News Archive - 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for residents and businessesThe latest information on how South Derbyshire District Council services are affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19) is available here. Friday, March 27,2020

Changes to services from Monday 23 MarchThe reception of the Civic Offices in Swadlincote is closed to the public from Monday 23 March due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We will continue to serve you over the phone and via email. Monday, March 23,2020

Big South Derbyshire Spring Clean 2020 - postponedThe Great British Spring Clean has been postponed until the autumn. Tuesday, March 17,2020

Man hit in the pocket after illegal waste dumpedA South Derbyshire man has been forced to pay a fine and costs totalling nearly £3,000 and issued with a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order for illegally dumping waste in Stenson Fields in a case brought by South Derbyshire District Council. Thursday, March 12,2020

Central Building Control Partnership achieves ISO certificationA local authority building control partnership that covers six areas in central England, including South Derbyshire is celebrating after achieving its ISO 9001 certification. Friday, February 28,2020

Small rise in Council Tax to safeguard council servicesSouth Derbyshire residents will see the amount they pay in Council Tax for services provided by South Derbyshire District Council increase by an average of just 6 pence per week. Thursday, February 27,2020

Another flippin’ fantastic Swadlincote Pancake RaceCompetitors of all ages flocked to Swadlincote to put their flipping techniques to the test as part of the annual pancake races on Tuesday, February 25. See the winning teams here. Thursday, February 27,2020

Support available for South Derbyshire residents affected by floodingSouth Derbyshire District Council is inviting residents and businesses who have suffered flooding during severe weather this February to apply for up to £5,000 to make their properties more flood resilient. Tuesday, February 25,2020

Electric vehicle charging point open in South DerbyshireResidents in South Derbyshire can benefit from a new electric vehicle charging point supplied by South Derbyshire District Council. Thursday, February 20,2020