Welcome to the Blackwell Parish Council website.
Blackwell is an English civil parish within the district of Bolsover and the county of Derbyshire
Blackwell Parish comprises of the villages of Blackwell, Hilcote, Newton and Westhouses, and the hamlet of Old Blackwell. Blackwell Parish Council also runs six parks, four recreation grounds, three community centres, two football pavilions, a cricket pitch and a cricket pavilion. The football pitches and pavilions are leased by local football clubs and the cricket pitch and pavilion is leased and maintained by the local cricket team. There are also three allotment sites which are managed by the Allotment Association. Blackwell Parish Council is also the sole Managing Trustee of the charity: Hilcote Miners Welfare and Community Centre (520416) and sole trustee of the charities: Westhouses Memorial Playing Field (520419) and Newton War Memorial and Playing Fields (520418).
Contact Information
- 01773 580002
- clerk@blackwell-pc.gov.uk
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9am to 2pm
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Kate Poynter – Parish Clerk Blackwell Parish Council,
Hilcote Community Centre, 544 New Street,,
Hilcote, ,
Derbyshire ,
DE55 5HU
Forthcoming Meetings
There are currently no scheduled meetings
News
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1 January 2026 - Council Business
Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor
There is currently a vacancy for the position of Councillor at Blackwell Parish Council, Newton Ward.
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Events
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28 October 2026 - 16:30 to 19:30
Wicked Westhouses
A fun Halloween event for all the family put on by Westhouses Community Association in conjunction with Platform 31
Quick Links
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Past Council Meetings
See the most recent full council meetings including agendas, minutes and supporting documents
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Finance
Find documents published by the council, including financial accounts.
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Governance & Policies
Find documents published by the council, including data policies, statutory documents and more.
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Services
Discover the services that we provide to residents, as well as signposting to local groups, societies and local events.
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Report an Issue (Derbyshire County Council)
Submit issues to the relevant local authority, such as potholes, missed bin collections and more.
People
Area Information
Stats
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Population Estimate
4368
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District
Bolsover
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County
Derbyshire
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Region
East Midlands
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Country
England
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Postcode District
DE55
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Dialling Code
Maps
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Police Force
Derbyshire Police Force
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Fire Authority
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
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Health Area
NHS Derby and Derbyshire CCG