Following the result of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) national ballot for strike action, Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) has received notification that FBU members will take further strike action on:
Wednesday 13 November 2013 from 10am hours until 2pm hours
Amber Valley Borough Council has received an outline planning application for land to the east of Nottingham Road, Ripley and east of Alfreton Road, Codnor. The application includes proposals to construct a new A610 link road between the Derbyshire Police HQ roundabout at Butterley and the entrance to Ormonde Fields Golf Club at Codnor. It also includes proposals for around 1,000 dwellings and a range of industrial, commercial, retail, leisure, hotel, public house/restaurant, sports facilities and recreation uses.
Derbyshire Firefighters were on strike over the weekend, right at the time when many local people and venues were holding their annual fireworks displays. But do you know why they were striking? Couple this with proposals to close many of our local fire stations, and there's no wonder people are worried for their safety. Find out here what it's all about...
Children at Lons School are working with the Ripley Royal British Legion to trial a new pack of products for the Poppy Appeal, aimed at raising awareness of the importance of Remembrance and the work of the Legion. .
Our highly recommended local double glazing and conservatory company, Glazedale have been nominated for two prestigious national awards - and you can help them win!
Schools across our area have sent letters home this week to announce that they will be closed on Tuesday 1st October 2013 due to strike action, but what are the actual issues that are causing the problems?
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