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Burnaston residents are invited to take part in the upcoming Parish Councillor election, with key deadlines for nominations, voter registration, and voting set between June and July 2026.

Parish Meetings: Know the Difference They sound identical, but they aren't. The Annual Parish Meeting: This is a community forum for you. Held between March and June, registered electors have the legal right to speak, ask questions, and vote on village matters. The Annual Parish Council Meeting: This is internal council business held in May to elect the Chairman and review policies. The public can observe but cannot speak.

Ward councillors are running an information session on 26th and 28th May to help inform residents about the Regulation 19 consultation process and how they can make representations to the Local Plan

Are You Owed a Service Pension? Every year, roughly 2,000 deferred Armed Forces pensions go unclaimed, leaving more than 15,000 pension benefits currently waiting for their rightful owners. To bridge this gap, the Forces Pension Society Charitable Fund is supporting the Unclaimed Pensions campaign, dedicated to raising awareness and helping veterans claim the significant sums they have earned.

Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts in a black blazer and patterned dress smiles in a bright, modern indoor setting with glass railings and white walls.

A casual vacancy has arisen on Burnaston Parish Council. An official Notice of Vacancy has been published, setting out the process for an election or co-option. Residents can contact the Parish Clerk for further information.

Burnaston residents are invited to take part in the upcoming Parish Councillor election, with key deadlines for nominations, voter registration, and voting set between May and June 2026.

South Derbyshire residents will soon benefit from a new food waste collection service, making it easier than ever to recycle at home. With indoor and outdoor caddies provided, households can reduce waste while contributing to renewable energy and fertiliser production through anaerobic digestion.

Free Loan Shark Awareness Sessions are available to help residents and community groups recognise the signs of illegal money lending, support those at risk, and access safe, affordable alternatives.

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.

From 1 February 2026, responsibility for most bus services in Derbyshire has transferred from Derbyshire County Council to the East Midlands Combined County Authority. Find out what has changed, what has stayed the same, and who to contact for bus services, passes and transport enquiries.

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.

An election will be held for Burnaston Parish Council on Thursday 19 March 2026. If you’d like to stand as a candidate, nomination papers must be hand-delivered to SDDC by 4pm on Friday 20 February 2026.

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.

Summary of an online meeting between Burnaston Parish Council and land promoters, covering environmental assessment, emerging plans and next steps for public consultation.

Information for Burnaston residents on flooding, who to contact, how to check flood risk maps and how to sign up for flood alerts and warnings.

A reminder to residents on how to report potholes to Derbyshire County Council and fly-tipping to South Derbyshire District Council using the correct online reporting systems.

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.