Aerial view of Killamarsh
Welcome to Killamarsh
War Memorial
Killamarsh Heroes
Killamarsh Parish Council provides your local services. We strive to make Killamarsh a better place to live, work and play. Our website includes a wealth of information about how we conduct business and what we do. Use the search or browse the site to find whatever you are looking for. If you can't find the information you require then please contact us.
About the Village
The Village of Killamarsh is situated in North East Derbyshire. It has fantastic views from elevated positions and looks over onto Rother Valley Country Park. With a population of just under 10,000, Killamarsh has a real community spirit and a busy village centre which can meet all your shopping needs.
Killamarsh is located, essentially, the same distance to Sheffield, Chesterfield and Rotherham. It has good transport links to Chesterfield and Sheffield via the buses and the Sheffield Supertram network which has its terminus located nearby at Halfway.
The Village has three schools which are St Giles Primary, Killamarsh Infants and Killamarsh Juniors. It also has three churches which are St Giles Church, Killamarsh Methodist Church and Ebenezer Gospel Hall. We have a Post Office, Library, Medical Centre, numerous shops and many public houses.
The Parish Council is responsible for the functions rooms.
Interesting facts about the Village
- Resident Fred Greaves was the first person in Derbyshire during World War One to be awarded a Victoria Cross and was born in Killamarsh in 1890.
- Some well known footballers from Killamarsh are Nicky Weaver who is a goalkeeper, having had a career with Mansfield Town, Manchester City, Sheffield Wednesday and Charlton Athletic. Richard Hinds whom had a career with Tranmere Rovers, Hull City, Scunthorpe and Sheffield Wednesday. Lee Askham who played for Chesterfield F.C. Millie Bright is a female footballer who played for Doncaster Belles, Chelsea and England.
- The road "Brindley Place" in Killamarsh was named after James Brindley the builder of the Chesterfield Canal which opened in 1777 and navigated through Killamarsh.
- The Parish is split into four areas: Netherthorpe, Westthorpe, Upperthorpe and Churchtown.
Information is taken from the Killamarsh Wikipedia page and the Council is not responsible for its accuracy.
Latest News
Notice. Vacancy for 2 Co-opted positions on the Parish Council to represent Killamarsh West Ward
Advert for Two Co-opted Vacancies 16-11-21
The parish council has two vacant seat for a Parish Councillor in the West Ward.
The Parish Council now wish to Co-opt someone onto the council. Could this be you? Are you interested in serving your local community?
• Do you want to serve your Community?
• Do you have time or expertise which could benefit your
Community?
• Do you want to make a difference to all those around you? More »
• Are you concerned about your local area?
• Do you want to represent the views of local people?
If you would like to make a difference, and be involved in shaping the future of your local Community, why not step forward and apply to become a Killamarsh Parish Councillor?
Killamarsh Parish Council is looking for two new Parish Councillors – specifically someone who has local knowledge, history of the parish, interest in the environment and is keen to represent the residents.
If you are interested and would like more information or an application form, please contact the Appointed Acting Proper Officer Cllr Steve Clough at parish.clerk@killamarsh-pc.gov.uk
or call office on 0114 247 2260 mobile 07967 162423
Eligibility Criteria
• You are registered as a local government elector for the parish;
• You have occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the parish during the whole of the 12 months before the day of co-option;
• Your main or only place of work during the 12 months prior to the day of co-option has been in the parish; or
• You have lived in the parish or within three miles of it during the whole of the 12 months before the day of co-option.
Closing date for completed applications will be 14th December 2021 and you will be required to attend the full Council meeting on Monday 20th December 2021, where you will be given the opportunity to introduce yourself and present information on your background and experience, giving reasons why you wish to become a Councillor. » Less
Posted: Tue, 16 Nov 2021 16:49 by Parish Clerk
