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Community News 2024 12 23
Christmas opening
Everything you need to know about using our services at Christmas and new year is now on our website.
It includes information about our contact centre Call Derbyshire, emergency contacts, school term dates, as well as opening hours for County Hall in Matlock, libraries and household waste recycling centres.
Don't forget you can do a great many things through our website any time of day,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 23 Dec 2024
Community News 2024 12 16
12 frauds of Christmas
Our trading standards officers are backing a campaign urging you to look out for fraud this Christmas, and there's lots of advice to help prevent you becoming a victim.
The 12 frauds of Christmas campaign from Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, is highlighting some of the fraud types to be alert for during the festive season.
Stay extra vigilant online,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 16 Dec 2024
Community News 2024 12 09
Register for recycling
Thanks to all Derbyshire residents who have registered to use our household waste recycling centres so far.
More than 20,000 residents have registered as part of a move to make things fairer and more cost-effective for Derbyshire residents by helping to reduce the amount of waste that is being brought to Derbyshire recycling centres from outside of the county.
If you live in Derbyshire... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 9 Dec 2024
EBC News 2024 12 04
Mayor of Erewash's Christmas message
Mayor of Erewash Cllr Kate Fennelly has issued a Christmas salute to residents paying tribute to the borough's "rich community spirit". She says:
"It is my absolute honour, as the Mayor of Erewash, to share a Christmas message with everyone, in all corners of our wonderful borough.
"I am acutely aware of the constraints we are all feeling over the cost-of-living and... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 4 Dec 2024
Derbyshire's Holiday Activity and food programme
We're providing FREE Holiday Clubs and Food to children in your area!
It's About Me is a FREE Department for Education-funded programme, designed to keep children and young people active, healthy and safe during the school holidays. and across Derbyshire to have healthy, active, fun-filled school holidays. The programme aims to keep young people busy,
If a child is aged between 4-16 and is eligible for... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 14 Nov 2024
Community News 2024 11 11
Vote in local tourism awards
Cast your vote for your favourite "Festival or Event of the Year" in the 2025 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards.
It's a new category in this year's awards which aims to champion quality events and festivals that have taken place in the Peak District and Derbyshire – with nine shortlisted entries from country shows and music festivals to unique exhibitions... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 13 Nov 2024
Notice of Poll
ELECTION OF PARISH COUNCILLORS
PARISH OF OCKBROOK & BORROWASH –OCKBROOK PARISH WARD
NOTICE OF POLL
Notice is hereby given that:
1. A Poll for the Election of Parish Councillors for the above named Parish will be held on Thursday the 21st day of November 2024 between the hours of 7am and 10pm.
2. The number of Parish Councillors to be elected is TWO.
3. The particulars of each candidate remaining... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 13 Nov 2024
EBC News 2024 11 05
Chestnut Fair will be a cracker
Thrill rides and stalls will be taking over streets in Erewash barely a month after Ilkeston's 772nd charter fair – as November sees Long Eaton host its Chestnut Fair.
Although nowhere near as old as the borough's more celebrated street fair, the three-day spectacle again promises to be just as much fun for all the family.
The Chestnut Fair runs from Thursday 21 November... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 5 Nov 2024
Community News 2024 11 04
Firework safety
Are you planning on celebrating with fireworks for Bonfire Night?
Stay safe this firework season. It's the time of year when the night sky is lit up by fireworks. But if they're not used safely, people and animals could be injured or distressed.
If you plan to have your own fireworks at home, remember:
* read the instructions
* let neighbours know in advance
* keep pets indoors, away from... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 5 Nov 2024
Community News 2024 11 04
Firework safety
Are you planning on celebrating with fireworks for Bonfire Night?
Stay safe this firework season. It's the time of year when the night sky is lit up by fireworks. But if they're not used safely, people and animals could be injured or distressed.
If you plan to have your own fireworks at home, remember:
* read the instructions
* let neighbours know in advance
* keep pets indoors, away from... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 5 Nov 2024
