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South Derbyshire, Administrative district in Derbyshire, England.

South Derbyshire covers 131 square miles of land, including the towns of Melbourne and Swadlincote, along with numerous villages such as Hilton and Repton.

The district formed in April 1974 through the Local Government Act 1972, combining Repton Rural District, South East Derbyshire Rural District, and Swadlincote Urban District.

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.

South Derbyshire District Council, headquartered in Swadlincote, operates with 36 councillors providing essential services to 111,133 residents across the region.

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: March 6, 2025 13:16

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