The Parish Council is the first tier of Local Government in England and Wales, providing a democratic voice for the community and delivering local services within its powers. It is important to note, however, that responsibility for many wider public services rests with district, county, regional or national bodies. The contacts below will help residents identify the appropriate authority for specific services or concerns.
AMBER VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL (AVBC)
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AVBC is the lower-tier council that covers the Parishes of Idridgehay & Alton and Ashleyhay. The main responsibilities of AVBC are for the following areas:
- Housing
- Leisure and recreation
- Environmental Health
- Waste Collection
- Planning Applications
- Local taxation collection
| nAME | TEL | WEBSITE | |
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| Cllr David Taylor | Click Here | 01773 550573 | Click Here |
| Cllr Jane Orton | Click Here | 01332 824233 | Click Here |
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (DCC)
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DCC is the higher-tier council that covers the Parishes of Idridgehay & Alton and Ashleyhay. The main responsibilities of AVBC are for the following areas:
- Education
- Highways
- Transport planning
- Social care
- Libraries
- Waste disposal
- Strategic planning
- Trading Standards
- Public Safety
| nAME | TEL | WEBSITE | |
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| Cllr Rachel Hatchett | Click Here | 07969 145114 | Click Here |
DERBYSHIRE POLICE CONSTABULARY (DPC)
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In an emergency, dial 999
| nAME | TEL | WEBSITE | |
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| PCC Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts | Click Here | 0300 122 6000 | Click Here |
DERBYSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE
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EAST MIDLANDS COMBINED MAYORAL AUTHORITY (EMCMA)
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The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is a Mayoral Combined County Authority covering the areas of Derbyshire, Derby, Nottinghamshire and Nottingham representing around 2.2 million people across the East Midlands region. It was established through a devolution deal in 2024 to take on strategic powers devolved from central government and to deliver transformational change across the region.
Unlike a district or county council, EMCCA does not replace local councils each council still delivers frontline services but it plans, funds, and coordinates long-term regional priorities on behalf of its constituent areas.
• Transport and connectivity
• Skills and adult education
• Housing and regeneration strategy
• Economic growth and investment
• Net zero and climate planning
• Management of devolved government funding
| nAME | TEL | WEBSITE | |
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| Mayor Clair Ward | Click Here | 01246 903 504 | Click Here |
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT (MP)
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The Parishes of Idridgehay & Alton and Ashleyhay are served by the Member of Parliament for Derbyshire Dales in the House of Commons. Current the MP is Linsey Farnsworth:
Westminster Office:
E-Mail: linsey.farnsworth.mp@parliament.uk
Address: Linsey Farnsworth MP, House of Commons, Westminster, SW1A 0AA