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£220k town hall lifeline as funds axe hits volunteers

A vital community hub that is Erewash’s second to be hit by county council cuts has seen Erewash Borough Council step in with £220,000 to help secure its future. Erewash Voluntary Action is crucial to supporting more than 400 local groups and organisations but faced being severely impacted by Derbyshire County Council removing critical funding. The cut sparked a plea for help to Erewash Borough Council, which just months ago acted to save Cotmanhay Community Network – another local hub […]

3 March 2026 8

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Pavement table licence fees axed

Cafe lovers across Erewash can look forward to a more continental-style vibe as the weather warms up – after the borough council voted to scrap its charge for eateries and pubs that put tables out on pavements. The new boost for the local hospitality sector includes budgeting £2,400 to refund businesses that bought licences from the end of August last year. Cllr Mark Alfrey – whose remit as Erewash’s Lead Member for Environment includes licensing – said: “Enjoying the buzz […]

3 March 2026 9

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National Grid seeks views on new Derbyshire power line project

National Grid is inviting communities across Derbyshire to take part in the second stage of consultation on its Chesterfield to Willington electricity transmission project, part of The Great Grid Upgrade - the largest overhaul of the UK’s electricity network in generations. The eight-week consultation runs from Tuesday 3rd March to Tuesday 28th April and builds on feedback received during the first stage of consultation. More detailed proposals including a proposed route alignment and indicative locations for pylons are being presented, […]

3 March 2026 29

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£220,000 funding award supports the future of community support in Erewash

Erewash Voluntary Action (EVA) has welcomed the award of £220,000 in funding from Erewash Borough Council over a two-year period, securing the continued delivery of vital voluntary sector infrastructure and volunteering support across the borough. The investment will enable EVA to continue its essential role as the local Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) and Volunteer Centre, supporting community groups, charities and volunteers throughout Erewash. The funding will strengthen community development work, enhance volunteering opportunities, and provide much-needed stability to plan […]

2 March 2026 20

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Watches and jewellery stolen during Breaston burglary

Erewash Police officers are appealing for help from the public after a burglary at a house in Breaston. The incident occurred between 5:30pm and 7:45pm on Tuesday 27th January at a house in Hawthorn Avenue. A number of items were stolen, including an Omega watch, a Raymond Weil watch, a ruby ring, and a gold, ruby, and diamond necklace, were stolen from the property. Officers have been conducting a number of lines of enquiry since the incident – and are […]

2 March 2026 2

An Erewash Borough Council car park (Credit: EBC)

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Car parks free all weekend as Saturday charges axed

Erewash Borough Council is set to make its car parks free to use on Saturdays – in more good news for residents as it freezes council tax. The boost for shops and markets is poised to get the go-ahead when the council meets at Long Eaton Town Hall next week (Thursday 5th March). There is already no charge on Sundays – meaning parking will be free for the entire weekend. Elected members will be asked to approve a budget for […]

27 February 2026 47

Trade talks - holidaying Deputy Erewash Mayor Cllr Greg Maskalick, right, with the Mayor of Pittsburgh Corey O’Connor (Credit: EBC)

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A special relationship – Erewash and Pittsburgh

The US-born Deputy Mayor of Erewash Borough Council has been using a holiday in his home town of Pittsburgh to champion the borough as a great place to do business. Cllr Greg Maskalick – who became a UK citizen in 2014 – posted an online picture of himself with the Steel City’s newly elected Mayor as the two held trade talks. Greg described it as a “privilege” to shake hands with Democrat Corey O’Connor, who took office on January 5th. […]

27 February 2026 21

Walton Street, Long Eaton (Credit: Google Maps)

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Borough Council vows to take stronger action to curb HMOs

An increase in Erewash homes being bought to house multiple tenants is seeing the borough council having to seek a legal dispensation so it can properly crack down on those getting converted under the radar, concerned councillors have been told. The town hall is on a mission to stem the proliferation of unregulated HMOs – houses in multiple occupation – but has been hamstrung by national rules exempting smaller ones from needing planning consent. Owners of properties that are rented […]

27 February 2026 22

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Google Maps to stop telling people to drive over Ilkeston Market Place

Currently, online mapping providers like Google Maps and Apple Maps will sometimes direct people to cut across the market place from Pimlico to South Street – driving directly in front of Ilkeston town hall and the John Warren pub. That entrance to the Market Place has a ‘no motor vehicles’ sign, with the clarification below ‘except for access’. The relevant traffic regulation order (TRO) provided by Derbyshire County Council also makes clear that this route, from Pimlico to South Street, […]

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£220k town hall lifeline as funds axe hits volunteers

Pavement table licence fees axed

National Grid seeks views on new Derbyshire power line project

£220,000 funding award supports the future of community support in Erewash

Watches and jewellery stolen during Breaston burglary

Car parks free all weekend as Saturday charges axed

A special relationship – Erewash and Pittsburgh

Borough Council vows to take stronger action to curb HMOs

Google Maps to stop telling people to drive over Ilkeston Market Place

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