Latest NEWS - Updated 04/02/21

Parish Council Meeting - 8th February 2021

The next Parish Council Meeting will be held via Zoom at 7.00pm on Monday 8th February. Members of the public are invited to attend, if you wish to participate please contact the Parish Clerk for the connection details.

Covid-19 Community Testing Swadlincote - Letter from DCC
Hello,

You have previously helped us to spread our messages during the pandemic and we are very grateful for that. Can we once again count on your support please? We are letting people know about the programme of community testing being carried out in Derbyshire. This started in Swadlincote on 21 December. All the details can be found here Community testing for COVID-19 - Derbyshire County Council
But please do let us know if you have any queries or concerns. If you email us please send it to news@derbyshire.gov.uk

Many thanks,
Rob

Robert Andrews | Assistant Communications Officer | communications division | commissioning, communities and policy | Derbyshire County Council | County Hall, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AG

Hartshorne Parish Council , Council of the Year 2020 Awards
Congratulations to the residents of Hartshorne Parish. At the Annual DALC (Derbyshire Association of Local Councils) 2020 Awards, Hartshorne Parish Council were awarded 'Highly Commended'. This was as recognition of all the hard work carried out by both groups and individuals during the summer lockdown in helping those residents less able to look after themselves.

Once again Congratulations!
Alan Jones, Chairman of Hartshorne Parish Council

Hartshorne Village Helpers

The Hartshorne Helpers have reduced their assistance over the summer of 2020. It is felt that residents have more Government provided help and advice, however they can still be contacted on 07522 906215 if you are concerened about something they can help you with.

Remember this is a voluntary group and not an Emergency Service so if you have an emergency please follow the Government Guidelines on the Corona Virus outbreak.

Guidelines on what to do in the Corona Virus outbreak can be found on the following Government website gov.uk/coronavirus

Accessibility Statement
The Parish Council are aware that currently the website does not fully meet all requirements for accessability therefore a brand-new site will be introduced in the next few months. In the meantime, if you are having difficulties using the web site please contact the Parish Clerk to discuss if there are alternatives to your particular problem.
hartshornepc@sky.com

The Parish Council want as many people as possible to be able to use the new website. For example, that means you should be able to:

• colours, contrast levels and fonts will be accessibility compliant.
• zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen.
• navigate most of the website using just a keyboard.
  

Parish Council Vacancies (Lower Midway)

There are two vacncies on the Parish Council if you are interested in joining the Parish Council please see the Co-opting of Councillor document for details.

Minutes of Parish Council meetings and their Agendas can be found on the Parish Council web page.

Photographs of Hartshorne
Don't forget; Pictures of Hartshorne both old and new can be viewed in the Picture Gallery

Recreational Grounds
Following government guidance that while Parks remain open, playgrounds are closed. Parents are reminded that all play equipment within the recreational grounds is out of bounds to children and adults, this includes the MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) at Goseley and fitness equipment.

Hartshorne Ladies Club - The Ladies Club is Suspended during the Stay at Home Period.

Police NEWS - The Parish Council would like to inform residents that the Police website provides plenty of information about policing in our area, including the crime statistics. Details of actual reported crime incidents in your area can be found on the crime map. More general details about policing in the UK can be found on the Police Website - www.police.uk

Hartshorne Parish Resident Associations
There are two resident associations within the Hartshorne Parish; The Hartshorne Village Residents Association (HVRA) and the Lee Wood Valley Residents Association (LWVRA)in the Midway Area.

You can find more information about each of their aims and objectives on their respective websites:-
Hartshorne Village Residents Association

Lee Wood Valley Residents Association

Hartshorne Society of Bell-ringers
Was formed in March 2013 with the aims of promoting and fostering the ancient English art of Change Ringing in Hartshorne and the local area.

They are always keen to welcome new members; if you are interested in Bell-ringing or just want to find out more the read their visit their blog on the St Peter's Church website, or email Andy Austen

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