Pilsley Parish Council

16/10/2026

Pilsley Through the Years is our new event, showcasing the history of Pilsley, from farming and mining days through railways and how Pilsley has changed to what it is today.
The Village Hall will be open from 11am - 3pm, so come and look through old photos, reminisce and learn more about our history. We will be joined by some local experts, so join us on Saturday 14th November. Refreshments will be available, see you there!

14/10/2026

Everyone's welcome to join us for chat and a cuppa at our monthly coffee morning. From 10am at the Village Hall, Wednesday 21st October. See you there!

13/10/2026

13/10/2026

🎃👻 Just 2 weeks to go until our Halloween party! 27th October at the Village Hall from 6-8pm. You still have chance to join us, please contact us at [email protected] to book your place 👻🎃

12/10/2026

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is currently seeking views from Derbyshire residents through Listening to You Survey 2026/27, which helps inform the Police and Crime Plan and ensures that resources continue to be focused on the issues that matter most to local communities.


The survey can be accessed here: Listening to You | Office of the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner

12/10/2026

A date for your diary... 16th December is our annual Christmas Carol Concert at Pilsley village hall. Please join us for a wonderful evening of festive music from 6.30pm, refreshments available.

Join us on 16th December for our annual Christmas Carol Concert. Doors open at 6.30pm at the Village Hall, the service, led by Shirland Welfare brass band begins at 7pm. Complimentary refreshments from the WI, we look forward to seeing you there!

09/10/2026

Village Hall Governance & Administration Officer

Hour - 3 hours per week
Pay: £14.59 per hour
Location: A mix of home working and Pilsley Village Hall
Employer: Pilsley Parish Council, supporting Pilsley Village Hall

Are you organised, confident with administration and able to keep records and agreed actions up to date?

Pilsley Parish Council is seeking a Governance & Administration Officer to support the trustees of Pilsley Village Hall CIO. This is a small, focused role helping trustees maintain their governance and compliance records and providing essential meeting and administrative support.

The role will include:

- Preparing agendas and meeting papers, attending trustee meetings as required and taking accurate minutes.
- Maintaining registers, policies, compliance records and review schedules.
- Tracking agreed actions, inspection requirements and renewal dates, and reminding trustees when action is due.
- Liaising with the trustees and Parish Clerk on matters affecting the Village Hall, including the Council’s responsibilities as landlord.

We are looking for someone with:

- Experience in administration, governance, compliance or charity support.
- Good organisational, record-keeping and digital skills.
- Strong written communication and minute-taking ability.
- The ability to work independently and prioritise within the contracted hours.
- An understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

Experience with village halls, charities, community organisations or local councils would be an advantage, as would knowledge of Charity Commission requirements.

The post focuses on governance, compliance monitoring and trustee administration. It does not normally include hall bookings or carrying out maintenance. Responsibility for decisions and statutory duties remains with the trustees or Parish Council, as appropriate.

For the job description, person specification and details of how to apply, please contact:
Kath Gruber, Pilsley Parish Clerk
[email protected]
07595 515154

Closing date: 30 October 2026

09/10/2026

Join Pilsley Parish Council – Make a Difference in Your Village!

Are you passionate about Pilsley and want to help shape its future?
We currently have a vacancy for a Parish Councillor, and we’d love to hear from people who care about their community.

As a Parish Councillor, you’ll help make decisions on local issues such as:

Parks, play areas, and community facilities

Events and village improvements

Planning consultations and environmental projects

You don’t need any special qualifications — just enthusiasm, community spirit, and a willingness to get involved.

✅ You can apply if you:

Are aged 18 or over, and

Live in or near Pilsley, work here, or are on the electoral roll

📧 Interested?
Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.pilsleyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Applications will be considered at the next Parish Council meeting on 2 November 2026 — and applicants will be invited to attend.

Come and be part of the team helping to keep Pilsley a great place to live 🌼

Pilsley Parish Council's official website.

07/10/2026

Does anyone have any artifacts from Pilsley mining times? We are holding a Pilsley Through the Years event on 14th November from 11-3, which will cover many areas and we just need artifacts to support our mining section.
Please email [email protected] if you can help with this, or if you would like to help with any part of this event.
Many thanks, Pilsley Events Team.

06/10/2026

Pilsley Parish Council receives LCAS Bronze Award

At last night’s Council meeting, we were delighted to welcome the Chief Executive of the Derbyshire Association of Local Councils (DALC), who presented the Council with its Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS) Bronze Award.

The award recognises a strong foundation for community governance. In presenting it, DALC’s Chief Executive praised the Council’s commitment and dedication to the community.

Accepting the Award, Councillor Mike Shaw (below right) said: "We are proud of this achievement and grateful to our councillors and staff for their work, and to residents for their continued support. We remain committed to serving Pilsley and building on this strong foundation."

Kath Gruber (middle, below) said “As Parish Clerk, I am proud of the work that has gone into achieving this award. It reflects the commitment of our councillors and staff to working together and serving Pilsley. It is lovely to see that dedication recognised.”