Fire prevention advice

The fire service target areas and households where there is a higher risk of fire, primarily the more vulnerable groups in the community. To find out if you are eligible for a ‘Safe and Well Check’ email: SouthAreaAdmin@derbys-fire.gov.uk

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Firefighters are urging residents to ensure they live safe from the risk of fire in a reminder following a fatal fire in West Hallam in which a man died. The house did not have smoke alarms.

As part of Erewash Community Safety Partnership, the council works closely with Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, which provides free ‘Safe and Well Checks’ in which they will fit or check smoke alarms in homes and provide a personalised fire safety plan.

The Fire Service also launched the ‘15 minutes to save a life’ campaign earlier this year which is an online digital form which walks users through the home fire safety check, and creates a personalised safety and escape plan. Visit derbys-fire. gov.uk for more information on fire safety and to access the DIY digital form.

Councillor Becca Everett, lead member for Community Engagement, says: “Following the tragic incident in West Hallam recently I would encourage everyone to check that their smoke alarm is working, or to get them fitted if they do not already have them.”

Anyone who has any reports of anti-social behaviour in Erewash can contact Derbyshire

Constabulary at:

• www.derbyshire.police.uk

• Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire

Constabulary Facebook page

• Twitter – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact

• Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or crimestoppers-uk.org/

Joy death sadness

A popular Erewash Borough Council employee has sadly died.

Joy Thompson, aged 63, worked as a press officer in the council’s communications team for 16 years and was an integral member of the team who produced EBC Today magazine. Before joining the council she spent many years as a journalist and news editor on the Mansfield Chad.

Joy’s funeral was held at Bramcote Crematorium on August 1 where donations for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society raised £275.