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News from North East Derbyshire District Council : Dronfield Civic Centre set for upgrade
North East Derbyshire District Council have appointed Gary Fletcher Surfacing Ltd to undertake public realm works to enhance the civic centre in Dronfield.
The project will commence on 23 September and will provide hard and soft landscaping, improved pedestrian links and the introduction of new street furniture, planters and waste bins.
It will also include a flexible event space, relocation of the bus... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Sep 2024
Cliffe Park Car Park - Closed on Sunday 15th September
ADVANCE NOTICE
Cliffe Park CAR PARK WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY
on SUNDAY 15th SEPTEMBER
for essential water maintenance
The car park will close from 5:30pm on Saturday 14th September
Thank you for your co-operation.
Posted: Tue, 3 Sep 2024
Defib Relocated
The defibrillator at the former Dronfield Woodhouse Sports and Social Club has been relocated to the Dronfield Woodhouse Bowling Club.
In addition, all Town Council defibrillators have recently received new pads, batteries, and updated signage.
A defibrillator is a device that can give someone's heart an electric shock when it has stopped beating normally in sudden cardiac arrest. It works by checking... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 3 Sep 2024
Citizens Advice North East Derbyshire Celebration Gala -8th November
Citizens Advice North East Derbyshire, are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.
They are holding a black tie gala dinner on 8th November at Chesterfield Football Club to celebrate the work they have achieved for people in Bolsover and North East Derbyshire Districts over the past 50 years.
This event is not only a celebration but also a chance to raise awareness and funds for their charity,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 28 Aug 2024
Shopfront enhancement funding available
Grant funding is available from North East Derbyshire District Council for businesses and landlords in Dronfield to improve their street-facing frontage.
District Councillor William Jones explained: 'There is currently some £172k grant funding uncommitted in the district-wide Shopfront Enhancement initiative administered by NE Derbyshire District Council. Business owners in Dronfield need to take... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 28 Aug 2024
Job Vacancy - Caretaker
The Town Council have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, positive, hard-working individual who is committed to providing good cleaning & caretaking duties at various town council locations. The role will involve undertaking the following duties to ensure facilities are clean and ready for bookings:
- inspecting the interior and exterior of buildings
- setting up rooms for bookings
- carrying out weekly fire... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 9 Aug 2024
Concerns over pupils’ station shortcut
Councillors discussed the ongoing issue of Henry Fanshawe School pupils using the Railway Station platform and the bridge as a school walking route.
Before the wooden ramp was condemned, this formed part of the designated school route for children accessing the school from the heart of Dronfield. The route was then re-designated along Chesterfield Road, over the zebra-crossing, up Lea Road, and over... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 7 Aug 2024
Coal Aston Allotments - Water Leak Repair
The Town Council were recently notified by Severn Trent of a serious water leak on a private supply pipe on the allotments at Coal Aston, which was losing approximately 32 litres of water per hour. To stop the leak and water being wasted, the water was turned off at the allotments to allow for investigations to take place as to where the leak was coming from. As landowners, the Town Council then obtained... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 5 Aug 2024
Thomas Taylor Charity - 2024 Applications now open
Thomas Taylor was a Dronfield blacksmith who died in 1681. His blacksmith's shop was near to the corner of Church Street and High Street in Dronfield. In his will, Thomas Taylor directed that all his property in Dronfield should go to the son and daughter of a kinsman of his in London and then to his brother James. The £4 rent for the property was to be paid yearly to James at the Market Cross... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 1 Aug 2024
Mental Health Support
In conjunction with Derbyshire County Council, Dronfield Town Council have recently installed a number of mental health support posters within bus stops across Dronfield.
The posters provide information and support to the community when it comes to Mental Health Support. Each poster has a QR code with mental health support information, as well as ideas about how to start a conversation around mental... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 31 Jul 2024
