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Alfreton Town Council
The Town Mayor of Alfreton, Councillor Marlene Bennett MBE and Members of Alfreton Town Council want to pass on their thanks to all the people of Alfreton who have rallied round to help each other in many different ways during these difficult times.
We are particularly grateful to all those people who have put themselves on the frontline to care for people in hospitals and homes, those who are ensuring we get access to food and supplies and those who are keeping our Town and homes safe.
Please help our NHS and where you can ‘Stay at Home’
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We are deeply disappointed by the recent decision on the planning appeal in Alfreton. Despite Amber Valley Borough Council (AVBC) refusing planning permission, the Planning Inspectorate has allowed the appeal, which we believe is a significant loss for our town's character and heritage.
However, we remain committed to protecting Alfreton's unique identity. We're working with consultants to identify and commission an appraisal of the extent and cost to extend the conservation area along with developing a neighbourhood plan to safeguard against future developments. These projects will be allocated funding through the budget-setting process for 2025/2026.
The Town Council has urged AVBC to stick to a promise of prioritising Alfreton and have highlighted the impact of developments on our community. The Town and Borough council must collaborate on these projects and address the concerns. The responsibility for the administration of an extension to the Conservation Area lies firmly with the Borough.
We will also be asking AVBC to identify Section 106 outcomes that align with our community's needs and help preserve Alfreton's character, especially when development takes place in our Town and outlying villages that utilise Alfreton.
This is a challenging time, but we will continue to fight for Alfreton's best interests.
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🎄✨Our office will be closed from Thursday 19th December and will reopen on Thursday 2nd January 2025. 🎅🤶
Due to the current lease coming to an end and to reduce costs, the Town Council will be relocating to vacant offices in Alfreton House in January. We hope to be relocated by 14th January.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Town Mayor, Councillors and Staff of Alfreton Town Council.
Please see the image for useful information and the relevant authority to contact for different issues over the Christmas period.