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Council car parks are set to be free to use across Erewash, without exception, for the whole of December!
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November 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Council car parks are set to be free to use across Erewash, without exception, for the whole of December!
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We need you!🫵
We want to know what you think about the way the council communicates with you.
Please take part in this short online survey
🖊️https://letstalk.erewash.gov.uk/ebc-communications-survey-september-2025
We want to know what you think about the way the council communicates with you.
Please take part in this short online survey
🖊️https://letstalk.erewash.gov.uk/ebc-communications-survey-september-2025
November 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
We need you!🫵
We want to know what you think about the way the council communicates with you.
Please take part in this short online survey
🖊️https://letstalk.erewash.gov.uk/ebc-communications-survey-september-2025
We want to know what you think about the way the council communicates with you.
Please take part in this short online survey
🖊️https://letstalk.erewash.gov.uk/ebc-communications-survey-september-2025
An empty shop that has blighted Ilkeston for 22 years is to be finally brought back up to scratch after a council ultimatum to the owners of the former TV rental store.
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Council acts over eyesore TV shop left empty for 22 years
An empty shop that has blighted an Erewash town centre for almost a quarter of a century is to be finally brought back up to scratch after a council ultimatum to the owners of the former TV rental sto...
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October 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
An empty shop that has blighted Ilkeston for 22 years is to be finally brought back up to scratch after a council ultimatum to the owners of the former TV rental store.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/co...
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/co...
More than 100 skilled jobs are to be created in Erewash after an Italian-based multinational picked the borough as its new UK base.
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100 new jobs as Italian giant builds Erewash HQ
More than 100 skilled jobs are to be created in Erewash after an Italian-based multinational picked the borough as its new UK base.
www.erewash.gov.uk
October 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
More than 100 skilled jobs are to be created in Erewash after an Italian-based multinational picked the borough as its new UK base.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/10...
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/10...
Children in Erewash are to get a thrilling £160,000 jungle-themed play mecca – thanks to residents telling the council what the new Ilkeston fun zone should look like.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Children in Erewash are to get a thrilling £160,000 jungle-themed play mecca – thanks to residents telling the council what the new Ilkeston fun zone should look like.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/am...
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/am...
The next Ilkeston Charter Fair has received approval from the Home Secretary to be extended from 4 days to 5 and include Sunday.
Local children are being invited to design the programme cover in a competition so get your entries in before 26 September.
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Local children are being invited to design the programme cover in a competition so get your entries in before 26 September.
www.erewash.gov.uk/your-borough...
September 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The next Ilkeston Charter Fair has received approval from the Home Secretary to be extended from 4 days to 5 and include Sunday.
Local children are being invited to design the programme cover in a competition so get your entries in before 26 September.
www.erewash.gov.uk/your-borough...
Local children are being invited to design the programme cover in a competition so get your entries in before 26 September.
www.erewash.gov.uk/your-borough...
Meet Dylan and Tony, who have recently joined the council's street cleaning team.
Dylan will be keeping the streets of Ilkeston town centre clean and Tony will be doing the same in Long Eaton.
£210,000 of investment from the Erewash Investment Fund has been dedicated to enhancing street cleaning.
Dylan will be keeping the streets of Ilkeston town centre clean and Tony will be doing the same in Long Eaton.
£210,000 of investment from the Erewash Investment Fund has been dedicated to enhancing street cleaning.
September 9, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Meet Dylan and Tony, who have recently joined the council's street cleaning team.
Dylan will be keeping the streets of Ilkeston town centre clean and Tony will be doing the same in Long Eaton.
£210,000 of investment from the Erewash Investment Fund has been dedicated to enhancing street cleaning.
Dylan will be keeping the streets of Ilkeston town centre clean and Tony will be doing the same in Long Eaton.
£210,000 of investment from the Erewash Investment Fund has been dedicated to enhancing street cleaning.
A personal safety expert is running free classes funded by the council so women can learn how to avoid predators.
The monthly workshops have been lined up to share vital tips on spotting potential threats that need to be kept at bay – such as on nights out.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/jo...
The monthly workshops have been lined up to share vital tips on spotting potential threats that need to be kept at bay – such as on nights out.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/jo...
September 4, 2025 at 10:13 AM
A personal safety expert is running free classes funded by the council so women can learn how to avoid predators.
The monthly workshops have been lined up to share vital tips on spotting potential threats that need to be kept at bay – such as on nights out.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/jo...
The monthly workshops have been lined up to share vital tips on spotting potential threats that need to be kept at bay – such as on nights out.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/jo...
Organisers of the Glow Festival, held in Ilkeston last week, benefitted from a council grant of £3,500
The council has 2 community grant schemes open for applications:
💷Fast Funding Grants: £500 to £1,500
💷Member Grants: £2,000 to £3,500
🤼Find out more apply at www.erewash.gov.uk/community-su...
The council has 2 community grant schemes open for applications:
💷Fast Funding Grants: £500 to £1,500
💷Member Grants: £2,000 to £3,500
🤼Find out more apply at www.erewash.gov.uk/community-su...
August 29, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Organisers of the Glow Festival, held in Ilkeston last week, benefitted from a council grant of £3,500
The council has 2 community grant schemes open for applications:
💷Fast Funding Grants: £500 to £1,500
💷Member Grants: £2,000 to £3,500
🤼Find out more apply at www.erewash.gov.uk/community-su...
The council has 2 community grant schemes open for applications:
💷Fast Funding Grants: £500 to £1,500
💷Member Grants: £2,000 to £3,500
🤼Find out more apply at www.erewash.gov.uk/community-su...
A thrilled school girl was presented with a £350 bike by Erewash’s Mayor – for a clean air poster she designed in a contest aimed at getting drivers to switch off their engines when stationary.
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My bike is brill! No idle boast by Ivy aged 8
A thrilled schoolgirl aged eight was presented with a brand new £350 bike by Erewash’s Mayor – for a clean air poster she designed in a contest aimed at getting drivers to switch off their engines whe...
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August 21, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A thrilled school girl was presented with a £350 bike by Erewash’s Mayor – for a clean air poster she designed in a contest aimed at getting drivers to switch off their engines when stationary.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/my...
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/my...
Fans of Eminem will be partying as the next best thing to the hip-hop superstar headlines a free music festival backed by the council.
James Wythes will perform with The Eminem Show on Ilkeston Market Place for the Glow Music & Art Festival on Sun 24 August.
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James Wythes will perform with The Eminem Show on Ilkeston Market Place for the Glow Music & Art Festival on Sun 24 August.
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The REAL Slim Shady? See the next best thing
Fans of Eminem will be partying in Erewash this month – as the next best thing to the hip-hop superstar headlines a free music festival backed by the borough council.
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August 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Fans of Eminem will be partying as the next best thing to the hip-hop superstar headlines a free music festival backed by the council.
James Wythes will perform with The Eminem Show on Ilkeston Market Place for the Glow Music & Art Festival on Sun 24 August.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/re...
James Wythes will perform with The Eminem Show on Ilkeston Market Place for the Glow Music & Art Festival on Sun 24 August.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/re...
Residents are invited to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August at local events.
Victory over Japan Day recognises the day that Japan announced its surrender to the Allied forces marking the end of World War Two.
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Victory over Japan Day recognises the day that Japan announced its surrender to the Allied forces marking the end of World War Two.
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August 13, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Residents are invited to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August at local events.
Victory over Japan Day recognises the day that Japan announced its surrender to the Allied forces marking the end of World War Two.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/co...
Victory over Japan Day recognises the day that Japan announced its surrender to the Allied forces marking the end of World War Two.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/co...
Local residents are invited to have their say on the final design for Ilkeston’s Wash Meadows Playpark which will be receiving a £160k refurbishment using UK SPF funding.
Take part before 12pm on 19th August 2025: letstalk.erewash.gov.uk/wash-meadows...
Get the link to full story in the comments.
Take part before 12pm on 19th August 2025: letstalk.erewash.gov.uk/wash-meadows...
Get the link to full story in the comments.
August 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Local residents are invited to have their say on the final design for Ilkeston’s Wash Meadows Playpark which will be receiving a £160k refurbishment using UK SPF funding.
Take part before 12pm on 19th August 2025: letstalk.erewash.gov.uk/wash-meadows...
Get the link to full story in the comments.
Take part before 12pm on 19th August 2025: letstalk.erewash.gov.uk/wash-meadows...
Get the link to full story in the comments.
Summer is about to start at Erewash Museum s its beloved beach returns – this year with a teddy bears picnic.
Families are being encouraged to bring their favourite soft toys, pack a picnic, and get ready to blast off into summer on Saturday 26 July.
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Families are being encouraged to bring their favourite soft toys, pack a picnic, and get ready to blast off into summer on Saturday 26 July.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/mu...
Museum beach launches with teddy bears picnic!
Summer is about to start at Erewash Museum as its beloved beach returns – this year with a beary exciting teddy bears picnic.
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July 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Summer is about to start at Erewash Museum s its beloved beach returns – this year with a teddy bears picnic.
Families are being encouraged to bring their favourite soft toys, pack a picnic, and get ready to blast off into summer on Saturday 26 July.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/mu...
Families are being encouraged to bring their favourite soft toys, pack a picnic, and get ready to blast off into summer on Saturday 26 July.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/mu...
These drone photos reveal how the former Galaxy Row cinema in Long Eaton looks now that demolition is well underway, with around 250,000 bricks set to be reclaimed.
Redevelopment work started at the site last month.
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Redevelopment work started at the site last month.
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Drone shots of cinema site as bricks reclaimed
These photos reveal how the former Galaxy Row cinema in Long Eaton looks now that demolition work is underway, with around 250,000 bricks set to be reclaimed for future construction projects.
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July 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
These drone photos reveal how the former Galaxy Row cinema in Long Eaton looks now that demolition is well underway, with around 250,000 bricks set to be reclaimed.
Redevelopment work started at the site last month.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/dr...
Redevelopment work started at the site last month.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/dr...
Good news for Erewash!
The council is set to approve an extra £2million into public services and the long-term future of the borough through the Erewash Investment Fund.
An initial £700,000 will be dedicated to the fund as part of phase one.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/co...
The council is set to approve an extra £2million into public services and the long-term future of the borough through the Erewash Investment Fund.
An initial £700,000 will be dedicated to the fund as part of phase one.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/co...
Council set to invest £2m into future of borough
Erewash Borough Council is set to approve an extra £2 million into public services and the long-term future of the borough through the Erewash Investment Fund.
www.erewash.gov.uk
July 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Good news for Erewash!
The council is set to approve an extra £2million into public services and the long-term future of the borough through the Erewash Investment Fund.
An initial £700,000 will be dedicated to the fund as part of phase one.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/co...
The council is set to approve an extra £2million into public services and the long-term future of the borough through the Erewash Investment Fund.
An initial £700,000 will be dedicated to the fund as part of phase one.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/co...
Happivale Social Club - Long Eaton and District Mencap have been nominated for the 2025 King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
The Club provides activities for anyone with learning disabilities over the age of 16 from across the Borough.
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The Club provides activities for anyone with learning disabilities over the age of 16 from across the Borough.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/lo...
July 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Happivale Social Club - Long Eaton and District Mencap have been nominated for the 2025 King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
The Club provides activities for anyone with learning disabilities over the age of 16 from across the Borough.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/lo...
The Club provides activities for anyone with learning disabilities over the age of 16 from across the Borough.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/lo...
Children from Bennerley Fields School in Ilkeston were given a tour of the Town Hall by the Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Harry Atkinson.
They took part in a vote and were shown some historic items. Some even got to try on the Mayor's chains.
They took part in a vote and were shown some historic items. Some even got to try on the Mayor's chains.
July 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Children from Bennerley Fields School in Ilkeston were given a tour of the Town Hall by the Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Harry Atkinson.
They took part in a vote and were shown some historic items. Some even got to try on the Mayor's chains.
They took part in a vote and were shown some historic items. Some even got to try on the Mayor's chains.
Vandalised and neglected bus shelters are to undergo repairs across Erewash as the council launches a mission to get them back up to scratch.
The council has set aside a £30,000-a-year budget for the initiative – plus an extra £20,000 in the first year after identifying the most dilapidated ones.
The council has set aside a £30,000-a-year budget for the initiative – plus an extra £20,000 in the first year after identifying the most dilapidated ones.
July 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Vandalised and neglected bus shelters are to undergo repairs across Erewash as the council launches a mission to get them back up to scratch.
The council has set aside a £30,000-a-year budget for the initiative – plus an extra £20,000 in the first year after identifying the most dilapidated ones.
The council has set aside a £30,000-a-year budget for the initiative – plus an extra £20,000 in the first year after identifying the most dilapidated ones.
Flags are flying at Long Eaton and Ilkeston Town Halls for #ArmedForcesDay - when the nation salutes all the brave men and women serving their country.
The Royal British Legion will have a Armed Forces Day stand at Ilkeston Market Place on Saturday 28 June. The Mayor of Erewash will attend.
The Royal British Legion will have a Armed Forces Day stand at Ilkeston Market Place on Saturday 28 June. The Mayor of Erewash will attend.
June 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Flags are flying at Long Eaton and Ilkeston Town Halls for #ArmedForcesDay - when the nation salutes all the brave men and women serving their country.
The Royal British Legion will have a Armed Forces Day stand at Ilkeston Market Place on Saturday 28 June. The Mayor of Erewash will attend.
The Royal British Legion will have a Armed Forces Day stand at Ilkeston Market Place on Saturday 28 June. The Mayor of Erewash will attend.
Flowers and fruit are already growing on trees that were
recently planted at Pewit Coronation Meadows Local Nature Reserve in Ilkeston.
🍐The volunteer tree wardens were on hand to check the tree banding, re-stake some trees and prune broken branches.
recently planted at Pewit Coronation Meadows Local Nature Reserve in Ilkeston.
🍐The volunteer tree wardens were on hand to check the tree banding, re-stake some trees and prune broken branches.
June 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Flowers and fruit are already growing on trees that were
recently planted at Pewit Coronation Meadows Local Nature Reserve in Ilkeston.
🍐The volunteer tree wardens were on hand to check the tree banding, re-stake some trees and prune broken branches.
recently planted at Pewit Coronation Meadows Local Nature Reserve in Ilkeston.
🍐The volunteer tree wardens were on hand to check the tree banding, re-stake some trees and prune broken branches.
Erewash Museum will be under refurbishment to improve its facilities. The works will expand the Museum’s café area and improve reception facilities.
The Museum will be closed to the public from Saturday 21 June and refurbishments will take place until mid-July.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/mu...
The Museum will be closed to the public from Saturday 21 June and refurbishments will take place until mid-July.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/mu...
June 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Erewash Museum will be under refurbishment to improve its facilities. The works will expand the Museum’s café area and improve reception facilities.
The Museum will be closed to the public from Saturday 21 June and refurbishments will take place until mid-July.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/mu...
The Museum will be closed to the public from Saturday 21 June and refurbishments will take place until mid-July.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/mu...
A state-of-the-art eco-friendly secondary school for 1,280 pupils will be built in Erewash under plans given the go-ahead by the borough council.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/gr...
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/gr...
Green light for showcase ‘eco’ rebuild of school
A state-of-the-art eco-friendly secondary school for 1,280 pupils will be built in Erewash under plans given the go-ahead by the borough council.
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June 17, 2025 at 10:43 AM
A state-of-the-art eco-friendly secondary school for 1,280 pupils will be built in Erewash under plans given the go-ahead by the borough council.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/gr...
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/gr...
A free weekly event in Erewash that has helped hundreds to get fit celebrates its 10th birthday in June – after being featured on TV.
News crews filmed as a record 754 people joined the Long Eaton @parkrunuk.bsky.social in the run-up to its anniversary.
The anniversary #parkrun is on 14 June.
News crews filmed as a record 754 people joined the Long Eaton @parkrunuk.bsky.social in the run-up to its anniversary.
The anniversary #parkrun is on 14 June.
June 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
A free weekly event in Erewash that has helped hundreds to get fit celebrates its 10th birthday in June – after being featured on TV.
News crews filmed as a record 754 people joined the Long Eaton @parkrunuk.bsky.social in the run-up to its anniversary.
The anniversary #parkrun is on 14 June.
News crews filmed as a record 754 people joined the Long Eaton @parkrunuk.bsky.social in the run-up to its anniversary.
The anniversary #parkrun is on 14 June.
Stanley Common resident Jilly Crofts, who made and kindly donated a life-size crochet statue of a soldier to Erewash Museum, received an invite to this year’s Buckingham Palace Garden Party to recognise her services to her community.
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June 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Stanley Common resident Jilly Crofts, who made and kindly donated a life-size crochet statue of a soldier to Erewash Museum, received an invite to this year’s Buckingham Palace Garden Party to recognise her services to her community.
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/lo...
www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2025/lo...