Scarcliffe Parish Council works to promote the well-being of the people of Hillstown, Palterton and Scarcliffe. Parish Councils are the level of government closest to the community and councillors are grateful for the support for our activities from members of the public. We are particularly grateful to all those volunteers who helped helped us deliver magazines and Xmas parcels this year.

Scarcliffe Parish elects eight Councillors, four representing the Hillstown area in the North and four representing Palterton and Scarcliffe in the South. All our Councillors are volunteers; they receive no payment for the work they undertake for the community.

In the annual election of officers, Cllr John Young was re-elected as Chair and Cllr Rowan Clarke as Vice Chair. Other members of the Council are Cllr Suzanne Barnicoat, Cllr Malc Crane, Cllr Joel Fletcher-Swindlehurst, Cllr Guy Freeland, Cllr Justin Rigg and Cllr Carol Wood. During the past twelve months the following actions were carried out:

Communication
The Council Website has been continuously updated and expanded to provide more extensive information and news for parishioners.

A new Parish noticeboard is about to be installed at the junction of Mansfield Road and Langwith Road in Hillstown.

The 4th six-monthly newsletter has just been delivered to all homes in the parish.

Palterton Village Hall
Councillors also act as Trustees for Palterton Welfare, the charity which administers Palterton Village Hall and playing field. The Hall grows ever more popular, with a rise in the number of children’s parties and people attending regular clubs. Among other activities, we host a very popular award-winning parent and toddler club, a craft club and recently welcomed a second football team. The Hillstown Jubilee Social Club is at full-capacity membership. A card reader system has been introduced to improve payment options at the bar. Bolsover Post Office operates in our small room on Thursday mornings.

Outside, new planters and seating are now installed to be filled with plants in the summer.

A dedicated website and a Facebook page help keep parishioners informed of events and activities.

At Xmas Palterton Village Hall hosted several well-attended parties and concerts, including the traditional Pantomime.

Environment
New trees are now establishing themselves along Steels Lane and hundreds of new bulbs recently placed in Hillstown, Palterton and Scarcliffe brightened up the early spring across the parish.

Extra hanging baskets have been ordered for Hillstown to fill in existing gaps and should be in place shortly.

The council has supported Hillstown and Palterton Allotment Associations. We were successful with a National Lottery grant application for £9,750 to improve surfaces and fences at Hillstown and install a composting toilet. We greatly appreciate the hard work of all our allotment holders.