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Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour in Our Community
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) can have a real impact on how safe and comfortable we feel in our neighbourhood. While ASB is not always a criminal offence, some behaviours associated with it can cross the line into criminal activity


Free Webinar: Supplying the Council – Learn How Your Business Can Work With Us
South Derbyshire District Council is hosting a free online webinar this September to help local businesses learn how to supply goods and services to the Council.
The session will explain the procurement process in simple terms and highlight how your business, whether small, medium, or large can access opportunities to work with the Council.


Heritage Open Days 2025 in Swadlincote
This September, Heritage Open Days return to South Derbyshire, giving residents the chance to explore our area’s history, architecture, and cultural heritage. A series of special events will be running across Swadlincote and surrounding villages, many of which are free to attend.


Annual Canvass 2025 – South Derbyshire
The Annual Canvass is a process carried out each year to ensure the Electoral Register is accurate and up to date. Every property in South Derbyshire will be contacted to confirm the information held about residents registered to vote.


Temporary Speed Limit Notice 4th - 5th August – A516 Etwall Road, Mickleover
From Monday 4th August 2025 to Tuesday 5th August 2025 temporary speed limits will be in place on the A516 Etwall Road, Mickleover, to allow for essential maintenance works.


Notice: Land Referencing Activity – Chesterfield to Willington Project
We have been informed by National Grid that land referencing activity is currently underway in relation to the proposed Chesterfield to Willington energy infrastructure project.


The Festival of Leisure is Back – Bigger, Louder and More Fun Than Ever!
Mark your calendars for one of South Derbyshire’s biggest summer events the Festival of Leisure 2025, taking place on: Saturday 21st June & Sunday 22nd June 2025 at the Maurice Lea Memorial Park, Swadlincote which is free entry for all.


Important Update: Changes to District Council Planning Committee
South Derbyshire District Council has made changes to the governance structure of its planning committee.


Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraud
Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and can affect anyone, regardless of age or background.


Important: Animal and Plant Health Agency. Do You Keep Birds?
All bird keepers in England must
register with APHA.


Upcoming Elections – Thursday 1 May 2025
Notices of Election for the Derbyshire County Council (South Derbyshire Divisions) and the Drakelow Parish Council Election


Sustainable Development Plan Consultation Now Open
East Midlands Airport is currently consulting on its Sustainable Development Plan, and we are encouraging you to get involved.


Toyota Manunufacturing UK Community Survey
Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) have created a short community survey to better understand the issues the issues that matter to you.


Have Your Say: South Derbyshire Local Plan Part 1 Review 2022-2041
South Derbyshire District Council has opened a public consultation on the Local Plan Part 1 Review (2022-2041), and now is the time to get i


Parking issues
Understanding Parking Enforcement Responsibilities


Upcoming Road Closure: A516 Etwall Road, Mickleover
Upcoming Road Closure: A516 Etwall Road, Mickleover


A Notice: Consultation on further integration between Derbyshire County Council & Derbyshire Community Health Services
Derbyshire County Council and Derbyshire Community Health Services have approved a joint public consultation


Burnaston Honours Local Heros
Remembrance Sunday, Burnaston residents pay their respects.


South Derbyshire Local Plan Review: Have Your Say
A new Draft Local Plan Part 1 will soon be open for public consultation, offering residents and stakeholders the opportunity to shape develo


Polling District and Polling Places Review
The Council is conducting a Polling District and Polling Places Review. The aim of this review is to ensure that all voters within the Distr
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