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Dronfield Christmas Lights Switch-on and Christmas Fest
The date for Dronfield Christmas Lights Switch-on in 2025 is Friday 28th November from 4pm until 8pm.
Christmas Fest will begin at 4pm with the Civic Hall and Peel Centre hosting a variety of stalls from local organisations and commercial businesses.
Following Carols from a local school choir at 6pm, the Christmas Lights will then be turned on in the Library Gardens!
A variety of street food will be available...
Posted: Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Dronfield Remembrance Sunday 2025
As always, Dronfield residents provided an incredible show of support for the Remembrance Sunday Parade 2025 on Sunday 9th November.
Due to the ongoing road closure on Church Street, the parade started (for this year only) on Soaper Lane, marching up to the Library Gardens and back again.
A Service of Remembrance, held from 10.55am at the War Memorial, was attended by service representatives, cadet,...
Posted: Tue, 11 Nov 2025
FREE Stop The Bleed Training for Dronfield
#INTHISTOGETHER2025 IS COMING TO DRONFIELD
Citizenaid and stop the bleed - two emergency response frameworks that equip individuals with the skills to manage life-threatening situations before professional help arrives. Attendees learn how to use the citizenaid mobile app and how to stop severe bleeding in the critical minutes before emergency services arrive.
Tuesday 2nd December @ Gosforth Lodge, Cliffe...
Posted: Mon, 10 Nov 2025
Remembrance Parade Dronfield - Sunday 9th November 2025.
The annual Remembrance Parade in Dronfield is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 9th November 2025.
Due to the current road closure on Church Street, the arrangements for this year's service are as follows:
Assemble on Soaper Lane
It is proposed that the parade route commences up Soaper Lane, parades up High Street to the Library Gardens, where the service will commence at 10.45am.
Following the service...
Posted: Tue, 4 Nov 2025
Caring for town's trees
The Town Council maintains a wide variety of green spaces across our community, from parks and small woodlands to open spaces.
These areas not only enhance the town but also support biodiversity and provide valuable recreational spaces for residents and visitors alike.
Councillor Mark Foster says: "With thousands of trees under the Town Council's care, ensuring their health and safety is a key priority....
Posted: Sat, 1 Nov 2025
Burns Rise Plan : Victory for residents and councillors
A government appointed Planning Inspector has dismissed the appeal lodged by developers behind the proposed "Burns Rise" housing development in Dronfield - a plan that would have seen 132 homes built off land Chesterfield Road and Burns Drive.
The scheme was originally refused by NE Derbyshire District Council in September, 2024 following significant concerns from residents, planning officers and local...
Posted: Tue, 28 Oct 2025
Remembrance Sunday 9th November 2025 - Route and Road Closures
The annual Remembrance Parade in Dronfield is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 9th November 2025.
Due to the current road closure on Church Street, the arrangements for this year's service are as follows:
If Church Street is reopened by November 1st, we will follow Plan A; if it remains closed, we will follow Plan B.
Plan A – Assemble in School Lane
It is proposed that the parade route commences...
Posted: Mon, 13 Oct 2025
Mickley Lane resurfacing
Residents of Dronfield Woodhouse will finally see long-awaited road improvements as resurfacing works on Mickley Lane have been approved and are planned to be undertaken in October.
The project, led by Derbyshire County Council, is part of a broader initiative to upgrade roads in Dronfield, which also includes Hilltop Road, Gainsborough Road, Lowry Road, Constable Close, Landseer Close, Holbein Close...
Posted: Thu, 9 Oct 2025
Office Closure - Wednesday 22nd October
The Town Council office will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 22nd October for staff training.
Voicemails left during this time will be responded to the following day.
Posted: Tue, 7 Oct 2025
Town's new bus shelters
Dronfield residents are set to benefit from improved public transport access as three brand new bus shelters have been rolled out across the town.
The new bus shelters, installed by Derbyshire County Council, aim to enhance convenience, safety and accessibility for passengers of all ages.
The installation of digital displays at high-traffic stops will provide live updates on bus arrivals and these are...
Posted: Tue, 7 Oct 2025
