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Union says plan to save Derbyshire care home is ‘cold comfort’ for eight facing closure

A union chief has welcomed news that Derbyshire County Council has confirmed negotiations are underway with an interested party to take over and secure the future of one of its endangered care homes but he feels this is ‘cold comfort’ for those affected by the feared closure of eight other facilities. The Reform UK council’s planned sale of eight of its care homes to a single provider collapsed and left them facing closure but the authority has now confirmed that […]

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Borough Council to turn meadow into new nature haven

A new beauty spot is to be created by Erewash Borough Council on grassland it owns – with the potential for it to be turned into a wood that would be a haven for wildlife. The proposed transformation is at Bothe Meadows next to Sawley’s All Saints Church. Re-fencing is currently taking place at the site on Tamworth Road, which was formerly rented out for grazing. Existing trees that are dying and in need of removal are being dealt with. […]

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Derbyshire Council considers new provider for care home amidst concerns for residents and staff

Derbyshire County Council has confirmed negotiations are underway with an interested party to take over the running of one if its care homes which has been marketed for sale despite campaigners having argued against the facility falling into private ownership amidst concerns for elderly residents and staff. The Reform UK council’s planned sale of eight of its care homes to a single provider collapsed and left them facing closure but the authority has now confirmed that negotiations with an ‘established […]

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Funding success will improve three Derbyshire libraries, two in Erewash

Three Derbyshire libraries, two in Erewash, are to benefit from a £440,000 funding boost announced on 14th April 2026. Derbyshire County Council has welcomed the funding which will be spent on reinvigorating and enhancing its libraries in Alfreton, Ilkeston and Long Eaton. The county council’s libraries service successfully bid for the money from Arts Council England’s “Libraries Improvement Fund”, which comes under the government’s Arts Everywhere Fund, as part of a competitive process. The announcement was made by the Department for […]

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Town Hall Rich List 2026: record 4,733 council bosses received over £100,000 last year

In the wake of the largest council tax increase since 2004, the TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) has launched its Town Hall Rich List 2026 (THRL), the 20th edition of the project and the only comprehensive list of its kind with a council-by-council breakdown of local government executive pay deals. The number of council bosses receiving more than £100,000 in 2024-25 stood at 4,733, the highest level since this dataset was first published in 2007 and 827 more than last year's edition. […]

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Police Officers issue advice to buyers and sellers after two local robberies

Derbyshire Constabulary officials have issued safety advice for anyone buying or selling items on Facebook after two reports of robberies, one in the Erewash borough. Reports were received regarding two people being threatened with knives after meeting people they had agreed to sell mobile phones to using the social media network’s Marketplace feature. The incidents occurred in Long Eaton on 8th April and Derby on 9th April when the phones were stolen after the threats and no payment was received. […]

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Morley to participate in pylon protest on ‘UK National Day of Action for Nature’

Campaigners from Morley are to take action ahead of the local elections in what is being described as a ‘Day of Action for Nature, Parks and Green Spaces’. The event aims to advocate for environmental protection and demonstrate broad public concern for the UK’s natural landscape. With approximately 90 distinct initiatives planned, this event is anticipated to be the largest national community action for nature of its kind. One focus of the event will be on projects impacting the countryside, […]

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Seized in Sandiacre (Credit: Derbyshire Police)

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Police seize vehicle in Sandiacre for potentially being involved in crime

Police officers from Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team have taken action after an alert was flagged up on the Derbyshire Police ANPR (automatic numberplate recognition) system for potentially being involved in crime. The swoop was carried out on Tuesday 31st March when the van was brought to a stop on Station Road, Sandiacre. Checks showed that the driver was found to have no driving licence and no insurance, and, as a result, the vehicle was seized under 165 of the […]

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A crowd at The Glow Music and Arts Festival in Ilkeston (Credit: EBC)

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£300k to boost community groups

Community groups in Erewash will soon be able to apply for a grant to boost their funds. Erewash Borough Council recognises the fantastic work done by community organisations and the difference they make to residents. That’s why there have already been a range of successful Community Grant Schemes offering up to £3,500 to support local organisations. These schemes will continue, but the council will also be introducing a new grant scheme using the Erewash Investment Fund. This would offer grants […]

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Union says plan to save Derbyshire care home is ‘cold comfort’ for eight facing closure

Borough Council to turn meadow into new nature haven

Derbyshire Council considers new provider for care home amidst concerns for residents and staff

Funding success will improve three Derbyshire libraries, two in Erewash

Town Hall Rich List 2026: record 4,733 council bosses received over £100,000 last year

Morley to participate in pylon protest on ‘UK National Day of Action for Nature’

Police seize vehicle in Sandiacre for potentially being involved in crime

£300k to boost community groups

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