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Welcome to Aldercar & Langley Mill Parish Council

Aldercar and Langley Mill Parish Council came into existence in May 1984 at the inaugural meeting of the Parish Council, chaired by former Councillor Robert Hampton. 

At the beginning of the Parish Council, the Clerk was the only employee and worked from home.  Now the parish council has its own office situated at Cromford House on Amber Drive in Langley Mill, which is open for visitors from Monday to Thursdays between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.  At other times staff are completing administrative tasks.  Appointments to visit the office preferred please to allow allocation of time.

The Parish Council is involved in many community events and initiatives including provision of activities for young people during the school holidays, management of two allotment sites, providing festive lights, flowers and planters during the summer season, supporting local organisations with annual grant awards, consultation on planning applications including representation at Borough Planning Board Meetings etc.  A full list of the responsibilities of Town and Parish Councils is available on this website.

Currently, the Parish Council is engaged with the community in considering ways in which to celebrate the forthcoming Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.  A Footpaths Booklet detailing the Queen’s Jubilee Trail within Aldercar and Langley Mill is underway, which will provide a Heritage Walk detailing many areas of historical history within this community.  Further details will be provided in due course.

The Parish Council Office can be hired for meetings, subject to availability, through the Council Office.  Please telephone 01773 717119 between Monday and Thursday.

Parish Council Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month, excluding August and December.  Events, Finance and Planning Committee Meetings commence at 6.00 p.m. followed by the Parish Council Meeting at 7.00 p.m.  all meetings allow a period of public participation at the beginning.  The public and press are always cordially invited to attend meetings and address any issues which may arise relating to community matters.

The Annual Parish Meeting is held on the fourth Thursday in April each year.  This year, the meeting will take place on Thursday 26th April 2012 commencing at 7.00 p.m.

The Annual Parish Council Meeting takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month.   This year, the meeting will take place on Thursday 24th may 2012 commencing at 7.00 p.m.

All meetings take place at the Council Offices, Cromford House, Amber Drive, Langley Mill, Derbyshire NG16 4BE unless otherwise stated.

Please take care to check the local Parish noticeboards for updated information.  The boards are located at Upper Dunstead Road at the junction with Andrews Drive; outside St. John’s Church on Cromford Road and on Bailey Brook Drive outside the Surestart Centre.