Each year the Parish Council sets aside a small fund to help local community groups within Crich Parish.

The Council is aware that this has been a very difficult year for all community groups, with Covid-19 impacting heavily on activities and funding. If you run a community group, or belong to one, have you considered applying for a grant – it might make a little difference to what you can do going forward?

Perhaps there is an item that your group would like but cannot afford, perhaps you need help with running costs, or you want to organise a Covid-19 safe activity? – a Parish Council Community Grant could be the answer.

Obviously, there are a few rules around applying, but they are simple and straightforward.

When considering applications for grants to be awarded in January 2021 the Parish Council will be guided by the following criteria:

• The group must serve Crich Parish community and must not be run for gain.
• The working of the group must involve a degree of self-help.
• The group must have an open membership policy.
• At least 50% of members must live in Crich, Fritchley, Whatstandwell, or Wheatcroft.
• The group must be able to demonstrate the need for financial support as shown by the presentation of current Accounts or a Financial Statement. Out of date Accounts or Financial Statements cannot be accepted. Bank statements cannot be accepted.
• Applications must be made in writing using the official application form.
• Grants will only be considered if the application has been made in the prescribed way; is complete, includes current Accounts or a Financial Statement, and has been submitted to the Parish Clerk by Friday 30th October 2020. Incomplete and/or late applications cannot be accepted.

When you complete the application form for 2020/2021 please do so in anticipation that your group will be able to carry out your planned activities, and it is on this basis the Council will base its decision when making the awards. Due to the current situation we have extended the deadline for completion of the application form and accompanying documents by a month.

The application form is attached here, or can be obtained on request from the Clerk – Carolyn Jennings by e-mailing clerk@crich-pc.gov.uk.

• Annual Grants criteria - 2020-2021 (PDF, 157 Kb)
• Annual Grants application form 2020-2021 (PDF, 233 Kb)

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is still affecting many aspects of our lives here in Derbyshire.

Derbyshire County Council wants to find out what the pandemic has meant for you and your community so far. Your views and experiences are important. This is a joint survey between Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council, and they want to hear the voices of all our residents.

Complete the online survey here.

Information given by you in this survey will help them understand more about the things the Council can do to support Derbyshire through the challenges of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Thank you for taking the time to answer this survey.

This questionnaire may also be available in other formats. If you require a different format please email: haveyoursay@derbyshire.gov.uk

On Thursday 6th February, the Bishop of Repton, The Right Reverend Jan McFarlane, led an historic ceremony to consecrate an extension to the burial ground at St. Mary's Church. The petition for the consecration was presented by Councillor Richard Walsh from Crich Parish Council.

Accompanied by the Diocesan Registrar and supported by members of the Church, Crich Parish Council, the public and (most importantly) the children from Crich CofE Infant School, the Bishop led a procession around the boundary of the cemetery extension.

At the end of the ceremony everybody was invited to retire to the church for tea and cake. Very civilised!

If you care about Crich, and would like to help keep it a great place to live and work, why not become a Parish Councillor?

We have two immediate Councillor vacancies for Crich Ward.

No prior experience needed, just a positive outlook, willingness to work as part of a team, and a drive to be a voice for your local community.

We will support you in your new role, and expect you to undertake training so you are effective in that role. You will also need to be comfortable working electronically.

If you are over 18, live locally and feel you can make a real change, why not put yourself forward? Contact our Parish Clerk, Carolyn Jennings, to find out how to apply and check eligibility details.

Want to know more first? Speak to one of your Parish Councillors or call the Clerk for a chat on 01773 853928. We are waiting to hear from you!

Closing date for applications – Friday 28th February 2020

On 3rd February two representatives from SevernTrent Water met with concerned residents who have suffered intermittent sewage smells in the Bowns Hill area of Crich since last summer. The meeting, organised by Crich Parish Council, was attended by about twenty members of the public.

Severn Trent explained the main sewage and surface water network in Crich and how drainage from new developments links into their network. The problem is widely assumed to be associated with the new Devonshire Gardens development off Roes Lane, from which fowl water is pumped into the main system via a junction at the top of Bowns Hill. However, until the development is complete and the new sewage network is adopted by Severn Trent, they have no jurisdiction over it and any issues should be addressed by the developers.

Since being made aware of the problem, Severn-Trent have undertaken a number of procedures including sealing man-holes, cleaning the fowl-drain down Bowns Hill, undertaking a full CCTV survey of the drain and monitoring smells through the use of odour-loggers installed at various points. It was acknowledged that there have been problems, peaking in the summer months.

All who attended the meeting were anxious to point out that the new residents of Devonshire Gardens were welcome in the community and were in no way being implicated as part of the problem.