During the week commencing 22 November 2021, weather permitting, contractors will be in the park repairing the area under the children's swings. Hopefully the wet pour patch will be a more permanent repair than in previous attempts.

The contractors will be barrier taping off the swings and putting up signage until the work has been completed and the patch has set.

There is a new visitor website operating and can be found at: www.visitsouthderbyshire.co.uk

This new and interactive website will continue to be developed but already contains a wealth of information about things to do, places to stay, food and drink outlets, walking and cycling trails, and shopping in the District. A selection of attractions in neighbouring areas, such as Conkers, are included as... Read More »

The Parish Council would like to offer their congratulations to the members of the Walton W.I. who celebrate their 100th Year on Tuesday 9th November 2021.

The Snowman and The Snowdog trail in Swadlincote this Christmas

Residents and visitors to Swadlincote can take part in a stunning sculpture trail as Raymond Brigg's heart-warming 'Snowman' and 'Snowdog' characters arrive this November.

The trail, brought to Swadlincote by South Derbyshire District Council in partnership with Wild in Art and Penguin Ventures, part of Penguin Random House UK, is inspired... Read More »

The latest linked edition includes information on booster jabs, jabs for children and further support services.

https://bit.ly/3Bde9PO

Parish of Walton-on-Trent

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.

If by 1 November, 2021 (14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said... Read More »

There are a number of Events, Training, Funding and Drop in Sessions happening in the next few weeks in the South Derbyshire area.

Stoptober

It's Stoptober - the perfect time to quit smoking, get healthier and start saving money too. If you're ready to kick the habit then get in touch with Live Life Better Derbyshire and join a FREE stop smoking clinic.

Live Life Better Derbyshire offers dedicated support for when you're ready to quit smoking for good. Our friendly, knowledgeable advisors will take you through every step of your... Read More »

After some chasing by the Walton on Trent Parish Council the stream by the side of the entrance to the footpath just before the Bailey Bridge (Staffs side) has been cleaned out.

Hopefully, now that all the rubbish left by indiscriminate fly-tippers has been removed, it will allow the water to flow into the river reducing the amount of flooding.

Mobile Library - Walton on Trent

The Mobile Library is resuming full service and will be in Walton on Trent every 4-weeks starting from the 13th October 2021.

The next 3 dates are: 13th October 2021 - 10th November 2021 - 8th December 2021

Locations:

Bells End Road - 10:30 to 10:55hrs

The Swan - 11:00 to 11:25hrs