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Carl Andrew Bailey has been elected to Burnaston Parish Council following the by-election held on Thursday 30 July 2026.

Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place on the A516 Etwall Road from 3 to 4 August while Derbyshire County Council carries out grass cutting, gully emptying, litter picking and road sweeping.

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.

Burnaston Parish Council has published guidance explaining the different roles of councillors, the Chairperson and the Parish Clerk, and how decisions are made lawfully on behalf of the community.

Burnaston Parish Council has raised concerns with South Derbyshire District Council about weed growth along kerbs, footways and public highways, with assurances given that action will now be taken to improve maintenance standards.

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.

Members of the community are invited to attend upcoming public consultation sessions to learn more about the proposed development ahead of the submission of an outline planning application. The events will provide an opportunity to view the proposals, ask questions, and share feedback with the project team.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Due to the current severe snow and ice weather warning, South Derbyshire District Council has postponed the Local Plan Part 2 Review: Issues and Options consultation drop-in event originally scheduled for Friday 9 January. The event will now take place at Hilton Village Hall on Tuesday 20 January, from 4pm to 7pm.

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.

Festive bin changes are coming up. Make sure you know when to put your bins out over Christmas and New Year.