Borough Wide News
07/10/2020: Derbyshire residents applying for a new government Green Homes Grant are being urged to only use approved and checked traders to carry out any work on their properties.
05/10/2020: Derbyshire County Council is looking for caring residents to help young people leaving care achieve their full potential.
01/10/2020: On the morning of 6th March 2010, renowned actor, Ilkeston-born Robert Lindsay appeared at the now former Co-op Buildings in the town for the full-time FM launch party of the Erewash borough’s very own local radio station – Erewash Sound – ‘Wolfie’ seen sporting his Citizen Smith beret as well as a radio station T-shirt whilst raising a trademark clenched fist, shouting “power to the people!”.
01/10/2020: Erewash Sound has been the local radio station for the borough for the past ten years but from 12th October, the station is set for a makeover.
24/09/2020: Resident Muriel Davison from Victoria Park Nursing Home is still enjoying one of her old hobbies even at 100 years old.
24/09/2020: This Stoptober, smokers in England are being encouraged to put their lungs first, strengthen their immune system and breathe easier ahead of flu season by joining over 2 million smokers who have made a quit attempt since 2012 with the annual campaign.
24/09/2020: Erewash Borough Council has warned residents to be ‘scam savvy’ after a wave of bogus council tax and coronavirus scams have been reported. The problem has been escalated by scammers taking advantage of more people accessing online services since lockdown and the Covid-19 pandemic.
24/09/2020: Derbyshire County Council has announced ambitious plans for the future of local government in the county.
10/09/2020: More than four in five (86%) of people in Derbyshire claim to know what to do when they smell gas. However, only 13% know to call 0800 111 999 for the National Gas Emergency Service, the number you should call immediately.
07/09/2020: There’s still time to take back 2020 and achieve your fitness and weight loss goals with Curves in Ilkeston.