Derbyshire Dales District Council
@derbyshiredales.bsky.social
Official account of Derbyshire Dales District Council. The latest news from the beautiful Dales.
Our Garden Waste Subscription sign-up is now OPEN.
The price for 2026/27 is £60. Residents who sign up before 8th March will be entered into a prize draw, with 25 residents winning 1 x free £60 annual subscription (£60 will be refunded back to the resident)
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/gardenwaste
The price for 2026/27 is £60. Residents who sign up before 8th March will be entered into a prize draw, with 25 residents winning 1 x free £60 annual subscription (£60 will be refunded back to the resident)
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/gardenwaste
February 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Our Garden Waste Subscription sign-up is now OPEN.
The price for 2026/27 is £60. Residents who sign up before 8th March will be entered into a prize draw, with 25 residents winning 1 x free £60 annual subscription (£60 will be refunded back to the resident)
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/gardenwaste
The price for 2026/27 is £60. Residents who sign up before 8th March will be entered into a prize draw, with 25 residents winning 1 x free £60 annual subscription (£60 will be refunded back to the resident)
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/gardenwaste
📢 Have your say on local government reorganisation in #Derbyshire.
Proposals for how council services could be delivered in future via #LGR are out for consultation by the Government 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
Proposals for how council services could be delivered in future via #LGR are out for consultation by the Government 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
February 5, 2026 at 3:31 PM
📢 Have your say on local government reorganisation in #Derbyshire.
Proposals for how council services could be delivered in future via #LGR are out for consultation by the Government 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
Proposals for how council services could be delivered in future via #LGR are out for consultation by the Government 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
We have set out a detailed timetable for completing our revised #LocalPlan and submitting it to the Government by December this year 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
January 22, 2026 at 12:01 PM
We have set out a detailed timetable for completing our revised #LocalPlan and submitting it to the Government by December this year 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
GOOD NEWS 😊 All of our bin rounds outstanding due to the recent snow and ice were caught up by Saturday.
A reminder that real Christmas trees (cut to 5ft max) will be collected until Friday 6 Feb from those properties that subscribe to our garden waste service.
Thank you 🙏
A reminder that real Christmas trees (cut to 5ft max) will be collected until Friday 6 Feb from those properties that subscribe to our garden waste service.
Thank you 🙏
January 19, 2026 at 2:38 PM
GOOD NEWS 😊 All of our bin rounds outstanding due to the recent snow and ice were caught up by Saturday.
A reminder that real Christmas trees (cut to 5ft max) will be collected until Friday 6 Feb from those properties that subscribe to our garden waste service.
Thank you 🙏
A reminder that real Christmas trees (cut to 5ft max) will be collected until Friday 6 Feb from those properties that subscribe to our garden waste service.
Thank you 🙏
HAVE YOUR SAY | Local people are invited to help further shape the former #Ashbourne Airfield, which is the largest development site here in the Derbyshire Dales 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
January 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
HAVE YOUR SAY | Local people are invited to help further shape the former #Ashbourne Airfield, which is the largest development site here in the Derbyshire Dales 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
BINS UPDATE: Forecast for sub-zero temperatures overnight into tomorrow means we've decided against starting the bins catchup on Saturday.
Met Office has issued Yellow Weather Warning for snow & ice from today through to Saturday afternoon.
More info 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
Met Office has issued Yellow Weather Warning for snow & ice from today through to Saturday afternoon.
More info 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
January 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
BINS UPDATE: Forecast for sub-zero temperatures overnight into tomorrow means we've decided against starting the bins catchup on Saturday.
Met Office has issued Yellow Weather Warning for snow & ice from today through to Saturday afternoon.
More info 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
Met Office has issued Yellow Weather Warning for snow & ice from today through to Saturday afternoon.
More info 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
PLEASE NOTE | Due to the Amber Weather Warning for heavy snow this evening issued by the Met Office, we've taken the decision to postpone the scheduled Governance & Resources Committee meeting, which was due to take place at Matlock Town Hall from 6pm.
We'll advise as soon as a new date is agreed.
We'll advise as soon as a new date is agreed.
January 8, 2026 at 10:46 AM
PLEASE NOTE | Due to the Amber Weather Warning for heavy snow this evening issued by the Met Office, we've taken the decision to postpone the scheduled Governance & Resources Committee meeting, which was due to take place at Matlock Town Hall from 6pm.
We'll advise as soon as a new date is agreed.
We'll advise as soon as a new date is agreed.
It's the District Council's Christmas week Monday stall market today in beautiful #Bakewell. As always, scores of stalls for you to enjoy in Granby Road and the Market Place 🎄🎅🎁
A reminder that there will be *no* stall market in Bakewell on Monday 29th December 👍
A reminder that there will be *no* stall market in Bakewell on Monday 29th December 👍
December 22, 2025 at 8:52 AM
It's the District Council's Christmas week Monday stall market today in beautiful #Bakewell. As always, scores of stalls for you to enjoy in Granby Road and the Market Place 🎄🎅🎁
A reminder that there will be *no* stall market in Bakewell on Monday 29th December 👍
A reminder that there will be *no* stall market in Bakewell on Monday 29th December 👍
PLEASE SHARE 👍 If your regular collection day is on a THURSDAY, don't forget that your Christmas collection is brought forward to *this Saturday*.
Check the calendar below for all your Christmas and New Year collection details.
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
Check the calendar below for all your Christmas and New Year collection details.
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
December 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM
PLEASE SHARE 👍 If your regular collection day is on a THURSDAY, don't forget that your Christmas collection is brought forward to *this Saturday*.
Check the calendar below for all your Christmas and New Year collection details.
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
Check the calendar below for all your Christmas and New Year collection details.
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
We're acting to resolve the "adverse impact" of an unauthorised #Traveller encampment on land we own in #Ashbourne's Clifton Road coach park - but our leadership has expressed disappointment at Derbyshire County Council's unwillingness to help 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
December 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We're acting to resolve the "adverse impact" of an unauthorised #Traveller encampment on land we own in #Ashbourne's Clifton Road coach park - but our leadership has expressed disappointment at Derbyshire County Council's unwillingness to help 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
STARTING TODAY! In a scheme designed to boost trade it's *FREE* to park in any District Council pay & display car park after 2pm throughout December.
More info 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/hop-on-to-shop
More info 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/hop-on-to-shop
December 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
STARTING TODAY! In a scheme designed to boost trade it's *FREE* to park in any District Council pay & display car park after 2pm throughout December.
More info 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/hop-on-to-shop
More info 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/hop-on-to-shop
Alongside making parking free again in our car parks after 2pm throughout December, Derbyshire Dales District Council is encouraging local people and visitors to hop on public transport to shop in the Dales this Christmas 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/hop-on-to-shop
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/hop-on-to-shop
November 28, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Alongside making parking free again in our car parks after 2pm throughout December, Derbyshire Dales District Council is encouraging local people and visitors to hop on public transport to shop in the Dales this Christmas 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/hop-on-to-shop
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/hop-on-to-shop
Monday means it's market day, organised by your District Council, in beautiful #Bakewell, with scores of stalls for you to enjoy in Granby Road and the Market Place 😊
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Monday means it's market day, organised by your District Council, in beautiful #Bakewell, with scores of stalls for you to enjoy in Granby Road and the Market Place 😊
#JOB | We have a vacancy for a Trainee Accountant (Career grade 2)
Grade 6 (SCP 10-15) £27,694 - £30,024 per annum
Full time, permanent
Closing date: 7 December 2025
Find out more and apply online 👇https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/finance-trainee-accountant-career-grade-2/48853.job
Grade 6 (SCP 10-15) £27,694 - £30,024 per annum
Full time, permanent
Closing date: 7 December 2025
Find out more and apply online 👇https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/finance-trainee-accountant-career-grade-2/48853.job
November 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
#JOB | We have a vacancy for a Trainee Accountant (Career grade 2)
Grade 6 (SCP 10-15) £27,694 - £30,024 per annum
Full time, permanent
Closing date: 7 December 2025
Find out more and apply online 👇https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/finance-trainee-accountant-career-grade-2/48853.job
Grade 6 (SCP 10-15) £27,694 - £30,024 per annum
Full time, permanent
Closing date: 7 December 2025
Find out more and apply online 👇https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/finance-trainee-accountant-career-grade-2/48853.job
Visitors to #MatlockBath are reminded that charges in the village's 3 council car parks have been reduced to just £2.50 all day til end of March next year.
Reminder comes when access from the A6 south is not possible due to emergency tree removal works 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
Reminder comes when access from the A6 south is not possible due to emergency tree removal works 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
November 18, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Visitors to #MatlockBath are reminded that charges in the village's 3 council car parks have been reduced to just £2.50 all day til end of March next year.
Reminder comes when access from the A6 south is not possible due to emergency tree removal works 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
Reminder comes when access from the A6 south is not possible due to emergency tree removal works 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
#JOB | We have a vacancy for a Parks Toilet Attendant
Grade 4(SCP 4 – 6) £25,185 – 25,989 pro rata
Part time, permanent
Closing date: 30 November 2025
Find out more and apply online 👇https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisuretourismcommunity-parks-toilet-attendant/48825.job
Grade 4(SCP 4 – 6) £25,185 – 25,989 pro rata
Part time, permanent
Closing date: 30 November 2025
Find out more and apply online 👇https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisuretourismcommunity-parks-toilet-attendant/48825.job
November 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
#JOB | We have a vacancy for a Parks Toilet Attendant
Grade 4(SCP 4 – 6) £25,185 – 25,989 pro rata
Part time, permanent
Closing date: 30 November 2025
Find out more and apply online 👇https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisuretourismcommunity-parks-toilet-attendant/48825.job
Grade 4(SCP 4 – 6) £25,185 – 25,989 pro rata
Part time, permanent
Closing date: 30 November 2025
Find out more and apply online 👇https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisuretourismcommunity-parks-toilet-attendant/48825.job
Do you live in or have a local connection to Great Longstone, Little Longstone, Hassop, Rowland, or Wardlow?
We need your help to understand what affordable housing is needed.
👉 Please complete the Housing Needs Survey here: www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/LongstoneHNS
We need your help to understand what affordable housing is needed.
👉 Please complete the Housing Needs Survey here: www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/LongstoneHNS
November 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Do you live in or have a local connection to Great Longstone, Little Longstone, Hassop, Rowland, or Wardlow?
We need your help to understand what affordable housing is needed.
👉 Please complete the Housing Needs Survey here: www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/LongstoneHNS
We need your help to understand what affordable housing is needed.
👉 Please complete the Housing Needs Survey here: www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/LongstoneHNS
Extraordinary full meeting of the Council tonight (6th Nov) will consider the Case for Change for Local Government Reorganisation in #Derbyshire and asks Council to approve its preferred option.
The meeting will be broadcast live on our YouTube channel from 6pm 👇
youtube.com/live/dk_Jzus...
The meeting will be broadcast live on our YouTube channel from 6pm 👇
youtube.com/live/dk_Jzus...
Derbyshire Dales Extraordinary Council meeting, 6th November 2025
YouTube video by DerbyshireDalesdc
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November 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Extraordinary full meeting of the Council tonight (6th Nov) will consider the Case for Change for Local Government Reorganisation in #Derbyshire and asks Council to approve its preferred option.
The meeting will be broadcast live on our YouTube channel from 6pm 👇
youtube.com/live/dk_Jzus...
The meeting will be broadcast live on our YouTube channel from 6pm 👇
youtube.com/live/dk_Jzus...
Government legislation means any business within the district wanting to provide tables and chairs for food and drink on the pavement outside their premises must apply for a pavement licence from Derbyshire Dales District Council 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
October 28, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Government legislation means any business within the district wanting to provide tables and chairs for food and drink on the pavement outside their premises must apply for a pavement licence from Derbyshire Dales District Council 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
We were delighted to host a successful visit by East Midlands Combined County Authority Mayor Claire Ward, followed by a Local Retrofit Strategy launch event 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
October 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
We were delighted to host a successful visit by East Midlands Combined County Authority Mayor Claire Ward, followed by a Local Retrofit Strategy launch event 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
Construction of new tree-lined park Walk to link the Memorial Gardens with the new Sports Pavilion is going ahead in our #Ashbourne Park after we stepped in to provide additional support to the Ashbourne Partnership Trust for the project 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
October 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Construction of new tree-lined park Walk to link the Memorial Gardens with the new Sports Pavilion is going ahead in our #Ashbourne Park after we stepped in to provide additional support to the Ashbourne Partnership Trust for the project 👇
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
#JOB | We have a vacancy for a Health Walks Coordinator
Grade 6: SCP 10 -15, £27,694 - £30,024 per annum, pro rata (£16,616 - £18,014)
Part time, permanent
Closing date: 19 November 2025
Find out more and apply online jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisuretouri...
Grade 6: SCP 10 -15, £27,694 - £30,024 per annum, pro rata (£16,616 - £18,014)
Part time, permanent
Closing date: 19 November 2025
Find out more and apply online jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisuretouri...
October 24, 2025 at 8:05 AM
#JOB | We have a vacancy for a Health Walks Coordinator
Grade 6: SCP 10 -15, £27,694 - £30,024 per annum, pro rata (£16,616 - £18,014)
Part time, permanent
Closing date: 19 November 2025
Find out more and apply online jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisuretouri...
Grade 6: SCP 10 -15, £27,694 - £30,024 per annum, pro rata (£16,616 - £18,014)
Part time, permanent
Closing date: 19 November 2025
Find out more and apply online jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisuretouri...
Two #tennis courts in our #Bakewell Recreation Ground have officially reopened in a £35,000 renovation, managed by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and supported by the LTA Tennis Foundation. They can be booked now 🎾
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
October 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Two #tennis courts in our #Bakewell Recreation Ground have officially reopened in a £35,000 renovation, managed by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and supported by the LTA Tennis Foundation. They can be booked now 🎾
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council...
Apply to the Local Projects Fund - open to community groups in the Derbyshire Dales!
Wards with funding left: Bakewell, Bradwell, Brailsford, Darley Dale, Hulland, Matlock East & Tansley, Matlock West, Wirksworth.
Apply by end of Feb 👉 derbyshiredales.gov.uk/localprojectsfund
📷Feel it and Dance
Wards with funding left: Bakewell, Bradwell, Brailsford, Darley Dale, Hulland, Matlock East & Tansley, Matlock West, Wirksworth.
Apply by end of Feb 👉 derbyshiredales.gov.uk/localprojectsfund
📷Feel it and Dance
October 21, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Apply to the Local Projects Fund - open to community groups in the Derbyshire Dales!
Wards with funding left: Bakewell, Bradwell, Brailsford, Darley Dale, Hulland, Matlock East & Tansley, Matlock West, Wirksworth.
Apply by end of Feb 👉 derbyshiredales.gov.uk/localprojectsfund
📷Feel it and Dance
Wards with funding left: Bakewell, Bradwell, Brailsford, Darley Dale, Hulland, Matlock East & Tansley, Matlock West, Wirksworth.
Apply by end of Feb 👉 derbyshiredales.gov.uk/localprojectsfund
📷Feel it and Dance