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National Grid has launched its Stage 2 consultation on proposals for a new 400 kV electricity transmission line between Chesterfield and Willington, forming part of The Great Grid Upgrade. The consultation runs from 3 March to 28 April 2026, and residents are encouraged to review the updated plans and submit their feedback.

From 1 February 2026, responsibility for most bus services in Derbyshire has transferred from Derbyshire County Council to the East Midlands Combined County Authority. Find out what has changed, what has stayed the same, and who to contact for bus services, passes and transport enquiries.

The Government has launched a statutory consultation on proposals to reorganise local government in Derbyshire. Residents, businesses and organisations are encouraged to review the options, including proposals for one or two unitary councils, and submit their views before the consultation closes on 26 March.

An election will be held for Burnaston Parish Council on Thursday 19 March 2026. If you’d like to stand as a candidate, nomination papers must be hand-delivered to SDDC by 4pm on Friday 20 February 2026.

South Derbyshire District Council is holding a series of Council Area Forum Meetings in early 2026, giving residents the chance to hear updates and raise local issues. Burnaston is covered under the Etwall Area Forum, taking place on Tuesday 24 February at Etwall Frank Wickham Hall. All meetings commence at 6:30pm.

Summary of an online meeting between Burnaston Parish Council and land promoters, covering environmental assessment, emerging plans and next steps for public consultation.

Information for Burnaston residents on flooding, who to contact, how to check flood risk maps and how to sign up for flood alerts and warnings.

A reminder to residents on how to report potholes to Derbyshire County Council and fly-tipping to South Derbyshire District Council using the correct online reporting systems.

Dates for the 2026 Council Area Forum meetings have been published. Burnaston Parish is covered by the Etwall Area Forum on Tuesday 24 February at Etwall Frank Wickham Hall.

Derby City Council will begin an eight-week public consultation on the draft Local Plan in January 2026. The plan will guide how Derby develops up to 2043, covering housing, transport, the environment and local infrastructure.

Details of an Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Opinion for land south of Mickleover are now available to view online, with comments open until 5 January 2026.

Festive bin changes are coming up. Make sure you know when to put your bins out over Christmas and New Year.

Families eligible for free school meals can once again book places on Derbyshire’s free Holiday Activities and Food programme this Christmas.

Residents are invited to take part in a regional consultation that will help shape the future of transport across the East Midlands. Public exhibition events are taking place throughout the region, offering an opportunity to learn more and provide feedback.

South Derbyshire District Council has begun the Local Plan Part 2 Review – Issues and Options consultation. This is the first stage in reviewing the adopted Local Plan Part 2, which contains the non-strategic planning policies and allocations that guide how future planning applications are assessed.

We have been made aware that South Derbyshire District Council (SDDC) is not issuing printed recycling and waste collection calendars to households this year. However, residents can still access the full calendar in two ways

Residents are invited to attend a Coffee Morning with Samantha Niblett MP at Burnaston Village Hall on Friday 29th November, from 10:00am to 12:30pm.

Before the Parish Council decides about whether to allocate a small site in the Neighbourhood Plan, it is contacting all landowners in the Parish with land close to the built-up area to invite expressions of interest for small-scale and well-designed development which is in keeping with the character of Burnaston Parish

Before the Parish Council decides, it is contacting all landowners in the Parish with land close to the built-up area to invite expressions of interest for small-scale and well-designed development which is in keeping with the character of Burnaston Parish. As a landowner yourself, if you are considering developing a part of your land for housing, then please complete the attached questionnaire

Parking can be a frequent source of frustration in any community, and it’s often not clear who is responsible for dealing with different types of parking problems. Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) have now replaced traditional traffic wardens and are responsible for enforcing a wide range of on-street and car park regulations.