The UK’s first dedicated food and drink business park is celebrating its second birthday with the news that the final unit has been taken and, for the first time, the park is full.
American ice cream company Mini Melts is poised to take the final unit at Southglade Food Park, Nottingham – creating its European manufacturing headquarters in the city.
Southglade Food Park, Nottingham, officially opened in July 2005 as a pioneering business park offering a range of different-sized units to help fledgling and developing food and drink firms grow and expand.
It also has an onsite Business Centre, run by industry experts The Food & Drink Forum, which offers support, advice and facilities to firms on the park, across the region, and further afield.
Since opening, a number of businesses have moved onto the park and begun climbing through the ladder of units available. But now, for the first time, every unit is taken and Southglade Food Park is fully let.
“It is great news that all the units are now taken, and a wonderful way to celebrate our second birthday,” said Briony Cross, Innovation and Technology Manager at The Food & Drink Forum. “It’s been very encouraging to see businesses grow and develop within the community of Southglade Food Park, and we are delighted that the reputation of the park is spreading and it is becoming known as the ideal place to develop a food or drink business.
“Not only is Southglade Food Park supporting those businesses with premises on the site, it is also proving very useful to food and drink firms throughout the sector and throughout the region who are tasting the benefits of the onsite Business Centre, where we offer a range of help from technical advice and training to marketing support and meeting rooms.”
The latest tenants to move onto the site in Gala Way are the Health Bar Corporation, which makes health bars. The firm has moved into an 880 sq ft incubator unit. The second incubator unit is occupied by pie and pastry maker Oggy Oggy Pasty Company.
The final tenant who is poised to move onto the site is American ice cream company Mini Melts, which is planning to take a 2,000 sq ft hatchery unit for its European manufacturing headquarters. Final planning details are currently being ironed out. Other firms in hatchery units are distribution business and sandwich maker Transfresh/Tasty Foods, catering company McArtney’s Catering and confectioner Cakes & Biscuit LLP.
Vegetable preparation firm Start Fresh Ltd and pasta company Pasta Ficio each occupy two 5,000 sq ft nursery units.
Created on a former landfill site off Hucknall Road, Nottingham, Southglade Food Park has been funded by East Midlands Development Agency (emda), the European Regional Development Fund and Nottingham City Council. Nottingham Regeneration Ltd also played a key role in the development of the project from the concept stage. Lettings are managed by Nottingham City Council.
emda provided £2 million of the £4.7 million project cost and designed the technical and commercial support services at the park.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 14:09:32
Monday, July 16, 2007
Rams closing in on Griffin
Derby County are believed to be closing in on Portsmouth defender Andy Griffin.
A deal for the 28-year-old, who can play in both full-back positions, could be tied up this week. The former Stoke City and Newcastle United player has been attracting interest from a number of clubs in the Premier League and the Championship.
He was expected to complete a permanent move to his home town club Stoke City after spending virtually all of last season on loan with the Potters but I understand the Rams are now leading the chase for his signature.
The versatile and experienced Griffin is seen as a player who can add to the defensive options which have already been strengthened by the arrival of centre-backs Claude Davis and Andy Todd, as well as full-back Tyrone Mears.
Rams manager Billy Davies gives little away when asked about his targets. The Scot prefers to keep his transfer cards close to his chest but speculation is growing that Griffin could be on his way to Pride Park.
He has returned for pre-season training with Portsmouth, where he has a year left on his contract. However, only last week he admitted his future was uncertain.
Griffin did not rule out staying at Portsmouth and fighting for his place but he also said: "I might be at Portsmouth for six months or six weeks.
"I just want a pre-season, whether it's at Portsmouth, Stoke or wherever.
"My future may lie elsewhere and I have to keep my options open. I'm aware of other interest in me."
Griffin made 34 appearances on loan at Stoke last season.
A temperature in the high 30s greeted Derby when they arrived at their training camp in Italy yesterday afternoon.
They flew into Verona-Brescia airport before travelling by coach to their base at Sport Hotel Veronello on the shore of Lake Garda, where they will spend six days stepping up their preparations.
The weather was still hot when the players took part in an hour-long training session at 6pm local time. They did some jogging, stretching and light ball work.
"It was aimed to get the lads moving again, to get the journey out of their legs," said Davies. "There's plenty of hard work ahead and the aim is to be ready for the first Premier League game on August 11, when we want to hit the ground running."
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 09:37:54
A deal for the 28-year-old, who can play in both full-back positions, could be tied up this week. The former Stoke City and Newcastle United player has been attracting interest from a number of clubs in the Premier League and the Championship.
He was expected to complete a permanent move to his home town club Stoke City after spending virtually all of last season on loan with the Potters but I understand the Rams are now leading the chase for his signature.
The versatile and experienced Griffin is seen as a player who can add to the defensive options which have already been strengthened by the arrival of centre-backs Claude Davis and Andy Todd, as well as full-back Tyrone Mears.
Rams manager Billy Davies gives little away when asked about his targets. The Scot prefers to keep his transfer cards close to his chest but speculation is growing that Griffin could be on his way to Pride Park.
He has returned for pre-season training with Portsmouth, where he has a year left on his contract. However, only last week he admitted his future was uncertain.
Griffin did not rule out staying at Portsmouth and fighting for his place but he also said: "I might be at Portsmouth for six months or six weeks.
"I just want a pre-season, whether it's at Portsmouth, Stoke or wherever.
"My future may lie elsewhere and I have to keep my options open. I'm aware of other interest in me."
Griffin made 34 appearances on loan at Stoke last season.
A temperature in the high 30s greeted Derby when they arrived at their training camp in Italy yesterday afternoon.
They flew into Verona-Brescia airport before travelling by coach to their base at Sport Hotel Veronello on the shore of Lake Garda, where they will spend six days stepping up their preparations.
The weather was still hot when the players took part in an hour-long training session at 6pm local time. They did some jogging, stretching and light ball work.
"It was aimed to get the lads moving again, to get the journey out of their legs," said Davies. "There's plenty of hard work ahead and the aim is to be ready for the first Premier League game on August 11, when we want to hit the ground running."
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 09:37:54
Derby draw at Rangers
Some six weeks after securing a £50m windfall in front of 75,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, Derby County were given a run for their money by part-timers Stafford Rangers.
But the Rams squad sent to Marston Road on Saturday will not complain.
The 1-1 result was an academic upshot of what was an ideal workout in the first stage of their Premier League preparation.
The intention was to begin to shed the excesses of the summer break and conditions could not have been better. The sun was out, the turf was dry and energy-sapping and Stafford, members of the Blue Square Premier League, refused to roll over.
So much so that Paris Simmons, a rising star of the Rams' Academy, who had given the visitors a 10th-minute lead, was denied the accolade of match-winner when Rangers substitute Nick Linford equalised with the last kick of the game.
While the other half of the Derby players and staff were cruising to a 5-1 win at Ilkeston Town, the team at Stafford, supervised by first-team coach Julian Darby, dominated proceedings 50 miles west but could not sew up the game.
Tyrone Mears, Darren Moore, David Jones, captain Matt Oakley, Steve Howard and Craig Fagan, all regulars in the promotion run-in last season, started.
Experienced full-back Richard Jackson and Wales international Lewin Nyatanga were included in a back four in front of goalkeeper Ben Hinchliffe, signed on a free transfer this summer.
The 18-year-old former Preston North End player can be satisfied with his first display in a Rams shirt. He was solid when called upon, albeit infrequently, and his kicking did not let him down.
Simmons, the baby of the bunch, was partnered with Howard in attack in a 4-4-2 shape.
Howard was Derby's top scorer, with 19 goals, last season but it was his young colleague who struck first in this campaign.
Fagan crossed from his orthodox right-wing position and Oakley, at the back post, worked the ball to Simmons. The 17-year-old was four yards out and squeezed the ball home, despite the desperate efforts of Rangers keeper Danny Alcock.
Derby bossed the remainder of the half, with winger Lee Holmes and Jackson, overlapping from left-back, causing Rangers a constant headache.
Howard drove a couple of efforts straight at the keeper and Fagan, found in space by Holmes' square pass, was denied by Alcock, who saved bravely at the winger's feet.
Holmes and Nyatanga made way at the break, as the arrival of fellow Academy graduates Mitch Hanson and Matt Richards marked the start of a plethora of substitutions - to be expected in pre-season games.
Of those that started for Derby, only Jackson, Jones and Fagan finished the game.
Even keeper Hinchliffe came off, replaced by youngster Ross Atkins.
Stafford did likewise and the introduction of their player-manager, former Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Phil Robinson, seemed to give the hosts added confidence.
He was at the heart of their best moves and played a key role in their equaliser.
Jackson had moved to centre-back to partner substitute Mark Dudley after Hanson picked up a knock.
Only a few seconds of stoppage time remained when the Rams switched off for the first time in the game.
Robinson sent Linford through on goal and he made no mistake, firing the ball low, beyond Atkins in the Derby goal.
It was the hosts' first attack of substance but the goal was nonetheless deserved for their attitude and work-rate.
The Rams, a step closer to fitness, will thank them.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 09:36:53
But the Rams squad sent to Marston Road on Saturday will not complain.
The 1-1 result was an academic upshot of what was an ideal workout in the first stage of their Premier League preparation.
The intention was to begin to shed the excesses of the summer break and conditions could not have been better. The sun was out, the turf was dry and energy-sapping and Stafford, members of the Blue Square Premier League, refused to roll over.
So much so that Paris Simmons, a rising star of the Rams' Academy, who had given the visitors a 10th-minute lead, was denied the accolade of match-winner when Rangers substitute Nick Linford equalised with the last kick of the game.
While the other half of the Derby players and staff were cruising to a 5-1 win at Ilkeston Town, the team at Stafford, supervised by first-team coach Julian Darby, dominated proceedings 50 miles west but could not sew up the game.
Tyrone Mears, Darren Moore, David Jones, captain Matt Oakley, Steve Howard and Craig Fagan, all regulars in the promotion run-in last season, started.
Experienced full-back Richard Jackson and Wales international Lewin Nyatanga were included in a back four in front of goalkeeper Ben Hinchliffe, signed on a free transfer this summer.
The 18-year-old former Preston North End player can be satisfied with his first display in a Rams shirt. He was solid when called upon, albeit infrequently, and his kicking did not let him down.
Simmons, the baby of the bunch, was partnered with Howard in attack in a 4-4-2 shape.
Howard was Derby's top scorer, with 19 goals, last season but it was his young colleague who struck first in this campaign.
Fagan crossed from his orthodox right-wing position and Oakley, at the back post, worked the ball to Simmons. The 17-year-old was four yards out and squeezed the ball home, despite the desperate efforts of Rangers keeper Danny Alcock.
Derby bossed the remainder of the half, with winger Lee Holmes and Jackson, overlapping from left-back, causing Rangers a constant headache.
Howard drove a couple of efforts straight at the keeper and Fagan, found in space by Holmes' square pass, was denied by Alcock, who saved bravely at the winger's feet.
Holmes and Nyatanga made way at the break, as the arrival of fellow Academy graduates Mitch Hanson and Matt Richards marked the start of a plethora of substitutions - to be expected in pre-season games.
Of those that started for Derby, only Jackson, Jones and Fagan finished the game.
Even keeper Hinchliffe came off, replaced by youngster Ross Atkins.
Stafford did likewise and the introduction of their player-manager, former Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Phil Robinson, seemed to give the hosts added confidence.
He was at the heart of their best moves and played a key role in their equaliser.
Jackson had moved to centre-back to partner substitute Mark Dudley after Hanson picked up a knock.
Only a few seconds of stoppage time remained when the Rams switched off for the first time in the game.
Robinson sent Linford through on goal and he made no mistake, firing the ball low, beyond Atkins in the Derby goal.
It was the hosts' first attack of substance but the goal was nonetheless deserved for their attitude and work-rate.
The Rams, a step closer to fitness, will thank them.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 09:36:53
Macken's the man in friendly win
Strikers thrive on goals, whether they are scored in friendly matches or league games.
So it was no surprise to see a smile on Jon Macken's face after he tucked away a double to help the Rams ease into their pre-season programme with a 5-1 victory over non-League Ilkeston Town at the New Manor Ground.
Not too much was seen of the Republic of Ireland international in a Rams shirt last season.
He arrived on a free from Crystal Palace in the January transfer window but his chances were limited. He made only six starts and another five appearances as a substitute and is still looking for his first senior goal for the club.
Record £3.5m signing Robert Earnshaw and last season's leading scorer Steve Howard are ahead of Macken in the pecking order up front but the 29-year-old is determined to stake his claim.
His first-half brace at Ilkeston was good for both him and Derby.
He set the Rams on their way after nine minutes when he smashed an angled drive from eight yards high past Ilkeston goalkeeper Dan Trueman and scored again after 37 minutes, turning the ball home from close range.
Gary Teale's clever finish after a strong run was sandwiched between Macken's strikes and then Lee Featherstone's unfortunate headed own goal made it 4-0 at the break as manager Billy Davies watched from the stand, leaving his assistant David Kelly to oversee matters on the touchline.
"We scored some good goals and there were some good performances," said Davies. "It was a good exercise for us and good for match fitness."
Davies split his first-team squad for Saturday's two friendlies, the other match taking place at Stafford Rangers. Of the starting 11 at Ilkeston, only 18-year-old Academy product Jason Beardsley did not taste Championship action last season.
Lee Camp, wanted by Queens Park Rangers, started behind a strong back four and Wembley match-winner Stephen Pearson formed a Scottish central midfield pairing with Bob Malcolm. Beardsley and Mo Camara filled the wide midfield roles, leaving Teale to push up with Macken.
Derby moved the ball around well in the first half but pre-season games are a means to an end and not a time to make judgements. They are for players to build their fitness and hopefully come through unscathed and this was a good workout on a warm afternoon.
James Meredith replaced Jay McEveley at half-time but most of Derby's starters played for an hour or so before six youngsters were introduced from the bench including centre-back Miles Addison, who appeared in two first-team games under Terry Westley in 2006.
Michael Johnson, Marc Edworthy, Malcolm and Beardsley played 90 minutes. Beardsley, who recently signed a two-year professional deal, has impressed Davies in the past week and has travelled with the squad to Italy.
The contest was more evenly fought in the second half. This often happens because such a high number of substitutions interrupts the pattern and flow of a match.
Gareth Holmes, the brother of Rams winger Lee, captained Ilkeston and the Robins changed virtually their whole team at the break.
They pulled a goal back after 69 minutes when Dougie Wade calmly stroked his penalty past Jake Kean after Meredith was judged to have bundled over the experienced Martin Carruthers.
The home side deserved a goal because they had their moments in the first half when the Rams were only one up. Adam Muller slammed a shot against the bar and Neil Ross, clean through with defenders looking for offside, put the ball wide when he should have scored.
But Derby, sporting their new adidas shirts, had the last word when Malcolm made it 5-1 with three minutes remaining. The Scot popped up to side-foot home from close range after willing work by Greg Mills.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 09:35:49
So it was no surprise to see a smile on Jon Macken's face after he tucked away a double to help the Rams ease into their pre-season programme with a 5-1 victory over non-League Ilkeston Town at the New Manor Ground.
Not too much was seen of the Republic of Ireland international in a Rams shirt last season.
He arrived on a free from Crystal Palace in the January transfer window but his chances were limited. He made only six starts and another five appearances as a substitute and is still looking for his first senior goal for the club.
Record £3.5m signing Robert Earnshaw and last season's leading scorer Steve Howard are ahead of Macken in the pecking order up front but the 29-year-old is determined to stake his claim.
His first-half brace at Ilkeston was good for both him and Derby.
He set the Rams on their way after nine minutes when he smashed an angled drive from eight yards high past Ilkeston goalkeeper Dan Trueman and scored again after 37 minutes, turning the ball home from close range.
Gary Teale's clever finish after a strong run was sandwiched between Macken's strikes and then Lee Featherstone's unfortunate headed own goal made it 4-0 at the break as manager Billy Davies watched from the stand, leaving his assistant David Kelly to oversee matters on the touchline.
"We scored some good goals and there were some good performances," said Davies. "It was a good exercise for us and good for match fitness."
Davies split his first-team squad for Saturday's two friendlies, the other match taking place at Stafford Rangers. Of the starting 11 at Ilkeston, only 18-year-old Academy product Jason Beardsley did not taste Championship action last season.
Lee Camp, wanted by Queens Park Rangers, started behind a strong back four and Wembley match-winner Stephen Pearson formed a Scottish central midfield pairing with Bob Malcolm. Beardsley and Mo Camara filled the wide midfield roles, leaving Teale to push up with Macken.
Derby moved the ball around well in the first half but pre-season games are a means to an end and not a time to make judgements. They are for players to build their fitness and hopefully come through unscathed and this was a good workout on a warm afternoon.
James Meredith replaced Jay McEveley at half-time but most of Derby's starters played for an hour or so before six youngsters were introduced from the bench including centre-back Miles Addison, who appeared in two first-team games under Terry Westley in 2006.
Michael Johnson, Marc Edworthy, Malcolm and Beardsley played 90 minutes. Beardsley, who recently signed a two-year professional deal, has impressed Davies in the past week and has travelled with the squad to Italy.
The contest was more evenly fought in the second half. This often happens because such a high number of substitutions interrupts the pattern and flow of a match.
Gareth Holmes, the brother of Rams winger Lee, captained Ilkeston and the Robins changed virtually their whole team at the break.
They pulled a goal back after 69 minutes when Dougie Wade calmly stroked his penalty past Jake Kean after Meredith was judged to have bundled over the experienced Martin Carruthers.
The home side deserved a goal because they had their moments in the first half when the Rams were only one up. Adam Muller slammed a shot against the bar and Neil Ross, clean through with defenders looking for offside, put the ball wide when he should have scored.
But Derby, sporting their new adidas shirts, had the last word when Malcolm made it 5-1 with three minutes remaining. The Scot popped up to side-foot home from close range after willing work by Greg Mills.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 09:35:49
£200,000 is up for grabs in aid
Cash to fund community projects in part of Derbyshire is now available.
Cotmanhay Neighbourhood Management Group has £200,000 in grants for groups that help to improve services and quality of life.
Project ideas could include schemes to reduce anti-social behaviour, an arts project or training schemes to help people back into employment.
The grants are from the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund, part of the Department for Communities and Local Government's stronger communities package.
Forms are available from the Enterprise Centre, Bennerley Avenue, Cotmanhay, or by calling 0115 944 2073.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 09:33:41
Cotmanhay Neighbourhood Management Group has £200,000 in grants for groups that help to improve services and quality of life.
Project ideas could include schemes to reduce anti-social behaviour, an arts project or training schemes to help people back into employment.
The grants are from the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund, part of the Department for Communities and Local Government's stronger communities package.
Forms are available from the Enterprise Centre, Bennerley Avenue, Cotmanhay, or by calling 0115 944 2073.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 09:33:41
Top diners fight for honours
Restaurants and bars will be battling it out to win an award presented by a celebrity chef.
The Derbyshire Food and Drink awards recognises the county's top pubs, restaurants, tea rooms, bar and menus and is in its sixth year.
Celebrity chef Brian Turner will present the awards at a ceremony in October.
Application forms are now being sent to venues across the county and must be returned by Friday, August 31.
Once all the entries are in, a shortlist will be drawn up by the county council and each venue will be visited secretly by one of the judging panel.
The panel will be made up of food specialists, including an AA inspector and an assessor for Quality in Tourism.
Venues will be judged on a number of criteria including quality of food and use of county produce.
Derbyshire County Council cabinet member for regeneration Geoff Carlile said: "We want to hear from establishments that are proud of their cuisine, service, high standards and use of quality local produce."
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 09:32:51
The Derbyshire Food and Drink awards recognises the county's top pubs, restaurants, tea rooms, bar and menus and is in its sixth year.
Celebrity chef Brian Turner will present the awards at a ceremony in October.
Application forms are now being sent to venues across the county and must be returned by Friday, August 31.
Once all the entries are in, a shortlist will be drawn up by the county council and each venue will be visited secretly by one of the judging panel.
The panel will be made up of food specialists, including an AA inspector and an assessor for Quality in Tourism.
Venues will be judged on a number of criteria including quality of food and use of county produce.
Derbyshire County Council cabinet member for regeneration Geoff Carlile said: "We want to hear from establishments that are proud of their cuisine, service, high standards and use of quality local produce."
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 09:32:51
No swimming in reservoirs
Water company Severn Trent is warning visitors not to swim in its reservoirs during the school holidays.
It has issued a reminder that there is a strict no-swimming policy at Carsington Water, near Ashbourne, and Staunton Harold, near Melbourne.
As part of its 'stay safe at our sites' campaign, the company is urging parents to keep their children out of the water, reminding them of the strong currents and hidden equipment that can be found in the reservoirs.
Director of water services Andy Smith said: "No matter how tempting the water looks, or how safe it may appear, reservoirs are not places to swim.
"There are pipes, valves and other operational equipment often lurking under the water that could potentially cause injury to anyone who decided to take a dip.
"We want all our visitors to enjoy their day out, but we also want to ensure that they are safe."
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 09:31:51
It has issued a reminder that there is a strict no-swimming policy at Carsington Water, near Ashbourne, and Staunton Harold, near Melbourne.
As part of its 'stay safe at our sites' campaign, the company is urging parents to keep their children out of the water, reminding them of the strong currents and hidden equipment that can be found in the reservoirs.
Director of water services Andy Smith said: "No matter how tempting the water looks, or how safe it may appear, reservoirs are not places to swim.
"There are pipes, valves and other operational equipment often lurking under the water that could potentially cause injury to anyone who decided to take a dip.
"We want all our visitors to enjoy their day out, but we also want to ensure that they are safe."
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 09:31:51
Top diners fight for honours
Restaurants and bars will be battling it out to win an award presented by a celebrity chef.
The Derbyshire Food and Drink awards recognises the county's top pubs, restaurants, tea rooms, bar and menus and is in its sixth year.
Celebrity chef Brian Turner will present the awards at a ceremony in October.
Application forms are now being sent to venues across the county and must be returned by Friday, August 31.
Once all the entries are in, a shortlist will be drawn up by the county council and each venue will be visited secretly by one of the judging panel.
The panel will be made up of food specialists, including an AA inspector and an assessor for Quality in Tourism.
Venues will be judged on a number of criteria including quality of food and use of county produce.
Derbyshire County Council cabinet member for regeneration Geoff Carlile said: "We want to hear from establishments that are proud of their cuisine, service, high standards and use of quality local produce."
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 09:32:51
The Derbyshire Food and Drink awards recognises the county's top pubs, restaurants, tea rooms, bar and menus and is in its sixth year.
Celebrity chef Brian Turner will present the awards at a ceremony in October.
Application forms are now being sent to venues across the county and must be returned by Friday, August 31.
Once all the entries are in, a shortlist will be drawn up by the county council and each venue will be visited secretly by one of the judging panel.
The panel will be made up of food specialists, including an AA inspector and an assessor for Quality in Tourism.
Venues will be judged on a number of criteria including quality of food and use of county produce.
Derbyshire County Council cabinet member for regeneration Geoff Carlile said: "We want to hear from establishments that are proud of their cuisine, service, high standards and use of quality local produce."
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 09:32:51
Abbey gets look-in habit
An historic abbey is opening its gardens to the public in aid of charity.
The grounds at Calke Abbey will open on Wednesday as part of the National Garden Scheme, which collects money for charities including Macmillan Cancer Support and Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Visitors can see glasshouses and vegetable gardens from 11am to 5pm. Admission is £5 for adults.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 09:30:07
The grounds at Calke Abbey will open on Wednesday as part of the National Garden Scheme, which collects money for charities including Macmillan Cancer Support and Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Visitors can see glasshouses and vegetable gardens from 11am to 5pm. Admission is £5 for adults.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 09:30:07
Peers to curb bingers
Binge drinkers could be stopped in their tracks by peers going into pubs and clubs in Derbyshire.
Derbyshire County Council's cabinet will consider plans to spend £50,000 extending a "peer educators" project in a bid to curb binge drinking.
They would go into pubs and clubs and talk to youngsters to find out why they drink.
The project has been tried in North Derbyshire and the cabinet will consider rolling it out across the rest of the county when it meets on Tuesday.
The number of peers who could be employed is still to be decided.
The money would be taken out of £100,000 which the authority received from a one-off Government payment for its Communities for Health drive.
The cabinet will also consider using £50,000 to set up walking groups for people with mental illnesses.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 09:28:36
Derbyshire County Council's cabinet will consider plans to spend £50,000 extending a "peer educators" project in a bid to curb binge drinking.
They would go into pubs and clubs and talk to youngsters to find out why they drink.
The project has been tried in North Derbyshire and the cabinet will consider rolling it out across the rest of the county when it meets on Tuesday.
The number of peers who could be employed is still to be decided.
The money would be taken out of £100,000 which the authority received from a one-off Government payment for its Communities for Health drive.
The cabinet will also consider using £50,000 to set up walking groups for people with mental illnesses.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-07-16 09:28:36
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