk/enewsreg

www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk 13 In the numbers Recycling 50% 100% 1 facts: Aluminium Newspapers recycled packaging use recycled iron = 13 recycled paper steel cans New! Recycling banks for your old electrical items ou can now recycle such as mobile phones Y your small Waste Elec- and smoke alarms trical and Electronic Equip-  Small DIY and garden ment (WEEE) at three new electricals such as drills electricals recycling banks You can also take small located in Bakewell, Mat- electrical items and larger lock and Wirksworth. ones to a local Household If you see a crossed out Waste Recycling Centre, wheelie bin sign on any of including Northwood in your products they are Darley Dale, Mayfield classed as ‘WEEE’. Road Ashbourne or Failing to recycle electri- Waterswallows Buxton. cal items means we will Please ensure that all eventually run out of pre- personal data is removed cious metals to make new from electrical devices ones. The precious metals before recycling them. recycled from old electri-

cals are used to make new components for technolog- moreinfo ical equipment. Items accepted at the New WEEE banks are electricals recycling banks located in our cars parks at: include:  Granby Road  Small electrical applianc- Bakewell es such as irons, kettles,  Lido, Imperial Rd Matlock hairdryers and fairy lights  Canterbury Road Our recycling advisor Chloe Lewis at one of the  Small electrical devices Wirksworth new recycling banks. Targeting forgotten recyclable items id you know that if everyone Recycling saves more energy in the UK recycled one alu- than you think. D minium deodorant aerosol We use around 95% less energy mak- can, we’d save enough energy to ing products from recycled materials vacuum 480,000 homes for a year? rather than from raw materials. And that’s not the only bathroom Today’s newspaper is next item that can be recycled. Empty week’s too! plastic bottles for shampoo, bleach, Aerosols CAN be recycled! All newspapers in the UK are made bathroom cleaners and liquid soap from 100% recycled paper. It only Only 50% of aluminium packaging can all be recycled along with tooth- takes seven days for a recycled news- was recycled last year. You can recy- paste boxes and toilet roll inner paper to come back as a new one! tubes. But how many of us take our cle empty cans of deodorant, furni- recycling habits beyond the kitchen? ture polish and air fresheners. Recycled plastic and its uses… The theme for this year’s Recycle Metal and glass can be recycled Plastic bottles don’t just get recycled Week was ‘The Unusual Suspects’ - again and again and again… into more plastic bottles. They can be focusing on those recyclable items And without losing quality. Recycled recycled into t-shirts, fleeces, furni- that often get forgotten. forever. Amazing! ture and children’s toys too.

14 www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk Cut out & keep bins timetable Christmas/New Year Our administrative offices are closed Christmas week. Report missed collections online at w: derbyshiredales.gov.uk/missedbin

Normal Christmas/New Year day collection days What it all means... our Christmas and New We can however take excess Tuesday 27 December Y Year waste and recycling recycling. Simply place any Monday collections are straightforward additional material at the side Tuesday 3 January this time around - all collec- of your recycling container(s) tions in the two weeks after making sure it is easily identifi- Wednesday 28 December Tuesday Christmas Day are ONE DAY able as recycling material and Wednesday 4 January LATER than usual. suitably contained. Use trans- parent containers (such as Thursday 29 December Christmas Day itself falls on a Wednesday Sunday this year, so the week stacker boxes) rather than Thursday 5 January leading up to Christmas is busi- black bags so that the content ness as usual. can be identified easily. Friday 30 December Thursday Our teams won't be working Friday 6 January fast facts Boxing Day, but will collect usual Monday waste and recy- Saturday 31 December Friday cling on Tuesday 27 December, Please ensure any excess Saturday 7 January working an extra day on Satur- card, paper, magazines etc are separated from other day 31 December and then on  Food waste collected weekly Saturday 7 January. excess recycling such as  Garden waste collections are suspended glass, plastics, cans, w/c 26 Dec and w/c 2 Jan beverage cartons, aerosols  Watch w: derbyshiredales.gov.uk website for Details of which and foil trays any collection changes caused by adverse weather containers to put out Flatten and where possi-  Recycle your real Christmas tree. Place at edge and a downloadable ble remove all staples and calendar are online at: packaging tape from card- of your property on your green/recycling day w: derbyshiredales. between Monday 9 Jan and Friday 3 Feb. Trees board, removing all poly- gov.uk/ styrene and bubble wrap no longer than 5ft. Remove decorations and pot. mycollection

 Recycle non-glitter Christmas cards in your Pieces of cardboard that blue bin insert or blue bag. will not fit in your contain- Please note we are not er can be flattened and able to collect any addi- placed next to the Keep recycling! tional household waste so container for collection please make sure all your Large cardboard boxes As part of our continuing project to encourage household waste is contained should be flattened and you to recycle more, every week a Dales house- in your grey bin (with the lid broken down into smaller hold - selected at random - wins £25 if their recy- shut) or in four black standard pieces no wider than 0.5m cling and food containers are properly used. sized sacks if you are on a sack to fit the recycling com- This joint initiative with our waste and recycling collection. partment of our trucks contractor Serco is a further incentive to confirm the Dales’ status as the top recycling district in Derbyshire - you recycle 57% of all waste. Recent £25 winners since our Spring 2016 issue are: We collect your food Keith Baines, Brailsford; Ronald Leslie Jones, Wirks- caddy contents worth; Karen Woolgrove-Brewer, Doveridge; Ian Wright, weekly: recycle all Darley Dale; Yvonne Moseley, Yeldersley; Jeanette Hart, Mapleton; Karen Roome, Osmaston; Margaret Adams, food waste including Brailsford; J Cooper, Fenny Bentley; Wendy Bailey, bones and carcasses Matlock; Anthony Shaw, Ashbourne; Stuart Smith, Bradwell; Ian Pidcock, Cromford; June Jackson, Bake- well; Christine Wheatcroft, Calver; John Barker, Ash- bourne; Ann Hawkswood, Darley Dale, Dulcie Jones, Stoney Middleton; Barbara Ryder, Tideswell; Sue Holland, Wardlow; Shirley Strong, Bradwell.

www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk 15 useful info DERBYSHIRE DALES DISTRICT COUNCIL The services listed below are those most frequently asked about. If you would like to talk to someone about a service that is not listed, please t: 01629 761 100 and the operator will put you through to someone who can help. A full list of services is available on our website w: derbyshiredales.gov.uk/departments

ARTS DEVELOPMENT 01629 moved house or have been missed REFUSE COLLECTION 761390 [email protected] off the electoral roll. 01629 761122 [email protected] BAKEWELL AGRICULTURAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY ADVICE BUSINESS CENTRE 01629 813777 0300 123 1234 RECYCLING [email protected] ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Waste Helpline: 01629 761122 BENEFITS 01629 761188 01629 761212 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Abandoned vehicles, food safety, STRAY DOGS 01283 585 510 BENEFIT FRAUD HOTLINE noise nuisance, pollution control and STREET CLEANSING 01629 761330 Radon 01629 761215 BUILDING CONTROL 01629 761321 EVENTS 01629 761390 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Including littering, litterbins, pest control, dog fouling, graffiti and fly CAR PARKS 01629 761215 HOMELESSNESS 01629 761181 tipping. [email protected] [email protected] SPORTS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES & MEETINGS HOUSING ADVICE 01629 761117 01629 761225 For dates & times call 01629 761133 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] COMMUNITY SAFETY LEISURE TOURIST 01629 761101 CENTRES INFORMATION [email protected] Arc Leisure Matlock: Ashbourne: COUNCIL OFFICES & 01629 581322 Town Hall. Daily 10.30-2.30 RECEPTION DESKS [email protected] (closed Jan/Feb). 01335 343666 Ashbourne - Leisure Centre (Mon-Sun); Ashbourne Leisure Centre: [email protected] Bakewell - Swimming Pool (Mon-Sun); 01335 343712 Bakewell: [email protected] Matlock - Town Hall (Mon-Fri); Old Market Hall, Bridge Street. Matlock - Arc Leisure (Mon-Sun); Bakewell Swimming Pool: Daily 9.30-5. 01629 816558 Wirksworth - Leisure Centre (Mon-Sun). 01629 814205 [email protected] All enquiries relating to District [email protected] Council services - 01629 761100 Matlock Bath: Wirksworth Leisure Centre: Peak District Mining Museum. 01629 824717 Wed-Fri 11-3, weekends 11-4. COUNCIL TAX 01629 761222 [email protected] 01629 583834 [email protected] Matlock: COUNCILLORS A full A-Z list online LICENSING 01629 761313 Peak Rail Shop, Matlock Station. at w: derbyshiredales.gov.uk [email protected] Daily 10-4. 01629 580381 DERBYSHIRE DALES BUSINESS MATLOCK BATH ILLUMINATIONS [email protected] ADVICE 07825 344653 01629 761110 [email protected] w: derbyshiredales.gov.uk/illuminations This newsletter is DISABLED FACILITIES GRANTS available free of PAYMENTS - 01629 761295 01629 761212 charge in electronic, audio, [email protected] PARKS & RECREATION Braille and large print 01629 761215 ELECTORAL SERVICES versions, and in other [email protected] 01629 761335 languages on request. For [email protected] PLANNING & PLANNING assistance in understanding Our electoral records can be updated APPLICATIONS 01629 761336 or reading this document, throughout the year. If you have [email protected] please call 01629 761195.

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