South Derbyshire

South Derbyshire is an administrative district in Derbyshire, England, covering approximately 131 square miles (340 square kilometers) of mixed countryside and towns. The area includes settlements like Melbourne and Swadlincote along with smaller villages, connected by local roads through farmland and green spaces.

This district was created in 1974 when three local government areas merged under national administrative reforms. The combination brought together Repton Rural District, South East Derbyshire Rural District, and Swadlincote Urban District into a single unified authority.

The district's coat of arms displays a tower symbolizing wealth, with the motto 'The Earth Our Wealth' representing the area's strong connection to its land.

The area is governed by a council of 36 elected representatives working from Swadlincote as the main administrative center. Visitors can navigate the region through a network of country roads and village connections that link the various communities.

The constituency demonstrated significant political change in 2024 when Samantha Niblett secured victory with 38.8% of votes, marking a shift in regional representation.

GPS coordinates: 52.82246,-1.50264

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:25