Eckington Parish Council

28/05/2026

A new page has been created for the proposed Eckington Branch of the Royal British Legion.

The page will share updates, meeting information and future plans as the branch develops within the community.

Two public meetings have now been arranged and everyone is welcome to attend — veterans, serving personnel, family members and members of the wider community who would simply like to show their support.

Please visit and follow the page below for further information and event details.

Please also feel free to share with anyone who may be interested.

🇬🇧🫡Eckington Royal British Legion 🫡🇬🇧

We’re delighted to announce that a new branch of the Royal British Legion is coming to Eckington, Derbyshire.

Working in partnership with the community and with the full support of Eckington Parish Council and local councillors and local businesses, we will
bring:

🇬🇧 more welfare and financial support for veterans and their families in the community

🇬🇧a new Royal British Legion Standard for civic
and military parades and funeral duties

🇬🇧opportunities for veterans and their families to connect socially and stay connected

🇬🇧support for veterans facing challenges such as social isolation and loneliness by offering one to
one community support, home and hospital visits

🇬🇧support for veterans facing the toughest challenges such as homelessness and more complex needs

0808 802 8080

27/05/2026

ECKINGTON WELLBEING WALK
Would you like to get out and about in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside? This organised walk can improve your wellbeing as well as keep you active.
Next walk will be next Tuesday, 2nd June. Meeting is at Eckington Active at 10am.

26/05/2026

Plants are planted around the War Memorial in front of the St Peters and St Paul's Church in Eckington. Thank you our Councillor for looking after them!

22/05/2026

Please note that our Parish Office will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday, 25th May. The office re-open on Tuesday, 9am.

We are wishing you a nice Bank Holiday Weekend.

21/05/2026

Fly-tipping
Sheffield resident was fined for fly tipping in our Parish. Despite it took long time to close the case, the important is that it was brought to justice. Therefore, we do encourage people to report fly-tipping. Thank you all involved in the case.
Read the full overview of the story below 👇
https://www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/news-and-media/latest-news/sheffield-resident-fined-for-fly-tipping-in-eckington

20/05/2026

*THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED*
COMMUNITY CATCH UP
Today there is the last 'Community Catch Up' with Killamarsh and Eckington Police SNT of the month as next meet ups will be in June.

🔸 Wednesday, 20th May between 17:30-18:30 : Ridgeway Sports and Social Club

19/05/2026

Eckington Community Pantry is open tomorrow between 10:30am - 3pm. The service is supporting those struggling financially by supplying them with fresh fruit & veg, bread, canned or frozen food, and other essential house hold items.
Community Pantry is situated on Market Street, Business Centre building across from the Eckington Civic Centre.

18/05/2026

COMMUNITY CATCH UP EVENTS
All of the remaining meet ups are taking place this week at different venues around our Parish.
🔸Monday 18th May between 17:30-18:30: Renishaw and Spinkhill Community Hall
🔸 Tuesday, 19th May between 14:00-15:00: Eckington Civic Centre
🔸 Wednesday, 20th May between 17:30-18:30 : Ridgeway Sports and Social Club

Please note that those are all drop-in session.

These community catch up's gives you a chance to raise your concerns, share observations, and provide feedback on policing in the area. Or you can just come along and speak to the officers about the work that they are doing at the moment in Renishaw and the Eckington Parish as a whole.
The officers attending will provide crime prevention advice and ensure our policing strategies align with your community needs. If you have any concerns or worries that you wish to share but don't want to discuss it with the group, there will be an opportunity to speak to the officers separately.
It doesn't matter where you live as long as its in the Eckington parish, you can visit any of these events due to it being the same team that covers all four, this also covers Troway.

15/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the ‘Eckington Hub for Veterans’ at Bluebell Café. It was wonderful to welcome both familiar faces and new people joining for the first time.

These meet ups are a great opportunity for a relaxing chat, share experiences, and enjoy the company of others in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Our next gathering will take place on Wednesday, 10th June between 7pm – 9pm

Thank you for your continued support.

14/05/2026

IT'S HAPPENING TOMORROW, 15th MAY (4PM - 6PM)
We would like to invite you to this event - taking place in the Eckington library

A while ago, over 100 people took part in both designing and making the tiles for project 'Essence of Eckington'. The mural wall made of ceramic tiles creating a map of Eckington.
The big unveiling of the mural will take place in the library gardens in Eckington (Market Street, S21 4JG) on Friday 15th May 2026, from 4pm until 6pm.

Beside the unveiling the piece, you can enjoy nibbles, drinks and the first screening of 'All Roads Lead To Eckington: The Making of the Mural' a film we made about the project.
A big thank to organising the project goes to Live & Local, and local residents for taking part. See less

14/05/2026

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENT
Community Catch Up on Monday, 18th May
This is a drop-in session, between 6:30pm - 7:30pm at and Spinkhill Community Hall

These community catch up's gives you a chance to raise your concerns, share observations, and provide feedback on policing in the area. Or you can just come along and speak to the officers about the work that they are doing at the moment in Renishaw and the Eckington Parish as a whole.
The officers attending will provide crime prevention advice and ensure our policing strategies align with your community needs. If you have any concerns or worries that you wish to share but don't want to discuss it with the group, there will be an opportunity to speak to the officers separately.
It doesn't matter where you live as long as its in the Eckington parish, you can visit any of these events due to it being the same team that covers all four, this also covers Troway.