Young People Provisions – Alfreton
As part of the Town Clerk’s current studies for Community Governance, a survey has been prepared on the topic of Young People provisions in Alfreton which we would like to invite you to complete. This is entirely optional and you may withdraw at any time.
This is to understand what is currently available and what the desires are for future provisions. The Town Council has for some time been seeking suitable locations for a community hub. This will also house some young people provisions, which were sadly removed from Alfreton some years ago by the County Council.
The Town Council is embarking on a programme of fact-finding missions to understand the current and required wants and needs of the young people in and around Alfreton.
If you work with, have, or represent a young person please complete the attached. If you have any further information you would like to share or are interested in getting involved, please email office@alfretontc.co.uk.
Thank you on behalf of the Clerk, Tina Crookes and the Town Council.
The survey can be accessed here:
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Alfreton Town Council Monthly Market
Alfreton Town Council launches a new complimentary market and is looking for stall holders!
Booking form available here: Booking form 24th June 2023
PLEASE NOTE AS THIS IS THE FIRST MARKET THE STALL FEE HAS BEEN WAIVERED, ALL FUTURE MARKETS WILL INCUR THE COSTS OUTLINED IN THE BOOKING FORM
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Alfreton in Bloom & Open Gardens
The Town Council are organising a competition for the gardens & allotments in Alfreton on Saturday 22nd July 2023 and an ‘Open Garden’ day where residents are invited to open up their gardens to the general public on Sunday 23rd July 2023.
The competition and ‘Open Gardens’ is open to all residents living in the township of Alfreton (Please note this does not include surrounding areas such as Somercotes, Oakerthorpe, Westhouses or South Normanton).
Entry is completely free
Those wishing to enter can download the forms here:
return to:
Alfreton Town Council
High Street
Alfreton
DE55 7HH
(Opening hours Tuesday – Thursday 9am – 12:30pm)
Or via email: Office@alfretontc.co.uk
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If you’re a budding artist or love creative activities, head down to Firs House, Alfreton between 4-6pm! They’ll be lots going on and it’s a great chance to meet new friends and learn new skills.
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