Heritage Centre at High Lea Hall

The Heritage Centre is open at High Lea Hall, a Grade II Listed mansion house in High Lea Park.

It contains displays and exhibits on local history including a refurbished Town model, information, refreshments, gifts and plants.

The park includes a children's play area, community orchard, woodland walks and public toilets.

• The Heritage Centre opening hours are currently restricted to every Saturday in July and August from 11am-3pm - your Cllrs are currently the majority of the volunteers in the short-term
• We'd like to open on other days during the summer holidays, but this will be subject to the weather and having enough volunteers available.
• To be sustainable and open regularly during the summer, and beyond, we need the help of local volunteers please, whether it's giving an hour or so every few weeks or making a more regular commitment. If you're interested in getting involved please come in for a chat, email any of your local Councillors, or contact us at newmillsheritagecentre@gmail.com

Lloyds Bank Community Banker

Following the closure of the Lloyds Bank branch in New Mills on the 18th August 2023.

A Lloyds Community Banker will available in the Large Hall at New Mills Town Hall on Mondays starting on Monday 21st August 2023 (except for Bank Holiday Monday) between 9am and 2.30pm.

Access to the Large Hall will be via the Aldersgate entrance where there is a small car park for disabled access.

No appointment is necessary.

The Lloyds Bank Community Banker will be able to:-

• Guide you through the ways you can bank with us.
• Support with account enquiries for both personal and business customers.

NB It will not be possible to pay monies in or draw monies out . There will be no cash held by the Community Banker or on the premises.

NMTC External Audit Reports 2022-2023

NMTC Internal Audit Report, Accounting Statements and Annual Governance Statement 2022-23

CONSULTATION
Derbyshire Electric Vehicle Charging Survey

The DCC Sustainable Travel team are pleased to announce the launch of Derbyshire's Electric Vehicle charging survey.

Derbyshire County Council (DCC) are working towards developing a comprehensive network of on-street and destination charge points to provide practical and realistic alternative for those EV owners who do not have access to home or work charging facilities.

To determine where demand is highest for future charging infrastructure, DCC are collecting information through a dedicated webpage. If you're keen to register your interest in electric vehicle charging infrastructure please follow the below link,

Electric vehicle charging in your area - Derbyshire County Council

This survey is asking for resident, business, and visitor views on electric charging infrastructure provision in the County to provide an evidence base to help identify areas of demand and subsequently inform the most suitable locations to provide EV charge points in the future, so the wider audience this can reach the better. Once registered, requests will be mapped alongside all other requests received across the County. This information will then be used to identify the most suitable locations to provide EV charge points in the future.

To help you identify your nearest existing charge point please visit www.zap-map.com, which provides live and up to date information on charge point locations.

We thank you for your support and if there are any further Electric Vehicle or Active Travel related enquiries, please contact the Sustainable Travel Team at sustainable.travel@derbyshire.gov.uk.

High Lea Hall Visitor Centre

Town Hall Boiler Replacement

This is necessary as the boiler is more than 50 years old and it is becoming increasingly difficult to be able to get replacement parts for the current boiler. All avenues have been investigated regarding the type of boiler but given the type of building it seems that a replacement gas boiler is the most suitable.

The Council will need to apply for a loan of £20,000 for this purpose.

NMTC Internal Audit Report, Accounting Statements and Annual Governance Statement 2021-22

New Mills Heritage & Information Centre Relocation
Latest Update

Thank you all for your patience as we prepare High Lea Hall, New Mills as the new and exciting venue for the Councils Heritage Centre. Progress is going well and we will be able to announce the opening date very shortly. Please keep checking back to the Council Website for details.

In the meantime if you wish to check out further details on the Heritage of New Mills, one of our valued staff members has a very informative Website, that chronicles the varied History of New Mills.

Follow this link ; -http://www.stevelewis.me.uk Enjoy reading from this valuable source of information.

NEW MILLS HERITAGE AND INFORMATION CENTRE RELOCATION

Attached are further documents relating to the New Mills Heritage and Information Centre relocation as requested by New Mills Town Councillors.

New Mills

An Introduction

New Mills lies where the rivers Sett and Goyt join to become one of the principal tributaries of the River Mersey. The rivers flow through the town in a spectacular gorge, the Torrs, home to the Millennium Walkway. The Peak Forest Canal also passes through the town with a well established marina at Newtown. Much of the district is rural with large parts in agriculture mainly cattle and sheep.

Areas around Rowarth and Ollersett Moor are within the Peak District National Park with excellent footpath links and some open access land. Its rural hinterland and gateway to the Peak District, and proximity to the Manchester conurbation makes New Mills a popular place for walkers. The town is particularly well connected by rail to Manchester, Stockport and Sheffield.

Considerable industrial activity still takes place in the New Mills area, with companies involved in confectionery, engineering, quarrying, haulage, design and IT development.

New Mills was designated High peak's first Fairtrade town in 2006. The town centre has a wide range of independent specialist shops, indoor and outdoor markets and professional services. Bus and rail services link the town centre with outlying areas and surrounding villages.

New Mills Town Council: 01663 743434

New Mills Town Council office is operational from 9:00am until 4:00pm Monday to Friday, although not open to the public due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Due to further restrictions during the current National Lockdown from Tuesday 5th January 2021, office hours may differ from those advertised owing to staff availability and to ensure safe working compliance.

If you would like to contact the Town Council office out of hours please telephone 01663 743434 and leave your name, telephone number and your message.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Notice of Conclusion of Audit

Other Services

Registrar: 01629 535 261

The Registrar's office at New Mills Town Hall is closed until further notice. For further information ring 01629 535 075 or 01629 531 503 or visit https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/community/births-deaths-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/births-deaths-marriages-and-civil-partnerships.aspx

Citizens Advice: 0808 278 7954

Citizens Advice will not be running drop-in sessions at New Mills Town Hall for the foreseeable future.

To speak to an Outreach Advisor or to book an appointment call the freephone Adviceline 0808 278 7954 - Open Monday to Friday 9am-4pm.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Home Library Service

Open the attachment for further details or call 01629 533444 for more information.

Home Library Service to Homes/Sheltered Housing

Open the attachment for further details or call 01629 533444 for more information.

Mobile Library Services

Gold Card Bus Passes

New Mills Town Council no longer process Gold Card Bus Pass applications.

Applications can be made or renewed using Derbyshire County Council's website.

If an applicant does not have access to the internet or they/you are applying for a disabled persons bus pass, application forms are available from New Mills Library, dial 01629 533 195 for opening times.

Derbyshire County Council Responsibilities

Derbyshire County Council - 01629 533190 www.derbyshire.gov.uk

Are responsible for:

• Education
• Fire and Rescue
• Highways – Roads, Street Lights, Footpaths, Public Rights of Way (For Traffic Light Faults only ring 01629 538625)
• Libraries
• Museums
• Police
• Public Transport
• Registrars – highpeakregistrars@derbyshire.gov.uk
• Social Services
• Strategic planning
• Trading Standards

Additional information and links to the above services can be found on the Home Page - A-Z of Services.