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Protesters At Derbyshire County Council'S County Hall Opposed To The Authority'S Feared Closure Plans For Eight Care Homes.

Protesters gather at County Council HQ in opposition to feared closure of eight care homes

By Jon Cooper - Local Democracy Reporting Service Protesters turned out in a last ditch bid to persuade Derbyshire County Council in the eleventh hour to save eight of its elderly care homes from feared closure after the authority’s failed attempt to sell them to a single provider. The former Conservative-controlled council chose to sell the eight care homes while managing a multi-million pound budget deficit and after the new Reform UK council administration took control following the May election […]

10 February 2026 6

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Local charity appeals for help after van stolen in Long Eaton

By Helen Purcell A local charity that delivers essential services to some of the most vulnerable families across Nottingham and Erewash has had its van stolen in Long Eaton. Charity co-founder Brad Moore was in the area on Saturday evening to help the Erewash Musical Youth Society remove its set from the Duchess Theatre when the van was taken. Nottingham-based Operation Orphan is a global charity supporting the wellbeing of impoverished children worldwide. The stolen van is primarily used to […]

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Mayor to host Erewash Civic Voluntary Awards

By Helen Purcell Erewash Borough Council is looking for outstanding members of the community to honour, and they want to know who you think deserves to be celebrated for their contribution to the borough. Nominations for the Erewash Civic Voluntary Awards – which will be hosted by Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Harry Atkinson – are open until 27 February 2026. The Mayor said: “There are so many people in Erewash who work hard to support our local area, and they […]

9 February 2026 26

North East Derbyshire District Cllr Kathy Clegg, Courtesy Of Cllr Clegg.

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North Derbyshire councillor joins vigil as eight Derbyshire council care homes face closure

By Jon Cooper - Local Democracy Reporting Service A North East Derbyshire District Councillor has described the circumstances for one of eight Derbyshire County Council care homes facing closure as ‘devastating’ for residents, their families and staff. The former Conservative-controlled council chose to sell the eight care homes while managing a multi-million pound budget deficit and after the new Reform UK council administration took control following the May election it adopted a similar strategy until the planned sale to a […]

9 February 2026 26

Derbyshire County Council Leader, Councillor Alan Graves, Taken by BBC LDR Jon Cooper.

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Statutory consultation launched on Derbyshire councils’ preferred proposals to reshape Local Government

By Jon Cooper - Local Democracy Reporting Service Derbyshire councils have stressed how important it is for everyone to keep providing input with the launch of the latest consultation into the county’s proposed changes for the future delivery of services under the Government’s Local Government Reorganisation plans. The Labour Government is aiming to set up single, unitary authorities across England with an elected mayor in two-tier authority areas like Derbyshire as part of LGR plans by scrapping and merging city, […]

6 February 2026 33

Pictured, left to right, are Labour's South Derbyshire MP Samantha Niblett, Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins and NE Derbyshire MP Louise Sandher-Jones, courtesy of the MPs

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Four MPs back campaign to save eight Derbyshire council care homes facing closure

By Jon Cooper - Local Democracy Reporting Service Four MPs are backing a union campaign urging Derbyshire County Council to save eight of its care homes from feared closure after a collapsed sale. The former Conservative-controlled council chose to sell the eight care homes while managing a multi-million pound budget deficit and after the new Reform UK council administration took control following the May election it echoed a similar strategy until the planned sale to a single provider collapsed leaving […]

3 February 2026 28

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Arrests made in connection with counterfeit money offences

Police officers have issued a further warning regarding fake cash being used in the county, as three men have been arrested in connection with counterfeit money offences. On Thursday 15th January, two men, aged 34 and 33, were arrested after a quantity of fake cash was used at a shop in Derby. One man, aged 28 of no fixed address, was arrested on 16th January after officers received intelligence of counterfeit cash being sold online. All three men have been […]

3 February 2026 13

Winning smiles . . . Mayor presents inspirational Susie with Active Lives award

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Borough Council ‘Oscars’ celebrate Borough’s bright stars

By Helen Purcell for Erewash Sound Brave Susie Lambart has been celebrated among other locals for her dedication to the borough after overcoming brain injury. A woman who has overcome a life-changing brain injury to selflessly help others was among the stars of an awards night staged by Erewash Borough Council to salute local people who inspire fellow citizens to get fit and healthy. Susie Lambert was honoured by the Mayor for her tireless work organising activities in the community. […]

2 February 2026 35

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Erewash Borough Council aims to freeze council tax

Helen Purcell reports for Erewash Sound Erewash Borough Council is aiming to announce no further rise in its share (11%) of council tax this year, whilst also ploughing millions of pounds into boosting the borough. The authority has launched an online survey so residents can give their views on its ambitious proposed budget, which also includes freezing car park charges. Household subscriptions to get garden waste collected would also be pegged. Meanwhile up to £4.5million will deliver projects to benefit […]

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Protesters gather at County Council HQ in opposition to feared closure of eight care homes

Local charity appeals for help after van stolen in Long Eaton

Mayor to host Erewash Civic Voluntary Awards

North Derbyshire councillor joins vigil as eight Derbyshire council care homes face closure

Statutory consultation launched on Derbyshire councils’ preferred proposals to reshape Local Government

Four MPs back campaign to save eight Derbyshire council care homes facing closure

Arrests made in connection with counterfeit money offences

Borough Council ‘Oscars’ celebrate Borough’s bright stars

Erewash Borough Council aims to freeze council tax

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