Community Notices

Mayor to host Erewash Civic Voluntary Awards

By Helen Purcell Erewash Borough Council is looking for outstanding members of the community to honour, and they want to know who you think deserves to be celebrated for their contribution to the borough. Nominations for the Erewash Civic Voluntary Awards – which will be hosted by Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Harry Atkinson – are open until 27 February 2026. The Mayor said: “There are so many people in Erewash who work hard to support our local area, and they […]

9 February 2026 40

Community Notices

National Apprenticeship Week (9th-15th February) underlines the value of skills investment in building the workforce of tomorrow

East Midlands Chamber has said National Apprenticeship Week is a ‘golden opportunity’ for employers to find out more about the benefits of engaging with an apprenticeship scheme. National Apprenticeship Week runs from 9th to 15th February 2026 and aims to ‘shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy’. East Midlands Chamber Director of Resources Lucy Robinson said: “Time and time again, East Midlands businesses that embrace apprenticeship schemes report excellent outcomes […]

9 February 2026 21

Derbyshire County Council Leader, Councillor Alan Graves, Taken by BBC LDR Jon Cooper.

Borough Wide

Statutory consultation launched on Derbyshire councils’ preferred proposals to reshape Local Government

By Jon Cooper - Local Democracy Reporting Service Derbyshire councils have stressed how important it is for everyone to keep providing input with the launch of the latest consultation into the county’s proposed changes for the future delivery of services under the Government’s Local Government Reorganisation plans. The Labour Government is aiming to set up single, unitary authorities across England with an elected mayor in two-tier authority areas like Derbyshire as part of LGR plans by scrapping and merging city, […]

6 February 2026 39

Community Notices

No rise in garden waste fee – so grab a £25 deal from Erewash Borough Council before 31st March

Erewash Borough Council has announced NO rise in its charge for emptying garden waste bins – and wants residents to grab the same money-saving £25 deal as last year. The fortnightly brown bin collections resume at the start of March after their winter break, meaning households who signed up in 2025 will have two further collections before needing to resubscribe from 1st April. The 2026 fee has been frozen at £37 – but an early bird discount is available again. […]

6 February 2026 33

Community Notices

UKHSA and MHRA remind public to stop using some non-sterile alcohol-free wipes

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are reminding the public not to use four specified non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products under any circumstances due to an ongoing risk of infection associated with their use. Additionally, UKHSA and MHRA would like to remind people that non-sterile alcohol-free wipes, of any type or brand, should not be used for first aid, applied on broken or damaged skin and should never be used for cleaning intravenous […]

5 February 2026 30

Community Notices

89% of people in the East Midlands in the dark about free power cut helpline

New research from National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) shows that 89% of people in the East Midlands don’t know about the first port of call in a power cut – the 105 helpline. 105 is a free number that connects callers directly to their local electricity network operator in the event of a power cut. Power cuts can happen at any time – whether due to severe weather, unexpected incidents, or technical faults. For many, the first moments of a […]

5 February 2026 14

Grizabella in her new home, reading. (Credit: Sam Osborne)

Community Notices

Cats Protection launches short story competition (open until 31st March 2026)

Cats Protection has announced the launch of a national short story competition, inviting aspiring writers from across the UK to submit imaginative tales that celebrate the unique bond between cats and humans. Whether heartwarming, magical or mysterious, entries must feature cats at their core and highlight the special connection they share with people. Stories will be judged by acclaimed authors Jane Fallon and Anne Twist as well as Scottish television presenter and mental health advocate Gail Porter and comedian Matt […]

4 February 2026 36

Community Notices

People urged to have their say on new Derby public realm strategy (Deadline: 24th February)

Derby City Council is urging people to have their say on a new Public Realm Strategy, which sets out a vision for the city’s streets and public spaces. The survey, published on the Let’s Talk Derby platform, follows on from a Derbion engagement event held last week, which invited the public to join the consultation and share their views in an interactive session run by the University of Derby’s civic team through its research and innovation space – S.H.E.D (Social […]

4 February 2026 24

Community Notices

Garden group embrace romance with random Valentines bouquet drop

Valentine’s Day is not just a commercial day for couples to declare their love according to volunteers at Shipley Community Garden. For the last five years, during the month of February, members have randomly dropped handmade bouquets of flowers, seed bombs and seed paper and lavender fabric hearts on random doorsteps in Shipley, Cotmanhay, Ilkeston and Heanor. As the annual celebration of romance approaches, Kay Kearton from the Shipley Community Garden said: "Everyone deserves appreciation and a little token of […]

3 February 2026 17

Mayor to host Erewash Civic Voluntary Awards

National Apprenticeship Week (9th-15th February) underlines the value of skills investment in building the workforce of tomorrow

Statutory consultation launched on Derbyshire councils’ preferred proposals to reshape Local Government

No rise in garden waste fee – so grab a £25 deal from Erewash Borough Council before 31st March

UKHSA and MHRA remind public to stop using some non-sterile alcohol-free wipes

89% of people in the East Midlands in the dark about free power cut helpline

Cats Protection launches short story competition (open until 31st March 2026)

People urged to have their say on new Derby public realm strategy (Deadline: 24th February)

Garden group embrace romance with random Valentines bouquet drop

103.5 & 96.8 FM

LOVE MUSIC

LOVE EREWASH