Co-option Notice
Alfreton Town Council
VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF TOWN COUNCILLOR
A vacancy has occurred in the office of Town Councillor for the East Ward of Alfreton as a result of the resignation of Councillor Matt Memmott-Richardson.
The Town Council will fill the vacancy by co-option at their meeting on 17th October 2023.
Interested persons must fulfil the following criteria:
Be registered as a local government elector for the parish or have occupied as owner or tenant, within the preceding 12 months, land or premises in the parish or
Had their principal or only place of work, during the last 12 months, within the parish or have, during the preceding 12 months, resided in the parish or within 4.8 kilometres of it
Be 18 years of age or over
Not be disqualified for holding office as a member of a local authority – the Town Council can advise you of this
If you meet the criteria and are interested in applying for co-option please contact the Town Clerk, Tina Crookes, Alfreton House, High St, Alfreton DE55 7HH which is open 9-00 to 12-30 on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday
You can: write to that address, call in either in person or ask someone else to do so, telephone 01773 520032 (answering machine available) or you can email office@alfretontc.co.uk
You will receive a straightforward application form which you are asked to complete and return. If you need any help in completing the form please inform the Town Clerk at the time of applying.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 3rd October at 12 noon
Printed and published by the Town Clerk, Alfreton House, High Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7HH
Cllr co-option application form
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Amber Valley Borough Council is set to launch a new Members’ Community Grants Scheme, designed to provide a funding boost to the people and groups making a difference in their neighbourhoods.
Starting next month, each borough councillor will be able to award up to £500 per year in small grants, helping to fund one-off purchases, events or activities that benefit local residents.
Individual grants of up to £100 will be available, giving councillors the opportunity to directly support worthwhile initiatives in their wards.
The scheme is all about offering quick, targeted support where it’s needed most.
Whether it’s helping a volunteer group buy equipment, funding a small community event, or supporting a project that brings people together, these grants aim to create a positive local impact without the need for large-scale funding applications.
The Members’ Community Grants Scheme will run from April 2025 until March 2027, covering the next two financial years.
Councillor Chris Emmas-Williams, Leader of Amber Valley Borough Council, said: “This scheme is a fantastic way for our councillors to connect with their communities and help get small but meaningful projects off the ground. Often, it’s these modest amounts of funding that can make the biggest difference. I’m really looking forward to seeing the ideas that come forward and working with our members to support them.”
To be eligible, grants must support a project or activity that benefits the local community and takes place within Amber Valley.
Funding should be spent within three months of being received, unless agreed otherwise, and applicants are encouraged to use local suppliers wherever possible.
Full details about the scheme are due to be finalised at the next cabinet meeting on 2 April 2025, after which community groups or individuals with a great idea or specific need will be encouraged to contact their local borough councillor for information on how to make an application.
Residents can find their local borough councillor on the council’s website at https://www.ambervalley.gov.uk/councillors
