19th March 2024

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Volunteers wanted for Community Speed Watch project

Volunteers wanted for Community Speed Watch project

Have you got some free time to spare to help tackle speeding in your local community?

Community Speed Watch (CSW) is a locally driven initiative allowing members of the community to monitor speeds of vehicles using speed detection devices. CSW schemes are supported by local policing teams with the aim of educating drivers to reduce their speeds.

What is Speed Watch?

The scheme aims to cater for the problem... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:06 by Loran Stonehouse

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Town Council 2024/25 Budget

The February Town Council meeting saw councillors agree to the proposed budget recommended by the Budget Committee.

The making of this year's budget faced many difficult challenges. Soaring energy costs, nationally set wage increases, inflation and unprecedented rises in external contract prices were the most significant pressures facing members of the Budget Committee in setting recommendations to... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:13 by Loran Stonehouse

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'How to Give CPR to a Women' - International Women's Day 2024

Women are 28% less likely to receive CPR by a member of the public than men. This means that more women are dying and have worse longer term health outcomes than men.

Why?

  • Embarrassment to reveal a woman's chest.
  • Fear of making things worse or litigation.
  • Doubt about the signs that tell us a woman is in need of CPR.

We can do better for women. Watch and share the 'how-to give CPR to a woman'' video to save... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 8 Mar 2024 11:24 by Loran Stonehouse

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New bookable on demand bus service for Chesterfield, Bolsover, and North East Derbyshire

New bookable on demand bus service for Chesterfield, Bolsover, and North East Derbyshire

Residents are now able to use a new bus service to take them anywhere within Chesterfield, Bolsover and North East Derbyshire.

Travel Derbyshire On Demand is a new service funded by the government as part of Derbyshire's Bus Service Improvement Plan. It is a trial 'on demand' project. Unlike a traditional bus service, it does not have a fixed route - passengers can simply travel between any 2 points... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 6 Mar 2024 10:10 by Loran Stonehouse

Tags: Bus Service, News

Reporting Potholes in Dronfield

Reporting Potholes in Dronfield

The Town Council do not oversee any logistics, repair or maintenance of any roads or highways. All road faults/requests/complaints should be directed to Derbyshire County Council.

To report a pothole in Dronfield, please report it online via the Derbyshire County Council website. Click the link here then select 'Report a road fault' and complete the online form.

Alternatively you can call Derbyshire... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 19 Feb 2024 08:58 by Michael Keys

Tags: News, Potholes, Road Safety

MUGA Pitch Time Slots Available - Cliffe Park

MUGA Pitch Time Slots Available - Cliffe Park

We have received a number of enquiries about the timeslots available for the MUGA pitch at Cliffe Park.

From 1st February 2024, the remaining MUGA timeslots available are:

Monday: 21.00-22.00

Tuesday: 17.00-18.00, 20.00-21.00, 21.00-22.00

Wednesday: Fully booked

Thursday: 17.00-18.00

Friday: 17.00-18.00, 18.00-19.00, 21.00-22.00

Booking costs:

Prices based on a 10 week booking block

Hire charge for one hour... Read More »

Posted: Thu, 1 Feb 2024 14:03 by Michael Keys

Tags: Cliffe Park, Dronfield, MUGA, News, Sports

Citizens Advice needs Volunteer Advisers

Citizens Advice needs Volunteer Advisers

The work of Citizens Advice North East Derbyshire would not be possible without volunteers.

Nationally, ninety per cent of CA workers are volunteers. There are many ways to get involved. All volunteer advisers are fully trained. You do not need to have any particular qualifications or experience, but the following abilities are essential:

  • a good listener and open minded
  • able to work with clients to achieve... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:05 by Loran Stonehouse

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The 2023 Dronfield Christmas Lights Switch On

The 2023 Dronfield Christmas Lights Switch On

Come and experience the magic of the festive season at Dronfield Town Council's annual Christmas Light Switch on!

Join us tonight from 4pm till 8pm, as we illuminate the town with our Christmas light turn-on event. Come and celebrate with us, gather with friends and family to count down the moments until the switch is flipped, lighting the streets aglow with festive cheer.

The Civic Hall will be filled... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:46 by Loran Stonehouse

Tags: Christmas, Events, News

Dronfield Woodhouse Sports & Social Club Statement – 20th November 2023

Dronfield Town Council have today (20th November 2023) as landlords, taken back possession of Dronfield Woodhouse Sports & Social Club following a forfeiture of the leases by the Club.

The Sports & Social Club were served with Notices under Section 146 of the Law of Property Act 1925 in relation to breaches surrounding failure to pay rent, failure to insure, failure to repair fire doors and... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:35 by Joanne Mitchell

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Fireworks Party Event at Dronfield Woodhouse Sports & Social Club - Statement

The Town Council is aware of the fireworks event advertised to be held at Dronfield Woodhouse Sports & Social Club on Saturday 4th November 2023.

The Town Council would like to make it clear that it has not received any information in relation to this event and has therefore not seen any copies of public liability insurance for the Club or event, a risk assessment including number of attendees,... Read More »

Posted: Thu, 2 Nov 2023 14:32 by Michael Keys

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