Overview

• The redesign at the Church Street/Vicarage Road/Civic Way roundabout was completed at the end of August under a cultivation licence with Derbyshire County Council.
• A grassy island with hanging baskets was replaced by large white stones, brown pebbles and rock‑filled gabions, with the hanging‑basket tree moved to the opposite verge.
• South Derbyshire District Council confirms the total cost is £8,000 and says structural planting is scheduled for the autumn or winter.
• Residents have condemned the feature as a 'monstrosity' nicknamed 'Swadhenge', questioning its appearance and value for taxpayers.
• Officials say the previous layout was hard and unsafe to maintain because staff had nowhere to park safely at the busy junction.