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NEW MAYOR FOR RIPLEY 🔸
At the Annual Assembly Meeting of Ripley Town Council this evening, the new Ripley Mayor was elected. We are pleased to announce that Cllr. Tony Holmes has taken the role of Mayor of Ripley for one year. The new Deputy Mayor is Cllr. Roland Emmas-Williams.
Cllr. Holmes lives in Ripley with partner and Consort, Ms. Lyndsay Cox. You will probably see him walking his dog around the town and along the Ripley Greenway. Tony also enjoys taking long walks in Derbyshire, going to the theatre and attending concerts. Tony is an active member of the Ripley Music Festival Committee.
This will be Cllr. Holmes’ ninth year as a Ripley Town Councillor. He is also a Councillor with Amber Valley Borough Council, with this year being the Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Housing and Public Health.
Cllr. Holmes’ chosen charities to support during his time as Mayor are Rethink Mental Illness (The Croft on Slack Lane in Ripley) and Ripley Hospital League of Friends.
Cllr. Holmes said, ‘My hopes and aspirations for my term as Mayor will be to support and visit many of the great charities and voluntary groups that our town has. The help that these groups do in assisting vulnerable people and the many voluntary groups that do so much in their spare time, make the Ripley Township a great place to live’.
Photo: Former Mayor, Councillor Paul Lobley handing over the Mayoral chain to the new Mayor of Ripley, Councillor Tony Holmes.
Photo: Mayor of Ripley, Councillor Tony Holmes and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Roland Emmas-Williams.
At the Annual Assembly Meeting of Ripley Town Council this evening, the new Ripley Mayor was elected. We are pleased to announce that Cllr. Tony Holmes has taken the role of Mayor of Ripley for one year. The new Deputy Mayor is Cllr. Roland Emmas-Williams.
Cllr. Holmes lives in Ripley with partner and Consort, Ms. Lyndsay Cox. You will probably see him walking his dog around the town and along the Ripley Greenway. Tony also enjoys taking long walks in Derbyshire, going to the theatre and attending concerts. Tony is an active member of the Ripley Music Festival Committee.
This will be Cllr. Holmes’ ninth year as a Ripley Town Councillor. He is also a Councillor with Amber Valley Borough Council, with this year being the Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Housing and Public Health.
Cllr. Holmes’ chosen charities to support during his time as Mayor are Rethink Mental Illness (The Croft on Slack Lane in Ripley) and Ripley Hospital League of Friends.
Cllr. Holmes said, ‘My hopes and aspirations for my term as Mayor will be to support and visit many of the great charities and voluntary groups that our town has. The help that these groups do in assisting vulnerable people and the many voluntary groups that do so much in their spare time, make the Ripley Township a great place to live’.
Photo: Former Mayor, Councillor Paul Lobley handing over the Mayoral chain to the new Mayor of Ripley, Councillor Tony Holmes.
Photo: Mayor of Ripley, Councillor Tony Holmes and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Roland Emmas-Williams.
At the first meeting of Amber Valley Borough Council since the election Labour will deliver 3 election promises.
1 A response to the Tory failed Local Plan
2 Insist that developers deliver 30% affordable housing as
a minimum on any development
3 Allow residents to raise ANY issues they want at Full Council without being stifled as the previous Tory Council restricted public discussion.
This is just the beginning of what having a LABOUR Council means
1 A response to the Tory failed Local Plan
2 Insist that developers deliver 30% affordable housing as
a minimum on any development
3 Allow residents to raise ANY issues they want at Full Council without being stifled as the previous Tory Council restricted public discussion.
This is just the beginning of what having a LABOUR Council means
Its official - the Local Plan has been withdrawn
Jeremy Corbyn campaigning today in Ripley with candidate Roland Emmas-Williams and Isobel Harry candidate for Codnor & Waingroves
Just received this email - never thought I would see the day when Labour raised more money than the Tories - got to be a good omen
"We just had to share our excitement with you. We've just found out that last year, incredibly, we achieved something that many didn't expect. Because of members like you, chipping in whatever you could afford, we raised more money than the Tories.
Together, we're proving that politics doesn't belong to a few super-rich Tory donors who want to protect their own interests. It belongs to every single one of us with a passion to change this country for the many, not the few.
And these aren't just numbers on a page, your continued membership is helping us build for the next General Election. Whether it comes in a few weeks or 2022, we are building our biggest election campaign ever, and we couldn't do it without you, Alison.
So thank you for your dedication to changing this country for the better, your passion during election campaigns and your record-breaking generosity.
Together, we'll keep proving the strength of this incredible movement.
Team Labour"
"We just had to share our excitement with you. We've just found out that last year, incredibly, we achieved something that many didn't expect. Because of members like you, chipping in whatever you could afford, we raised more money than the Tories.
Together, we're proving that politics doesn't belong to a few super-rich Tory donors who want to protect their own interests. It belongs to every single one of us with a passion to change this country for the many, not the few.
And these aren't just numbers on a page, your continued membership is helping us build for the next General Election. Whether it comes in a few weeks or 2022, we are building our biggest election campaign ever, and we couldn't do it without you, Alison.
So thank you for your dedication to changing this country for the better, your passion during election campaigns and your record-breaking generosity.
Together, we'll keep proving the strength of this incredible movement.
Team Labour"
Ripley Town Council is carrying out a consultation about plans for a Community Hall in Ripley. Since the closure of the Church Hall in Moseley Street some years ago Ripley has lacked a multi-purpose hall that is of any size and which is designed for performance, cultural and social activities (rather than sports). The branch is strongly in favour of this and it would be very helpful if as many people as possible contacted the Clerk to the Council saying that you support the proposal. You can do this by either completing the questionnaire in the latest Town Council newsletter, or by emailing Linda McCormick (the Town Clerk) on [email protected]
2016
Due to Government-enforced cuts Derbyshire County Council is having to contemplate closure of much-valued childrens' centres - including Ripley - and for the benefit of Town Council representatives and residents who don't already know a consultation on these proposals closes on 4th April.
The link to the consultation on the DCC web site is:
https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/…/2016_childrens_centre_consu…
Alternatively you can visit any Derbyshire library to use a computer for free or ring Call Derbyshire on 01629 533365.
For those unable to use the internet please contact myself David Williams (county councillor) on 01773 744754 or 07969 145241 and I'll organise a paper copy.
The link to the consultation is:
https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp…
The link to the DCC Cabinet Report on Childrens' Centres is:
https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/…/2016-01-26%20Childrens%20Ce…
The link to the DCC map of Childrens' Centres is:
https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/…/Childrens%20Centres%20with%…
The following has been taken from the relevant page of the DCC web site:
"What this consultation is about
Derbyshire Challenge (2)
We are now preparing to enter the seventh year of central Government cuts to local council budgets and councils up and down the country have some difficult decisions to make.
By 2018, our budget will be a third smaller than in 2010 − with more cuts set to follow up to 2020 and possibly beyond.
We've done everything we can to keep services running while our budgets are cut back year-on-year and we're protecting frontline services and vulnerable people as much as we can.
We've put our own house in order by selling off land and buildings, reducing back-office costs and significantly cutting the number of senior managers. And we're looking at new ways of doing things including helping families to be less dependent on our services and generating income so we don't have to rely so much on Government funding. But the size of the cuts mean we have no choice about scaling back most of the services we provide.
In 2014 we closed two children's centres following cuts to our budget. Now, following further cuts, we're proposing to close up to 32 others across the county.
Please tell us what you think about our proposals and help us to make the best possible decisions for Derbyshire with the money we have available. "
YOURS FAITHFULLY
DAVID WILLIAMS
RIPLEY TOWN COUNCILLOR
COUNTY COUNCILLOR
RIPLEY WEST DIVISION
The link to the consultation on the DCC web site is:
https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/…/2016_childrens_centre_consu…
Alternatively you can visit any Derbyshire library to use a computer for free or ring Call Derbyshire on 01629 533365.
For those unable to use the internet please contact myself David Williams (county councillor) on 01773 744754 or 07969 145241 and I'll organise a paper copy.
The link to the consultation is:
https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp…
The link to the DCC Cabinet Report on Childrens' Centres is:
https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/…/2016-01-26%20Childrens%20Ce…
The link to the DCC map of Childrens' Centres is:
https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/…/Childrens%20Centres%20with%…
The following has been taken from the relevant page of the DCC web site:
"What this consultation is about
Derbyshire Challenge (2)
We are now preparing to enter the seventh year of central Government cuts to local council budgets and councils up and down the country have some difficult decisions to make.
By 2018, our budget will be a third smaller than in 2010 − with more cuts set to follow up to 2020 and possibly beyond.
We've done everything we can to keep services running while our budgets are cut back year-on-year and we're protecting frontline services and vulnerable people as much as we can.
We've put our own house in order by selling off land and buildings, reducing back-office costs and significantly cutting the number of senior managers. And we're looking at new ways of doing things including helping families to be less dependent on our services and generating income so we don't have to rely so much on Government funding. But the size of the cuts mean we have no choice about scaling back most of the services we provide.
In 2014 we closed two children's centres following cuts to our budget. Now, following further cuts, we're proposing to close up to 32 others across the county.
Please tell us what you think about our proposals and help us to make the best possible decisions for Derbyshire with the money we have available. "
YOURS FAITHFULLY
DAVID WILLIAMS
RIPLEY TOWN COUNCILLOR
COUNTY COUNCILLOR
RIPLEY WEST DIVISION
Most bus services in Derbyshire are run commercially without any financial support from the County Council but some bus services are subsidised by DCC where there are gaps in service.
However, due to Government-enforced cuts however Derbyshire County Council is now asking for the views of its residents on four proposals:
1. From October 2017 to cut all DCC - subsidised buses
2. From October 2017 to cut all funding for Community Transport Dial-a -Bus (DAB) 'Shopping' buses
3. From October 2017 to provide a new, limited, Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service instead of subsidised and DAB shopping buses
4. From October 2017 to provide a new, limited Door-to-Door Plus Service for people who currently use DAB shopping buses and who would be unable to use the proposed DRT service.
There is a consultation on these proposals open to all Derbyshire residents which, for the benefit of Town Council representatives and residents who don't already know closes on Sunday 24th April.
The link to the relevant section on the DCC web site is:
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/…/consultation_on_subsidised_b…
Alternatively you can:
- Visit any Derbyshire library - including Ripley's - to pick up a copy of the survey or use a computer for free or
- Ring Steve Cannon of Derbyshire County Council on 01629 538148 for a copy or to ask questions about the survey; email [email protected] or
- Contact Community Transport for Town & County (CT4TC) at 272 Derby Road, Marehay, Ripley, DE5 8JN on 01773 746652 or email: [email protected] or
- For those unable to use the internet please contact myself David Williams (county councillor) on 01773 744754 or 07969 145241 and I'll organise a paper copy.
The link to the consultation on the DCC web site is:
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/…/2016_community_transport_-_l…
The link to the survey on the DCC web site is:
https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=145501217932
The link on the DCC web site to the DCC Cabinet Report on Community Transport Local Bus Consultation is:
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/…/meetings/cabinet/2612016_cab…
The link on the DCC web site to the DCC details of County Council subsidised bus services and a map of proposed Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) operating areas [Appendix 2] is:
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/…/Appendix%201%20-%20Supported…
A map of the proposed DCC Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service operating areas - excluding Derby City - and used to answer Question 13 of the survey is on the DCC web site:
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/…/Appendix%202%20-%20Proposed%
However, due to Government-enforced cuts however Derbyshire County Council is now asking for the views of its residents on four proposals:
1. From October 2017 to cut all DCC - subsidised buses
2. From October 2017 to cut all funding for Community Transport Dial-a -Bus (DAB) 'Shopping' buses
3. From October 2017 to provide a new, limited, Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service instead of subsidised and DAB shopping buses
4. From October 2017 to provide a new, limited Door-to-Door Plus Service for people who currently use DAB shopping buses and who would be unable to use the proposed DRT service.
There is a consultation on these proposals open to all Derbyshire residents which, for the benefit of Town Council representatives and residents who don't already know closes on Sunday 24th April.
The link to the relevant section on the DCC web site is:
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/…/consultation_on_subsidised_b…
Alternatively you can:
- Visit any Derbyshire library - including Ripley's - to pick up a copy of the survey or use a computer for free or
- Ring Steve Cannon of Derbyshire County Council on 01629 538148 for a copy or to ask questions about the survey; email [email protected] or
- Contact Community Transport for Town & County (CT4TC) at 272 Derby Road, Marehay, Ripley, DE5 8JN on 01773 746652 or email: [email protected] or
- For those unable to use the internet please contact myself David Williams (county councillor) on 01773 744754 or 07969 145241 and I'll organise a paper copy.
The link to the consultation on the DCC web site is:
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/…/2016_community_transport_-_l…
The link to the survey on the DCC web site is:
https://www.snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=145501217932
The link on the DCC web site to the DCC Cabinet Report on Community Transport Local Bus Consultation is:
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/…/meetings/cabinet/2612016_cab…
The link on the DCC web site to the DCC details of County Council subsidised bus services and a map of proposed Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) operating areas [Appendix 2] is:
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/…/Appendix%201%20-%20Supported…
A map of the proposed DCC Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service operating areas - excluding Derby City - and used to answer Question 13 of the survey is on the DCC web site:
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/…/Appendix%202%20-%20Proposed%
HIGHWAYS AND PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
FOLLOWING representations by local residents, County Councillor David Williams has secured highways improvements in Ripley and Marehay.
Councillor Williams said: “Despite central government cuts I have tried to ensure that local roads and pavements get proper maintenance. I was pleased to secure funding for the resurfacing of Sycamore Avenue and Hawthorn Avenue as well as others across the area. “Further to that I have organised for the resurfacing of pavements in Birch Close, Briars Way and parts of Jubilee Avenue, Harris Close and Harris Avenue.”
FOLLOWING representations by local residents, County Councillor David Williams has secured highways improvements in Ripley and Marehay.
Councillor Williams said: “Despite central government cuts I have tried to ensure that local roads and pavements get proper maintenance. I was pleased to secure funding for the resurfacing of Sycamore Avenue and Hawthorn Avenue as well as others across the area. “Further to that I have organised for the resurfacing of pavements in Birch Close, Briars Way and parts of Jubilee Avenue, Harris Close and Harris Avenue.”
LABOUR Councillors have obtained financial
assistance for the Ripley Music Festival.
This is an important event in Ripley’s cultural calendar and provides a platform for many local bands and other musicians.
Councillor Williams said “Numerous residents contacted me about festival, so I’m delighted Labour councillors could be of assistance in securing this funding.” The festival costs £14,000 to put on and borough Cllr, Mick Wilson, who is also the secretary of the Ripley Music Festival helps organise events in the community to raise the remaining funds.
assistance for the Ripley Music Festival.
This is an important event in Ripley’s cultural calendar and provides a platform for many local bands and other musicians.
Councillor Williams said “Numerous residents contacted me about festival, so I’m delighted Labour councillors could be of assistance in securing this funding.” The festival costs £14,000 to put on and borough Cllr, Mick Wilson, who is also the secretary of the Ripley Music Festival helps organise events in the community to raise the remaining funds.
COUNCILLOR SECURES FINANCIAL HELP FOR MAREHAY AND RIPLEY
LOCAL County Councillor David Williams has secured funding for local facilities throughout the area he represents from Ripley and Marehay.
The groups that have benefited from David’s efforts include Ripley Residents and Tenants Association and Marehay Community Trust (Marehay Show).
Councillor Williams said: “These organisations are an essential part of the community, bringing people together and improving the quality of life for local residents.
“It is a privilege to represent this area on the County Council and I am therefore pleased to have been able to help secure some assistance for these local bodies. They are a great asset to the area and do so much to create a sense of community.”
LOCAL County Councillor David Williams has secured funding for local facilities throughout the area he represents from Ripley and Marehay.
The groups that have benefited from David’s efforts include Ripley Residents and Tenants Association and Marehay Community Trust (Marehay Show).
Councillor Williams said: “These organisations are an essential part of the community, bringing people together and improving the quality of life for local residents.
“It is a privilege to represent this area on the County Council and I am therefore pleased to have been able to help secure some assistance for these local bodies. They are a great asset to the area and do so much to create a sense of community.”
COUNTY Councillor David Williams has helped to obtain funding from local Councils to support the Friends of Ripley Greenway.
Councillor Williams pressed for this investment to help to keep this treasured local bridleway as tidy and
environmentally appealing as possible.Residents will be able to continue to enjoy this pleasant public open space.
The Labour-led Ripley Town Council has also pitched to support this initiative. Councillor Williams said: “It is great to see
that this funding has made it possible to plant flower bulbs, organise litter picking, tackle fly-tipping, provide better signage
and install new bigger litter bins.”
Councillor Williams pressed for this investment to help to keep this treasured local bridleway as tidy and
environmentally appealing as possible.Residents will be able to continue to enjoy this pleasant public open space.
The Labour-led Ripley Town Council has also pitched to support this initiative. Councillor Williams said: “It is great to see
that this funding has made it possible to plant flower bulbs, organise litter picking, tackle fly-tipping, provide better signage
and install new bigger litter bins.”
A ROLLING programme to secure new bus shelters is being pursued by Labour councillors. Councillor David Williams says the provision of bus
shelters in the Ripley, Marehay, Heage and Ambergate areas is being jointly funded by Labour-run Derbyshire County Council and the Labour-led Ripley Town Council.
Councillor Williams said: “Local residents have been asking me to secure more bus shelters in the area, so I am delighted that the two councils are working together to make it happen.”
A ROLLING programme to secure new bus shelters is being pursued by Labour councillors. Councillor David Williams says the provision of bus
shelters in the Ripley, Marehay, Heage and Ambergate areas is being jointly funded by Labour-run Derbyshire County Council and the Labour-led Ripley Town Council. Councillor Williams said: “Local residents have been asking me to secure more bus shelters in the area, so I am delighted that the two councils are working together to make it happen.”
shelters in the Ripley, Marehay, Heage and Ambergate areas is being jointly funded by Labour-run Derbyshire County Council and the Labour-led Ripley Town Council.
Councillor Williams said: “Local residents have been asking me to secure more bus shelters in the area, so I am delighted that the two councils are working together to make it happen.”
A ROLLING programme to secure new bus shelters is being pursued by Labour councillors. Councillor David Williams says the provision of bus
shelters in the Ripley, Marehay, Heage and Ambergate areas is being jointly funded by Labour-run Derbyshire County Council and the Labour-led Ripley Town Council. Councillor Williams said: “Local residents have been asking me to secure more bus shelters in the area, so I am delighted that the two councils are working together to make it happen.”
DOWNMEADOW SPRUCED UP
COUNTY Councillor David Williams has been working with Futures Homescape Housing Association to give Downmeadow in Heage a facelift.
Pavements have been resurfaced, overgrown hedges cutback and car park linings renewed.
Councillor Williams said: “I was happy to help secure these improvements to the appearance of Downmeadow. Local residents are entitled to
have their area well maintained.”
COUNTY Councillor David Williams has been working with Futures Homescape Housing Association to give Downmeadow in Heage a facelift.
Pavements have been resurfaced, overgrown hedges cutback and car park linings renewed.
Councillor Williams said: “I was happy to help secure these improvements to the appearance of Downmeadow. Local residents are entitled to
have their area well maintained.”
CLEAN BOWLED
THE Bowling Alley in Heage has benefitted from an injection of cash secured by County Councillor David Williams to alleviate the flooding problems that were frequent.
Councillor Williams’ efforts saw a scheme costing £15,000 to create drainage channels last February.
He said: “The Bowling Alley is a major footpath used by local residents through the village and I was determined to make sure this important facility was available at all times.”
THE Bowling Alley in Heage has benefitted from an injection of cash secured by County Councillor David Williams to alleviate the flooding problems that were frequent.
Councillor Williams’ efforts saw a scheme costing £15,000 to create drainage channels last February.
He said: “The Bowling Alley is a major footpath used by local residents through the village and I was determined to make sure this important facility was available at all times.”
THE Ambergate Cricket Club’s ground, which is also used by Ambergate Primary School for play facilities and for youth cricket, was nearly lost
before County Councillor David Williams saved the day.
Councillor Williams pressed Derbyshire County Council to use its funding set aside in the 'Green School Trust' to buy the ground and lease it back to the club.
Councillor Williams said: “If the ground had been sold on the open market it would have almost certainly been snapped up by a developer for housing or a commercial use.
“As it turned out, the cricket club still have the use of the site and local children can continue to enjoy playing there.”
before County Councillor David Williams saved the day.
Councillor Williams pressed Derbyshire County Council to use its funding set aside in the 'Green School Trust' to buy the ground and lease it back to the club.
Councillor Williams said: “If the ground had been sold on the open market it would have almost certainly been snapped up by a developer for housing or a commercial use.
“As it turned out, the cricket club still have the use of the site and local children can continue to enjoy playing there.”
FOLLOWING representations by Labour Councillors Midland Terrace, Station Approach and Ambergate Railway Station have benefitted by the installation of new drains.
The improvements were brought about after Derwent Valley Community Rail Partnership, Amber Valley Borough Council and Network Rail collaborated to make improvements.
Other works undertaken included the provision of road and car park resurfacing, new drains, fencing, litter bins and regular litter picks on the Station Approach leading to Ambergate Railway Station.
The improvements were brought about after Derwent Valley Community Rail Partnership, Amber Valley Borough Council and Network Rail collaborated to make improvements.
Other works undertaken included the provision of road and car park resurfacing, new drains, fencing, litter bins and regular litter picks on the Station Approach leading to Ambergate Railway Station.
LABOUR THWARTS TORY PLANS TO INCONVENIENCE HEAGE RESIDENTS
LABOUR controlled Ripley Town Council saved the public conveniences opposite the Eagle Tavern pub in Heage, after the Conservative
bosses in charge of Amber Valley Borough Council threatened to sell them.
But Labour Councillors on Ripley Town Council stepped in to keep these public toilets open. They are now maintained and operated by Ripley Town
Council for the benefit of local residents and visitors to the town.
LABOUR controlled Ripley Town Council saved the public conveniences opposite the Eagle Tavern pub in Heage, after the Conservative
bosses in charge of Amber Valley Borough Council threatened to sell them.
But Labour Councillors on Ripley Town Council stepped in to keep these public toilets open. They are now maintained and operated by Ripley Town
Council for the benefit of local residents and visitors to the town.
Five good reasons to back Hardyal.
Experience- as Deputy Commissioner for Derbyshire with a 30 year former career in the Probation service I understand the Criminal Justice System. I’ve deputised for Commissioner, Alan Charles in every part of Derbyshire and know what this responsible job entails because I’ve done it!
One of us-I’m driven by Labour’s values and want to build a society in which we can all achieve our potential; where people have a strong sense of belonging in neighbourhoods that are free from discrimination and oppression.
Co-operative working-I’ll put communities first; prioritise partnership working and make the police democratically accountable to local people and support the police in the important work that they do.
Public service-I’ll continue to keep Derbyshire free from G4S-style privatisation as Alan and I have done since 2013 and continue to fight against the draconian Tory cuts to police funding.
Local roots-I’ve lived in Derbyshire for nearly all my life and my children attended Derbyshire schools. I’ve held senior posts in Derby City Council, and on the Derbyshire Police Authority and I was the Labour Candidate for Mid Derbyshire in the 2010 General Election.
But we are still in need of a healthy fighting fund. If you can button.jpg £10 or more to our pay pal account we are a step nearer to winning the election and safeguarding the future of the people of Derbyshire and their Police service.
In case the button doesn’t work the full link is to the Mid Derbyshire Labour Party donation portal is - https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr…
Thanks to those of you who have donated so far but we still have a very long way to go, so every single pledge will help and every penny will be spent locally in a great cause.
I can be contacted at [email protected] or by telephone on 07812 301777
I look forward to meeting you and as many Labour Party members as possible during this campaign.
With all good wishes,
Hardyal Dhindsa
Deputy Police & Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire & Labour's PCC Candidate for Derbyshire 2016
Experience- as Deputy Commissioner for Derbyshire with a 30 year former career in the Probation service I understand the Criminal Justice System. I’ve deputised for Commissioner, Alan Charles in every part of Derbyshire and know what this responsible job entails because I’ve done it!
One of us-I’m driven by Labour’s values and want to build a society in which we can all achieve our potential; where people have a strong sense of belonging in neighbourhoods that are free from discrimination and oppression.
Co-operative working-I’ll put communities first; prioritise partnership working and make the police democratically accountable to local people and support the police in the important work that they do.
Public service-I’ll continue to keep Derbyshire free from G4S-style privatisation as Alan and I have done since 2013 and continue to fight against the draconian Tory cuts to police funding.
Local roots-I’ve lived in Derbyshire for nearly all my life and my children attended Derbyshire schools. I’ve held senior posts in Derby City Council, and on the Derbyshire Police Authority and I was the Labour Candidate for Mid Derbyshire in the 2010 General Election.
But we are still in need of a healthy fighting fund. If you can button.jpg £10 or more to our pay pal account we are a step nearer to winning the election and safeguarding the future of the people of Derbyshire and their Police service.
In case the button doesn’t work the full link is to the Mid Derbyshire Labour Party donation portal is - https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr…
Thanks to those of you who have donated so far but we still have a very long way to go, so every single pledge will help and every penny will be spent locally in a great cause.
I can be contacted at [email protected] or by telephone on 07812 301777
I look forward to meeting you and as many Labour Party members as possible during this campaign.
With all good wishes,
Hardyal Dhindsa
Deputy Police & Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire & Labour's PCC Candidate for Derbyshire 2016
Amber Valley Borough Council has withdrawn its own planning core strategy days before an inspector was to examine it.
This is the second time it has failed to deliver this plan the first plan being suspended by the Planning Inspector.
The petition calls for the council not to abandon the residents of the borough and given the costs already incurred to the public purse, failures of the current leadership and the indifference of its leader for the council to find another leader who can deliver this.
Why is this important?
The withdrawal of the councils own Planning Core Strategy puts the whole borough at risk of developers gaining their planning consent by appeal. The councils repeated failure to deliver a five year supply of sites for new homes means that the whole borough is at risk from developers.
The root causes of this has been incompetency and political inertia and a reluctance to identify sites across the borough which might be unpopular.
http://you.38degrees.org.uk/peti…/avbc-needs-a-core-strategy
This is the second time it has failed to deliver this plan the first plan being suspended by the Planning Inspector.
The petition calls for the council not to abandon the residents of the borough and given the costs already incurred to the public purse, failures of the current leadership and the indifference of its leader for the council to find another leader who can deliver this.
Why is this important?
The withdrawal of the councils own Planning Core Strategy puts the whole borough at risk of developers gaining their planning consent by appeal. The councils repeated failure to deliver a five year supply of sites for new homes means that the whole borough is at risk from developers.
The root causes of this has been incompetency and political inertia and a reluctance to identify sites across the borough which might be unpopular.
http://you.38degrees.org.uk/peti…/avbc-needs-a-core-strategy
2015
Party activists with MEP Glenis Wilmott supporting Kevin Gillott for Amber Valley MP
Kevin Gillott with Council Leader Paul Jones and Shadow Health Minister Andrew Gwynne in Ripley
Vernon Coaker,Shadow Defence Secretary supporting Amber Valley candidate Kevin Gillott
Amber Valley Borough Council is investing £375,000 supporting a new development which will create 60 new affordable homes on the old Evans Concrete site at Peasehill Road in Ripley.
The development, which it is hoped will be completed in the summer of 2016, will be delivered by Registered Provider, Dales Housing, who will be investing over £5m in the scheme. The development will also be supported by the Homes and Communities Agency who will be providing over £1million in grant.
The development will not only provide much-needed affordable accommodation, but during its building will offer employment and training opportunities and deliver benefits to local business.
Cllr Tony Holmes, Amber Valley Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Public Health, commented: “I am delighted the Council is able to work with Dales Housing to deliver such a fantastic development. We are really looking forward to providing quality, affordable housing for people in Ripley."
Gerald Taylor, Chief Executive at Dales Housing’s parent company Acclaim Housing Group, said: “This development demonstrates our commitment to providing high quality homes at affordable rents.
“We are excited about extending our coverage to Ripley and look forward to working with the Council and other providers to help meet the demand for affordable housing in the area.”
The development, which it is hoped will be completed in the summer of 2016, will be delivered by Registered Provider, Dales Housing, who will be investing over £5m in the scheme. The development will also be supported by the Homes and Communities Agency who will be providing over £1million in grant.
The development will not only provide much-needed affordable accommodation, but during its building will offer employment and training opportunities and deliver benefits to local business.
Cllr Tony Holmes, Amber Valley Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Public Health, commented: “I am delighted the Council is able to work with Dales Housing to deliver such a fantastic development. We are really looking forward to providing quality, affordable housing for people in Ripley."
Gerald Taylor, Chief Executive at Dales Housing’s parent company Acclaim Housing Group, said: “This development demonstrates our commitment to providing high quality homes at affordable rents.
“We are excited about extending our coverage to Ripley and look forward to working with the Council and other providers to help meet the demand for affordable housing in the area.”
Opening of Kevin Gillott's campaign Headquarters in Ripley yesterday — with Joannie Dixon, Joan Dixon, Charles Cutting, Kevin Richardson, Joyce Sanders, Christopher Emmas-Williams and Steve Freeborn.
Kevin Gillott's campaign office at Grosvenor Road, Ripley, nearly ready.
Dan Jarvis MP joining local Labour activists in Ripley campaigning for kevin Gillott
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MP SUPPORTS NON-LOCAL CANDIDATE
Langley Mill resident Amber valley MP Nigel Mills
Amber valley MP, Nigel Mills , who lives on Cromford Road, Langley Mill has signed the nomination papers for someone from Kilburn to stand in the Langley Mill & Aldercar Ward for the Borough Council elections on 2nd May. Are the local Tories in such disarray that they have to import candidates to stand. Mind you it not only the Tories the other parties have candidates from Alfreton and Heage standing for this seat. For the residents of the area they can be relieved that Labour’s candidate Eileen Hamilton actually lives in the area on Gregory Boulevard.
Langley Mill resident Amber valley MP Nigel Mills
Amber valley MP, Nigel Mills , who lives on Cromford Road, Langley Mill has signed the nomination papers for someone from Kilburn to stand in the Langley Mill & Aldercar Ward for the Borough Council elections on 2nd May. Are the local Tories in such disarray that they have to import candidates to stand. Mind you it not only the Tories the other parties have candidates from Alfreton and Heage standing for this seat. For the residents of the area they can be relieved that Labour’s candidate Eileen Hamilton actually lives in the area on Gregory Boulevard.
LONG SERVING COUNCILLOR TO STAND DOWN DUE TO ILL HEALTH
Maurice Gent ,long standing Heage Councillor who is standing down
It is with regret that we have to announce that Maurice Gent is standing down as a Borough Councillor due to poor health. Maurice who has been the longest serving Borough Councillor having been first elected in 1973.He was the Council’s Mayor from 1999-2000. The last Labour Mayor of the Authority.He was made a Freeman of the Borough when he lost his seat in 2000, after 27 years of continued representation on the Council .He was re elected to the Council in 2011.
Labour group leader Cllr Paul Jones said’ The loss of an experienced Councillor like Maurice is a blow to the group but I completely support Maurice ‘s reasons for standing down. He have been proud representative for Heage and Ambergate on the Council and helped to shape its direction as Deputy leader to both Ian Cox and Geoff Carlisle . he will be sadly missed’
Maurice Gent ,long standing Heage Councillor who is standing down
It is with regret that we have to announce that Maurice Gent is standing down as a Borough Councillor due to poor health. Maurice who has been the longest serving Borough Councillor having been first elected in 1973.He was the Council’s Mayor from 1999-2000. The last Labour Mayor of the Authority.He was made a Freeman of the Borough when he lost his seat in 2000, after 27 years of continued representation on the Council .He was re elected to the Council in 2011.
Labour group leader Cllr Paul Jones said’ The loss of an experienced Councillor like Maurice is a blow to the group but I completely support Maurice ‘s reasons for standing down. He have been proud representative for Heage and Ambergate on the Council and helped to shape its direction as Deputy leader to both Ian Cox and Geoff Carlisle . he will be sadly missed’
LABOUR CANVASSING IN RIPLEY
Labour MP Emma Reynolds, Amber valley PPC Kevin Gillott and party activists campaigning in Ripley.
Labour MP Emma Reynolds, Amber valley PPC Kevin Gillott and party activists campaigning in Ripley.
More activity in Ripley from the labour campaign team