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Protesters At Derbyshire County Council'S County Hall Opposed To The Authority'S Feared Closure Plans For Eight Care Homes.

Derbyshire County Council set to increase care fee contributions during backlash over failed sale of care homes

Derbyshire County Council is expected to confirm its latest annual increase in its care fee contributions which it uses to help cover independent care home and home care agency costs for the county’s residents as it prepares to possibly close eight of its own care homes and sell a further one. The Reform UK-controlled council continued with the former Conservative administration’s plans to sell eight of its care homes to address a multi-million pound budget deficit and adult social care […]

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Inspector Charlotte Piggott (Credit: Derbyshire Police)

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Erewash Police Officer issues update on work carried out in the borough

A senior Erewash Police officer has taken to social media to detail the latest work carried out by officers in the borough. Inspector Charlotte Piggott said that, after a very busy start to 2026, and having listened carefully to issues detailed by members of the public through local networking, online reports and engagement events, analysis has identified a noticeable shift in crime trends, including increases in drug related activity. In response, Inspector Piggott created ‘Operation Rigger’ – a focussed operation […]

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Mayor Cllr Harry Atkinson taking to the river

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Mayor supports rowing club expansion

A rowing club that was launched 15 years ago as the only one in Erewash has thanked the borough council for backing it with a £3,438 grant amid a continuing boom in membership. The popularity of the Devil’s Elbow Rowing Club had led to it running out of space to store boats until it asked the town hall for help. Mayor Cllr Harry Atkinson championed its application for a grant so more craft can be kept on new racks outside […]

10 March 2026 34

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

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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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Serious accident involving three vehicles closes major borough road

A major A-road in Erewash has been closed for several hours after a road accident described by officials as 'serious' which involved three vehicles. The incident on Saturday 7th March, was first reported to emergency services at around 11:40am, leading to the road closure between Arbour Hill and the turn for Ockbrook, which led to queuing traffic. TrentBarton released a statement on line stating that bus services were being diverted, with delays, due to the incident near Flourish Farm, which […]

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25 arrests made after a targeted operation in Erewash

Twenty-five people have been arrested after drugs, weapons and cash were taken off the streets of Erewash during a targeted operation. Focusing on drug dealing in the area, both uniformed and plain clothes officers stopped and searched 52 people and 13 vehicles – leading to nine weapons, including a knuckle duster, knives, and a baton being seized. As well as the weapons, heroin, crack cocaine, and cannabis worth thousands of pounds and cash totalling more than £3,000 was also seized. […]

6 March 2026 37

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£220k town hall lifeline as funds axe hits volunteers

A vital community hub that is Erewash’s second to be hit by county council cuts has seen Erewash Borough Council step in with £220,000 to help secure its future. Erewash Voluntary Action is crucial to supporting more than 400 local groups and organisations but faced being severely impacted by Derbyshire County Council removing critical funding. The cut sparked a plea for help to Erewash Borough Council, which just months ago acted to save Cotmanhay Community Network – another local hub […]

3 March 2026 17

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Pavement table licence fees axed

Cafe lovers across Erewash can look forward to a more continental-style vibe as the weather warms up – after the borough council voted to scrap its charge for eateries and pubs that put tables out on pavements. The new boost for the local hospitality sector includes budgeting £2,400 to refund businesses that bought licences from the end of August last year. Cllr Mark Alfrey – whose remit as Erewash’s Lead Member for Environment includes licensing – said: “Enjoying the buzz […]

3 March 2026 18

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National Grid seeks views on new Derbyshire power line project

National Grid is inviting communities across Derbyshire to take part in the second stage of consultation on its Chesterfield to Willington electricity transmission project, part of The Great Grid Upgrade - the largest overhaul of the UK’s electricity network in generations. The eight-week consultation runs from Tuesday 3rd March to Tuesday 28th April and builds on feedback received during the first stage of consultation. More detailed proposals including a proposed route alignment and indicative locations for pylons are being presented, […]

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Derbyshire County Council set to increase care fee contributions during backlash over failed sale of care homes

Erewash Police Officer issues update on work carried out in the borough

Mayor supports rowing club expansion

Erewash Mayor to race Reliant Robin round Nurburgring

Serious accident involving three vehicles closes major borough road

25 arrests made after a targeted operation in Erewash

£220k town hall lifeline as funds axe hits volunteers

Pavement table licence fees axed

National Grid seeks views on new Derbyshire power line project

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