Amber Valley Greens

30/05/2026

This Sunday, Mad Hatters Events have a great day planned for you at the Belper Food Festival.

There will be many stalls on King Street, Strutt Street as well as Campbell Street and the Market Place.

The Memorial Gardens will also will have so much for you to do. Your favourite childrens ride, courtsey of Belper Castles and Candy, The braiding bike for all your hair needs, childrens balloons, slush, CJ Pets, the aviary birds and of course the Daleks will be whizzing about all day. There will also be cake, ice cold lemonde and Minifigure mania.

The fabulous bar for this year will be provided by Sam and Kirsty at the Bottle Bank in Belper, come and show them all your support on Sunday. 🍻🍹🥂
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See you there!

29/05/2026

After another crash and road closure on Holly Lane, Councillor Rachael Hatchett is calling for stronger safety measures in Ambergate.

Earlier this year, a vehicle crashed into the bridge, forcing long diversions for residents and businesses. Rachael pushed the council for quick repairs due to the major disruption caused to local people, and the road reopened ahead of schedule.

But just weeks later, another crash caused more damage and disruption. Rachael is now backing clearer signage and a crash barrier to help prevent further accidents and protect taxpayers from repeated repair costs.

26/05/2026

Your new rights: Renting open to everyone

Private renting is entering a new chapter. Landlords can no longer deny you the chance to rent a suitable home just because you’re on benefits or have children.

👉 Find out more at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/renters-rights-act-overview-for-tenants

20/05/2026

♻️ This , give it a second life

Before you replace it… could you repair it?

We’ve all got those items at home sitting on a “to fix” pile. A wobbly chair, a torn jacket, a toaster that’s given up. But across Amber Valley, local repair cafés are helping bring those items back to life.

🛠️ At a repair café, you can:
- Bring along small household items, clothes or gadgets
- Get help from volunteers to fix them
- Pick up a few handy skills along the way

Many sessions also include stalls, talks, crafts or even clothes swaps, so you can really make a morning or afternoon of it. It’s always worth checking their websites to see what’s on.

Here are a few you can visit locally:
📍Crich – Share & Repair Café (run by Transition Crich)
https://www.transitioncrich.co.uk/share-and-repair-cafe/

📍 Belper – Repair Café (hosted by Transition Belper)
https://www.transitionbelper.org/project/repair-cafe/

📍 Quarndon – Repair Café (supported by Quarndon Parish Council)
https://www.quarndon-pc.gov.uk/repair-cafe

📍 Duffield – Repair Café (supported by St. Alkmund’s Parish Church)
https://stalkmundsduffield.co.uk/home-2/church-life/midweekother/repair-cafe/

Every year, large amounts of repairable items end up in general waste. Choosing to repair instead of replace can help to:
- Reduce waste going to landfill.
- Cut carbon emissions linked to manufacturing new products.
- Save your money on replacements.
- Build practical skills and confidence.

So next time something breaks, take a moment… could it be fixed instead?

15/05/2026

Green Councillor Gez Kinsella has been elected Chair of Amber Valley Borough Council’s Improvement and Scrutiny Committee at Wednesday’s Full Council - the first person to take on this role who is not a Labour or Conservative councillor.

This is an important role, as it challenges Cabinet decisions, recommends improvements and makes sure the outcomes are the best for the people of Amber Valley.

Green’s making a difference. If you’re curious about become a Green councillor, get in touch.

13/05/2026

13/05/2026

🦋 Turning Developer Funding into Wildlife Recovery🌳

🏠Since 2024, planning applications have been required to demonstrate a 10% increase in on-site biodiversity for new developments.

Where this can’t be achieved on site, developers can fund biodiversity improvements elsewhere.

🌳A few years ago, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust purchased Common Farm in Nether Heage and is now using these developer contributions to rewild the land, expand woodland, and create richer habitats for wildlife.🐝

🌱Green borough councillor Alison McDermott and Green county councillor Rachael Hatchett recently joined Amber Valley Borough Council staff and other councillors on a tour of the site to explore how access to this fantastic space could be improved and opened up for more people to enjoy.🌳🌱

12/05/2026

11/05/2026

🚨 The number of people killed or seriously injured on Derbyshire’s roads is rising every year — and we are nowhere near meeting our safety targets.

But there’s a solution.

Where 20mph zones have been introduced in Derbyshire, collisions have fallen by almost 60%. The only problem with this is no 20mph zones have been introduced since 2016.

Speeding is the issue residents raise most with Green councillors. People want safer streets for children, cyclists, pedestrians and drivers alike.

That’s why the Greens are calling on Derbyshire County Council to introduce 20mph limits where they’re needed and where residents support them. Gloucestershire, for example are already consulting residents on new 20mph zones. Derbyshire should be too.

Is there a road near you where speeding is problem? Would reducing the speed limit make it safer? Let us know what you think.

Safer roads save lives. Help the Greens make it happen. 💚

08/05/2026

Nice one Norwich!💚😊

✅GREENS TAKE MAJORITY CONTROL OF NORWICH CITY COUNCIL✅

💚A massive result in Norwich, winning 11 Green councillors to form the second EVER Green majority council in the country.