Amber Valley
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Amber Valley in Derbyshire is named after the River Amber that runs through its picturesque landscape of rolling hills, woodlands, and villages. The market town of Alfreton sits to the north, while Ripley, Heanor, and Belper provide vibrant hubs of industry and heritage, with Belper’s historic mills forming part of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site. The countryside is dotted with traditional stone-built villages, nature reserves, and scenic walking trails, while the proximity to the Peak District adds to its rural charm. The area also has historic ties to the textile industry, reflected in preserved mills and waterways that shape the district’s character.
The local authority for this district is: Amber Valley Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Derbyshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Derbyshire County Council.
Constituencies in Amber Valley
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Wards in Amber Valley
Amber Valley is divided into 18 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alfreton
- Alport & South West Parishes
- Belper East
- Belper North
- Belper South
- Codnor, Langley Mill & Aldercar
- Crich & South Wingfield
- Duffield & Quarndon
- Heage & Ambergate
- Heanor East
- Heanor West & Loscoe
- Ironville & Riddings
- Kilburn, Denby, Holbrook & Horsley
- Ripley
- Ripley & Marehay
- Smalley, Shipley & Horsley Woodhouse
- Somercotes
- Swanwick