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Community Speed Watch - Volunteeers Needed
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: Thu, 22 Oct 2020 11:57 by Loran Stonehouse
Dronfield Wellbeing Group
Dronfield Wellbeing Group is a new peer support group looking to connect with people who wish to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Peer support is about coming together to provide a listening ear to each other, sharing experience and resources, and strengthening our coping strategies to improve our mental health and wellbeing.
The group is supported by the Derbyshire Recovery and Peer Support... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 22 Oct 2020 11:19 by Loran Stonehouse
Message to North East Derbyshire residents from Derbyshire's Public Health Director
Hello, I'm Dean Wallace, Director of Public Health for Derbyshire.
It's my job to protect the health of Derbyshire people and a huge part of mine, and my team's work, is to help prevent the spread of coronavirus in our communities.
Despite all of our best efforts in sticking to the rules and doing the right thing, confirmed cases continue to rise across the county as they are nationally.
The Boroughs... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 16 Oct 2020 14:46 by Jo Mitchell
Cemetery Road Play Area Refurbishment Coming Soon
Dronfield Town Council's rolling refurbishment of parks across the town will continue later this year at Cemetery Road Play Area. Work is scheduled to begin on the latest refurbishment at Cemetery Road on 16th November 2020 and it is expected to take around four weeks to complete the project.
The planned refurbishment will see the installation of bright, new play equipment, new safety surfacing and... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:41 by Jo Mitchell
Tier Two - High Alert Level for Dronfield from Saturday
The Health Secretary has today announced that from Saturday 17th October (0001 hrs), Dronfield will move into the HIGH level of restrictions (tier 2).
This means new guidance will be in place to try and slow the spread of the virus locally.
Please check the government's website for the latest information about the restrictions in place at this tier; https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-covid-alert-levels-what-you-need-to-know#local-covid-alert-level-high... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:06 by Jo Mitchell
2020 Remembrance Day Plans
Unfortunately due to the ongoing coronavirus situation there will be no parade taking place on Remembrance Sunday this year and members of the public are asked not to gather on that morning near the War Memorial. However, the Council are still keen for a commemoration to take place within the social gatherings guidelines.
Therefore there are currently plans for a service to be held on the morning of... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:52 by Jo Mitchell
Great new cone climber at Hilltop play area
Over the weekend, a brand new piece of play equipment has been installed and added to Hilltop play area.
Children can now enjoy a brand new cone climber. The brightly coloured cone climber is great for multi-play as they climb to the top of the rotating net and it will leave children in a spin!
We hope visitors to the play area will be able to enjoy hours of fun on the new equipment, which is a great... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:26 by Jo Mitchell
Helping Local Businesses
Dronfield Town Council are working in association with the Dronfield Eye to help local businesses. The Town Council are currently supporting the VIP Card and also the Business Pages within the Dronfield Eye.
A list of the current offers available by using the VIP Card can be found on our Facebook page and keep a look out for this months featured businesses on the Business pages within the next edition... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:46 by Jo Mitchell
Marsh Avenue Play Area Now Open
Dronfield Town Council's rolling refurbishment of parks across the town, continued in July with the latest refurbishment at Marsh Avenue. Work was completed last week and the park is has now re-opened to the public.
A brilliant range of bright new play equipment has been installed along with new safety surfacing and the area has also now been enclosed from the rest of the playing fields, providing a... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 4 Aug 2020 14:07 by Jo Mitchell
Job Vacancy - Project & Communications Officer
16 hours per week.
£19,554 - £22,911 pro rata (Depending on qualifications and experience.)
Applications are invited for the above post.
Leading on the marketing and communication activities undertaken by the Council including website content management, social media accounts and press releases. The role will involve project managing events including the Dronfield Gala, Remembrance Day and... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 3 Aug 2020 11:04 by Jo Mitchell