Ilkeston and District 50+ forum is seeking new members.
The group has regular discussions, is run by the people of the area, and works with local authories and organisations to give the over 50s a local voice. If you have any ideas, or would like to join, contact Ilkeston and District 50+, 1 Longcroft Avenue, Cotmanhay, Ilkeston, Derbyshire. DE7 8DA.
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Conservative borough and county councillor resigns to join Reform
A Derbyshire Conservative councillor has resigned to join Reform UK five months after the local elections.
Erewash MP secures £20m for Cotmanhay
Erewash MP Adam Thompson has secured £2 million a year for ten years for Cotmanhay and its people.
Cotmanhay amongst East Midlands communities to benefit from £5bn Pride in Place investment
The East Midlands is set to benefit from a major government investment, with communities across Derby, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire receiving a share of the landmark £5 billion Pride in Place programme announced by the Prime Minister and with a part of Erewash amongst those set to benefit.
Cotmanhay set to benefit as East Mids Mayor launches £3m scheme to give neighbourhoods an ‘opportunity to thrive'
The Mayor of the East Midlands has announced a £3 million pot to help grassroots community groups across the region thrive. The Community Development Fund was launched by Claire Ward on 4th September and Cotmanhay is one of the 10 priority areas across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire which the fund is open to.
Tributes paid as oldest man dies at age 110
Erewash Borough Council leader James Dawson has led tributes to Britain’s oldest man Donald Rose following the announcement of the Ilkeston war hero’s death at the age of 110 on Friday 11th July 2025.
