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Transport to Covid-19 vaccination appointments
If you're a Derbyshire resident struggling to get to your COVID-19 vaccination appointment then you can now book a free return journey to help you attend.
If you don't have your own transport, and you can't use public transport, then Derbyshire County Council's Active Travel team can help you with door to door transport to and from your vaccination appointment.
The parent or carer of the person attending... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:41 by Jacqui Storer
Save the Date - 2nd June
The parish council working party is making preparations to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee. The event(s) will take place on 2nd June 2022 with details to follow shortly, but for now, please can you note the date.
Posted: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:40 by Jacqui Storer
Dog Fouling: Keep Our Community Clean
Melbourne Parish Council (MPC) recognises that the vast majority of dog walkers act responsibly and pick up after their dog, to keep Melbourne and Kings Newton clean and its residents – especially younger ones – safe.
Unfortunately, MPC has been made aware of an increasing amount of dog fouling on the village's streets, especially the green spaces and pavements around the primary school,... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:09 by Jacqui Storer
Christmas Tributes and Wreaths
Christmas Tribute and Wreaths
This is a polite reminder that the removal of Christmas tributes, wreaths and related items from graves will take place as soon as possible after 31st January 2022. Anyone who wishes to dispose of or keep their Christmas tributes should remove them from the cemetery grounds and burial plots before 31st January 2022.
Thank you for your assistance.
Posted: Mon, 03 Jan 2022 18:06 by Jacqui Storer
Merry Christmas
Melbourne Parish Councillors and staff would like to wish you and your families a safe, and Happy Christmas.
The Parish Council Clerk finishes for Christmas at 5pm on Wednesday 15th December & resumes Tuesday 4 January 2022.Emails to the main inbox will not be checked during this period. Voicemails left will also not be checked and non-urgent queries will be dealt with on our return on 4 January.... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:02 by Jacqui Storer
Norman Hill
It is with sadness that the parish council has learnt of the passing of the highly respected former Clerk, Norman Hill. Norman was Clerk to the parish council for over 30 years until his retirement in 2012. Our condolences are with his family and friends.
Posted: Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:04 by Jacqui Storer
Road Closures for Christmas Lights Switch On
The following road closures will be in place on Friday 3rd December between 4pm and 9pm for the Melbourne Christmas lights switch on:
- Derby Road - From the junction with Chapel Street to the junction with Church Street
- High Street - From The Melbourne Inn to the junction with Church Street
- Potter Street - From the junction with Derby Road to the junction of The Mews
These closures apply to all vehicular... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 20:07 by Joe Ward
Melbourne Christmas Lights Switch On
Melbourne Parish Council is pleased to announce that Father Christmas will be able to join us once again this year to switch on our Christmas Lights. The Lights will be switched on at 6:00pm in the Market Place where there will be animals, rides for small children, the Town Band and stalls.
The Christmas Lights Switch On is a Melbourne Parish Council Event organised by Sue Potts, thank you very much... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 10:55 by Jacqui Storer
Volunteer Elves required to man the road closures the Christmas Lights switch on
Can You Spare A Few Hours To Help?
Can spare an hour or two on Friday 3rd December at 4pm to help set up the road closures for the Christmas Lights switch on – if so, the parish council would like to hear from you!
If you would like to help out in any way, please give the Clerk a call on 07734 939292 or email clerk@melbourneparishcouncil.gov.uk.
Posted: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 15:46 by Jacqui Storer
Consultation on council tax reduction scheme
South Derbyshire District Council is undertaking a consultation on proposed changes to its Council Tax reduction scheme; the booklet and letter are linked below.
Any responses should be sent directly to ctrs-consultation@southderbyshire.gov.uk no later than 5pm on 14th January 2022.
Posted: Sat, 20 Nov 2021 12:57 by Joe Ward
