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Updated consultation details have been published for the proposed residential development on land north of Staker Lane. Comments on application DMOT/2026/0936 should be submitted by 10 August 2026.

South Derbyshire District Council is consulting on the environmental scope of a potential outline development of up to 400 homes on land north of Staker Lane, Derby.

Residents are invited to meet Samantha Niblett MP to discuss concerns about the proposed Castle Way Energy development affecting Burnaston and the surrounding area. Further information about the proposals and the Parish Council’s response is available on the Solar Energy page.

East Midlands Freeport will hold its first public Board meeting on Thursday 24 July 2026, offering local people, businesses and stakeholders the chance to hear updates, learn more about its work and find out how to submit questions.

Phase 1 Engagement runs from Tuesday 16 June to Tuesday 28 July 2026. Residents can view the proposals, share feedback and provide local knowledge to help inform the project.

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A public consultation is now open on the East Midlands Freeport Strategic Infrastructure planning document. Residents can review the proposals and submit comments before 27 April 2026.

National Grid has launched its Stage 2 consultation on proposals for a new 400 kV electricity transmission line between Chesterfield and Willington, forming part of The Great Grid Upgrade. The consultation runs from 3 March to 28 April 2026, and residents are encouraged to review the updated plans and submit their feedback.

The Government has launched a statutory consultation on proposals to reorganise local government in Derbyshire. Residents, businesses and organisations are encouraged to review the options, including proposals for one or two unitary councils, and submit their views before the consultation closes on 26 March.

South Derbyshire District Council is holding a series of Council Area Forum Meetings in early 2026, giving residents the chance to hear updates and raise local issues. Burnaston is covered under the Etwall Area Forum, taking place on Tuesday 24 February at Etwall Frank Wickham Hall. All meetings commence at 6:30pm.

Dates for the 2026 Council Area Forum meetings have been published. Burnaston Parish is covered by the Etwall Area Forum on Tuesday 24 February at Etwall Frank Wickham Hall.

Derby City Council will begin an eight-week public consultation on the draft Local Plan in January 2026. The plan will guide how Derby develops up to 2043, covering housing, transport, the environment and local infrastructure.

Details of an Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Opinion for land south of Mickleover are now available to view online, with comments open until 5 January 2026.

Residents are invited to take part in a regional consultation that will help shape the future of transport across the East Midlands. Public exhibition events are taking place throughout the region, offering an opportunity to learn more and provide feedback.

South Derbyshire District Council has begun the Local Plan Part 2 Review – Issues and Options consultation. This is the first stage in reviewing the adopted Local Plan Part 2, which contains the non-strategic planning policies and allocations that guide how future planning applications are assessed.

We have been informed by National Grid that land referencing activity is currently underway in relation to the proposed Chesterfield to Willington energy infrastructure project.

East Midlands Airport is currently consulting on its Sustainable Development Plan, and we are encouraging you to get involved.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) have created a short community survey to better understand the issues the issues that matter to you.

National Grid meetings aiming to address any unanswered questions from the previous session and provide further clarity

South Derbyshire District Council has opened a public consultation on the Local Plan Part 1 Review (2022-2041), and now is the time to get i