“No More Dither and Delay!” - Derbyshire Conservatives Call on Labour Government to Get On With Building Four Paused New Schools Monday, 13 October, 2025 Derbyshire Conservatives have written to the Secretary of State for Education demanding an end to the Labour Government’s ongoing review into four urgently needed new free schools in the county – a review that includes 40 other schools across the country and has now dragged on for almost a year leaving local families, schools and Council officers in limbo. The four schools at risk are: The Avenue... ArticlesLocal News
Killamarsh Remembrance Sunday Parade & Service 2025 10th October 2025 On Sunday 9th November 2025, the residents of Killamarsh will gather to commemorate and remember those who have died in world wars and other conflicts. The... ArticlesLocal News
Caring for Our Town’s Trees and Green Spaces 9th October 2025 Dronfield Town Council maintains a wide variety of green spaces across our community, from parks and small woodlands to open spaces. These areas not only... ArticlesLocal News
Dronfield Remembrance Sunday Parade & Service 2025 5th October 2025 On Sunday 9th November 2025, the residents of Dronfield will come together to commemorate and remember those who have died in world wars and other conflicts... ArticlesLocal News
Burns Rise Planning Appeal Dismissed: Victory for Local Residents and Conservative Councillors 25th September 2025 A Government-appointed Planning Inspector has dismissed the appeal lodged by developers behind the proposed “Burns Rise” housing development in Dronfield — a... Local News
Sindelfingen Strassenfest 2025 27th July 2025 Since 1971 Dronfield has been twinned with Sindelfingen situated in the State of Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, and each June a representative from the Town... European NewsLocal News
Cllr Anthony Hutchinson joins Conservative group 7th February 2025 At the January council meeting Conservatives at Dronfield Town Council were delighted to welcome Anthony to their group. Cllr Hutchinson was elected in May 2024... ArticlesLocal NewsMedia
Burns Rise Planning Application Unanimously Rejected by Committee 11th November 2024 The planning application for 132 new houses south of Chesterfield Road and adjacent to Burns Drive and Southfield Mount has been rejected by North East... ArticlesLocal NewsMedia
Council Opposes National Planning Framework Changes 15th October 2024 Conservative led Dronfield Town Council discussed central government's proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as part of a wider... ArticlesLocal NewsMedia
Political Shockwaves in North East Derbyshire as Conservatives Make Three Historic By-Election Gains 11th October 2024 North East Derbyshire Conservatives are celebrating their success after gaining three Council seats in historic victories in yesterday’s by-elections, with two... ArticlesLocal NewsMedia
Kemi delivers speech on Equality under the Law 9th June 2026 Kemi has set out the Conservative plan to remove identity politics from public services National News
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on Fuel Duty Increase 19th May 2026 Rachel Reeves has backed down on her plans to increase the fuel duty tax by 5p this September. National News
Kemi responds to Labour’s Kings Speech 13th May 2026 Starmer’s chaos in No10 continues as his party crumbles around him. National News
Labour MPs call on Starmer to resign 12th May 2026 As the pressure continues to mount, it’s clear that Starmer must do the right thing and stand down. National News
