Linton is a Parish in South Derbyshire, 5 miles South East of Burton on Trent. The population of the civil parish taken from the 2011 Census was 2,303. Nearby settlements are the Town of Swadlincote and the villages of Castle Gresley, Church Gresley, Overseal, Rosliston and Cauldwell.

​Linton Village is located in South Derbyshire at the heart of the National Forest. Many former fields to the South of the village are now wooded areas, forming part of the National Forest. It consists of a Primary School, a Convenience Store with a Post Office, one Public House, 2 Recreation Grounds, Allotments, an Orchard, one Church, one Chapel, a Village Hall, Community Room called the Brick Room and Rickman’s Corner Community Hall.

The Parish Council usually meet at 7pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month (no August meeting) at The Brick Rooms, Main Street, Linton. Members of the press and public are welcome to observe. The agenda and associated documents will be available a minimum of 3 clear days before the meeting.click here for the Agendas & Minutes

Parish Councils are often described as the ‘most approachable’ layer of Local Government. Our Parish Councillors are part of the community and are unpaid. They are often the first port of call with local issues.

This website is designed to keep you up to date with our activities and to provide you with useful information on the facilities and services available to you. 

The Parish Council have received certification to recognise that Linton Parish Council has signed up to the Civility and Respect Pledge.

For more information follow the link to our  Dignity at Work Policy