Kilburn Community Association.

13/10/2026

FROM: Derbyshire County Council

Have Your Say – Focus Groups for
Dear resident,
Thank you for completing the Your Council Your Voice survey back in June/July. As part of the survey you kindly expressed an interest in joining some focus groups.
We’d love to hear your thoughts about Derbyshire County Council.
Join one of our friendly focus groups and help shape the future of local services. We want to understand what matters most to you, your experiences of the Council, and what influences your views.
The sessions will last around 90 minutes and include a range of engaging activities and discussions. It’s an opportunity to tell us about your experiences, discuss what shapes your opinions of the Council, and tell us what you think we can do better. Together, we’ll explore what a great Council looks like and how it meets the needs of its communities.
Your voice matters, and we’d love you to be part of the conversation.
Your availability (Please fill out this form)

We have a number of possible dates for you to look at. Some have been arranged to run at County Hall in Matlock, which the Council Leader and Chief Executive will be able to attend, with Senior Council Officers attending the other events. We also have some potential dates for running focus groups in your local area if enough residents can attend. Our preference is to meet you in person to offer the best opportunity for meaningful conversations and help us gain deeper insight into residents’ views. However, we will hold some online focus groups if that is the only way you are able to participate.

In-Person Dates
• Thursday 29 October 2.00pm - 3.30pm at County Hall (Matlock)
(attended by the Council Leader and Chief Executive)
• Thursday 29 October 7.00pm - 8.30pm at County Hall (Matlock)
(attended by the Council Leader)
• Tuesday 10 November 10.00am – 11.30am at County Hall (Matlock)
• Wednesday 11 November 2.00pm – 3.30pm at County Hall (Matlock)
• Thursday 12 November 2.00pm - 3.30pm at County Hall (Matlock)
(attended by the Council Leader and Chief Executive)
• Thursday 12 November 7.00pm - 8.30pm at County Hall (Matlock)
(attended by the Council Leader)

Possible dates for local or online focus groups
• Tuesday 3 November 10am – 11.30am
• Tuesday 3 November 2pm – 3.30pm
• Wednesday 4 November 7pm – 8.30pm
• Thursday 5 November 2.00pm – 3.30pm
• Tuesday 10 November 7pm – 8.30pm
• Wednesday 11 November 10am – 11.30am
• Wednesday 11 November 2pm – 3.30pm

If you’d like to attend a focus group, please fill out this quick from and tell us which dates and times you could attend by midnight on Sunday 18 October 2026. https://online1.snapsurveys.com/YCYV2026FG

If you're selected for a focus group, we'll send you an email invitation with all the details by Monday 19 October.

Thank you

Have Your Say
[email protected]
Derbyshire County Council

11/10/2026

🙋 RESIDENT’S QUESTIONNAIRE🙋‍♀️

You may have seen on the back page of the Kilburn Community Newsletter a questionnaire that we’d like as many residents of Kilburn to complete.

This can be done online via this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfUZQjWtmAtymw7f7LZ28y1DZ3BAOLjRkm6XqHLAx4dKF9hQ/viewform , by scanning the QR code with a tablet or smart phone or by filling in by hand and posting in the black letterbox at Kilburn Village Hall.

The Kilburn Community Association volunteers love the hall, the community it serves and would like it to be of use to as many people as possible. By filling in the questionnaire, you get to help us make important decisions for our village.

08/10/2026

Don’t forget to vote today!

You can vote at Kilburn Village Hall until 10pm tonight, don’t forget to bring your ID. 😊

04/10/2026

🍂💃 AUTUMN DANCE – A GREAT AFTERNOON OF LIVE MUSIC & DANCE! 🎶🕺

Join us at Kilburn Village Hall for a fantastic afternoon of Sequence, Ballroom & Line Dancing, accompanied by live music from Simon Fox. 🎹

📅 Sunday 18th October
⏰ 2.00pm – 4.30pm
📍 Kilburn Village Hall, 7a Church Street, Kilburn, Belper, DE56 0LU
🎟️ Just £5 per person!

Whether you love to dance or simply enjoy great live music, everyone is welcome! Simon will be playing a variety of music from all eras, so there’s something for everyone. ❤️

☕ Refreshments, hot & cold drinks and plenty of cake will be available to purchase.

❤️ Best of all, all profits are being donated to the Kilburn Community Association to help with essential maintenance of the hall.

🎟️ Book via Ticketsource or, alternatively, phone Kirsty on 07817 311694.

Come along, bring your dancing shoes and enjoy a wonderful autumn afternoon! 🍁🎶💃

03/10/2026

💙 Hope for Belper - You're Not Alone 💙

Around 30 people joined us today at Hope for Belper for a warm, friendly morning of food, conversation and support.

A huge thank you to Ann and the Hope for Belper team, who continue to make a real difference for local people. We were also pleased to welcome Citizens Advice, who attend our regular drop-in sessions and are available to chat through concerns, offer advice and help people access the support they need.

Today's menu was a comforting jacket potato with beans, followed by a delicious crumble dessert. 🍽️

📅 Drop-in every Friday
🕙 10:00am - 12:00pm

Whether you're looking for advice, support, friendship, or simply a chat over a cup of tea, you are always welcome.

You are not alone. Come along, say hello, and connect with people who care.

💙

30/09/2026

BE FLOOD AWARE THIS WINTER - Message from the environmental agency,

Dear Resident,
Be flood aware this winter
Flooding can happen at any time of year. While we cannot predict exactly what this winter will
bring, taking a few simple actions now can help you stay informed and prepared.
The Environment Agency is here to help. We monitor rainfall, river and sea levels 24 hours a day,
issue flood warnings, maintain flood defences and work closely with local partners to support
communities before, during and after flooding.
Get flood warnings
You are receiving this letter because your property is located within an Environment Agency
Flood Warning Area.
Sign up to the Environment Agency's free Flood Warning Service, the simplest way to stay
informed if flooding is expected in your area.
You can receive flood warnings by phone, text message or email, giving you valuable time to take
action.
Already registered? Please check your contact details are up to date.
Sign up for free flood warnings
www.gov.uk/get-flood-warnings
Flood information and advice
Flood warnings are an important first step. There are also other ways to help reduce the impacts
of flooding.
• Create a personal flood plan
• Explore property flood resilience measures that can help protect your home
• Check river and rainfall levels in your area
• Check your home or business insurance covers flood risk
• Find out about local Flood Warden schemes and community support
More information is available at www.gov.uk/flood
Being flood aware does not mean flooding will occur. It simply means knowing where to find
information if conditions change.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. By staying informed, you can help make your
community more resilient to flooding.
Yours faithfully,
Environment Agency
Email
[email protected]
Customer enquiries
08708 506 506 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)
Floodline (24 hours)
For the latest flood information and warnings
0345 988 1188
Incident hotline (24 hours)
To report flooding or environmental incidents
0800 80 70 60
Report a river blockage
www.gov.uk/report-river-blockag

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30/09/2026

A message from Public Health…

Ready to quit for good?

Stoptober is just around the corner, giving people across the country the opportunity to join thousands of others taking their first steps towards a smoke free future. To mark the national quit smoking campaign, Derbyshire County Council is encouraging residents to access the free support available through its specialist stop smoking service. Live Life Better Derbyshire, Derbyshire County Council’s health and wellbeing service, provides 12 weeks of free stop smoking support for Derbyshire residents aged 12 and above. The service includes advice and guidance from trained stop smoking specialists, access to stop smoking medications, free ni****ne replacement therapy (NRT), and a dedicated Facebook support group. Adults aged 18 and over can also access vapes as a quitting aid.

The Live Life Better Derbyshire team will be carrying out drop-in stop smoking support events across Derbyshire throughout October. Find where they will be online here.
For more information about the free stop smoking service, call 0800 085 2299 or visit www.livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk/stopsmoking.

Stopping smoking is one of the most important things you can do to help improve your health. Find out more about our free stop smoking support service

26/09/2026

📆 SAVE THE DATES! 📆

💃 Fundraising Tea Dance - Sunday 18th October - 2pm-4.30pm at Kilburn Village Hall. https://www.ticketsource.com/kilburn-community-association 🕺

🎃 Halloween Family Party - Friday 30th October - 6pm-8pm at Kilburn Village Hall. https://www.ticketsource.com/kilburn-community-association 🧙

💰 Table Top Sale - Saturday 28th November - 11am-2pm at Kilburn Village Hall - Contact [email protected] to book your table! 💼

🎁 Christmas Shopping Evening - Friday 4th December - 5.30pm-7.30pm at Kilburn Junior School - contact them to book your stall. 🎄

🎵 Family Carol Service - Friday 11th December - from 6.30pm at Kilburn Baptist Church. A fun-filled evening, ideal for families. 🎶

🎅 SANTA VISIT! - Monday 14th December - Please see the letter from the man himself in the latest issue of the Kilburn Community News (due out soon) for more details of his route. 🛷

17/09/2026

‼️ LAST CHANCE TO BUY ‼️

We have just 10 tickets left to purchase for our Race Night tomorrow.

Book now to avoid disappointment!

Any left will be available to purchase on the door but there will be an extra charge and we cannot guarantee a ploughman’s lunch.

https://www.ticketsource.com/kilburn-community-association/t-gljrdnx