Somercotes Parish Council

Appeal for Information

Sometime between late Monday and early Tuesday morning, a vehicle has collided with and knocked down part of our wall at Market Street Car Park next to the Co-op on Nottingham Road. The driver did not stop or report the damage, and the Parish is now facing the cost of repairs.

If you witnessed the incident, saw any suspicious activity, or have dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell footage from the area during that time, please get in touch. Any information – no matter how small – could help us identify who was responsible.

You can contact us by messaging this page directly or by emailing [email protected]

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James Daniel Kerry of Reform UK has been duly elected as a Borough Councillor for Somercotes

🗳️ Somercotes Ward By-Election Result

James Daniel Kerry of Reform UK has been duly elected as a Borough Councillor following the by-election held on Thursday 5 June 2025.

The turnout was 19.44%.

The Declaration of Result of Poll can be viewed below.

Join us at St Thomas's Church to celebrate VE Day

Polling stations are now open for elections taking place in Amber Valley today - they will be open from 7am until 10pm.

If you need help finding your polling station and preparing for voting, head over to our 1 May election page to find out everything you need to know.

👉 https://www.ambervalley.gov.uk/elections1may

You’ll need your photo ID to vote in the local elections today, so don’t forget it!

Check which forms of ID are accepted
https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id

Happy St. Georges Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

📢 Job Opportunity – Relief Caretaker Needed

We’re looking for a Relief Caretaker to help cover absences at the Parish Hall following the retirement of our current relief caretaker.

🧹 Duties include opening/closing the hall, cleaning after events, and occasional bar work.
🕒 Zero-hours contract – perfect for someone after flexible, occasional work.
💷 Paid at £12.21
🛡️ A valid DBS is preferred, or willingness to get one.

Interested? https://somercotesparishcouncil.gov.uk/news/vacancy-relief-caretaker

🗳️ REMINDER: Bring Your Photo ID to Vote! 🪪

Don't forget – if you're voting in the upcoming elections on Thursday 1st May, you MUST bring valid photo ID with you to the polling station.

Accepted forms of ID include: ✅ Passport
✅ Driving licence (including provisional)
✅ Older Person’s or Disabled Person’s bus pass
✅ Blue Badge
✅ And more...

📍 Check the full list of accepted ID here: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id/accepted-forms-photo-id

If you don’t have a suitable ID, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate – but don’t delay, the deadline is 5pm on the 23rd April.

Make sure your voice is heard. Bring your ID and make your vote count! 🗳️

Weekly Bingo 🎱

Interested in playing the odds? Then why not come and play bingo at Somercotes Village Hall every Wednesday with the Darby and Joan Bingo group.

📌Book: £5
📌Flyer: £1.50
📌Raffle: £1.00
📌Subs: £3.00

So if you fancy a game, then come on down this afternoon!