News
Improvements planned to Whittington Moor Roundabout
Derbyshire County Council have today invited local residents to have their say on plans to improve the A61 Whittington Moor roundabout, located at the end of the Dronfield-Unstone Bypass.
During August local people will be able to find out more at exhibitions which will show the proposals to improve journey times and reduce accidents on the A61 Whittington Moor roundabout.
The events are being held at... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 1 Aug 2018 14:53 by Jo Mitchell
Cemetery Road Play Area Re-opened
Cemetery Road play area has today reopened following a schedule of work which has included painting all the equipment, repairing the soft surfaces and making improvements to the play tower.
It is now a bright and clean play area for local residents to enjoy with their children along side the open grassed area.
Posted: Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:22 by Jo Mitchell
Dronfield Neighbourhood Plan Consultation
The Dronfield Neighbourhood Plan has been published for consultation for 8 weeks from 17 July 2018 to 11 September 2018.
A copy of the Draft Plan and associated maps and supporting documents can be found by clicking here.
Printed copies of the Plan can be obtained by emailing joanne.mitchell@dronfield.gov.uk. They will also be available for viewing at the following locations; Dronfield Town Council Office... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 17 Jul 2018 14:49 by Jo Mitchell
Thomas Taylor Charity Fund
Are you about to start an Apprenticeship, University or College Course?
The Thomas Taylor Charity, managed by Dronfield Town Council, offers funds to young residents of Dronfield between the ages 16 – 21 who are embarking on their career.
Please click here for more details and an application form.
Application forms are also available from Dronfield Town Council, Civic Hall, Civic Centre, Dronfield... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 5 Jul 2018 14:22 by Jo Mitchell
Joint Police & Fire Open Day - 4 August 2018
Members of the community from across Derbyshire are invited along on Saturday, August 4, 2018, to the joint headquarters of the police and fire services in Ripley, Derbyshire.
Doors will open at 10.30am and visitors will be treated to a behind the scenes insight into the work of Derbyshire's blue light emergency services and their partners.
Packed with joint police and fire demonstrations throughout... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 5 Jul 2018 10:44 by Jo Mitchell
Safety advice issued by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service
Calls to Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service to attend out of control garden and rubbish fires doubled this week with the risk of more serious incidents increasing as temperatures continue to rise.
The service today issued new advice encouraging residents not to start any kind of garden or controlled fire following an emergency call-out to a garden fire which had run underground through dry roots and... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 3 Jul 2018 17:05 by Jo Mitchell
Hundreds enjoy annual Dronfield Gala
Hundreds of local resident's enjoyed a beautiful afternoon in Cliffe Park yesterday at the annual Dronfield Gala.
Opened by Town Mayor, Cllr Philip Wright, the Gala provided a variety of fantastic community and commercial stalls plus fairground rides and inflatables.
The sunny weather brought hundreds of people to the newly refurbished park, where they could enjoy food, drinks and performances from Dronfield... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 2 Jul 2018 14:35 by Jo Mitchell
Brass band plus other groups to perform at Gala
With less than a week to go to the Dronfield Gala, we're delighted to announce that Dronfield Genquip Band will be performing a great selection of musical styles at the opening of the event and throughout the afternoon.
In addition to them there will also be spectacular dancing from Dance Daze and Dance Dronfield, some delightful singing from the Dronfield Singers and demonstrations of boxing and karate... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 13:51 by Jo Mitchell
Dronfield in Bloom Entry Form 2018
Entries are now being taken for the 2018 Dronfield in Bloom Competition.
There are six categories to enter which include;
+ Best front garden
+ Best front garden tubs and planters
+ Best front garden hanging baskets
+ Best Nursing Homes in Bloom
+ Best Business in Bloom
You can download the entry form here and return it to the Town Council offices to enter. The deadline for entries is 27th July and judging... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 09:15 by Jo Mitchell
Fantastic Line Up of Stalls at the Gala
The Dronfield Gala, will take place on Sunday 1st July between 1pm and 4pm in Cliffe Park. This year there will be a great selection of over 20 commercial and community stalls including the following;
An interactive wildlife stand from the RSPB + Usborne books + Karate Club offering free trial + Face painting + Balloon Buddies + Tombola's and lucky dips + Prosecco Bar + Drone Valley Brewery + Wood Fired... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:07 by Jo Mitchell
