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

Usual Collection Day	Revised Collection Day
Thursday 25 December 2025 (Christmas Day)	Saturday 20 December 2025
Friday 26 December 2025 (Boxing Day)	Saturday 27 December 2025
Thursday 1 January 2026 (New Year’s Day)	Saturday 3 January 2026

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

Notices of Election for Derbyshire County Council (South Derbyshire Divisions) on Thursday 01 May 2025 have been published on the Council’s Notice Board at Civic Offices, Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AH. 

Downloadable PDF versions of the Notices, together with additional information relating to the elections can be found on the Council’s website at:

Current Elections | South Derbyshire District Council

This page will be updated as the election timetable progresses

South Derbyshire District Council is inviting residents to take part in a consultation to share their views on sport, leisure and wellbeing to help inform a new Active Wellbeing strategy which is in development.

We’re trying to understand better what children and young people are interested in, to help us build our active wellbeing strategy for South Derbyshire.

Can you help? If you and your child could fill out this survey together, it should only take 5 minutes, but it will make a BIG difference! 

Deadline for entries is 21st March – thank you!

https://bit.ly/3FbPwek

Election of a Member of Parliament

The parish council is deeply saddened by the sudden and unexpected death of Cllr Michael Bridges on 24th March 2024. Michael will be missed as a very valuable and active councillor, his knowledge of Bretby’s history  and attention to detail  was always much welcomed.

Michael was dedicated to Bretby, having served as a parish councillor for over 30 years and participated in the organisation of many activities within the parish, notably being a key organiser for the social events to commemorations of the jubilees and the coronation.

Our sincere thoughts and condolences go to Michael’s partner Liz and long term friend Sue and their wider family and friends.