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Derbyshire moved into tier four
The whole of Derbyshire, including Dronfield, has now been moved in to tier 4 restrictions following the fortnightly review of the COVID levels which has seen the county placed in the tougher new alert level advising people to 'stay at home'.
As well as continuing to wash hands regularly, stay apart and wear a face covering unless exempt, the restrictions mean:
- people should stay at home unless they... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 4 Jan 2021 09:18 by Jo Mitchell
Census 2021 - Temporary Vacancies
The Office for National Statistics is recruiting over 35,000 field staff to encourage householders to fill in their 2021 Census questionnaires and maximise response rates.
As the public face of the census, field staff are essential to its success.
ONS is looking to recruit people with knowledge of the local area and who can relate to the communities within it.
The hours are flexible and include the opportunity... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:43 by Loran Stonehouse
Cemetery Road Park Refurbishment Completed
Cemetery Road park reopens following refurbishment
The children's park has reopened to the public as part of the Dronfield Town Councils park refurbishment programme.
The park boasts grassed areas, soft surface areas, a trampoline, toddler and junior swings, rockers, climbing frames and slides.A hooped topped fence has also been erected around the play area which allows the youngest children to play... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 23 Dec 2020 10:35 by Loran Stonehouse
Christmas & New Year Opening Hours - Dronfield Town Council
During the Christmas and New Year holidays the council office will be closed from 4pm on Wednesday 23rd December 2020 and will re-open at 10am on Monday 4th January 2021.
Voicemails will be monitored during this period in case of emergency.
Please be reassured that during this time the Outside Services team will be working, should we receive any seasonal weather.
Wishing you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS and... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Dec 2020 14:55 by Loran Stonehouse
Children's Christmas Tree Decorating Competition
Dronfield Town Council are delighted to announce the winners of the Children's Christmas Tree Decorating Competition.
The competition was open to three age groups, under 5's, 5-10 and 11+. A first, second and third place was chosen from each age group.
The final decision was made by a panel of judges who had the unenviable task of choosing the winners from over 170 amazing entries.
Congratulations to... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Dec 2020 13:10 by Loran Stonehouse
Dronfield's Best Festive House Competition Winners Announced
The winners of the 2020 Best Festive House Competition have been revealed.
Judges from the council toured Dronfield over several nights to decide on the winners.
Thank you to all the entrants for getting into the festive spirit by decorating their homes with lights and displays.
Congratulations to the winning entrants below:
Netherdene Road
Runners Up:
Stonelow Road
Ashford Road
Westfield Road
Posted: Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:39 by Loran Stonehouse
Christmas Shop Window Display Competition Winners Announced
Dronfield Town Council has announced the winner of the Christmas Shop Window Display Competition
Traders have been bringing Christmas cheer to Dronfield by decorating their windows this year.
A huge "Thank you" to all the businesses for all the hard work they put into decorating their windows for the 2020 Christmas Shop Window Display Competition. They all looked amazing!
The Judges had a difficult task... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:00 by Loran Stonehouse
Santa’s Sleigh - Updated Routes
The Rotary Club of Dronfield will be bringing Santa to the Towns streets again this December.
Organised by The Rotary Club of Dronfield, Santa's Sleigh will be touring the area as usual during December. Families will be warmly welcomed to wave to Santa from a safe distance, and the sights and sounds of the Sleigh and Santa's helpers will all bring festive cheer to the neighbourhood.
Listen out for Santa's... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 9 Dec 2020 13:43 by Loran Stonehouse
Job Vacancy - Outside Services Operative
Dronfield Town Council is looking for a hard working, reliable individual to work as part of the Outside Services team.
Reporting to the Outside Service Manager, main duties will include:
- Maintaining land and property in the ownership of the Council including Parks and Open spaces, Play areas, council buildings, allotments and cemeteries.
- Carrying out maintenance of facilities within the cemetery
- Undertaking... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 9 Dec 2020 12:07 by Loran Stonehouse
Care at Christmas Appeal - Gosforth Lodge Donation Point
North East Derbyshire District Council, together with its housing partner Rykneld Homes, has launched its Care at Christmas Appeal to provide a surprise festive gift to residents in Care Homes.
They are inviting communities to get behind the appeal by donating small gifts such as biscuits, chocolates, jigsaws, bubble bath and bed socks or you can donate online, with the money used to buy gifts for the... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 8 Dec 2020 10:21 by Jo Mitchell
