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Borough Council backs Energy for Erewash mission to cut people’s bills

Erewash Borough Council is backing a new mission to ramp up the use of renewable energy sources to cut bills for residents, community groups and businesses – as the Iran war plunges world oil and gas markets into turmoil. The focus is on how people across the borough can take advantage of non-fossil fuel technology such as solar and electric battery storage to stem the threat of soaring prices. Information on ways for members of the community to benefit from […]

13 March 2026 15

Unison campaigners meet With Care Minister Stephen Kinnock and North East Derbyshire MP Louise Sandher Jones at The Houses Of Parliament over concerns for Adult Social Care in Derbyshire. (Credit: Unison)

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Union campaigners meet with care minister in bid to save eight Derbyshire council care homes from closure

By Jon Cooper - Local Democracy Reporting Service Union campaigners descended upon the Houses of Parliament to meet the Minister for Social Care Stephen Kinnock with concerns over the feared closure of eight Derbyshire County Council care homes. Derbyshire County Council, during its time under a Conservative administration, chose to sell the eight care homes to help address a multi-million pound budget deficit and rising costs in adult social care before the current Reform UK council adopted a similar strategy […]

13 March 2026 19

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

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Derbyshire County Council set to increase care fee contributions during backlash over failed sale of care homes

Derbyshire County Council is expected to confirm its latest annual increase in its care fee contributions which it uses to help cover independent care home and home care agency costs for the county’s residents as it prepares to possibly close eight of its own care homes and sell a further one. The Reform UK-controlled council continued with the former Conservative administration’s plans to sell eight of its care homes to address a multi-million pound budget deficit and adult social care […]

12 March 2026 9

Inspector Charlotte Piggott (Credit: Derbyshire Police)

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Erewash Police Officer issues update on work carried out in the borough

A senior Erewash Police officer has taken to social media to detail the latest work carried out by officers in the borough. Inspector Charlotte Piggott said that, after a very busy start to 2026, and having listened carefully to issues detailed by members of the public through local networking, online reports and engagement events, analysis has identified a noticeable shift in crime trends, including increases in drug related activity. In response, Inspector Piggott created ‘Operation Rigger’ – a focussed operation […]

11 March 2026 4

Mayor Cllr Harry Atkinson taking to the river

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Mayor supports rowing club expansion

A rowing club that was launched 15 years ago as the only one in Erewash has thanked the borough council for backing it with a £3,438 grant amid a continuing boom in membership. The popularity of the Devil’s Elbow Rowing Club had led to it running out of space to store boats until it asked the town hall for help. Mayor Cllr Harry Atkinson championed its application for a grant so more craft can be kept on new racks outside […]

10 March 2026 27

The surviving kitten in safe hands at a local vets (Credit: Derbyshire Police)

Long Eaton

Appeal after man is seen throwing kittens into the Erewash Canal

An appeal has been issued by Erewash Police officers after a male was seen throwing kittens into the Erewash Canal, under the bridge on Derby Road in Long Eaton. The incident was spotted at around 2:00pm on 9th March. Although three kittens were retrieved by a member of the public and another by Police, only one Kitten has survived, and, having been treated by a vet, is expected to make a full recovery. A note of thanks has been offered […]

9 March 2026 3

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Six new on-call firefighters for Derbyshire and two new industrial firefighters for Rolls-Royce

On Sunday 8th March, Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) celebrated the achievements of six new on-call firefighters at a pass out ceremony attended by their family and friends. The Service also recognised two newly competent industrial firefighters from Rolls-Royce, who trained alongside its on-call recruits as part of a joint training programme, announced earlier this year. Derbyshire’s Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive (CFO/CE) Michael Sharman hosted the event which marked the successful completion of several weeks of intense training for […]

8 March 2026 26

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25 arrests made after a targeted operation in Erewash

Twenty-five people have been arrested after drugs, weapons and cash were taken off the streets of Erewash during a targeted operation. Focusing on drug dealing in the area, both uniformed and plain clothes officers stopped and searched 52 people and 13 vehicles – leading to nine weapons, including a knuckle duster, knives, and a baton being seized. As well as the weapons, heroin, crack cocaine, and cannabis worth thousands of pounds and cash totalling more than £3,000 was also seized. […]

6 March 2026 33

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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 14

Long Eaton

Borough Council backs Energy for Erewash mission to cut people’s bills

Union campaigners meet with care minister in bid to save eight Derbyshire council care homes from closure

Derbyshire County Council set to increase care fee contributions during backlash over failed sale of care homes

Erewash Police Officer issues update on work carried out in the borough

Mayor supports rowing club expansion

Appeal after man is seen throwing kittens into the Erewash Canal

Six new on-call firefighters for Derbyshire and two new industrial firefighters for Rolls-Royce

25 arrests made after a targeted operation in Erewash

£220k town hall lifeline as funds axe hits volunteers

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