Bidding for the best The ambitious Long Eaton Town Investment Plan has been submitted to the government for the once-in-ageneration opportunity to win £25m of funding.
• Redevelop the former Galaxy cinema into a four storey residential building for young professionals. • Transform the Grade II* listed Stable Block behind Long Eaton Town Hall into small business units.
Put together by the multi-agency Long Eaton Town Deal Board, the Plan is seen as one of the most important visionary documents in the town’s history to help transform it into a vibrant and go-to town over the next 10 years. A decision on the bid is due at the end of March.
• Upgrading of the cycle and walking network, including a new canal bridge at Britannia Road. • Creation of a ‘West Park Waterfront’ alongside the canal and improving the facilities at West Park for high quality events.
The projects outlined in the town’s bid - which with match funding amount to some £30m - have been developed through consultation with local residents and businesses:
Councillor Carol Hart, Leader of the Council, says: “The driving force behind all of the work is that we want the best for Long Eaton.”
• Layout changes at congestion hotspot, The Green.
Richard Ledger, Chair of the Board, says: “We couldn’t have done it without the input of local residents and our business community, so our thanks go to them.”
• High Street improvements, including moving the market back to its historical Market Place site. • Turning the derelict Box Office cinema into a cultural hub, featuring a café, gallery and auditorium.
Full information can be found at longeatontowndeal.org
Museum thanks
Don’t mess up…. for a MyErewash account at erewash.gov.uk to report dog fouling.
Erewash Borough Council has relaunched its text service which enables residents to use mobiles to send details of dog fouling mess and request a clean-up. Residents should give a precise location of the dog mess to enable the council’s team to locate it and clean it up as quickly as possible. The Dog Fouling Text Service number is 07792 701 583 plus residents can also register
Councillor Garry Hickton, Erewash Borough Council’s Lead Member for Environment, says: “I would encourage everyone to use this service, which we know residents appreciate. Let’s work together to keep our streets clean.” Residents are urged to help catch those irresponsible owners who do not pick up after their pets by letting the council know details of offenders. Details of the location, approximate time when the dog is walked and any other information is helpful. Contact the confidential PRIDE-line number 0115 850 8383 or email prideline@erewash.gov.uk
Erewash Museum has sent out a thank you to all those who took part in last month’s online consultation to give their views on how to build on the success of its award winning ways over the next few years. As part of the survey, the museum was keen to know what visitors would like to see once its doors reopen again following the difficult last year due to the pandemic. The museum welcomes visitors of all ages and usually runs events such as the Beach during the summer, themed activity weeks during the school holidays, plus a variety of exhibitions showcasing local talent and historical times.
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