West Hallam News
12/04/2021: There will be 37 candidates standing in the Erewash area at next month’s Derbyshire County Council elections, which take place on Thursday 6 May.
11/02/2021: Five community groups in Erewash have received a slice of nearly £7,000 of funding thanks to the council’s latest round of community grant awards. One of the successful recipients, Erewash Sound, who are based in Vernon Street, Cotmanhay, has received £2,000 and will use the funding to update their servers and the use of a modern operating system. It will also help fund Erewash Sound’s Training Academy.
08/02/2021: Over 500 halls in England have contributed to the unique record so far, detailing their response to the pandemic and hopes for the future. In Derbyshire 14 halls have signed and Rural Action Derbyshire is keen to encourage as many halls as possible to participate.
27/11/2020: A travelling vet service has made it possible for people to bid a final farewell to their poorly pets - despite Coronavirus restrictions.
23/10/2020: Community-minded residents and groups will be honoured for their contribution to society as part of this year’s Erewash Mayor's Awards.
15/10/2020: Green space delight has put the feel-good factor into the difficult Covid times in Erewash with confirmation that the borough has achieved a record five Green Flags.
29/09/2020: An MP representing part of the Erewash borough has told students to go against the Government if it instructs them that they cannot return home for Christmas.
11/09/2020: The county’s mobile library service is hitting the road again after it was halted due to coronavirus.
08/09/2020: Almost £1million has been awarded by Derbyshire County Council through their Action Grants scheme over the past two years with a number of borough groups recently benefitting.
26/08/2020: Amanda Jemmerson completed a student placement at Treetops two years ago. Since qualifying, the 38 year old has returned to the charity as a volunteer, counselling bereaved young people. Here’s what she said about her experience...