“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
Our plan to increase defence spending 3rd September 2026 We must cut the welfare bill, reprioritise funding from other areas and invest into our armed forces National News
The Hidden Cost of Net Zero 19th August 2026 If we continue with Labour’s Net Zero plans, our energy bills will continue to go up. National News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem 17th August 2026 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National News
Crime Must have Consequences 7th August 2026 Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme 28th July 2026 Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News
Kemi challenges new Prime Minister Andy Burnham 23rd July 2026 Andy Burnham needs to rule out tax rises to pay for his spending spree National News
