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WAKES - road closure
With the arrival of the Wakes, the following road closures will be in place.
Between the hours of 12:00 Midnight on Monday 10th October and 12:00 Midnight on Sunday 16th October 2022.
1. Castle Street and Potter Street, Melbourne shall be closed to all vehicular traffic including motor and pedal cycles between the said hours; and
2. Drivers of vehicles proceeding to these roads will be diverted via Church... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 01 Oct 2022 08:00 by Jacqui Storer
Book of Condolences
Melbourne Parish Council has opened a book of condolences for people to sign following the death of Her Majesty the Queen. The book is open at the Melbourne Assembly Rooms this weekend 9am to 5pm at the entrance by the Melbourne Room, and 8am to 7pm Monday onwards in the foyer by the library.
Posted: Sun, 11 Sep 2022 13:01 by Joe Ward
Wreath laid for Queens passing
The Chair of Melbourne Parish Council, Cllr Terry Summerlin, has today laid a wreath at the War Memorial along with councillors to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
The short video can be viewed through the attachment below.
Posted: Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:51 by Joe Ward
The passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Melbourne Parish Council is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
Her Majesty served this nation and the Commonwealth with an exemplary sense of duty for over 70 years. During this time her commitment was unwavering and during her reign, she oversaw many changes in society. Her stamina, commitment and dedication to her duties and the nation is truly awe inspiring.... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:40 by Jacqui Storer
Notice of Cllr vacancy
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 28 September, 2022 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at SDDC by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:01 by Jacqui Storer
Public invited to submit questions on rural crime and policing rural areas
Derbyshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster is to scrutinise Derbyshire Constabulary's work in relation to rural crime in her next Performance Scrutiny Meeting which is to be held virtually on Thursday 6th October at 10am. A series of subject-specific meetings have been arranged to ensure there is detailed scrutiny of the force's performance against the priorities set in the PCC's Police... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:15 by Jacqui Storer
Temporary footpath closure
WHEN: 5 September 2022 to 30 September 2022
WHERE: Un named footpath, Melbourne between High Street & Penn Lane.
REASON: To facilitate maintenance of boundary wall.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: Penn Lane, High Street and vice versa. Access will be maintained, whenever reasonably possible, on the affected length of footpath. The footpath will re-open as soon as the work is finished. This may be earlier than... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:11 by Jacqui Storer
Summer Sports Scheme schedule
The activities for the Summer Sports Scheme are as follows:
Monday 1st August & Monday 15th August - Play Mobile (includes giant games such as Jenga, Snakes & Ladders and Chess),
Monday 8th August - Adventure Play (includes a giant inflatable mountain and Laser Quest),
Monday 22nd August - Sport Play (Focuses on different sports such as Football, Rugby, Athletics, Rounders, etc.).
All events run... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 31 Jul 2022 23:44 by Joe Ward
Summer Sports Scheme
The council's Summer Sports Scheme is returning in August for the first time since the pandemic. It will run on the first four Mondays in August, and will take place between 2pm and 4pm at Melbourne Junior School. A list of activities booked and further information will be put up shortly.
Posted: Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:46 by Joe Ward
Bin Collection during heatwave
During the heatwave, all residents are asked to leave out their bins the night before they are due to be collected.
With record temperatures forecasted, South Derbyshire District Council staff will be out a lot earlier than usual to carry out the usual bin collections in order to avoid the hottest part of the day.
All green, brown and black bin collections are due to be carried out on the usual collection... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:11 by Jacqui Storer
