GRINDLEFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Welcome!
A warm welcome to our website.
Originally started in summer 2020, the website’s objectives are to keep in touch with residents and friends of Grindleford and to encourage their involvement with local projects supported by the Parish Council.
Grindleford Parish Council is most grateful to John Mottershaw, a local resident, photographer and Parish Councillor himself, for the pro bono design of this website. John has taken most of the photographs, including some of the portraits of Councillors.
You might like to look at the Gallery below for views in and around Grindleford.
An introduction to the council from Bob Wilson, Chairman
Welcome to Grindleford Parish Council. There has been a Council in this village since, I think, 1923, and the role of Chairman is a job I am honoured to do. I was born in Eyam and went to Hope Valley College, where I met my wife Diane, a second generation Grindlefordian. I have lived here most of my adult life, both our boys went to the primary school here, and it is very much my home.
The Parish Council exists to protect and serve the village and those who live in it, and its duties are …..continued
A word from Sarah Battarbee – Parish Clerk
Hallo everyone, I am the current Clerk for Grindleford Parish Council, and only the fourth since the Council was formed. So quite hard shoes to fill.
Each month, on the second Thursday at 7.30 pm, usually in the Pavilion unless Covid-19 is in the way, the Council meets to discuss business. If you would like to attend please contact me grindleparish@gmail.com
At the moment I am posting the Zoom invitation in the Parish Council noticeboard, situated at the bottom of the bridge near …..continued
Latest Meetings
Minutes of all meetings are available here.
A FULL PERSONAL SUMMARY OF RECENT MEETINGS CAN BE READ HERE.
From keeping grit bins filled to campaigning on behalf of our village….
•••• Traffic Survey ••••
A traffic survey was developed at the request of Grindleford Parish Council. 410 surveys were distributed, and 129 were returned.
The survey included details of car ownership, walking and cycling, traffic and parking issues and bus use.
You can read or download the details here:
Traffic survey report
Comments from residents
The questionnaire / form
Grindleford Traffic Group
Formed with the aim of exploring ways through which we can mitigate the excessive speeds, parking and traffic volume that are affecting our quality of life and, above all, safety.
For the time being these meetings are being held online and are open to all members of the village. For more details, please fill in the enquiry box at the bottom of the page.
Ask for ANI
As you may already be aware pharmacies across the country can help anyone who is suffering from domestic abuse.
If a pharmacy has an Ask for ANI poster on display and you are suffering from abuse, you can ask for immediate help and support by using the ‘Ask for ANI’ codeword.
More details here
The War Memorial
The Grindleford News
Did you know that Grindleford Parish Council pays for the Grindleford News each quarter?
The Grindleford News was started in – guessing – about 2003 by Frank Galbraith, who felt that a regular magazine with news about the village would be a good idea to keep everyone in touch with what was happening.
Grindleford was both a very different and very similar place in those days …..continued
Grindleford Parish Statement
A very informative Parish Statement has been produced by the Parish Council for the Peak District National Park.
This includes a history of Grindleford and a great deal of detailed information about the village. It can be viewed on the Peak District National Park website here (opens in new window) and is well worth a read.
Grindleford.com
For some time the Parish Council have been financially supporting grindleford.com , the village’s own website.
Run by volunteer Matt Heason, the village website is a strong indicator of the energy and vibrance of our village and is full of information and interest.
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Gallery
All these photographs taken by John Mottershaw. They will be updated to reflect the seasons and local events.
John is a professional photographer who regularly records the beautiful countryside round the village when out on walks with his dog Alfie.
You can see his wedding work on his website here.
(Click images to enlarge)
Ask us a Question
Ask us a Question
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Either fill in the form or email us.
Your communication will go directly to the Clerk to the Parish Council, who will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.