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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Win a chance to have your Council Tax paid for a month by entering North East Derbyshire Chair’s photo competition!
The chairman of North East Derbyshire District Council has launched an online photo competition where the winner will have their council tax paid for a month.
The Council Chair is raising cash for her two chosen charities - Alzheimer's Research UK and the National Deaf Children's Society.
The Chair of North East Derbyshire District Council, Councillor Pat Antcliff said, "We have such a beautiful district... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 21 Jan 2021
Calling all local businesses – Dronfield Council would like to hear from you!
Dronfield Town Council has opened tenders for local businesses who would like to be included on its preferred suppliers' list.
The preferred suppliers' list will give local trade businesses a great opportunity for working with the Council.
This will give back to the local economy and support local business wherever possible. This is not only a win for our local businesses – it's really important... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Jan 2021
