Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts, has launched an important survey on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). This survey invites women and girls across Derby and Derbyshire to share their experiences, perceptions of safety, and views on gender-based violence. All responses are completely anonymous, and the insights gathered will play a key role in shaping future services and support.

We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this survey with your networks, including those who may have been affected, to ensure as many voices as possible are heard.

The survey is available through this link.

The Parish Council has seen an increase in the number of complaints it has received regarding the problem of inconsiderate parking. Please refrain from parking on the pavement – pedestrians, pushchairs, wheelchair users need to get by on the pavement and should not be forced onto the road.

Please think about where you are parking, there are a number of vehicles who park so close to the junctions that it makes it dangerous for other motorists and pedestrians, others block private driveways or make it extremely difficult for residents to enter/exit their driveways.

Consider the width of the road, there are several streets that become narrow due to parking on both sides of the road this causes issues for emergency services – the parish council makes a request to please be considerate.

If you see or have experienced bad and/or inconsiderate parking, this can be reported to the police via 101 or online. A link below provides further information about parking enforcement

https://www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/our-services/transport-and-roads/parking-enforcement

Dear Consultee

Regulation 19 Addendum: Proposed Modifications to South Derbyshire Local Plan Part 1 Review Publication Version (2022-2041) Consultation 

Following on from the letter you will have received dated 05.05.2026, regarding the South Derbyshire District Council focused addendum consultation on proposed modifications to the Local Plan, the link to the consultation can be found here: https://southderbyshire.inconsult.uk/Regulation_19_Addendum/consultationHome

The consultation will run from Tuesday 5^th May to 5pm on Tuesday 16^th June 2026.

Further information can be found on the councils website: https://bit.ly/Part-1-Local-Plan-Review

The Statement of Representations Procedure contains further information regarding the consultation, including where to view the consultation materials and how to make representations. This document can be found here: https://www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/assets/attach/15917/Statement-of-Representation-Procedure.docx

Yours faithfully

Steffan Saunders
Head of Planning
Directorate of Place and Prosperity

 
This training is free of charge and is available for all those working with the community, who may be at risk of being manipulated by a loan shark. It will also detail affordable, safe alternatives to illegal and high-cost lending.

The Illegal Money Lending Team (also known as Stop Loan Sharks) is a national organisation that investigates and prosecutes illegal money lenders and provides specialist support for people affected by this crime. When people are in desperate need of some quick cash, loan sharks may seem like the answer – but they’re not. Loan sharks are criminals. They don’t care about a person’s situation; they just want to make money out of them. They will pretend to be their friend and make them feel that they are helping them out, but they are not.

This awareness session is to help people understand the world of illegal money lending. The training also includes how to identify victims and signpost them to specialist support. This is especially important as the current financial climate is affecting so many people and putting them at an increased risk of falling victim to a loan shark.

Each session takes place over 1hr and 30m.

Booking Links:

19^th May 2026 – 10.00am

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b1cbbf79-f007-4499-84cf-0b46d4191471@429a8eb3-3210-4e1a-aaa2-6ccde0ddabc5

17^th September 2026 – 13.30

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/59e3fbe1-b85f-4ae1-9b17-ca5746e3bef9@429a8eb3-3210-4e1a-aaa2-6ccde0ddabc5

24^th November 2026 – 09.30am

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bbcb69f0-7b31-447d-8a06-0327c4132477@429a8eb3-3210-4e1a-aaa2-6ccde0ddabc5

25^th February 2027 – 13.30

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/672c4b67-db7e-4ff3-9600-3e20d5dd6ed4@429a8eb3-3210-4e1a-aaa2-6ccde0ddabc5

For any queries please contact affordable.credit@derbyshire.gov.uk.

Message from South Derbyshire District Council

North West Leicestershire District Council, Rushcliffe Borough Council and South Derbyshire District Council have published for consultation the draft East Midlands Freeport Strategic Infrastructure and Contributions Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). The consultation is being run by Rushcliffe Borough Council on behalf of all three local authorities.

The consultation finishes at 5pm on Monday 27April 2026.

The SPD provides planning guidance on how contributions will be secured for necessary strategic infrastructure to support development at the East Midlands Freeport (EMF) sites:

• East Midlands Airport and Gateway Industrial Cluster (EMAGIC) within North West Leicestershire
• Former Ratcliffe on Soar Power Station within Rushcliffe
• East Midlands Intermodal Park (EMIP) within South Derbyshire

The SPD will help ensure the coordinated and collaborative delivery and funding of necessary transport, energy, power and utility infrastructure for these sites. In addition, the SPD will help ensure that strategic allocations in adopted and emerging Local Plans, which are not within the EMF sites, make appropriate and proportionate contributions towards this strategic infrastructure where they will benefit from it. Further Information on the Freeport itself is available at www.emfreeport.com

The draft SPD, accompanying documents and details on how to respond to the consultation are available to view at: www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/supplementary-planning-documents

All comments should be directed to Rushcliffe Borough Council. If you wish to comment on the draft documents, please do so:

• Via email to: localdevelopment@rushcliffe.gov.uk
• Via post to: Planning Policy, Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road, West Bridgford NG2 7YG

All comments must be submitted by 5pm on Monday 27th April 2026.

If you have any questions, please call Rushcliffe Planning Policy team on 0115 981 9911, or email them at localdevelopment@rushcliffe.gov.uk

Notice of Cllr Vacancy Co-option: Expressions of Interest

BRETBY PARISH COUNCIL – NOTICE OF CO‑OPTION

Bretby Parish Council currently has three vacancies and is seeking to co‑opt local residents to join the Council.

The Parish Council plays an important role in representing the community and managing a wide range of local responsibilities. Co‑opted Councillors have the same duties and responsibilities as elected Councillors, and the role is both varied and rewarding.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

•      Be a qualifying Commonwealth/Irish/EU citizen

•      Be aged 18 or over

•      Meet the qualifications set out in Section 79 of the Local Government Act 1972

•      Not be disqualified under Section 80 of the same Act

It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure they meet the legal requirements for office.

How to Apply

Please submit a written expression of interest (email accepted) including:

•      Your reasons for wishing to become a Councillor

•      Any relevant community or council experience

•      A brief recent career history

Please contact the Clerk or approach a councillor if you’d like an informal chat about what this involves. There is training available, which will be paid for by the council.

If you have any other questions please email the clerk  at Clerk@bretbyparishcouncil.org.uk

Jacqui Storer

Clerk to Bretby Parish Council

It is with much sadness that we announce the death of Councillor Graham Corner, a very valued member of Bretby Parish Council, who passed away on 14th December 2025 and we offer our sincere condolences to his wife, Christine and to the family.

Graham was a dedicated Parish Councillor with over 30 year service to the community which he served with wisdom and with integrity. Never one to shout, Graham always found a way to make his point in a gentle yet persuasive manner and he will be sorely missed by the parish council and the wider community alike.

With Christmas fast approaching, please be aware that bin collection dates will change over the festive period due to bank holidays. The guide below shows the revised dates based on normal collection days.

Revised Christmas Collection Schedule

Check your collection online

Residents can quickly check which bin to put out at any time of the year using the online postcode search and downloadable calendars:

Bin dates and calendars:https://www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/our-services/recycling-bins-and-waste/bin-collection-dates

Support for residents without online access

If anyone needs help and cannot access the website, they can contact the customer services team: Phone: 01283 221 000

The current calendars run until the end of March 2026. Updated versions will be published in early Spring and will include information on the new weekly food waste collections that are being introduced next year as part of national changes.

If you have any questions, please contact the Waste and Cleansing Team:Email: Waste.Cleansing@southderbyshire.gov.uk

We have been made aware that SDDC is not issuing each household  with a recycling & waste collection calendar but a calendar is available online at SDDC    Bin collection dates | South Derbyshire District Council   if anyone wishes to print off a copy for their own use.

We  also understand if people contact SDDC customer services directly on 01283 595795 they will post a printed copy out to you.

SDDC will have new food waste collections from April 2026

For further details please see https://www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/our-services/recycling-bins-and-waste/food-waste-recycling