Planning application update – DMPA/2025/1475 Land to the west of Egginton Road, Etwall (Friargate)Meadows)
Published 3 February 2026
Etwall Parish Council considered the above outline planning application at its meeting held on 12 January 2026.
After careful review, the Parish Council resolved to object to the proposal. The objection raises a number of significant concerns, including but not limited to:
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Compliance with the South Derbyshire Local Plan
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Flood risk and surface water management
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Highways, traffic generation and road safety
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Impact on local infrastructure, including schools and drainage
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Landscape sensitivity, key views and the rural setting of the village
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Cumulative impacts of development in and around Etwall
The Parish Council’s full objection letter, submitted to South Derbyshire District Council on 26 January 2026, is attached below for information and transparency.
26.1.26 Objection to Friargate Meadows DMPA-2025-1475 Land to the West of Egginton Road Etwall
📢 South Derbyshire District Council – January/February Area Forum Dates Announced
Published 19 December 2025
South Derbyshire District Council has confirmed the dates and venues for the next round of Area Forums, taking place across January and February 2026.
Area Forums are open public meetings where residents can hear updates from the District Council, raise local issues, and take part in discussions about services and community priorities. Everyone is welcome to attend.
All meetings run from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.
🗓 Area Forum Dates & Venues
Area 1 – Etwall
📍 Frank Wickham Hall, Etwall
📆 24 February 2026
Area 2 – Milton
📍 Milton Village Hall
📆 21 January 2026
Area 3 – Barrow upon Trent
📍 St Wilfrid’s Church, Barrow
📆 27 January 2026
Area 4 – Swadlincote
📍 Swadlincote Town Hall
📆 18 February 2026
Area 5 – Venue TBC
📆 3 February 2026
(Venue details to follow)
Area 6 – Overseal
📍 Overseal Village Hall
📆 17 February 2026
More information will be shared by SDDC in the new year, and we will publish them on our website once available.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact South Derbyshire District Council or the Clerk for further information.
Christmas Bin Collection Dates and Online Calendars
Published 19 December 2025
Message received from South Derbyshire District Council.
As Christmas is fast approaching, we just wanted to make you aware as our local District and Parish Councillors about the arrangements for Christmas bin collections, and how to get hold of online calendars, should any residents ask.The bank holidays do make a difference to our bin collections, as they do every year. See below a very brief guide to the Christmas bin collections this year, based on the usual collection days.
- If your bin is due to be collected on THURSDAY 25 December 2025 (Christmas Day) ➡️ this will be collected on Saturday 20 December 2025
- If your bin is due to be collected on FRIDAY 26 December (Boxing Day) ➡️ this will be collected on Saturday 27 December 2025
- If your bin is due to be collected on THURSDAY 1 January 2026 (New Year’s Day) ➡️ this will be collected on Saturday 3 January 2026
At any time of the year, if residents are not sure which bin to put out, they can always check bin collection dates, either on their mySouth Derbyshire account, or online – just click on the link below, and pop your postcode into the search bar. The bin calendars for your area are also available to download on the same website page, once you’ve searched.Bin Collection dates and calendars: https://www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/our-services/recycling-bins-and-waste/bin-collection-datesWe know not everyone out there has easy access to digital services. If any residents do come to you for information on their collections and you’re unable to support, please do refer them to our customer services team, and they will do their best to help: 01283 221 000.The current online calendars run until the end of March 2026. New versions will be available in early Spring, which will include separate weekly food waste collections, which are statutory changes, coming into effect next year. Should you have any further questions about the service, please get in touch with the Waste and Cleansing team: Waste.Cleansing@southderbyshire.gov.uk
Pride of Etwall Awards 2025 – Nominations Now Open
Published 4 November 2025
Etwall Parish Council is delighted to invite nominations for the Pride of Etwall Awards 2025.
These awards were introduced to recognise and celebrate individuals who make a positive contribution to life in Etwall — those who help create a strong, welcoming, and vibrant community.
Everyone is welcome to make a nomination, and you may nominate more than one person if you wish (though only one nomination per nominee per person). Nominees do not need to live in Etwall, but their contribution must benefit our community in some way.
📅 Closing date for nominations: 31st December 2025
📩 Send nominations to: etwallparishcouncil@gmail.com
All nominations will be considered at the January Parish Council meeting, with awards presented at the Annual Parish Meeting in March 2026.
For full award guidelines, please see Pride of Etwall Award Guidelines (PDF)
Let’s take a moment to thank and celebrate the people who make Etwall proud. 🌟
Latest Community News from Derbyshire County Council – 3rd November 2025
Published 4 November 2025
Community News from Derbyshire County Council – 3 November 2025
🚸 School Parking Complaints – Know Who to Contact
Published 6 October 2025
With the new school year well underway, the Parish Council has been informed by our local Safer Neighbourhood Team that complaints around unsafe or inconsiderate school parking are again on the rise.
To help tackle this issue, South Derbyshire District Council (SDDC) has produced a new school parking awareness leaflet, which has now been distributed to all schools across the district. See below link.
SwadStyle – October 2025 P00 – Parking Safely Around Our Schools
🚓 Who Enforces What?
Over recent years, many parking offences have been decriminalised and are now enforced by Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) from Derbyshire County Council, rather than the police. However, this change is not widely known — meaning some complaints are still being directed to the wrong authority.
To help clarify, here’s a summary of who handles what:
👮♀️ Civil Enforcement Officers (County Council)
Responsible for enforcing:
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Yellow lines (single and double)
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School “Keep Clear” markings
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Residents’ parking zones
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Blue Badge bays
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Limited waiting bays
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Loading bays
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Bus stops and taxi bays
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Dropped kerb access
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Double-parking
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Pedestrian crossings
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On-street pay & display
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Designated car parks
To report to Derbyshire County Council:
📧 Email: contact.centre@derbyshire.gov.uk
📞 Call: 01629 533190
🚔 Derbyshire Police
Responsible for enforcing:
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Dangerous or obstructive parking (e.g. on bends or junctions)
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Pavement obstruction where no restrictions exist
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Access Only orders
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Double white lines
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One-way streets
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Box junctions
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White-hatched areas
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Dropped kerbs, double parking, and pedestrian crossings (shared with CEOs)
🗣️ What You Can Do
If you witness unsafe or inconsiderate parking, particularly around local schools, please report it directly to the appropriate authority listed above. This ensures the issue reaches those with the power to take action.
Together, we can help keep our village streets — and our children — safe.
📩 For more information or assistance, please contact the Parish Clerk.
Community News from Derbyshire County Council – 6 October 2025
Published 6 October 2025
Community News from Derbyshire County Council – 6 October 2025
Latest Community News from Derbyshire County Council
Published 4 August 2025
Community News from Derbyshire County Council – 4 August 2025
Latest Community News from Derbyshire County Council
Published 28 July 2025
Please find below a link to the latest community news from Derbyshire County Council.
Community News from Derbyshire County Council – 28 July 2025
Free Summer Play Sessions at King George V Playing Fields
Published 22 July 2025
Etwall Parish Council is pleased to announce a series of free summer play sessions for local children and families. These events are a great opportunity for children to enjoy outdoor activities during the school holidays.
Event Schedule:
- Wednesday 30th July | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Adventure and Sports Mobile - Thursday 14th August | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Play and Sports Mobile - Wednesday 20th August | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Play and Sports Mobile
All sessions will take place at King George V Playing Fields and are free of charge, thanks to funding provided by Etwall Parish Council.
We hope these events will be well attended and offer a fun, safe, and active way for children to enjoy the summer break.
