Community Notices

Funeral Directors records concerning trend

As the direct cremation market continues to grow at pace in the UK, a regionally based funeral directors is reporting a concerning trend – that many people are requesting a direct cremation for themselves or a loved one without fully understanding what it is. M.A. Mills has seen a marked increase in people coming into its branches requesting a direct cremation either as a pre-paid plan or for a relative who has passed away, but not understanding the reality of […]

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Nicolle Ndweni-Roberts meets a local Police Officer on the streets.

Community Notices

Did you know you can influence policing in your local area? (Deadline: 4th June)

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts is calling on residents to share their local policing priorities to help officers better meet their expectations. From shoplifting and street-level theft through to policing visibility and response times, the Derbyshire PCC is keen to fully understand the issues that impact local people’s trust and confidence in Neighbourhood Policing and most importantly, what improvements they believe are needed to make it better. The Commissioner’s next Public Assurance Meeting (PAM) will focus exclusively on Neighbourhood […]

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Community Notices

Derbyshire community organisations invited to become smoke-free with new grant programme (Deadline: 26th June)

Local voluntary organisations in Derbyshire are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to £1.000 to become smoke-free spaces as part of the county’s ambition to become smoke free by 2030. Derbyshire County Council is launching a new grant scheme for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations to apply for up to £1000 to help create and promote smoke-free spaces. The scheme has been created using £90,000 of Government stop smoking funding and is open for applications until […]

28 May 2026 19

Green Doctor Debbie and beneficiary, Michelle.

Borough Wide

Energy charity supports households affected by Energy Price Cap increase

The new Energy Price Cap has been confirmed to go up by 13%, meaning an average increase on energy bills of £221 to around £1,862 per year. Charity Groundwork Five Counties supports affected households in the East Midlands through its free Green Doctor energy advice service. This increase will come into effect from 1st July and is influenced by a range of factors, mostly notably the recent rise in cost of wholesale energy prices due to the conflict in the […]

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Community Notices

Introducing the Long Eaton Settlers Legacy Association Alliance

LESLA Alliance is a newly registered charity based in Long Eaton, bringing people together through community connection, wellbeing, volunteering, support for older adults, opportunities for young people and wider community participation. Founded in October 2022, LESLA began as a community-led organisation celebrating the history, heritage and contribution of the Windrush generation and their descendants within Long Eaton. Today, that remains an important part of who they are, while also supporting opportunities, connection and community participation across the wider Long Eaton […]

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Community Notices

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service issues warning over home fire safety visit scam

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is urging people to remain vigilant following reports of scam emails circulating in parts of the UK relating to home fire safety visits. The scam, which has been reported in areas including Hertfordshire and Greater Manchester, claims that individuals will receive a home fire safety visit to check whether smoke alarms are fitted and working within their property. The email states that households will be charged £500 if they do not have a working […]

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Community Notices

Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out

Families will enjoy discounted attractions and meals out this summer, with the launch of the government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme to help people enjoy days out for less. From 25th June to 1st September 2026, VAT will be slashed on eligible activities, helping families enjoy the weekend treats, the days out, the small plans that make life enjoyable during the cost of living squeeze while supporting the businesses that depend on summer footfall. Great British Summer Savings will be […]

22 May 2026 29

2026-2027 Erewash Mayor, Cllr Greg Maskalick (Credit: EBC)

Borough Wide

New Mayor will be a key figure in Erewash: a chance to meet Cllr Greg…

Councillor Greg Maskalick has been announced as the new Mayor of Erewash after spending the past year as Deputy to Councillor Harry Atkinson. The chains were handed over at the council’s annual meeting at Long Eaton Town Hall on Thursday 21 May. Councillor Maskalick said: “It is an honour to be elected as Mayor of Erewash. I intend to make the most of this year and take the opportunity to talk to residents and engage closely with our communities. I […]

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David Walsh collects his civic award (Credit: UoD)

Community Notices

Nominations open to honour unsung heroes in Derby and Derbyshire (Deadline: 4th June)

People across Derby and Derbyshire are being encouraged to nominate local “unsung heroes” for an annual civic awards scheme that celebrates those making a difference in their communities. Now in its third year, the University of Derby Civic Awards recognise community groups, charities, schools, businesses and individuals whose work helps strengthen local communities and improve lives across the region. Award categories include Civic Hero, recognising an individual who has undertaken an outstanding civic act; Civic and Community Leader of the […]

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Funeral Directors records concerning trend

Did you know you can influence policing in your local area? (Deadline: 4th June)

Derbyshire community organisations invited to become smoke-free with new grant programme (Deadline: 26th June)

Energy charity supports households affected by Energy Price Cap increase

Introducing the Long Eaton Settlers Legacy Association Alliance

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service issues warning over home fire safety visit scam

Great British Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out

New Mayor will be a key figure in Erewash: a chance to meet Cllr Greg…

Nominations open to honour unsung heroes in Derby and Derbyshire (Deadline: 4th June)

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