I know that there has been several people upset that the Parish Council area on this website has not been kept up to date and in order. My apologies for this, but as my professional time consumes so much of my time, finding free time to keep this site updated is proving harder by the [...]
South Derbyshire households are being encouraged to continue their fine festive recycling efforts in the months to come. New figures show residents have given the best possible present to the environment over the Christmas period. 54.76 tonnes of glass and 4.43 tonnes of cans were left in recycling banks, while 4.8 tonnes of real trees [...]
Local resident Debra Hall is currently seeking a couple of local people ‘of a certain age’ (so probably retired) who can sew and/or knit who might be interested in coming with me on a training day in Nottingham run by the Craft Council. Free. Transport and sandwich lunch provided. Date is Friday Feb 10th 10am [...]
Residents, shoppers and businesses are invited to have their say on the future of Swadlincote town centre. South Derbyshire District Council is updating its Vision and Strategy document to continue making the town a better place to live, work and visit. The aim is to set a framework for raising its profile as a hub for [...]
Residents in South Derbyshire are encouraged to continue doing their bit for the environment when new composting regulations come into force. The PAS 100:2011 standard – developed by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and the composting industry – is aiming to further improve the quality of compost for the gardening market. It says [...]
A tree-mendous giveaway is taking place in South Derbyshire. South Derbyshire District Council and The National Forest are offering individuals, schools and community groups the opportunity to branch out and plant additional foliage. Up to 1,000 trees are up for grabs, with a choice of Alder Buckthorn, Bird Cherry, Common Spindle and Hazel. All of [...]
South Derbyshire will be blowing its own trumpet at a musical extravaganza. Powerful melodies are set to ring out across the award winning Maurice Lea Memorial Park in Church Gresley as part of the Bandstand Marathon. Being held on Sunday, September 25, the event has been designed to showcase local amateur talent and offer a [...]
A popular sports facility in South Derbyshire is to be given a major makeover this autumn. The swimming pool changing rooms at the Green Bank Leisure Centre in Swadlincote will be renovated from October 2. South Derbyshire District Council and its partnering sport and exercise charity Active Nation are aiming to provide a bright and [...]
Comic Strip Characters at the Big Draw is taking place at St. Matthew’s Community Centre, Overseal Open for People of all Ages – drop in event. No need to book Saturday 8th October 1pm-4pm No experience required. Come and enjoy the drawing experience. Draw Comic Strip Characters on a large length of art fabric. Ideas [...]
Joint developers Rokeby Developments and Peveril Securities this week announced completion of construction of their 112,000 sq ft mixed-use leisure and retail scheme The Pipeworks in Swadlincote and celebrated two further retail lettings. Home Bargains has signed up on a 15-year lease on 13,150 sq ft of retail space on units three and four. And [...]
