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Rams’ charitable arm reaffirms community commitment at strategy launch

Derby County Community Trust – the charitable arm of Derby County – has launched a new long-term strategy, which reaffirms its commitment to empowering communities across Derby and Derbyshire. Recently unveiled at a Marketing Derby Bondholder event held at Pride Park Stadium, the ‘Not Just Football’ 2026-2031 Strategy sets out a bold vision for next five years. It shows how the trust’s work goes far beyond the football pitch. Through sport, physical activity, health and education, it has a vision, […]

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Commemorating International Bomber Command Day

Erewash Borough Council’s Armed Forces Champion paid tribute to service men and women by laying a special wreath on International Bomber Command Day. Councillor Kate Fennelly presented the wreath made by children from Hallam Fields Junior School at a service in Lincoln on Thursday 23rd July. This year marks the sixth International Bomber Command Day, honouring the extraordinary achievements and sacrifices of the men and women who served during Bomber Command’s 32 years of operation. It also marks the 90th […]

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Deputy Mayor Linda cuts ribbon at £160k play mecca (Credit: EBC)

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£2m for new playgrounds to help get kids active

A record sum of almost £2million is to be spent by Erewash council on creating new playgrounds to get children more active. The borough’s leader Cllr James Dawson said the authority’s biggest ever investment in play areas will see the construction of 12 exciting fun zones where tired existing playgrounds have been identified as needing entirely new equipment. A 13th – in Sawley – will get its safety surfacing replaced along with new fencing. Cllr Dawson declared: “Happy and healthy […]

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Erewash MP Adam Thompson (Credit: Adam Thompson/LDRS)

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MP expresses delight as PM Andy Burnham choses Ilkeston for his first stop on a UK tour

Erewash MP Adam Thompson was delighted to welcome Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Ilkeston on Tuesday 11th August as the first stop on his tour of the country, where he met with local residents, businesses and community groups to discuss the future of Britain’s high streets. The visit follows the Government’s latest announcement to give local communities a greater say over what happens on their high streets and provided an opportunity to showcase the excellent work already being undertaken by […]

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Mayor welcomes PM to Ilkeston as he vows to crackdown on vape and betting shops on “hollowed out” high streets

The Mayor of the East Midlands welcomed the Prime Minister to Derbyshire on Tuesday 11th August as she backed his plans to save “hollowed out high streets”. Prime Minister Andy Burnham joined Mayor Claire Ward in Ilkeston to announce plans to hand new powers to communities and councils over their town centres. The measures will put communities back in control of their high streets by giving local people a real say over what businesses can open in their town centres […]

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Derby Market Hall Monday closure questioned

Derby shoppers have called for changes at the Market Hall after it emerged the city centre venue was running at a forecast loss of £338,000. The historic building reopened last year after a £35m restoration project – but a review into its operation is ongoing following public criticism. The Local Democracy Reporting Service spoke to shoppers about the Market Hall on Monday, August 10th – but some were seen turning away after noticing the entrance doors were shut. That is […]

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New PM Andy’s surprise visit wows Erewash town

Newly installed Prime Minster Andy Burnham stunned Erewash townsfolk as he launched a “listening” tour of the UK – and made Ilkeston his surprise first stop. Early morning shoppers did a double take as the new PM and Angela Rayner – his Housing Secretary – strolled through the Albion Centre and headed up Bath Street. A mum of two who had a chat with him said: “I couldn’t believe I got to shake the Prime Minister’s hand.” Crowds gathered outside […]

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Derby businesses worried over The Strand changes

Businesses on a historic Derby street fear they could face problems down the road should major plans to pedestrianise it proceed. New Derby City Council documents show a long-term plan is in the pipeline to make The Strand a pedestrian-only street. The aim of the proposal is to make the city centre more attractive, visitor-friendly and bring in more footfall to the Victorian street. The plans are part of a wider strategy to improve public realm spaces at key sites […]

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EMCCA welcomes extra powers after government grants new status

The East Midlands Combined County Authority has welcomed additional powers after the Government granted it new status. As an Established Mayoral Strategic Authority (EMSA), EMCCA now has the right to request new powers and responsibilities. It also unlocks the ability for EMCCA to apply for a more flexible, integrated funding settlement – meaning greater local control over funding and decisions, rather than managing multiple separate funding streams. Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, the figurehead of EMCCA, said: “This is a major milestone […]

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Rams’ charitable arm reaffirms community commitment at strategy launch

Commemorating International Bomber Command Day

£2m for new playgrounds to help get kids active

MP expresses delight as PM Andy Burnham choses Ilkeston for his first stop on a UK tour

Mayor welcomes PM to Ilkeston as he vows to crackdown on vape and betting shops on “hollowed out” high streets

Derby Market Hall Monday closure questioned

New PM Andy’s surprise visit wows Erewash town

Derby businesses worried over The Strand changes

EMCCA welcomes extra powers after government grants new status

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