Community grants boost

A fresh boost to community groups and organisations across Erewash has been launched by the borough council – which is offering them fast funding grants of up to £1,500.

The total local pot for grants – £60,000 – is money the council won from the government to allocate over the next two years.

There is no minimum sum that organisations can apply for under a new streamlined process.

Eligible groups include registered charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises.

All will need to show their projects benefit Erewash residents and that the grants will lead to an increase in public engagement.

Projects that help tackle the cost-ofliving crisis or that improve mental and physical health are especially sought.

Christmas parking

At the time of going to print members were considering free parking in council car parks in Erewash over the Christmas period.

In previous years the free parking has covered the two week Christmas and new year period, with free parking from 10am.

The scheme aims to encourage shoppers into the town centres over the festive period. It does not include Long Eaton Train Station.

Nominations will be invited for the Active Lives Awards in Erewash 2023.

These celebrate physical activity, community development and achievements of people in our communities.

PThere will be 10 award categories ranging from individual awards to group and place awards.

The awards ceremony will take place during December. Details of the nomination schedule will be released by the council in September.

Nomination forms will be available in September on the council website or from communityhealthwellbeing@ erewash.gov.uk.