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19/03/2026Amber Valley adopts Local Plan in major milestone for the borough
19/03/2026Four upgraded play areas to reopen in Amber Valley as new Play Strategy launches
17/03/2026Nature groups unite to support wildlife and green spaces across Amber Valley
11/03/2026Hundreds inspired at Future Fusion event as Amber Valley strengthens future workforce ambitions
10/03/2026Amber Valley residents reminded of new primate licence requirement from April
06/03/2026A living tribute takes root in Amber Valley for Covid-19 Day of Reflection
05/03/2026Council urges drivers to ‘take it home’ as A38 spring clean starts
04/03/2026From pirate flags to policy papers, The Grammar shows its range
03/03/2026Hand-painted art and hidden ducks transform Amber Valley’s high street windows
05/02/2026Government launches consultation on the future of local government in Derbyshire
27/01/2026Holocaust Memorial Avenue extended with new tree planting at Alfreton Park
11/12/2025An update on The Grammar in Heanor
09/12/2025Next steps unveiled for Heanor’s former Science Block as feasibility study begins
05/12/2025Further Somercotes premises closed after illegal tobacco investigation
01/12/2025Local district, borough and city council leaders submit final proposals for the future of local services in Derbyshire
24/11/2025Amber Valley Borough Council Speaks Up for White Ribbon Day 2025
20/11/2025Renters’ Rights Act brings stronger protections for tenants in Amber Valley
13/11/2025Emotional reunion as former pupils return to restored Heanor Grammar School
10/11/2025Council launches public surveys to shape future town centre investment
07/11/2025The Grammar wins top honours at Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust Architecture Awards
27/10/2025Local district, borough and city councils set to consider final proposals for the future of local services in Derbyshire
15/10/2025Warm Homes Local Grant launched to help Amber Valley residents cut energy bills
15/10/2025Derbyshire town to be transformed into a giant community game
06/10/2025Councillor John McCabe awarded Freeman of the Borough posthumously
24/09/2025Amber Valley Borough Council expands successful trainee scheme with two new roles
04/09/2025Amber Valley residents asked 10 key questions in ‘control’ consultation
04/09/2025Somercotes Store shut down following sale of illegal tobacco and reports of anti-social behaviour
19/08/2025Residents thanked for having their say on the future of council services
13/08/2025Statement on The Grammar following Improvement and Scrutiny Committee meeting
05/08/2025Updated statement on The Grammar
01/08/2025Amber Valley parks win national awards once again
30/07/2025Amber Valley Borough Council statement regarding The Grammar, Heanor
29/07/2025Council issues warning as local business lands hefty fine for third offence
24/07/2025Consultation opens on Main Modifications to Amber Valley Borough Local Plan 2022-2040
21/07/2025One Derbyshire, two councils: thousands have their say about future of local services
08/07/2025Trainee scheme opens doors to new careers at Amber Valley Borough Council
04/07/2025Remembering Srebrenica
30/06/2025One Derbyshire, two councils: have your say on the future of local government
26/06/2025Step into a healthier lifestyle with free community classes across Amber Valley
17/06/2025Small grants, big impact: Members’ Community Grants Scheme now open for applications
12/06/2025Council Cabinet reshaped to drive forward borough priorities
28/05/2025Pedal power boosts safety and fitness at Alfreton Welfare Recreation Ground
27/05/2025Community champions gather to support nature recovery in Amber Valley
13/05/2025Amber Valley businesses invited to help shape growth plans after Chancellor’s visit
15/04/2025Tribute to Councillor John McCabe
24/03/2025Small grants, big impact – Members’ Community Grants Scheme
21/03/2025Upgraded play areas in Amber Valley near completion
21/03/2025Construction of Derbyshire town’s first wheeled sports facility turns a corner
20/03/2025Move More Amber Valley strategy launched
20/03/2025More council houses released for tenants in Amber Valley
17/03/2025Derbyshire Makes is coming to Heanor
14/03/2025New ‘Invest in Amber Valley’ website launches
12/03/2025Worrying about money - council tax leaflet
07/03/2025A Lasting Tribute: Amber Valley Borough Council to mark Covid-19 Day of Reflection with commemorative benches
07/03/2025Joint statement on LGR - 7 March 2025
05/03/2025Budget and Council Tax 2025/26
21/02/2025Hundreds of new trees to be planted across Amber Valley
20/02/2025Joint statement on LGR - 19 February 2025
07/02/2025LGR Update: Letter from Minister of State for Local Government & English Devolution
04/02/2025Community Safety Action Day returns to Belper
27/01/2025Planting Hope: Amber Valley’s third phase of Holocaust Memorial Trees
10/01/2025Statement from Councillor Chris Emmas-Williams, Leader of Amber Valley Borough Council
22/11/2024Amber Valley Borough Council Supports White Ribbon Day 2024
04/11/2024Make a Difference: new campaign launched to attract people to council careers
23/10/2024Former pro skater designs Heanor's first wheeled sports facility
05/09/2024Derbyshire dignitaries choose Heanor Happening to celebrate official opening of transformation project
06/08/2024Amber Valley Borough Local Plan submitted to independent examination
06/08/2024Walking Festival returns with 16 free guided walks
08/07/2024Artwork created by hundreds of people goes on permanent display
20/06/2024Alfreton 'in the market' for community recognition with new gong
07/06/2024Grass cutting update
31/05/2024Cabinet reshape
31/05/2024New Mayor elevates plight of Derbyshire’s young carers
09/04/2024Nigel Clough opens new grassroots sports and community venue in Amber Valley
27/03/2024£119,000 investment project set to make Derbyshire tennis fans Wimbledon ready
26/03/2024Council’s successful swimming pool funding bid makes a big splash in Belper and Alfreton
18/03/2024Launch of first local council houses in over two decades for Derbyshire borough
15/03/2024Heanor Marketplace car park - reopening announcement
01/02/2024Amber Valley Swiss Tea Rooms partnership with Vaillant celebrated at Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust Ceremony
29/01/2024Mayor flies to rescue of Air Ambulance charity
18/12/2023Home insulation project in Amber Valley wins second award
13/12/2023Amber Valley Borough Council receives special recognition for its commitment to inclusivity
17/11/2023‘Call to action’ as hundreds of crime prevention gadgets handed to Amber Valley residents
07/11/2023Council’s £180k funding bid to save Belper Leisure Centre granted by Sport England
30/10/2023Opening day is fast approaching for long-awaited community centre
27/10/2023New Accelerator business support programme announced for Amber Valley businesses
24/10/2023Council leader commends community response during Storm Babet
11/10/2023'On track' for Net Zero
06/10/2023Work begins on Heanor Market Place
03/10/2023Could running a cafe by your cup of tea?
17/08/2023Amber Valley Borough Council praised for trailblazing home insulation scheme
10/08/2023Body art warning issued after Derby woman handed fine
10/08/2023Your Amber Valley days of action
04/08/2023Council in funding bid to 'double' aid for Belper Leisure Centre
03/08/2023Green light given for 44 council homes in Derbyshire
03/08/2023Record-breaking year for council’s upkeep of some of country’s best green spaces
12/06/2023Proposed development sites in Somercotes
22/03/2023Taxpayer savings and environment at heart of Amber Valley Borough Council spending plans
22/03/2023Amber Valley Borough Council awarded funding for long awaited skatepark
22/03/2023Amber Valley Borough Council awarded funding to revamp football facilities
10/01/2023Amber Valley celebrates £2.9m boost for community
08/12/2022Free Christmas parking
02/12/2022Derbyshire councils to tackle poor quality private rented homes
10/11/2022Private rented sector research
05/10/2022Scheduled maintenance
09/08/2022Exciting proposals for £2.9 million of new Government funding
16/06/2022Council to light up blue in support of colleague’s asbestos cancer plight
23/05/2022Council creates new hope for derelict grammar school
12/04/2022Ceremonial opening of the Swiss Tea Rooms ahead of the public opening
03/03/2022Heanor set to be transformed into a giant game
24/02/2022Derbyshire Floods Hardship Fund
22/02/2022Self-service payment kiosk installed for council residents
18/02/2022Storm Eunice
17/02/2022Town centre deep cleaning and repainting
09/02/2022Key to progress ahead of long-anticipated Swiss Tea Rooms launch
07/02/2022Recent government announcement regarding £150 payments from April 2022
03/02/2022Greater freedom for wheelchair taxi users thanks to council policy change

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