News
Derbyshire residents urged 'not to become complacent' as lockdown restrictions ease.
Derbyshire's director of public health is urging caution as the county begins to emerge from national lockdown restrictions.
From Monday 29 March 2021, the first step on the government's roadmap out of COVID-19 will see up to 6 people, or 2 households, able to meet outside or in private gardens with social distancing.
Outdoor sports facilities, including golf courses, tennis and basketball courts can... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:05 by Loran Stonehouse
Noticeboard Refurbishment
Dronfield Town Council are currently undertaking a schedule of work to replace all the noticeboards around town and over the coming weeks you will start to see shiny new Noticeboards erected at the same sites as the previous ones.
There are currently 14 boards around town which will all be replaced.
Our noticeboards are for use by community groups or events at the Civic Hall or Gosforth Lodge only. We... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:08 by Loran Stonehouse
Community News Feature of the Month
A pathway to a cleaner and safer environment.
Dronfield Town Council has joined forces with The Lea Brook Valley Team and Dronfield Junior School to help in the construction of a circular path with a community garden on unused scrubland owned by Dronfield Town Council, which is situated behind Oaks Community Church.
Dronfield Town Council provided the funding required for the materials necessary to help... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:55 by Loran Stonehouse
Dronfield Town Council has taken delivery of a new electric vehicle.
Dronfield Town Council is pleased to announce the introduction of a brand-new electric vehicle.
Dronfield Town Council have declared a climate emergency and as a result of that created an Environmental Committee focused on projects which can help improve the environment around town. One of those projects is moving the fleet of vehicles towards more environmentally friendly models. This will be the first... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:28 by Loran Stonehouse
Competition to get creative this Easter!
With coronavirus restrictions still in place, Dronfield Town Council is unfortunately unable to hold many of its normal Easter events. So, following on from the success of its Christmas Tree decorating competition, it has launched its Easter Egg colouring/decorating competition to encourage youngsters to get creative this Easter.
There are three age categories Under 5's, 5 – 8 years and 8 –... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:10 by Loran Stonehouse
We are hiring - Dronfield Town Council
Administration Officer
Salary: £19,312 per annum, pro rata
16 hours per week
Dronfield Town Council are looking for an individual to help provide administrative support. The role will involve processing bookings for the venues and sports facilities available to hire, which will also include invoicing and credit control. There will be a variety of other duties so it is vital that you can use your... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:37 by Loran Stonehouse
Community Testing - February 2021
North East Derbyshire residents are being asked to come for a coronavirus test as part of the county council's targeted community testing programme.
Our testing centre is at the Clay Cross Social Centre on Market Street, Clay Cross, S45 9JE and is open every day from 9am to 7pm.
One in three people who have the virus don't have any symptoms, so everyone is invited to come along and get a test to protect... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:59 by Loran Stonehouse
New rules for dog owners
Dog owners across North East Derbyshire will now have to adhere to new rules as North East Derbyshire District Council have introduced a Dog Management Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).
The Dog Management Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) measures will help enforce responsible dog ownership in public spaces across the District.
The district wide PSPO now makes it an offence in North East Derbyshire... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 12:25 by Loran Stonehouse
The Census is coming. Census Day is on Sunday 21st March 2021.
The census is coming and by taking part, you can help to inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as healthcare, education and transport.
It's important you fill in your census questionnaire because the information you share affects the life of every single person living in England and Wales.
Because these things matter to us all, everyone needs to complete the census. Do not worry,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 3 Feb 2021 09:48 by Loran Stonehouse
Local Plan Consultation - Just a few days remaining!
At the beginning of November 2020, the District Council launched a consultation process on the Main Modifications proposed on the North East Derbyshire Local Plan. The Local Plan, amongst other things, says where houses will be built within Dronfield over the coming years.
There are now just a few days remaining before the consultation deadline of 31st January 2021. We need lots of residents to comment... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:30 by Loran Stonehouse
