Borough Wide News
09/11/2022: There is a warning that public services in Erewash are reaching breaking point. It is due to an influx of hundreds of asylum seekers staying in local hotels.
09/11/2022: Erewash MP Maggie Throup has used Prime Minister’s Questions in the Commons to ask Rishi Sunak to set a timetable to close asylum accommodation at two hotels in the constituency which are currently housing around 400 asylum seekers.
08/11/2022: Arts Derbyshire, an umbrella organisation that works closely with community groups across the county has issued a statement over the impact of County Council led funding cuts, despite widely-known recognition of the value of arts and cultural work to health and well-being.
08/11/2022: An Ilkeston shopkeeper has been given a community order and had a curfew imposed by magistrates after admitting selling unsafe goods at his premises including toys, hair straighteners and cosmetics.
08/11/2022: A not-for-profit organisation which facilitates professional live performances in rural communities across the Midlands, has been successful in securing continued funding from Arts Council England as a National Portfolio Organisation from 2023 until 2026.
07/11/2022: Beat the Streets, the charity festival set up in response to the growing number of rough sleepers in Nottingham, is in the running for a national title as the festival that has made the greatest community impact.
07/11/2022: The owner of a borough-based business is celebrating after picking up a 2022 Good Food Award Blue Ribbon - the only cafe in the area to pick up such an honour.
04/11/2022: Futures Housing Group has published a suite of three documents outlining its performance and achievements across the last financial year, including for the very first time a dedicated ESG (environmental, social and governance) report.
04/11/2022: The Director of policy and external affairs has commented ahead of the COP27 summit, which takes place in Egypt from 6th to 18th November.
04/11/2022: Officials from the Petersham Community Team have issued a statement after receiving reports alleging that there had been incidents amongst residents of 'hotels' in the area of Long Eaton.