Does your area need a parish council?

Erewash Borough Council is undertaking a Community Governance Review – a consultation that asks people for their views on topics like parishes, boundaries and electoral arrangements.

This review will explore the creation of parish councils for Long Eaton, Ilkeston and Kirk Hallam.

It will also look at existing arrangements in Dale Abbey, Stanton-by-Dale and Sandiacre.

Many areas in Erewash already have parish councils. This review, agreed by councillors in June 2026, ensures Ilkeston, Long Eaton and Kirk Hallam have the same opportunity.

Your feedback will help shape draft recommendations for the future of local governance in your area. You can have your say in the first public consultation until Thursday 20th August 2026:

• Online at Let’s Talk Erewash (click here)
• By post to: Democratic Services, Ilkeston Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, DE7 5RP

Alternatively, come and speak to borough council officials at:

• Long Eaton Town Hall – Tuesday 14th July, 6.30pm
• Ilkeston Town Hall – Tuesday 11th August, 6.30pm

This is the first of two consultations for this process. A second consultation on draft recommendations will take place later in 2026. Final proposals will then be considered by Erewash Borough Council by Spring 2027.

If you have any questions about the Community Governance Review, get in touch at: communitygovernance @ erewash.gov.uk