Cllr Anthony Hutchinson joins Conservative group Friday, 7 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 as an independent Town Councillor in the ward of Coal Aston. Cllr Hutchinson said, ”I’ve always done my best to represent the residents of Coal Aston but this is difficult as a single Councillor. I'm very happy to join my conservative... 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
On Demand Bus Service from Travel Derbyshire goes from Strength to Strength 5th September 2024 Our Conservative team have always fought to protect and support bus services across North Derbyshire. The challenge, since covid, is that those travelling on... ArticlesLocal NewsMedia
Shopfront Enhancement Funding Still Available 28th August 2024 Grant funding is available for businesses and landlords across North East Derbyshire to improve their street-facing frontage. Coun William Jones explained ,... ArticlesLocal NewsMedia
Dronfield Train Station Barrier Plea over Safety Concerns of School Children using the Station as a Shortcut to School 18th August 2024 Councillors discussed the ongoing issue of Fanshawe school children using the Station, both platforms and the bridge as a school walking route. Before the... ArticlesLocal NewsMedia
Killamarsh's Refurbished Skatepark is Open for New Tricks! 12th June 2024 After a long two years of planning and development, and over £100k of funding from the Safer Streets Fund and a top up to £190k by North East Derbyshire... ArticlesLocal NewsMedia
New Banking Hub Now Open in Clay Cross! 14th March 2024 Lee, Charlotte and Jess were at the opening of the new Clay Cross Banking Hub we secured for the area a few months ago and are pleased at the positive feedback... ArticlesLocal NewsMedia
More Support for Many Families 9th March 2024 One of the most important parts of the budget earlier this week was the changes to child benefit, which will offer significant support for families in the... Local NewsMediaWestminster News
Mel Stride responds to Rachel Reeve's spending review 13th June 2025 Today, Rachel Reeve's delivered Labour’s first Spending Review. With a torrent of promises, slogans, and self-congratulations. But not the truth. National News
Kemi delivers a speech at FTSE250 conference 12th June 2025 Kemi Badenoch has delivered a speech in the city responding to Labour's damaging plans for our economy. National News
Labour U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments 9th June 2025 After Conservative pressure, Labour finally reinstitute Winter Fuel Payments for 9 million pensioners National News
Kemi Badenoch exposes the laws and treaties holding Britain back 6th June 2025 Watch the Leader of the Conservative Party Kemi Badenoch deliver a keynote speech on the international treaties which are holding Britain back. National News
Mel Stride delivers speech on Conservative Economic Vision 5th June 2025 Watch as the Shadow Chancellor sets out the economic principles that will guide us in the future. National News
Conservative unveil plan to take back control of our prisons 4th June 2025 Unless Labour act fast, more prison officers lives will be put at serious risk. National News
