Shirebrook Town Council

23/10/2026

🚨👀 BIG NEWS FOR SHIREBROOK… BUT CAN YOU GUESS WHAT IT IS? 👀🚨

We've had a very special lady visiting Shirebrook TODAY, and she's brought some fantastic news for our town! 🎉

💰 Funding has been SECURED!
🚴 Exciting new opportunities for our community!
🌳 Positive changes are on the way !

Today's visit marks an exciting step towards bringing some fantastic improvements to Shirebrook, creating new facilities, opportunities and spaces for our residents to enjoy! 💚

We're keeping the full details under wraps for just a little longer… 🤫

SO, TWO QUESTIONS FOR YOU…

👀 Can you guess who our special visitor was?

🤔 And can you guess what exciting new project we've secured funding for?

👇 GET GUESSING IN THE COMMENTS!

Keep watching… we'll be revealing more very soon!

💚 Shirebrook Town Council – Exciting Changes Ahead!

22/10/2026

Shirebrook Swifts - yes our very own Swift group. We couldn't be more proud of Chell and the work she does....

20/10/2026

16/10/2026

Shirebrook Town Council
📢 Shirebrook Town Council Update
From the Full Council Meeting that took place on the 14th Oct 2026 A number of important matters affecting residents in Shirebrook, Langwith Junction,Pleasley and Scarcliffe have come to light. These include the Shirebrook Growth Plan produced by Bolsover District Council. Along with the current position of the Section 106 contributions linked to the Meadow Lane development, understood to be approximately £653,000,the S106 contributions are mainly for Shirebrook.
At our recent meeting, Shirebrook Town Council voted to request that representatives from Bolsover District Council, Derbyshire County Council, Shirebrook Town Council, and members of the public come together in an open forum in the near future. The aim is to ensure transparent discussion, provide clarity, and support constructive engagement on issues that have a direct impact on our community.
The Council remains committed to openness, accountability and making sure residents have access to clear information on matters that shape the future of our town.

16/10/2026

A heartfelt thank you to every councillor and members of staff who consistently go that extra mile. Your hard work, support, and resilience make a real difference, and we want you to know it does not go unnoticed.
Thank you for everything you do for STC and our community.

16/10/2026

🚫 BOAT Application – Council Objection Update
Shirebrook Town Council has submitted a formal objection to BOAT Application Claim 03076 (Ref 24410), which proposes allowing full motorised access on the route from Wood Lane Junction (near Woodland Farm) to the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire border.
After reviewing evidence from residents and local groups, the Council does not support this proposal. Key reasons include:
• The route has historically been used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders, not lawful public motor vehicles. • Motor vehicles seen there are linked to farm access, fly tipping, county line activity and anti social off road biking. • The route already has a TRO and PSPO due to known risks. • It forms part of the Archaeological Way and Bolsover Loop, both intended for non motorised recreation. • The route leads directly to the Bath Lane SSSI, a sensitive area with springs, marshland and a ford that is prone to flooding. • The surface and old railway bridge cannot safely support regular motorised traffic. • Local groups wish to reinstate gates to protect the SSSI and reduce fly tipping — BOAT status would prevent this. • Allowing motorised access would create a legal corridor for groups already linked to anti social behaviour, increasing risks for children, dog walkers, horse riders and vulnerable users.
For these reasons, the Council has asked Derbyshire County Council to refuse the BOAT application and keep the route non motorised to protect residents, the environment and our established recreational spaces.
Cllr Andrew Stevens (Vice Chair) Cllr Smith (Chair) Shirebrook Town Council

16/10/2026

Community Notice – Bus Service Update
After being contacted by several Councillors from Shirebrook Town , Stagecoach has agreed to attend an informal meeting with Shirebrook Town Council and local residents to discuss the recent changes made to the 23 bus services, route variations.
The meeting will take place at Shirebrook Town Hall, Station Road, on 29th October 2026 at 11am.
Stagecoach representatives will be coming to Shirebrook to listen directly to residents, understand the concerns raised, and discuss how the changes have impacted daily travel. This is an important opportunity for the community to speak openly and ensure local voices are heard.
We appreciate Stagecoach’s willingness to engage constructively with the town and its residents. Everyone is welcome to attend. Kind Regards Councillors Stevens & Bradbury