Welcome to Alfreton Town Council
This site provides you with news of local matters, contact details for the Council and Council Members, meeting dates, minutes and various other useful documents.
Party in the Park 2017
At the Party in the Park 2017, Alfreton Town Council members held a stall to raise awareness of what services the council offer.
Visitors to the stand were greeted by members and asked for their priorities for the town along with suggested names for the Village Green on Outseat’s. Once the information has been collated it will be published here and on social media.
A cheque for £2960 was presented to Liam Connell by Councillors M Kerry, G Dolman and S Marshall-Clarke from the grants fund of Alfreton Town Council. This purchased the hire of the marquee and chairs for the event.
Alfreton Town Council Pass Audit 2016/2017
The Notice of Conclusion of Audit 31.03.2017 is confirmation that the Town Council have passed the audit for accounting year 2016/2017. The notice can also be found on the Finance page, notice board and social media.
FAREWELL TO OFFICE ASSISTANT
The Council and Staff said farewell to the Office Assistant Sharon Bidwell at a gathering on Tuesday 18th July. Sharon has worked for the Council for more than 18 years firstly as a cleaner at Alfreton House and then as the Office Assistant. Sharon will be missed by all and was thanked and wished well for her early retirement to spend more time with her family and young grandchildren. Sharon was presented with a gift from the Mayor Councillor J Walker and fellow Councillors.
News Headlines
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.