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Erewash Borough Council headquarters in Long Eaton. Photo by Eddie Bisknell.

Borough Council set to scrap housing plans after Government inspector states they are not fit for purpose

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service A Derbyshire council is set to scrap its future plans for thousands of homes after a Government planning inspector said it would be effectively not fit for purpose. Erewash Borough Council has been working on a blueprint – called the Core Strategy – laying out plans which earmarked sites for thousands of homes and acres of employment space up until 2040. It was submitted for inspection by the Government more than three […]

7 January 2026 12

Pictured Is Derbyshire County Cllr Stephen Reed, Taken By BBC LDR Jon Cooper.

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Derbyshire councillor blames former administration and Government for collapse of care homes sale

By Jon Cooper - Local Democracy Reporting Service Derbyshire County Council’s business services chief has blamed the authority’s former Conservative administration and the Labour Government for the collapse of plans to sell eight of its care homes which has left them in danger of being closed down. The former Conservative-controlled council originally agreed to sell nine care homes while managing a multi-million pound budget deficit after it argued a need to refocus adult care services by supporting more dementia patients […]

6 January 2026 13

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10-year-old inspirational entrepreneur offers free headstone cleaning to build trust and give back

In an inspiring show of young entrepreneurship, Guardian of the Headstones, founded by 10-year-old Ben from the Long Eaton area, is launching his own business offering headstone cleaning and renewing of lettering services. However, he’s quickly learning that marketing is one of the toughest challenges in starting a business.

11 February 2025 10

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Long Eaton firm provides London sea cadets with new facilities

A Long Eaton firm has offered its help and support to a London based group of Sea Cadets to provide them with additional training facilities.

28 May 2024 3

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Long Eaton man sets personal marathon challenge after London frustration

Michael Dallard from Long Eaton had been training for the London Marathon this weekend after receiving a place through his employer.

18 April 2024 3

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Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team set the next quarterly policing priorities

Members of the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have set a list of priorities for the start of 2024 to be worked on along side their core daily workload, monitoring current and emerging trends and listening to views gained through community engagement.

5 January 2024 2

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Work starts on former stable block

Work to transform the former disused Stable Block in Long Eaton into modern, serviced office accommodation will begin in April.

17 March 2023 2

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Long Eaton Police issue an appeal after two burglaries in the same morning

Police officers in Long Eaton have issued an appeal for help from the public after two burglaries were carried out in the town during the early hours of the same morning.

10 March 2023 3

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County Council to decide plans to transform learning disability support

Plans to transform support for people with learning disabilities and/or who are autistic to help them lead safe, fulfilled lives in their community will be discussed by Derbyshire County Council during week commencing 10th October.

5 October 2022 3

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Borough Council set to scrap housing plans after Government inspector states they are not fit for purpose

Derbyshire councillor blames former administration and Government for collapse of care homes sale

10-year-old inspirational entrepreneur offers free headstone cleaning to build trust and give back

Long Eaton firm provides London sea cadets with new facilities

Long Eaton man sets personal marathon challenge after London frustration

Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team set the next quarterly policing priorities

Work starts on former stable block

Long Eaton Police issue an appeal after two burglaries in the same morning

County Council to decide plans to transform learning disability support

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