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Work has started to build a bridge over the Erewash Canal in Long Eaton which will be a vital link for residents of the town. The Britannia Mills bridge, which is near Bennett Street, is one of the Government funded Long Eaton Town Deal projects. It will link, via a traffic free route, the canal towpath to the Canal Street district of the town. Construction work is being carried out by Stepnell, the same company who are replacing the dilapidated […]
Latest figures reveal the number of raids have soared by 77% in the UK since the government came into power, leading to an 83% rise in arrests (July 2024 to end of December 2025). Over 17,400 raids were made to dodgy businesses - such as nail bars, car washes, barbers and takeaway shops - targeting those attempting to undercut honest workers and hide in plain sight. The major uplift, which led to more than 12,300 arrests, was made possible by […]
A group of walkers in Erewash is seeing 2026 in with a change to its membership after a long standing member decided to step down. Tony Beardsley was an original member of the Erewash Ramblers Committee, starting out as Programme Secretary and then becoming Chairman. The organisation was formed in 1981 and is part of the Derbyshire Area of Ramblers. However, after 45 years on the Committee, Tony has decided to step down. A statement issued on behalf of the […]
Two schools in Erewash have been included in a list of schools across Derbyshire which are set to receive a share of £4.5m towards the cost of creating more space and making the learning environment better for students. A total of 18 schools will receive a cash injection from Derbyshire County Council towards on-going or new projects to modernise or expand following decisions made by Cabinet. Councillors agreed to allocate £3.1m from the Children’s Services Capital Budget to 10 schools […]
Erewash Borough Council will consider how to improve biodiversity and local energy at a Council Executive meeting on 13th January. A draft Biodiversity Report will be presented. Residents can expect updates every 5 years from this report about how the council could conserve and enhance biodiversity. Biodiversity refers to the variety of plant and animal life in a habitat – the higher this is, the better! A healthier more diverse habitat means better water and air quality, better soil nutrients, […]
Derbyshire County Council is set to invest an additional £155,000 this winter to help residents stay warm, reduce homelessness and support communities facing rising living costs. The funding will strengthen three vital county-wide initiatives tackling fuel poverty, homelessness and winter pressures on health and wellbeing. Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Communities Councillor Dawn Abbott said: “Fuel poverty, homelessness and cold homes are closely linked to poor health and inequality. “This additional funding will help communities stay resilient, […]
Erewash MP Adam Thompson has been on to the streets of Ilkeston to join local Big Issue vendor James Allerton. On a freezing January morning, which was all the better for Adam to see the tough realities of life on the streets, James told Adam that Saturdays are always a quiet day for trade, and on that specific morning temperatures were literally below zero. James begins his day selling at 8am, staying out through to 2pm, six days a week, […]
Millions of pounds is set to be invested in road improvements across the East Midlands. The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is set to propose a £121m investment for road maintenance and repairs across the region for the four highway authorities over the 2026/27 financial year. Members of the authority's Transport and Digital Committee will also consider an alternative option to the £121m this week, which would invest a total of £79.4m in road maintenance for the 2026/27 financial […]
Each year there are 20,000 electrical fires in UK homes. Most are caused by electrical products through misuse, unnoticed damage, and low-quality items. Regional charity Groundwork Five Counties provide free advice to keep families safe and prevent devastating house fires. The charity has added electrical safety support to its fully funded Green Doctor service, which provides energy and money-saving advice to East Midlands households through free home visits. Practical information and appointment bookings can be accessed through their website. Green […]
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