Erewash News
14/03/2022: Erewash Borough Council has been working to anticipate and manage a sharp rise in residents trying to get in touch after the delivery of more than 62,000 council tax and business rates letters from 14th March.
11/03/2022: Over the last few weeks, we've been asking you to take just five minutes to complete our early 2022 on-line listener survey to gather views on what you like listening to on Erewash Sound, what you would like to hear more of and other elements too.
For those participating, there was a chance to win one of a number of high street shopping vouchers and we can now reveal who the lucky winners were from the prize draw.
Before we do though, whether you won or not, we'd just like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who got involved and to assure you that we'll be considering all of your comments and how we might be able to apply them on-air!
11/03/2022: Many households in rural Derbyshire rely on oil for heating and hot water. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has meant the cost oil has risen drastically.
11/03/2022: Derbyshire residents are to be asked for their views on plans to change support to help more people lead safe, independent lives in their own homes for longer.
10/03/2022: Derbyshire County Council Cabinet members, working closely with the Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster, have brought forward an important new initiative to promote the use of Speed Indicator Devices on Derbyshire’s roads, which will make this type of vehicle-activated sign more accessible to parishes and community groups
10/03/2022: Councillors have given the go-ahead to consult on changes which could transform support for people with learning disabilities and/or who are autistic to help them lead independent lives.
10/03/2022: A Derby County supporter who works as a registered nurse for leading end-of-life charity Treetops Hospice has been surprised with her name on the club’s community wall.
10/03/2022: As more than 4,600 people, including 79 patients in Derbyshire, wait for a kidney transplant, and with this figure expected to rise, NHS Blood and Transplant is calling on everyone in Derbyshire to share their organ donation decision and also take a moment to consider living kidney donation to coincide with World Kidney Day (Thursday 10th March 2022).
09/03/2022: The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has expressed concern over reports of “chaos and confusion” facing refugees trying to apply for a British visa to escape the devastating impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
09/03/2022: Students across Derby College Group (DCG) took part in an Insight into Industry day to learn more about work experience and job opportunities available with a range of employers.