Official account of Derbyshire Dales District Council. The latest news from the beautiful Dales.https://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3mlkunsdtf22wMonday means it's market day in beautiful #Bakewell, with stalls galore in the Market Place and Granby Road. Brought to you by Derbyshire Dales District Council 👍11 May 2026 08:37 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkunsdtf22whttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3mkpf2ph6zs2eWe are going to undertake sensitive pruning with the aim of halting recent structural deterioration of #DarleyDale's famous #yewtree, close to the main entrance to St. Helen's Church. The tree is reputed to be up to 2,000 years old 👇 https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-social-media/latest-news/action-planned-to-protect-ancient-yew-tree30 Apr 2026 10:16 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpf2ph6zs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3mjwdet5nlk2kWhat beautiful day for Bakewell's fantastic Monday market, organised by your District Council. You'll find stalls galore in the Market Place and Granby Road 😊 #bakewell #bakewellpeakdistrict #bakewellmarket #marketday #mondaymarket #marketflowers #marketstalls20 Apr 2026 11:09 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwdet5nlk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3mhq77fwuis2uMake sure that you're signed up to our Garden Waste Scheme to continue receiving collections from 1st April. Sign up here 👇https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/garden-waste/garden-waste-subscription23 Mar 2026 13:48 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhq77fwuis2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3mgd3wmssj22vAlways the first tree with blossom in our beautiful #Matlock Hall Leys Park 🤍05 Mar 2026 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgd3wmssj22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3mftlkx7ktk2iSign up to Derbyshire Green Rewards between 8–31 March for a chance to win a FREE £60 Garden Waste Subscription (or a £60 refund if you’re already subscribed). Earn Green Points for eco‑friendly actions and climb the leaderboard to win monthly vouchers. www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/green-rewards27 Feb 2026 11:17 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftlkx7ktk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3meg7pd2dns2oOur Garden Waste Subscription sign-up is now OPEN. The price for 2026/27 is £60. Residents who sign up before 8th March will be entered into a prize draw, with 25 residents winning 1 x free £60 annual subscription (£60 will be refunded back to the resident) www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/gardenwaste09 Feb 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3meg7pd2dns2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3me4pjad6ok2t📢 Have your say on local government reorganisation in #Derbyshire. Proposals for how council services could be delivered in future via #LGR are out for consultation by the Government 👇 https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-social-media/latest-news/government-launches-consultation-on-future-of-local-government-in-derbyshire05 Feb 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3me4pjad6ok2thttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3mcz57s5esk2lWe have set out a detailed timetable for completing our revised #LocalPlan and submitting it to the Government by December this year 👇 https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-social-media/latest-news/timetable-for-submitting-our-revised-local-plan-to-government22 Jan 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcz57s5esk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3mcrump4pgc23GOOD NEWS 😊 All of our bin rounds outstanding due to the recent snow and ice were caught up by Saturday. A reminder that real Christmas trees (cut to 5ft max) will be collected until Friday 6 Feb from those properties that subscribe to our garden waste service. Thank you 🙏19 Jan 2026 14:38 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcrump4pgc23https://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3mcrsieu64k26HAVE YOUR SAY | Local people are invited to help further shape the former #Ashbourne Airfield, which is the largest development site here in the Derbyshire Dales 👇 https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-social-media/latest-news/help-shape-future-of-the-dales-largest-regeneration-site19 Jan 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcrsieu64k26https://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3mbyxxdbue22yBINS UPDATE: Forecast for sub-zero temperatures overnight into tomorrow means we've decided against starting the bins catchup on Saturday. Met Office has issued Yellow Weather Warning for snow & ice from today through to Saturday afternoon. More info 👇 https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-social-media/latest-news/bins-update-no-collections-on-friday-or-saturday09 Jan 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbyxxdbue22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3mbvsjtv2o22lPLEASE NOTE | Due to the Amber Weather Warning for heavy snow this evening issued by the Met Office, we've taken the decision to postpone the scheduled Governance & Resources Committee meeting, which was due to take place at Matlock Town Hall from 6pm. We'll advise as soon as a new date is agreed.08 Jan 2026 10:46 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbvsjtv2o22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3mbo26ptahs2mNo #Bakewell stall market today due to snow and ice. Our apologies 🙏05 Jan 2026 08:42 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbo26ptahs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3maku7qcads2yIt's the District Council's Christmas week Monday stall market today in beautiful #Bakewell. As always, scores of stalls for you to enjoy in Granby Road and the Market Place 🎄🎅🎁 A reminder that there will be *no* stall market in Bakewell on Monday 29th December 👍22 Dec 2025 08:52 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3maku7qcads2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3maar6wxtus2qPLEASE SHARE 👍 If your regular collection day is on a THURSDAY, don't forget that your Christmas collection is brought forward to *this Saturday*. Check the calendar below for all your Christmas and New Year collection details. https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-social-media/latest-news/christmas-and-new-year-bin-collections18 Dec 2025 08:31 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3maar6wxtus2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3m7sdb7gxic2wWe're acting to resolve the "adverse impact" of an unauthorised #Traveller encampment on land we own in #Ashbourne's Clifton Road coach park - but our leadership has expressed disappointment at Derbyshire County Council's unwillingness to help 👇 https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-social-media/latest-news/were-acting-to-resolve-adverse-impact-of-unauthorised-ashbourne-traveller-site12 Dec 2025 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7sdb7gxic2whttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3m6wkrpoyps2gSTARTING TODAY! In a scheme designed to boost trade it's *FREE* to park in any District Council pay & display car park after 2pm throughout December. More info 👇 www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/hop-on-to-shop01 Dec 2025 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6wkrpoyps2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3m6pye65yac2fAlongside making parking free again in our car parks after 2pm throughout December, Derbyshire Dales District Council is encouraging local people and visitors to hop on public transport to shop in the Dales this Christmas 👇 www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/hop-on-to-shop28 Nov 2025 22:59 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6pye65yac2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3m6ef4qwm4k2aMonday means it's market day, organised by your District Council, in beautiful #Bakewell, with scores of stalls for you to enjoy in Granby Road and the Market Place 😊24 Nov 2025 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6ef4qwm4k2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3m5yig7gtnc2y#JOB | We have a vacancy for a Trainee Accountant (Career grade 2) Grade 6 (SCP 10-15) £27,694 - £30,024 per annum Full time, permanent Closing date: 7 December 2025 Find out more and apply online 👇https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/finance-trainee-accountant-career-grade-2/48853.job19 Nov 2025 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5yig7gtnc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3m5vjb7rfxk2nVisitors to #MatlockBath are reminded that charges in the village's 3 council car parks have been reduced to just £2.50 all day til end of March next year. Reminder comes when access from the A6 south is not possible due to emergency tree removal works 👇 https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-social-media/latest-news/car-park-prices-slashed-in-matlock-bath18 Nov 2025 10:19 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5vjb7rfxk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3m5vhjgjj6s2n#JOB | We have a vacancy for a Parks Toilet Attendant Grade 4(SCP 4 – 6) £25,185 – 25,989 pro rata Part time, permanent Closing date: 30 November 2025 Find out more and apply online 👇https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisuretourismcommunity-parks-toilet-attendant/48825.job18 Nov 2025 09:48 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5vhjgjj6s2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3m5edavcu422lDo you live in or have a local connection to Great Longstone, Little Longstone, Hassop, Rowland, or Wardlow? We need your help to understand what affordable housing is needed. 👉 Please complete the Housing Needs Survey here: www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/LongstoneHNS11 Nov 2025 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5edavcu422lhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3m4xusgqwwc26Extraordinary full meeting of the Council tonight (6th Nov) will consider the Case for Change for Local Government Reorganisation in #Derbyshire and asks Council to approve its preferred option. The meeting will be broadcast live on our YouTube channel from 6pm 👇 https://youtube.com/live/dk_JzusxVNQ06 Nov 2025 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4xusgqwwc26https://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3m4anzb3cms26Government legislation means any business within the district wanting to provide tables and chairs for food and drink on the pavement outside their premises must apply for a pavement licence from Derbyshire Dales District Council 👇 https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-social-media/latest-news/businesses-reminded-to-apply-for-pavement-licence-for-outdoor-seating28 Oct 2025 09:53 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4anzb3cms26https://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3m46pyishdk27We were delighted to host a successful visit by East Midlands Combined County Authority Mayor Claire Ward, followed by a Local Retrofit Strategy launch event 👇 https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-social-media/latest-news/mayoral-visit-and-local-retrofit-strategy-launch27 Oct 2025 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3m46pyishdk27https://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3m46ebgij4s27Construction of new tree-lined park Walk to link the Memorial Gardens with the new Sports Pavilion is going ahead in our #Ashbourne Park after we stepped in to provide additional support to the Ashbourne Partnership Trust for the project 👇 https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-social-media/latest-news/construction-of-new-walk-underway-in-ashbourne-park27 Oct 2025 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3m46ebgij4s27https://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3m3wg35oohk2d#JOB | We have a vacancy for a Health Walks Coordinator Grade 6: SCP 10 -15, £27,694 - £30,024 per annum, pro rata (£16,616 - £18,014) Part time, permanent Closing date: 19 November 2025 Find out more and apply online https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisuretourismcommunity-health-walks-coordinator/48569.job24 Oct 2025 08:05 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3wg35oohk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/derbyshiredales.bsky.social/post/3m3ruoqusvk2jTwo #tennis courts in our #Bakewell Recreation Ground have officially reopened in a £35,000 renovation, managed by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and supported by the LTA Tennis Foundation. They can be booked now 🎾 https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/your-council/news-and-social-media/latest-news/revamped-bakewell-tennis-courts-available-to-book22 Oct 2025 12:43 +0000at://did:plc:ratvczcf5cbanebhtlioae72/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3ruoqusvk2j