2021 Derbyshire County Council election

The Derbyshire County Council elections took place alongside the other 2021 local elections. All 64 seats to Derbyshire County Council were contested. The Conservatives retained control of the council with an increased majority. In addition, the Green Party gained representation for the first time.

Candidates
Former MPs Ruth George and Edwina Currie stood against each other in Whaley Bridge with Ruth George emerging victorious. George lost her High Peak seat in 2019 and Currie lost her South Derbyshire seat in 1997.

Amber Valley
(10 seats, 9 electoral divisions)

Erewash
(9 seats, 9 electoral divisions)

Changes 2021–2025
In March 2023, Philip Rose and Alex Stevenson, both of whom had been elected as Conservatives, defected to Reform UK.

Long Eaton
The Long Eaton by-election was triggered by the death of Conservative councillor Alan Griffiths in July 2022.

Swadlincote South
The Swadlincote South by-election was triggered by the death of Conservative councillor Roger Redfern.