Community Notices

New FREE food waste recycling collections being rolled out in Derbyshire

All households in Derbyshire will soon receive free weekly food collections as part of reforms set out by central government. The new legislation means food waste must be collected separately from other waste and the new collections will be operated every week by local district and borough councils. It means that residents in Amber Valley and Erewash will get food waste collections for the first time and residents in Chesterfield, Bolsover, High Peak, North East Derbyshire, and South Derbyshire will change […]

23 March 2026 35

Community Notices

Sands launches ‘Say Their Name Day’ in the UK on 25th March

The UK's leading pregnancy and baby loss charity Sands is encouraging all bereaved parents, families and friends to join in Say Their Name Day on 25th March to help everyone understand that every baby matters and is loved. This will be the first time Say Their Name Day has been officially marked in the UK - it's an important opportunity for bereaved parents to say their baby's name, and to hear it from others. Sadly, every day in the UK, […]

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Community Notices

Ay Up Duck – Kids Food Allergy Support – Ilkeston

Ruth Ann used to dread that little party invite in her daughter Aira's bag. She has multiple severe food allergies, and, every invite meant she couldn't just send her along like other children. She would be making a separate birthday cake, preparing all her own food, and packing EpiPens, antihistamines and wipes just to get through a couple of hours. Whilst the other children were dancing around with food in their hands, Ruth Ann would be running around like a […]

20 March 2026 35

Community Notices

Derbyshire residents to benefit from new national Residential Emergency Evacuation Plan regulations

New national fire safety regulations will come into force on 6th April 2026 across England to strengthen evacuation arrangements for residents who may need support to leave their building in the event of a fire. The changes, known as The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025, will introduce a new process called Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPs). These will apply to certain multi-occupancy buildings and place legal duties on Responsible Persons - usually the building owner, landlord […]

18 March 2026 7

Community Notices

Dispelling myths – count yourself in to fostering

People are being urged to ‘count themselves in’ to provide a safe and supportive home for Derbyshire children and young people. Derbyshire County Council – part of Foster for East Midlands Councils – is aiming to dispel common myths that might stop people from considering becoming foster carers. Anyone can foster with people from all walks of life, from different backgrounds, life experiences and family situations able to provide supportive homes when children need it most. Cabinet Member for Children […]

17 March 2026 9

Community Notices

Derbyshire charities invited to apply for funding to help local people into work (Deadline: 23rd April)

Derbyshire charities upskilling people to find work are being offered a free financial boost from National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED). The company is giving money to community groups that: Improve employability through CV masterclasses, workshops, and interview coaching Develop professional skills to help people into skilled trade roles, such as in construction, mechanics, plumbing, electrical work, digital technology, and clean energy Offer professional accreditation programmes, placements, and work experience Support people returning to work after a long-term absence, for example […]

17 March 2026 10

Dean Bryson - wanted for questioning in relation to criminal damage. (Credit: Derbyshire Police)

Community Notices

Police appeal to find Ilkeston man wanted after criminal damage

Ilkeston Police Officers are appealing for help from the public to trace a man who is wanted for questioning in connection with an incident of criminal damage. Despite carrying out extensive inquiries, officers have been unable to trace 50-year old Dean Bryson who comes from the town. A photograph of the wanted man has been issued with the hope that information will be provided to identify his whereabouts. Anyone who recognises him or knows where he is is asked not […]

13 March 2026 19

Show of support: MP Adam Thompson is flanked by councillors, Government representatives and community activators on a tour of Cotmanhay – where they visited local radio station - Erewash Sound

Community Notices

The hunt is on for locals to join £20m Cotmanhay board (deadline: 20th March)

A new body that is being set up to decide how up to £20million from the Government can boost one of Erewash’s areas is seeking local people to serve on it. The Pride in Place funding will be overseen by the freshly-created Cotmanhay Neighbourhood Board. Five local people are needed to help determine where the money should be spent. It follows a hunt for someone with close connections to the area to chair the board. The successful candidate will be […]

13 March 2026 13

Three wheels on my wagon . . . Mayor in Reliant Robin at last year’s Long Eaton Carnival.

Borough Wide

Erewash Mayor to race Reliant Robin round Nurburgring

The Mayor of Erewash is to set off in a Reliant Robin on a near 2,000-mile tour of the borough’s three twin towns – pausing at the Nurburgring to race the three-wheeler around Germany’s most notorious motorsports circuit. Cllr Harry Atkinson reckons the charity stunt will be the first time anyone has tackled a lap in one of the Del Boy-style vehicles. The blue Robin – which sports a Union Jack on the bonnet – is owned by one of […]

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New FREE food waste recycling collections being rolled out in Derbyshire

Sands launches ‘Say Their Name Day’ in the UK on 25th March

Ay Up Duck – Kids Food Allergy Support – Ilkeston

Derbyshire residents to benefit from new national Residential Emergency Evacuation Plan regulations

Dispelling myths – count yourself in to fostering

Derbyshire charities invited to apply for funding to help local people into work (Deadline: 23rd April)

Police appeal to find Ilkeston man wanted after criminal damage

The hunt is on for locals to join £20m Cotmanhay board (deadline: 20th March)

Erewash Mayor to race Reliant Robin round Nurburgring

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