Swadlincote Town Centre - South Derbyshire District Council

Other Comments: Significant
General Improvements Needed
• “I feel that given time, goodwill and adequate funding, Swadlincote can
become an attractive town for residents and visitors. Voluntary groups may
wish to 'adopt' an area. Keeping it free of litter and keeping open areas dug
(where appropriate) and clean.”
• “In the 50's, 60's and to some degree the 70's Swadlincote was a vibrant and
busy town centre. Sadly once it was pedestrianised this altered and it has
never been the same again. Small useful businesses disappeared, and
supermarkets, betting shops, card shops arrived!”
• Swadlincote could be an attractive historic town, if it were updated
significantly. We need to considerably change the type of shops, add more,
improve both the appearance and introduce more facilities.”
• Swadlincote has an expanding population. Lots of new estates. More facilities
are needed in the area. Improved leisure. More dentists, and better health
facilities. Possibly more nurseries for under 5's.”
• There are parts of the town centre that need improving. I.e the Delph, the old
pipeworks and where Kwiksave was.
• Area needs to be updated with modern facilities and furnishings as per other
town, i.e Nuneaton, Sutton coldfield, Tamworth. Council needs to look
around.”