Barrow upon Trent Parish Council

03/09/2026

Good Morning, its been brought to our attention that a large planning application has been submitted for Swarkestone Nursery and adjacent land. Please see the link below, all comment are to be made to South Derbyshire planning Department.
This application will be discussed at the October 6th Parish Council Meeting in Barrow upon Trent 7pm in the Village Hall.

Proposed alterations, replacement and extensions to existing garden centre buildings, outdoor adventure golf, indoor play, stores, glasshouses, polytunnels, new access and car parking at Swarkestone Nursery, Lowes Lane, Swarkestone, Derby, DE73 7GQ

The above planning application has been received. The details can be viewed online at https://planning.southderbyshire.gov.uk/dmapps.aspx?ref=DMPA/2026/0830.

23/08/2026

🚧 MAJOR A38 Egginton/Willington Bridge works (Near New McDonalds) – information events in Repton

I know there has been quite a bit of concern locally about the upcoming works on Egginton/Willington Bridge, particularly the potential impact on traffic through Willington/Repton and surrounding villages.

Major improvement works on the A38 are planned to begin on Monday 21 September 2026 and are expected to continue until summer 2028.

Highways aim to keep the A38 open as much as possible throughout the scheme to reduce disruption, but some traffic management measures and overnight closures will be required.

🛣️ A38 traffic management

📅 21 September 2026 – 26 August 2027
• A38 open 24/7 with two narrow lanes in each direction
• 40mph speed limit in place between A5121 (Claymills) and Toyota Interchange

📅 27 August 2027 – 6 June 2028
• A38 open 24/7 with one lane in each direction
• 40mph speed limit in place between A5121 (Claymills) and Toyota Interchange

⚠️ Overnight closures required

To allow for traffic management installation, bridge propping and excavation works, the A38 will need to close overnight between Toyota Interchange and A5121 (Claymills) on selected weeknights, from 8pm to 6am:

🔹 21–22 September 2026 – A38 northbound closed
🔹 22–25 September 2026 – A38 southbound closed
🔹 28 September–2 October 2026 – A38 northbound closed
🔹 21–27 October 2026 – A38 northbound closed
🔹 16–17 November 2026 – A38 northbound closed
🔹 14–18 December 2026 – A38 southbound closed
🔹 4–8 January 2027 – A38 southbound closed
🔹 21 January–3 February 2027 – A38 northbound closed

⚠️ A5132 Carriers Road Bridge

📅 21 September – 9 October 2026
There will be two-way traffic lights in operation on the bridge.

📅 9 November 2026 – 3 June 2027
The bridge will be fully closed to vehicles while works take place.

🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️🐎 Pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders will still be able to cross the bridge during the full closure.

I’ve been working with the Highways and National Highways teams to make sure residents are properly informed, and I’m pleased they have agreed to hold two public information events at Repton Village Hall.

📅 Tuesday 8 September – 9.30am to 12.30pm
📅 Thursday 10 September – 4.00pm to 8.00pm

This is a good opportunity to see the plans, understand the proposed traffic management and diversion routes, and most importantly ask the project team your questions directly.

I appreciate these works are likely to cause some disruption, so the more information we have beforehand, the better prepared we can be.

If you regularly use the A38, have children travelling that way to school, or run a local business, I’d encourage you to pop along.

You can also sign up for weekly traffic updates by emailing [email protected].

I’ll be keeping a close eye on the works and their impact on Willington/Repton and the surrounding villages.

13/08/2026

Just to let everyone know that the Sinfin Lane canal bridge is closed at the moment… it has been mentioned that it may be closed overnight.

The fire engines are blocking the road, as I understand they are filling up with water from the canal, as they deal with a local fire…

Please be patient with the policeman who’s holding the fort at the Sinfin Lane junction.

Thank you..

04/08/2026

Greenacres Conservation area.

There has been some anti social behaviour at Greenacres. These have included a bonfire being lit, damage to the park benches, and Graffiti being sprayed on site.

If you see anything that concerns you or witness any suspicious or antisocial behaviour please report it to the Police. Prompt reporting can help identify those responsible and prevent further damage.

Thank you for helping to keep Greenacres a safe and welcoming space for everyone.

Barrow Upon Trent Parish Council

17/06/2026

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PC Harvey and PC Bennett have been patrolling local hotspots following conversations with concerned residents. Officers stopped and searched a male and his vehicle on ARLESTON LANE following checks made on police systems. A search of vehicle resulted in the finding of some cannabis for which the male is now being dealt with for. SNT Officers are committed to continue patrolling our rural areas as well as our built up villages to ensure ASB and drug abuse is tackled.

28/05/2026

🥚 Still waiting for your food waste caddy?

As you can see from our little egg friend here, we are working hard to rush the final remaining bins to your doorsteps! 🏃💨

The vast majority of caddies across South Derbyshire have now been successfully delivered. However, we know a small number of residents are still waiting on all or part of their new food waste bundle.

Missing yours? If you haven't received your indoor kitchen caddy or your outdoor kerbside caddy yet, please report it so our team can investigate and prioritise your delivery.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/FGYCk

If you still have not received your caddy by 1 June, please place your food waste in your black bin until your food waste caddy bundle has been delivered, unless you are able to store it in the meantime.

Thank you for your patience as we gear up for our new weekly food waste collections! 💚

12/05/2026

Good morning,

Your voice matters – help shape safer communities across Derbyshire.

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.

A promotional poster is attached for reference, and the survey will close at the end of July.

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06/05/2026

Barrow Archaeology Group

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

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 5th May to 5pm on Tuesday 16th 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