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Author: Kate Sharpe
Come along to our Easter Event!
Next Meeting of Findern Parish Council will take place on Thursday, 12 March 2026
The next Ordinary Meeting of Findern Parish Council will take place at 7.00pm on Thursday, 12 March 2026. The meeting will be held at the Methodist Church, Lower Green, Findern DE65 6AD.
PRESS AND PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE MEETING. The first 15 minutes of the meeting are allocated for public speaking; for residents to raise any issues.
The Agenda for the meeting and the Minutes of the previous meetings can be found on the Meetings page here.
Councillor Hans Hettmann
Councillor Hans Hettmann
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of one of our Parish Councillors.
Since joining the Parish Council in 2023, Councillor Hans Hettmann served our community with dedication, kindness, and a genuine commitment to improving parish life.
Throughout his time on the Council, Councillor Hettmann worked tirelessly on behalf of residents; always willing to give his time, energy and experience.
His contribution to the Parish Council and the wider community will not be forgotten. We are grateful for the service he gave and the positive impact he made.
Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with Hans’ family and friends at this very difficult time.
Next Meeting of Findern Parish Council will take place on Thursday, 12 February 2026
The next Ordinary Meeting of Findern Parish Council will take place at 7.00pm on Thursday, 12 February 2026. The meeting will be held at the Methodist Church, Lower Green, Findern DE65 6AD.
PRESS AND PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE MEETING. The first 15 minutes of the meeting are allocated for public speaking; for residents to raise any issues.
The Agenda for the meeting and the Minutes of the previous meetings can be found on the Meetings page here.
Next Meeting of Findern Parish Council will take place on Thursday, 15 January 2026.
The next Ordinary Meeting of Findern Parish Council will take place at 7.00pm on Thursday, 15 January 2026. The meeting will be held at the Methodist Church, Lower Green, Findern DE65 6AD.
PRESS AND PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE MEETING. The first 15 minutes of the meeting are allocated for public speaking; for residents to raise any issues.
The Agenda for the meeting and the Minutes of the previous meetings can be found on the Meetings page here.
South Derbyshire District Council’s Local Plan Part 2 Review – Issues and Options Consultation
South Derbyshire District Council has begun work on reviewing the adopted Local Plan Part 2, which sets out non-strategic policies and allocations against which future planning applications will be determined.
Consultation is a key part of the local plan process, and this Issues and Options (Regulation 18) consultation is the first public consultation on what the Local Plan Part 2 Review should include.
The consultation seeks views on:
South Derbyshire’s Part 2 Local Plan Review – Issues and Options
South Derbyshire Sustainability Appraisal Local Plan Part 2 Review Scoping Report
Reference copies of the consultation document and paper copies of the questionnaire can be found at the following locations (during opening hours) from Monday 24th November 2025:
South Derbyshire District Council, Civic Offices, Civic Way, Swadlincote DE11 0AH
All South Derbyshire libraries and the following libraries outside of the District: Burton on Trent, Chellaston, Mickleover and Sinfin.
Drop in events
A series of drop in events are to be held around the District throughout December 2025 and January 2026. An additional event has been added in Repton. Details of the drop in events are listed below.
The events are open to all, and you do not have to attend your nearest one. As always, we would like you to extend the invitation far and wide. Please do tell your family, friends and neighbours about this consultation and the opportunity to respond to shaping the District.
Frank Wickham Hall, Portland Street, Etwall, DE65 6JF
Monday 8th December 2025 4pm – 7pm
Melbourne Sporting Partnership, Cockshut Lane, Melbourne, DE73 8DG
Tuesday 9th December 2025 4pm – 7pm
Repton School, Sports Centre (Hospitality Suite),Willington Road, Repton, Derby, DE65 6FH
Thursday 18th December 4pm – 7pm
Sharpes Pottery Museum, 23 West Street , Swadlincote, DE11 9DG
Friday 19th December 2025 4pm – 7pm
Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton, DE65 5GH
Tuesday 20th January 2026 4pm – 7pm
All Saints Heritage Centre, Shardlow Road, Aston on Trent
Wednesday 14th January 2026 4pm – 7pm
Rosliston and Cauldwell Village Hall, Main Street, Rosliston, DE12 8JW
Friday 16th January 2026 4pm – 7pm
Findern Village Hall, Castle Hill, Findern, DE65 6AL
Friday 23rd January 2026 4pm – 7pm
How to respond
Comments made in response to this consultation need to be made in writing.
The Councils preferred method is for representations to be submitted by using South Derbyshire District Councils online portal. The link to which is below: –
You can submit a response online. If you have not used the consultation software previously, you will need to register.
Alternatively, you can submit your completed questionnaires by email to local.plan@southderbyshire.gov.uk : or
Post to: South Derbyshire District Council, Civic Offices, Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AH
If you have any questions, please email the planning policy team on: local.plan@southderbyshire.gov.uk
Please submit your comments by 5pm on 30th January 2026
All documentation can be found here: –
Finance Committee Meeting for Findern Parish Council POSTPONED from 8th January to 13th January 2026
A Finance Committee Meeting for Findern Parish Council due to take place at 7.00pm on Thursday, 8 January 2026, has now been postponed until 7pm on Tuesday, 13 January 2026. Postponement is due to heavy snow forecast for Thursday evening. The meeting will be held at the Methodist Church, Lower Green, Findern DE65 6AD.
Residents of the Parish are welcome to attend the meeting but are unable to take part in the proceedings.
The Agenda for the meeting and the Minutes of the previous meetings can be found on the Meetings page here.
Next Meeting of Findern Parish Council will take place on Thursday, 11 December 2025
The next Ordinary Meeting of Findern Parish Council will take place at 7.00pm on Thursday, 11 December 2025. The meeting will be held at the Methodist Church, Lower Green, Findern DE65 6AD.
PRESS AND PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE MEETING. The first 15 minutes of the meeting are allocated for public speaking; for residents to raise any issues.
The Agenda for the meeting and the Minutes of the previous meetings can be found on the Meetings page here.
Dates for Findern and Highfields’ Christmas Events 2025
Come and join us at one of the events happening in the Parish for Christmas!
