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The single most important action we can all take, in fighting coronavirus, is to stay at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives.

When we reduce our day-to-day contact with other people, we will reduce the spread of the infection. That is why the Government has introduced three new measures:

1. Requiring people to stay at home, except for very limited purposes

2. Closing non-essential shops and... Read More »

North East Derbyshire District Council and Rykneld Homes, have set up a Community Support Team to help provide advice and support to those affected by the Covid-19 virus.

The purpose of the Team will be to;

· Identify those in need

· Match the emerging needs of the community to existing support across the district

· Re-direct District Council resources to meet the new growing demand... Read More »

Derbyshire County Council have set up a Covid-19 Community Response Unit to bring agencies and volunteers across the county together and support residents and businesses as they tackle the infection and its effects.

County Council Leader Councillor Barry Lewis announced the new response unit as the council's Cabinet agreed to an initial £1m coronavirus fund to help support vulnerable residents... Read More »

Following the latest advice regarding the coronavirus outbreak and the need for increased measures to suppress the spread of the virus, Dronfield Town Council will do everything we can to support the people of Dronfield through these unprecedented times. By working together, as a council and with our partners and communities, we will come through this challenge.

We will continue to follow the official... Read More »

The guidance around #coronavirus has changed. Derbyshire County Council's short video gives you an overview and for full information please visit https://crowd.in/GbkQec

Derbyshire County Council have set aside £1 million worth of funding to support residents and businesses who may be affected by coronavirus.

County Council Leader, Councillor Barry Lewis, announced the £1 million fund to complement the government support announced in the budget and said it was an initial amount and could rise, depending on how seriously the virus affected the county.

Nationally,... Read More »

To help keep Derbyshire residents informed during the coronavirus outbreak, Derbyshire County Council have created new pages on their website with all the latest advice and information.

Updated daily, the pages feature advice from the Government and Public Health England on how people can play their part in containing the outbreak as well as information on the latest confirmed Derbyshire cases.

Derbyshire... Read More »

Dronfield Town Council are looking for volunteers to join the Community Speedwatch team, who work with the police to help keep streets safer.

The aims of the local speedwatch scheme are;

- Reduce death and injury on the road
- improve the quality of life for local communities
- Reduce the speed of vehicles to the speed limit
- Increase public awareness of inappropriate speed

If you're interested in helping... Read More »

Local voluntary and community sector groups in Derbyshire are being asked to help shape their future funding arrangements during a 12 week consultation.

Derbyshire County Council have launched a consultation into funding for the local voluntary and community sector (VCS) infrastructure organisations with a view to developing a fairer more consistent way of allocating money to support its ambitions and... Read More »

Following the first stage of Dronfield Town Council's tree planting project, the Council is now opening up applications to all Dronfield residents.

In partnership with Ferndale Garden Centre, a total of 20 trees will be gifted this winter to residents within the town.

Residents must have a suitable garden and trees will be of an appropriate type and size. All 20 trees available will be gifted on a first... Read More »