28th March 2024

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Community Testing Centre Opens in Dronfield/Derbyshire Testing Sites Offer Free Kits

Community Testing Centre Opens in Dronfield/Derbyshire Testing Sites Offer Free Kits

Community testing for COVID-19

A temporary Covid 19 Community testing centre has been set up at Dronfield Civic Centre rear car park, off Farwater Lane and is open to the public, Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 12noon for the next four weeks, until Saturday, May 15.

The community testing programme will offer regular testing to those who are at most risk of passing on the... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:12 by Loran Stonehouse

Tags: COVID-19, News

Duke of Edinburgh passes away aged 99

Duke of Edinburgh passes away aged 99

Dronfield Town Council joins the nation in mourning the death of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh.

As a mark of respect, the Union Flag at the Peel Centre Flagpole will fly at half-mast until further notice.

During the current lockdown the Town Council arrangements may unfortunately be restricted.

Councillor Richard Welton, Mayor of Dronfield

Posted: Fri, 9 Apr 2021 13:49 by Jo Mitchell

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Derbyshire residents urged 'not to become complacent' as lockdown restrictions ease.

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

Tags: COVID-19, News

Noticeboard Refurbishment

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

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Community News Feature of the Month

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

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Dronfield Town Council has taken delivery of a new electric vehicle.

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

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Competition to get creative this Easter!

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

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Community Testing - February 2021

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

Tags: COVID-19, News

New rules for dog owners

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

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The Census is coming. Census Day is on Sunday 21st March 2021.

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

Tags: News