Latest News
Survey into traffic issues in Derbyshire
The Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership have commissioned Agilysis and Traject (two consultancies specialising in road safety research and delivery) to undertake a full review of the structure, strategy and delivery of road safety in Derbyshire. Part of the research is to understand the community perspective, and to this end are asking councillors (and others) to complete a survey before 31st... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:08 by Parish Clerk
South Derbyshire news update
Supporting learning
The BBC is supporting home schooling with three hours of primary school programming on CBBC, and two hours for secondary pupils on BBC Two.
More information is available here: Lockdown Learning: BBC puts school materials on TV, iPlayer and online I BBC News.
Our environment
Coronavirus cases in South Derbyshire
The latest figures show a worrying increase in the number of COVID-19 cases... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 16 Jan 2021 19:10 by Parish Clerk
Derbyshire County Council Community News
Information for local groups, societies, clubs, parish and town councils
Welcome to the latest issue of Community News. We've written this for local groups, clubs and parish and town councils, to keep them up-to-date with news from the council. Our aim is to send this newsletter out every fortnight.
If you've any queries please email us at news@derbyshire.gov.uk
Stay at home
Once again we find ourselves... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:40 by Parish Clerk
Fly-tipping
South Derbyshire District Council are the organisation that deal with Fly tipping
Below is the link which anyone can use to report Fly tipping in South Derbyshire
https://www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/our-services/street-care/fly-tipping
Posted: Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:15 by Parish Clerk
Would you like to make a difference to your local community?
We currently have two PARISH COUNCILLOR VACANCIES that we are looking to fill by co-option. We invite anyone who is interested in being considered to notify the clerk via e-mail or post. In particular we would like to hear of any specific skills or interests that you believe would benefit our group. If you would like an informal discussion with any member of the Parish Council please do not hesitate... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:07 by Parish Clerk
Dog and animal fouling
South Derbyshire District Council are responsible for enforcing dog fouling
Environment Local surveys tell us that dog fouling is the issue that most annoys residents of South Derbyshire about their environment. It can get onto shoes and clothes and at worst can lead to blindness.
It is every dog owner's duty to clean up after their dog - there are no excuses, fouling is unacceptableOne of our Public... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:55 by Parish Clerk
Parish Council meetings
The Parish Council are still meeting and parishioners are welcome to join Zoom meetings. The next meeting is on Monday 11 January at 7.00 pm and the agenda can be found under the Agenda and Minutes page. Please contact the Parish Clerk for access details.
Posted: Sun, 10 Jan 2021 17:53 by Parish Clerk
New national lockdown rules for England
National lockdown rules are currently in force in England.
People must now stay at home and only leave the home for a limited number of reasons.
These are to:
- shop for basic necessities, for yourself or a vulnerable person
- go to work, or provide voluntary or charitable services, if you are not able to work or volunteer from home
- exercise with your household (or support bubble) or one other person, this... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:44 by Parish Clerk
Community testing for Covid-19 is now available in Swadlincote.
We're encouraging as many local people as possible who don't have symptoms to get a test to help to protect their loved ones and the wider community.
One in three people can have the COVID-19 without displaying any symptoms and can unknowingly pass it on.
That's why it's so important to get tested regularly so that wecan find people who are infected, support them to self-isolate, break the chain of transmission... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:12 by Parish Clerk
Police and Crime Commissioner Spotlight newsletter
Police and Crime Commissioner Spotlight newsletter
Posted: Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:10 by Parish Clerk