Welcome to the website of the
Swanwick Parish Council
"Proud to serve the Parish of Swanwick"
Village life is a wonderful thing, something to be appreciated and preserved.
Swanwick Parish Council is committed to preserving the heritage of our village but also to preparing it for the future.
For the residents of Swanwick, and visitors alike, Swanwick Parish Council hopes this website will help everyone keep in touch with activities in the village, and the services it offers.
The more effort that is put in to create a sense of community, the greater the gain for the village as a whole.
This website helps maintain that process by allowing information to be exchanged, news to be spread and events to be announced. Find out what’s happening and read about what’s happened. If you want to keep abreast of the latest news then sign up for the RSS feed.
And don’t forget whatever your news, views, ideas and suggestions we want to hear from you.
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Defibrillators
There are currently 4 defibrillators in the village provided by a variety of community fund raisers and the Parish Council, these are located at the following sites:
Cray’s Hill Pavilion and Changing Rooms, Cray’s Hill Park, Cray’s Hill, Leabrooks, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 1LN
Swanwick Preschool, Pentrich Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 1BN
Swanwick Primary School, South Street, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 1BZ
Outside 18 Larkhill Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 1DD
Accounts
Regardless of size, The Localism Act (Transparency Code) requires Councils to publish their financial situation annually before 1st July, under the following headings:
2021/2022
2020/2021
Notice of Exercise of Public Rights
Receipts and Payments
2019/2020
Notice of Exercise of Public Rights
Receipts and Payments
2018/2019
Notice of Exercise of Public Rights
Receipts and Payments
Parish Councillors
The Freedom of Information Act requires Councils to publish the contact information of all members of the Council (councillors) together with the Declarations of Interest which can be accessed by clicking on a members name. The Declaration will open in a new window.
Please contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance.
Cllr. George Soudah (Chairman)
Valley Lodge, 2b High Street, Swanwick, Derbyshire DE55 1AA
Cllr. Brenda Payne (Vice Chair)
7 Butterfield Crescent, Swanwick, Derbyshire. DE55 1BA
Cllr. Mary Barnett
7 Western Avenue, Swanwick, Derbyshire. DE55 1DA
Cllr. Wayne Bates
18 Larkhill, Swanwick, Derbyshire, DE55 1DD
Cllr. Rob Beavan
2 Minster Way, Swanwick, Derbyshire, DE55 1FE
Vacancy
Cllr. Sue Chidlow
6 Larkhill, Swanwick, Derbyshire. DE55 1DD
Cllr. Cathryn Goodier
11 Horton Close Swanwick, Derbyshire. DE55 1EN
Cllr. Rod Grant
18 Pentrich Road, Swanwick, Derbyshire. DE55 1BN
Cllr. Allen King
Chestnut Farm, 210 Sleetmoor Lane, Somercotes, Derbyshire. DE55 1RG
Cllr. Amanda Trenear
23 Boughton Drive Swanwick, Derbyshire. DE55 1DT
Amber Valley Borough Council
Town Hall,
Market Place,
Ripley.
DE5 3BT
Tel: 01773 570222
www.ambervalley.gov.uk
Cllr. Steve Hayes
cllr.stephen.hayes@ambervalley.gov.uk
Cllr. David Wilson
david.wilson@ambervalley.gov.uk
Derbyshire County Council
County Hall,
Matlock,
Derbyshire.
DE4 3AG
Tel: 08456 058 058 or 01629 533190
www.derbyshire.gov.uk
Cllr. Philip Rose
Cllr. David Wilson
david.wilson@derbyshire.gov.uk
Member of Parliament
Nigel Mills MP
House of Commons,
London.
SW1A 0AA
Tel: 020 7219 7233
Thomas Henry House,
1-5 Church Street,
Ripley, Derbyshire.
DE5 3BU
Tel: 01773 744341
Governance
Various pieces of government legislation govern the way in which councils operate. Many of these documents require updating on an annual or as-required basis when the core legislation is updated or circumstances change within the Council. The below list is not exhaustive nor are all the policies and procedures applicable to every council. Click on any document to open it in a new window.
Policies and Procedures
Disciplinary Policy and Procedure
Email Policy
Freedom of Information Act Inventory
Media Policy
Play Policy
Risk Assessment and Policy
Staff and Member Training Policy
GDPR Specific
General Data Protection Regulation Policy
Computer and Telephone Misuse Policy
Employee Privacy Statement
Information Protection Policy
Councillor Privacy Statement
Removable Media Policy
Insurance
Employers Liability
Public Liability
Meetings, Agenda and Minutes 2021
Please view individual agendas for details of meeting start time.
| Date | Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21st January | Council | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| 18th February | Council | Read | Read |
| 18th March | Council | Read | see below |
| 18th March | Council Amended Agenda | Read | Read |
| 15th April | Council | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| 6th May | Annual Parish Meeting | Read | Read |
| 6th May | Annual Parish Council Meeting | Read | Read |
| 15th July | Council | Read | Read |
| 23rd September | Council | Read | Read |
| 18th November | Council | Read | |
| 2022 | |||
| 20th January` | Council | ||
| 17th March | Council | ||
| 19th May | Annual Parish Meeting | ||
| 19th May | Annual Parish Council Meeting |
Services
Allotments
The allotments are owned by Swanwick Parish Council but managed by the Swanwick Allotment Association for further information contact the Allotment Association Secretary.
Contact: jeanette.weston@btinternet.com
Brewster Memorial Garden
for more information about how to dedicate a tree in the gardens please Contact the Clerk
Defibrillators
There are currently 4 defibrillators in the village provided by a variety of community fund raisers and the Parish Council, these are located at the following sites:
Cray’s Hill Pavilion & Changing Rooms, Cray’s Hill Park, Cray’s Hill, Leabrooks, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 1LN
Swanwick Preschool, Pentrich Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 1BN
Swanwick Primary School, South Street, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 1BZ
Outside 18 Larkhill Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 1DD
Sport’s Grounds/Play Area
Chapel Street
The Recreation Ground is owned by Swanwick Recreation Grounds Trust and managed by Swanwick Parish Council. Alongside the children’s play area there are 2 football pitches available for hire.
Village Caretaking
Village Hall
The Village Hall is currently under development and the Council are looking at sourcing additional funding.
Village seasonal floral displays
Christmas lights and Tree
Well Dressing and Community Fayre
This is an annual event provided by the Council.