Residents Attend Regulation 19 Information Session at Burnaston Village Hall Friday, 29 May, 2026 Cllr Andrew Kirke has thanked everyone who attended the recent Regulation 19 Information Session at Burnaston Village Hall. The meeting was extremely well attended, with residents from across the area taking the opportunity to ask questions and take part in important discussions about the Regulation 19 Consultation on the amended Local Plan. A particular focus of the evening was the proposed... Articles
SDDC Group Leader's Update May 2026 26th May 2026 Dear Members, As we head towards summer — and with the World Cup now somehow only days away — South Derbyshire is doing what it always does best: getting on... Articles
DCC Group Leader's Update April 2026 17th April 2026 Holding Reform’s Feet to the Fire Since last May’s election, when Reform UK took control of Derbyshire County Council, we’ve hit the ground running as the new... Articles
A Successful 2026 President’s Dinner Raises Over £4,000 for Future Campaigns 3rd April 2026 The Management Team is delighted to extend its sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of our 2026 President’s Dinner, held last month. The... Articles
Statement on Jawbone Lane Planning Application from Cllr Matthew Gotheridge 25th March 2026 Statement re. Planning Application for 66 Houses on Jawbone Lane by Cllr Matthew Gotheridge, District Councillor for Melbourne. PLANNING DECIDED Last Night I... Articles
SDDC Group Leader's Update March 2026 20th March 2026 March is when the light comes back; and this year, it is shining directly on the decisions taken at South Derbyshire District Council. Over the last two years... Articles
Local Highways Update from Cllr Daniel Corbin 24th February 2026 Residents travelling along Weston Road, Main Street and Swarkestone Road may be aware of ongoing concerns about the condition of the carriageway. Cllr Daniel... Articles
Statement on Fly Tipping from Cllr Andrew Kirke, Etwall Ward 22nd February 2026 Cllr Andrew Kirke reported a major fly-tipping incident on the A516, urging investigation and prosecution by South Derbyshire District Council. Articles
Reform's Budget: Higher Taxes and Tip Closures 12th February 2026 At yesterday’s Full Council meeting, Derbyshire Conservatives put forward a fully costed and balanced amendment to reduce the Council Tax increase and protect... Articles
Site Traffic Halted at Boulton Moor Following Safety Concerns 9th February 2026 Vehicle movements at the Boulton Moor development off Lullworth Road have been temporarily suspended following intervention by local councillor Cllr Corbin... Articles
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on Fuel Duty Increase 19th May 2026 Rachel Reeves has backed down on her plans to increase the fuel duty tax by 5p this September. National News
Kemi responds to Labour’s Kings Speech 13th May 2026 Starmer’s chaos in No10 continues as his party crumbles around him. National News
Labour MPs call on Starmer to resign 12th May 2026 As the pressure continues to mount, it’s clear that Starmer must do the right thing and stand down. National News
Conservatives Publish Alternative King’s Speech 11th May 2026 Under Labour people in Britain are struggling, we need a new approach. National News
