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Long Eaton town upgrades and £20m for Cotmanhay - Erewash MP Adam Thompson Erewash Sound
A castle-themed design and a woodland-style haven are the two contenders for a new £75,000 fun zone that Erewash Borough Council is planning to build – with residents being invited to pick the one their children would prefer. The vote is the third of its kind to be held in the borough over the past two years. The first was for a showcase playground in Long Eaton’s West Park. Next came a thrilling fun zone at Ilkeston’s Wash Meadows, which […]
A community initiative that aims to bring residents in one of Erewash’s neighbourhoods together is being backed by Erewash Borough Council – with the authority launching an official online survey to learn how it can boost the health and wellbeing of locals. Kirk Hallam Connect says its mission is to create positive change. One way is to get people of all ages to take part in increased physical activity – and the council wants to find out what might be […]
A new body is being set up to decide how up to £20million from the Government can boost one of Erewash’s neighbourhoods – and the hunt is on for someone to act as its chair. The Pride in Place funding will see up to £2million a year pour into Cotmanhay over the next decade. Locals who celebrated last year’s funding announcement included staff at Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery school, pictured. The huge investment will be overseen by a Neighbourhood Board […]
A Derbyshire mum is calling on parents to make sure their children get the flu vaccine this winter, after her son Finley endured a terrifying battle with respiratory illness. Jess Lynam’s son, Finley, was born prematurely, weighing 4lb 6oz, and faced severe complications, including a respiratory infection that led to intubation, a pneumothorax, and an 11-minute cardiac arrest. He now lives with tracheomalacia, which means his windpipe sometimes collapses while breathing. He also has asthma, meaning even minor illnesses can […]
Erewash Borough Council officials have taken delivery of thousands of food waste bins and kitchen caddies, ready for the start of collections later this year. From 31st March 2026, councils will be required to collect food waste from all homes every week as part of new Simpler Recycling legislation. The change is part of the government’s plan to make it easier for residents to recycle, improve recycling rates and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Borough council staff began delivering to households […]
The Mayor of the East Midlands has urged communities across the region to show pride in their town – and bid to be the UK’s first Town of Culture. The Government has this week launched the first UK Town of Culture competition in a bid to drive local economic growth and opportunity – and the Mayor wants towns across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to enter. The competition is open to small, medium and large towns, with the winner delivering a vibrant […]
A ceremony at what used to be a complex of disused stables will see Erewash Borough Council’s Mayor formally handed the keys to a major new asset for the borough – a swish business hub where firms can set up home and create jobs. The historic buildings right next to Long Eaton Town Hall have undergone a huge revamp to give them a new lease of life as high-spec offices and studios. They are already being advertised on Rightmove ahead […]
Derby College Group is set to host a flagship Women in Engineering event on Wednesday 11th February, coinciding with International Women in STEM Day, bringing together global engineering leaders, inspiring speakers and young people to explore the future of engineering. The event will take place at the East Midlands Institute of Technology (EMIoT) at The Roundhouse, Pride Park, Derby, a specialist hub designed to deliver high-level technical education and training aligned directly with the needs of modern industry. The EMIoT […]
Food banks and community pantries across the county will receive additional funding to help support vulnerable residents and provide food to those who need it the most. Derbyshire County Council is set to strengthen its response to food insecurity across the county with a new £100,000 funding package aimed at supporting residents most in need. Access to affordable, nutritious food plays a vital role in physical health, mental wellbeing, and people’s ability to cope with changes in their circumstances. Derbyshire […]
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