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Bakewell: Birthplace of England
Did you know that Bakewell in the Peak District is where the idea of 'England' began?
This is a little-known story we're particularly fond of, given we've been based in the wonderful market town of Bakewell for nearly 20 years.
Our story starts off in Anglo-Saxon times, around the time of the Vikings. We're talking the early medieval period, around the turn of the 10th Century – about 500 years... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 15 Oct 2024
Christmas Trees for Businesses 2024
The Town Council is offering Christmas trees to businesses for 2024. Our package price includes a 120-150cm tree fitted with LED light sets, installation and maintenance, removal and disposal at the end of the season, and storage of lights for 2025. Trees will be installed from 12th November 2024 onwards.
There are more details in the order form.
The more orders we get the more Christmassy the Bakewell... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 7 Oct 2024
Major repairs to DCC's Weir Bridge, the "love lock" footbridge, Bakewell
Derbyshire County Council has advised us of works to the 25-year-old Weir footbridge, spans the River Wye close to Bakewell town centre.
DCC says it's showing signs of corrosion on the steel structure and wear and tear to the pedestrian walkway.
During the essential repairs, the bridge will be closed for safety reasons. A signed pedestrian diversion route will be in place from local car parks and the... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 25 Jul 2024
Plans for a new Banking Hub for Bakewell progress as meeting is held with local MP
Derbyshire Dales District Council held a meeting of Bakewell Banking Hub stakeholders on Friday 12 July.
The meeting was attended by John Whitby MP and stakeholders agreed to collaborate in the preparation of a 'business case' to enable Mr Whitby to progress discussions with the government minister. It was proposed that Bakewell Town Council co-ordinate activity.
Paul Wilson, Derbyshire Dales District... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 16 Jul 2024
DDDC Public consultation plan as six possible temporary Traveller sites are identified
Six possible temporary Traveller sites have been identified for debate by a special meeting of Derbyshire Dales District Council's Community & Environment Committee next week.
If councillors agree to the list, the locations will be subject to a six-week public consultation to enable local people to have their say.
The strategy - designed by the District Council's cross-party Gypsy & Traveller... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 16 Jul 2024
Bakewell Annual Town Meeting
The Annual Town Meeting will take place on Wednesday 20th March 2024 at 7pm in the Council Chamber, Town Hall.
Agenda items include:
Mayors Report on the work of the Town Council over the last year
The Bakewell Flood Warden Scheme
Scot's Garden Riverbank Revetment Project
Bakewell Royal British Legion; an update
Bakewell Town and Community Trust; an update
The meeting may also consider any other matter that... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 8 Mar 2024
Camper vans at Holme Lane
The Town Council is aware that Holme Lane is frequently being used as informal overnight stopovers for camper vans, with the location being advertised several websites.
Residents and users of Holme Lane have reported that this has been the cause of anti-social behaviour which has included littering and even the dumping of human waste.
These types of behaviour are unacceptable and haves no place in Bakewell.... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 1 Feb 2024
Tree Planted in memory of former Mayor
A Cercis Siliquastrum has been planted at Bath Gardens in memory of former Mayor of Bakewell, Cllr Hilary Young, using part of the bequest he left to the Town Council for Town Centre trees.
Left to right: Cllr Kay Fairest, Cllr Bill Storey, Mayor Cllr Alyson Hill, Cllr John Boyle
Posted: Wed, 31 Jan 2024
Inaugural Best Dressed Christmas Window Competition
This Christmas Bakewell Town Council had their first 'Best Dressed Christmas Window' competition in recognition of the incredible amounts of effort put in by our businesses which add to making Bakewell a very special place to be at Christmas time.
Judging was very challenging as the standard was extremely high with so many businesses bringing out their creative flair by showcasing what they are all... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 22 Dec 2023
Christmas Tree Festival 2023 at All Saints’ Parish Church, Bakewell
Dates : 8-17 December
Opening service: Thursday, 7 December at 7pm, followed by wine and nibbles
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9.30am – 4pm, Thursday late night until 7pm
Sunday: 12noon – 4pm
Refreshments: 10am - 3.30pm ( Sunday 12.30 - 3.30)
Coffee concert: Saturday, 9 December at 11.15am Bel Canto ladies' choir
Bakewell and district Community choir seasonal concert: Wednesday, 13 December... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 16 Nov 2023
