South Derbyshire, Administrative district in Derbyshire, England.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
The constituency demonstrated significant political change in 2024 when Samantha Niblett secured victory with 38.8% of votes, marking a shift in regional representation.
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8.3 km
Shot at Dawn Memorial
18.5 km
Calke Abbey
4 km
National Memorial Arboretum
18.6 km
Tutbury Castle
13.3 km
Derby Cathedral
11.5 km
Mount St Bernard Abbey
15.1 km
Elvaston Castle
10.7 km
Donington Hall
8.6 km
Melbourne Hall
5.4 km
St Helen's Church, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
8.7 km
Derby Museum and Art Gallery
11.3 km
Swarkestone Bridge
4.7 km
Ashby de la Zouch Castle
8.9 km
Midland Railway War Memorial
10.7 km
Anchor Church
2.2 km
Museum of Making
11.6 km
Foremark Reservoir
1.1 km
Derby Arboretum
10.4 km
Melbourne Castle
5.3 km
Bretby Hall
4.5 km
Lombe's Mill
11.6 km
St. Wystan's Church, Repton
3.9 km
Derby Gaol
11.4 km
Catton Hall
16.5 km
Burton Abbey
8.9 km
Church of St Mary and St Hardulph, Breedon on the Hill
7.1 km
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