After many discussions about how Remembrance Sunday might be organised this year unfortunately due to so many safeguards that would have to be put in place because of Covid the decision has been taken to cancel the event. It is sad but the right thing to do in the circumstances.

People or organisations can still lay a wreath but at their choice of day or time. Please remember social distancing. Many... Read More »

Important Public Health message from Derbyshire County Council

The Borough of Erewash has now been placed on 'high' alert under the Government's new three tier Covid system and so we need your help to spread the message about restrictions that are now in place please. These are all detailed below in a message from Dean Wallace, Director of Public Health for Derbyshire.

If possible, please can you share... Read More »

NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY APPLICATIONS WELCOME

BOROUGH OF EREWASH

PARISH OF WEST HALLAM

NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there is a Parish Councillor vacancy. Any persons willing to fill this vacancy should apply by completing the application form and send this directly to the Clerk before 27 October 2020 at midnight by post or email.

An application form may be obtained from the Clerk:-... Read More »

ALL households in West Hallam are invited to design, build and display a scarecrow.

Following the huge success in recent years of the Summer scarecrow trails it would be great to bring some cheer and fun to our wonderful village during the difficult Winter months ahead by creating a fantastic scarecrow trail for all ages to enjoy.

Whether you are planning to display a scarecrow or just taking a stroll... Read More »

Half Term Play Scheme, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th October

If you would like to participate in the Zoom Parish Council meetings then please contact the Clerk for the code.

WHEN: 18th October 2020. WHERE: A6096 Little Hallam Hill, Ilkeston between its junctions with Quarry Hill Road and Catherine Avenue. REASON: To facilitate carriageway patching. ALTERNATIVE ROUTE: A6096 Ladywood Road, Cat And Fiddle Lane, Station Road, A609 High Lane West / High Lane Central / High Lane East / Derby Road, A6096 Stanton Road / Lower Stanton Road and vice versa. Access will be maintained,... Read More »

Coronavirus testing site in Ilkeston this weekend

Published: 13 August 2020

A pop-up drive-through coronavirus testing site will be in place in Ilkeston town centre this week from Friday 14 August to Monday 17 August 2020.

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It follows an appeal by Dean Wallace, Director of Public Health for Derbyshire, for anyone who lives... Read More »

From: Catriona Paterson
Sent: 11 August 2020 11:06
Subject: Erewash Small Grant Scheme - Re-Launched

Dear All

The Erewash Small Grant Scheme is being re-launched today following a review of the scheme priorities by Erewash Voluntary Action in partnership with the funders.

The grant scheme is funded by Derbyshire County Council Public Health, Derbyshire County Council Adult Care Services and Erewash... Read More »

Dear parish clerk,

As you may be aware, we are dealing with a local coronavirus outbreak in Ilkeston whereby four people who visited some of the town's pubs on 31 July or 1 Aug have tested positive for the virus.

We are contacting all parish councils in the surrounding area considering your proximity to the town and the possibility that members of your community may have visited these venues on the dates... Read More »