10 February 2025 - Council Business
Local Government Reorganisation
Joint Statement from the Leaders of District & Borough Councils & Derby City Council attached.
Welcome to Whitwell
Whitwell is an English civil parish within the district of Bolsover and the county of Derbyshire. Area and statistical information are given below.
Whitwell is a thriving parish with a strong community spirit. The parish has many active clubs and societies, including the 1st Whitwell Scouts & Guides Group, Whitwell Players, Whitwell Brass Band, Whitwell & District WI, Whitwell Bowls Club, Cricket Club and a Junior Football Club. The parish also has an active and well attended Church of England church, St. Lawrence Church.
Whitwell Parish Council is a forward-thinking council and its principal role is to provide for government and management of its area at local level. Specifically, parish councils are required to act as a informed and responsible decision-makers in the interests of their communities.
As a local council, Whitwell Parish Council has an extensive range of discretionary powers, enabling it to provide and maintain a variety of important and visible local services. This can be clearly evidenced in our community with the provision of open spaces, recreation equipment, allotments, a cemetery and community buildings, as well as the provision of entertainment in the form of the annual village gala and the firework display.
The following powers and duties are all under the remit of Whitwell Parish Council:-
Allotments - Whitwell Parish Council manages 3 allotment sites - Bakestone Moor, Mill Lane and Station RoadCemetery - Whitwell Cemetery is jointly managed by Whitwell/Hodthorpe & Belph Cemetery Committee
Clocks - Whitwell Parish Council maintains the St Lawrence Church clock
Community Centres - Whitwell Community Centre and Bakestone Moor Community Hall
Entertainment and the Arts - the Village Gala and Fireworks Event
Gifts - parish councils may accept gifts
Land acquisition and sale of – Whitwell Parish Council are working to acquire additional burial land
Planning - Whitwell Parish Council has the power to be notified of any planning applications for the area
Recreation - Whitwell Parish Council is responsible for 3 recreational grounds at Bakestone Moor (including skate park), Welbeck Street and Whitwell Common and a Village Green
Rights of Way - Whitwell Parish Council participates in Derbyshire County Council's Minor Maintenance Scheme and maintains some footpaths in the parish, with the remainder being maintained by Derbyshire County Council
Seats (public) - Whitwell Parish Council maintains some seats in the parish, with the remainder being maintained by Bolsover District Council
War Memorial - Whitwell Parish Council maintains the War Memorial in The Square
Contact Info
- 01909 726691
- 01909 726691
- clerk@whitwell-pc.gov.uk
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Whitwell Parish Council,
Whitwell Community Centre,
Worksop,
S80 4NN
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9am to 2:00pm
Monday - Friday
Upcoming Meetings
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Committee: Full Council
News
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29 January 2025 - Transport
Travel Derbyshire on Demand – a New Bookable Bus Service
A new bookable bus service called ‘Travel Derbyshire on Demand’ was introduced by Derbyshire County Council in February 2024 with funding from the Department for Transport. This service is available for Whitwell residents to use.
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17 December 2024 - Society
Parking on Spring Hill for Customers of Local Businesses
Cllr Tom Munro has contacted Action Housing regarding parking issues for customers of local businesses since the re-development of the old Co-op building and creation of resident parking.
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7 October 2024
Remembrance Sunday Parade & Service 2024
The Remembrance Sunday 2024 Parade and Service will be held in Whitwell on Sunday 10 November 2024. Road Closures will be in place - see attached map of closures to help you plan your morning and use alternative routes if required, emergency vehicles excluded.
Events
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8 May 2025 - 21:30 to 22:30
VE DAY 80 – HOW THE NATION WILL REMEMBER FALLEN HEROES AND CELEBRATE THE PEACE AFTER SIX YEARS OF WAR on 8th MAY 2025
On Thursday 8th May 2025 the nation will come together to remember the millions that paid the ultimate sacrifice fighting and securing the freedom we all enjoy today. Whitwell Parish Council will fly the flag and arrange the lighting of the parish beacon at 9.30 pm.
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Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
4548
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District
Bolsover
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County
Derbyshire
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Region
East Midlands
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Country
England
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Postcode District
S80, S26, S43
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Dialling Code
01909
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Police Force
Derbyshire Police Force
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Fire Authority
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Health Area
NHS Derby and Derbyshire CCG