Derbyshire Dales

The district spans 306 square miles across the Peak District National Park, encompassing towns like Matlock, Bakewell, Ashbourne, and numerous rural settlements.

Established on April 1, 1974, this administrative district merged six former districts, including Ashbourne, Bakewell, Matlock, and Wirksworth urban and rural areas.

The district council headquarters occupies Matlock Town Hall, a structure from 1850 that serves as the central point for local administrative operations.

Local government services include waste management, planning applications, business support, and transportation networks connecting residents to nearby regions.

The district contains sections of the Peak District National Park where planning authority transfers to the Peak District National Park Authority.

Location: Derbyshire

Inception: April 1, 1974

Capital city: Matlock

Shares border with: High Peak, South Derbyshire, Amber Valley, North East Derbyshire

Website: http://derbyshiredales.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.05000,-1.70000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:46