Author: Jo Mitchell
Message from the Leader of the Town Council
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 »
Posted: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:34 by Jo Mitchell
Latest guidance around coronavirus
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
Posted: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:56 by Jo Mitchell
Derbyshire County Council announce £1 million to support people affected by coronavirus
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 »
Posted: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 09:45 by Jo Mitchell
Latest updates on coronovirus within Derbyshire
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 »
Posted: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:00 by Jo Mitchell
Become a Community Speedwatch volunteer
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 »
Posted: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:41 by Jo Mitchell
Consultation on funding for local voluntary and community groups
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 »
Posted: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:00 by Jo Mitchell
Trees for Dronfield Residents
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 »
Posted: Thu, 6 Feb 2020 11:27 by Jo Mitchell
Job Vacancy Available
The Town Council are looking to appoint a caretaker/cleaner who is an enthusiastic, positive, hard-working individual and who is committed to providing good cleaning & caretaking duties at various locations owned by the the council across the town.
This post will involve working five out of seven days, on a variable basis and will include evening and weekend work, depending on bookings. The successful... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:23 by Jo Mitchell
Town Centre Health Check Survey by North East Derbyshire District Council
North East Derbyshire District Council are currently undertaking a consultation and they would like your view on Dronfield town centre.
They are currently asking users of the town centre for their opinion on various elements of the town and what changes you would like to see in the future.
To complete the survey online please click here. Copies of the survey are also available to collect from the Dronfield... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:26 by Jo Mitchell
Town Council office times over Christmas & New Year
The town council office is normally open between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday. However, during the Christmas and New Year festivities the office will be closed from 24th December 2019 and will re-open at 10:00am on 2nd January 2020.
Please be reassured that during this time the Outside Services team will remain working and should we receive any seasonal weather the team will be doing their best to... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 12:35 by Jo Mitchell