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DronfieldNEWS Town Council
Petition changes
DRONFIELD Town Council discussed the amendments to the petition scheme at North East Derbyshire District Council.
The changes made at the 19th May district council meeting mean that petitions made by residents over current issues will be excluded from the scheme.
Coun Alex Dale commented: “These changes made by the district council will prevent members of the public from petitioning on issues which are subject to consultation, including the Local Plan. They are a disgraceful attempt to shut down debate.”
A motion was proposed by Coun Alex Dale, seconded by Coun Angelique Foster. The Town Council is to write to North East Derbyshire District Council to formally
complain about the recent changes they have made to the petition scheme which will prevent members of the public from petitioning on issues which are subject to consultation or about to be.
Dronfield Town Council believes that this constitutes an attempt to shut down debate and remove the residents their democratic right to petition their local authority.
The Town Council is also to request an explanation about the reason why the petition signed by more than 4,000 residents asking for protection of Dronfield's Greenbelt and presented to the district council Leader, Coun Graham Baxter, in February, was not fully considered or debated at a full council meeting as it should have been.
Fracking update - Ineos appeal
AN appeal from Ineos regarding their application for exploratory drilling at the Bramleymoor Lane/Marsh Lane site will be heard at a public inquiry.
The inquiry is scheduled to last eight days, commencing at 10am on 19th June, at the Chesterfield Assembly Rooms, Market Hall, Soresby Street, Chesterfield.
Town Council Leader, Coun Angelique Foster, and Councillors Alex Dale and Anthony Hutchinson will be attending the inquiry to put forward the views of residents and Dronfield Town Council.
Opposition will also be voiced by North East Derbyshire MP Lee Rowley.
Invitation for local businesses to take part in Gala
DRONFIELD Town Council is delighted to organise the annual Dronfield Gala, which will be held on Sunday, 1st July, 2018 between 1pm and 4pm in Cliffe Park.
There will be a host of great activities available for all the family including fairground rides, inflatables and performances from local groups. There will also be a fantastic variety of stalls to visit.
Coun Michelle Emmens commented: “There will be hundreds of people in attendance. This is a great opportunity to promote and encourage local businesses”.
If you would like to book a stall at the Gala please contact Carole Dick for more information and a booking form at carole.dick@dronfield.gov.uk or call 01246 418573.
Dronfield Genquip Band
L OCAL brass band, Dronfield Genquip Band, are to perform at Dronfield Gala.
First formed in 1970 by local Deputy Head Ian Cottier, the band are very proud of their roots in Dronfield and
consider it a great privilege to represent the town in National Finals in September this year.
Coun Angelique Foster said: “I'm really pleased that Dronfield Genquip Band have offered to play at the Gala this year. It's very kind of them to get involved.”
Dronfield Town Council, Civic Hall, Dronfield S18 1PD.
Tel: 01246 418573. townclerk@dronfield.gov.uk www.dronfield.gov.uk