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Vacancy - Lengthsman
After many years of keeping the village of Walton on Trent neat and tidy, Bill has shed his fluorescent jacket and hung-up his litter picker.
The Parish Council and residents I'm sure would like to thank Bill for his service and wish him well for the future.
Unfortunately this has now led to a vacancy for the role of lengthsman and so:
The Parish Council are looking for applicants to take on the role....
Posted: Wed, 20 Aug 2025
Free NHS eye tests for school starters
Free NHS eye tests for school starters
Calling all parents and carers. Do you have a child starting school this year? Remember to get their eyes tested before they start.
All children can get free NHS eye tests up to the age of 16, or if they are aged 16, 17 or 18 and in full-time education.
A child does not have to be able to read for their vision to be checked.
It's important to remember that not all...
Posted: Wed, 20 Aug 2025
Bloodstock Open Air - Build & Break Traffic
In preparation for Bloodstock festival taking place between 6- 10th August, please find attached the planned Traffic Build and Break schedule.
There will be NO fairground this year.
Although the organisers do their best to ensure all the B&B traffic stick within the identified time frame, but, if there are accidents on the roads, or unplanned road works, this can knock the timetable slightly as they...
Posted: Sun, 20 Jul 2025
Bloodstock 2025
Bloodstock - 6th to 10th August 2025
RESIDENTS LETTER (Attached)
The festival site build will commence on Tuesday 29th July and the site will be totally cleared by Friday 15th August.
The Build and Break traffic management plan worked successfully for the second year running to accommodate the loss of being able to use Chetwyn Bridge due to the new 7.5 TONNE weight and width restrictions. This was historically...
Posted: Fri, 27 Jun 2025
Development Planning Committee - 24 June 2025
The next meeting of the South Derbyshire Development Management Committee will be held at 6.00pm on Tuesday 24 June 2025 in the Council Chambers.
On the Agenda for a decision is the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on the border of Walton on Trent and Drakelow opposite Badgers Rest.
It is hoped that many residents will attend the meeting to support the objections put forward including those by the...
Posted: Mon, 23 Jun 2025
Summer Activities - 2025
Summer Activities - 2025
Big Fun Friday, sponsored by the Walton on Trent Parish Council will be from 1.00pm to 4.00pm on Friday 29th August 2025 at Walton on Trent Cricket Club.
All activities are weather dependant.
Parents/carers must complete a consent form BEFORE children and young people take part in activities.
The full Summer Activities calendar can be downloaded at www.southderbyshire.gov.uk
Posted: Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Walton on Trent Parish Councillor - VACANCY
VACANCY on the Walton on Trent Parish Council
The Parish Council is made up of local people of varied ages, genders and backgrounds who share a common enthusiasm to improve the Walton on Trent community.
The role of a Councillor is very wide-ranging, from discussing planning applications and organising village events, to improving the area and lobbying on local issues.
If you are interested in or require...
Posted: Fri, 13 Jun 2025
Mobile Library
Mobile Library Service Disruption (South Mobile)
We would like to apologise for the disruption to service experienced by users of the South Mobile Library, which has been caused by vehicle breakdowns and staff illness. We regret that the service is not operating at present, however we are doing all we can to re-establish the mobile provision as soon as possible. We will contact users of the service...
Posted: Thu, 5 Jun 2025
Jobs Fair
The Department for Work and Pensions working with South Derbyshire District Council and other local partners are holding a Jobs Fair on Thursday 5th June 2025 between 10am – 12:30pm in the Main Hall at Green Bank Leisure Centre (Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AD).
The event is free of charge and open to all to drop in and find out what is on offer. The event will offer training opportunities, access...
Posted: Tue, 3 Jun 2025
Sausage & Cider Festival - June 2025
For Residents of Walton on Trent ONLY
The organisers of the Sausage & Cider Festival are again offering residents of Walton on Trent the opportunity to obtain 4 x complimentary weekend tickets.
They just require residents to request via email (info@25eightevents.com) along with proof of address in the form of a copy of a utility bill or similar and the tickets will be emailed out.
Posted: Wed, 28 May 2025
