The local plans, investments and decisions worth following.
3 selected records checked against official sources. A plan is not a completed project; each record shows the stage its source establishes.
Kinder Drive and Beamish Close, Mickleover
New House Farm council homes
New one-bedroom apartments with solar panels are being offered through the council housing register.
First ten homes ready to let · source does not state a status date
Responsible body: South Derbyshire District Council
What the source says: The October 2026 announcement records ten homes ready for letting; it does not say all are occupied or quantify household bill savings.
Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
New House Farm homes ready for letting →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Turn ready homes into secure tenancies →
Make room for homes people can afford →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →William Nadin Way, Swadlincote
Swadlincote leisure centre and council offices
The replacement leisure centre is planned with sports, swimming, community space and council offices.
Construction partner appointed; enabling works begun · source does not state a status date
Responsible body: South Derbyshire District Council
What the source says: The July announcement appoints Wates and records enabling work. Spring/summer 2028 opening remains a forecast.
Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Swadlincote construction partner appointment →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Manage the move from ageing civic facilities →
Connect the new leisure centre to the town →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Swadlincote Civic Site and town centre
Swadlincote town-centre masterplan
The plan addresses ageing civic buildings and the future relationship between uses, streets and public spaces.
Masterplan prepared · source does not state a status date
Responsible body: South Derbyshire District Council
What the source says: The council appointed consultants in 2026 and publishes the final masterplan. A plan does not establish funding or construction of every proposal.
Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named project location only. No verified current ward impact footprint; no ward-wide effect is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Swadlincote Town Centre Masterplan →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Manage the move from ageing civic facilities →
Keep masterplan ambitions tied to deliverable phases →
Make room for homes people can afford →
Connect local skills to local opportunities →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →