£25m Funding Bid

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.

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.

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:

• Layout changes at congestion hotspot, The Green.

• 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.

Don’t mess up….

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 for a MyErewash account at erewash.gov.uk to report dog fouling.

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 • 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.

• 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.

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.”

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.”

Full information can be found at longeatontowndeal.org

Museum thanks

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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A wide variety of daily activities; including community programmes and links with local schools. Links with local GP, chiropodist, optician, dentist, hairdresser and minister.

Over this very difficult period, we continue to deliver safe high quality care and thank the local community for their extra support and donations. Families have shown their gratitude for all our extra efforts. ‘I can't thank the home and staff enough for everything they do for Dad during these most trying times.’

New homes completed

A total of 56 new affordable homes have been completed in Erewash since April 2020, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The council, together with our housing association and construction partners, have overcome many difficulties and issues to provide the homes for residents. Erewash Borough Council would like to thank the following organisations and their partners:

Futures Housing, who developed 15 affordable homes at Bath Street, Ilkeston; 12 at Market Street, Ilkeston and 16 at Cotton Lace Close/Little Hallam Lane, Ilkeston.

Tuntum and Nottingham Community Housing Associations who developed 10 affordable homes at West Terrace, Ilkeston.

Riverside Housing who secured three affordable homes at Elka’s Rise, Quarry Hill Road, Ilkeston.

Councillor Val Clare, Lead Member for Community Engagement, says: “These have been times like no other, with the pandemic throwing us so many challenges. To get these muchneeded affordable homes built over the last year is an incredible achievement. Partnership working at its best.”

The council’s housing team continues to work with partners to encourage the development of homes that meet the needs of local people and it is hoped that a further 60 affordable homes will be completed by March 2022.

Landmark tree

One of Erewash Borough Council’s dedicated volunteer Tree Wardens, Pat Ancliff, secured an elm tree to plant in the borough as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations of the National Tree Warden Scheme.

The Tree Council donated 30 elms as part of the scheme’s commemorations and Pat, who has been a Tree Warden in Erewash for 12 years, was one of the first 30 in the UK to make an online application – choosing to plant the tree in the grounds of Treetops Hospice Care at Risley. The disease-resistant Ulmus ‘New Horizon’ will grow 12 metres high after 25 years and will support other plants and animals, including rare butterflies and birds.

Green Homes

A scheme that helps towards the cost of making homes energy efficient has been extended for a year. Homeowners now have until the end of March 2022 to have upgrades to their homes completed through the Green Homes initiative.

The national scheme offers vouchers towards energy efficiency measures covering up to two thirds of the cost to a maximum of £5,000 per household.

People on a low income and in receipt of eligible benefits may obtain vouchers for the full cost, up to a maximum of £10,000.

More information can be found at gov.uk

Switched on

Landlords are now legally required to have the electrical installations in their properties inspected and tested at least every five years. A copy of the electrical safety report will then have to be provided by landlords to their tenants and the council if requested. The regulations, which came into force in June last year, applied to new tenancies from 1 July 2020 and will apply to existing tenancies from 1 April this year. These regulations mean that all landlords will have to follow the example set by good landlords who will have already made sure the electrical installations in their rental properties are safe. More information can be found at gov.uk

The gallery - health and wellbeing

Fresh air - walk your dog, take a stroll or cycle in our lovely borough.

Love life, stay healthy

In these challenging times it is more important than ever that we take care of ourselves. Improving our physical and mental wellbeing is vital. Here are a few suggestions on how this can be achieved.

Many home workouts are available online, the NHS offers sessions that can be completed at home with no specialist equipment. Aerobic exercises, pilates and yoga, and strength and resistance workouts can be found at nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/ and are suitable for people of all abilities.

Sessions vary from 10 to 45 minutes so choose a workout that suits your lifestyle. Exercise at your own pace, do not over exert yourself and keep hydrated. Going for a walk, jog or run or going for a bike ride along a canal path or around one of Erewash’s many parks is another way to practice good health. For those who find it hard to leave the house or who are working from home, make time each day to clear your mind.

Get up off the sofa or move away from your desk into another room. Activities such as yoga and meditation are good for creating a free thinking space but other simple things work wonders, such as reading, baking, dancing to your favourite music, completing a jigsaw, drawing or colouring.

Take time out for you.

Enjoy family time out at Straw’s Bridge, West Hallam.

Mental health support

The newly-named Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Service is offering 24/7 help with increased support from partner organisations.

The helpline is still run by Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust but has expanded to offer broader support and advice thanks to link-ups with third sector organisations and the emergency services.

The helpline number remains the same 0800 028 0077 and is available for Derbyshire residents of all ages. derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk

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The great outdoors

With spring nearly here it’s the perfect time to explore the beautiful outdoors we have on our doorstep here in Erewash.

Erewash is home to a variety of stunning local nature reserves and Green Flag parks that offer walks, trails and runs for all abilities.

Forbes Hole Local Nature Reserve, off Fields Farm Road, Long Eaton, (photo 1) - offers a good place to walk and exercise.

Manor Farm, Nottingham Road, Long Eaton (photo 2) - a popular local nature reserve that has established trees and a wide variety of birds.

Breadsall Railway Cutting (photo 3) - this small woodland in the centre of the reserve provides a lovely show of flowers in the spring.

West Park in Long Eaton (photo 4) offers formal gardens, a bandstand, a skatepark, two children’s play areas, walking, cycle paths and Parkruns on Saturdays.

Stoney Clouds, off Church Street, Sandiacre (photo 5) has a carpet of bluebells in spring. Straw’s Bridge (also known as Swan Lake) West Hallam (photo 6) - a beautiful nature reserve comprising of three lakes and has picnic tables and a free car park.

Victoria Park (photo 7) - an award-winning Green Flag park in the centre of Ilkeston.

Hermits Cave at Dale Abbey near Ilkeston (photo 8) - The Hermitage in Dale Abbey is located in Hermit’s Wood halfway up a very steep hill.

Make sure you follow current government guidelines in relation to social distancing.

For more information and maps visit

erewash.gov.uk/sports-wellbeing/walking

Register now! erewash.gov.uk

Millions of people are registering for online services with local and central government.

Residents and visitors can now access a wide range of services online, any time of day, even when the offices are closed. By registering for My Erewash, you can get secure online access allowing you to:

access information about many services via “Get Answers Fast”

report a change of address

apply for Council Tax discount

check payments made and when payments are due set up/update Direct Debit payments and view personalised information about your Council Tax, Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Support

apply for Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Support and report any changes

apply and pay for services online

report issues to the Council

waste and recycling

street care and cleaning MyErewash -

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Avoid fly-tipping fines

Household waste disposal - Householders must

ensure that household waste is disposed of properly. Household waste includes waste from domestic properties, caravans and residential homes. Make the right checks - If you are a householder, you are required to take reasonable steps to check that people removing waste from your premises are authorised to do so.

What you need to do:

• Ask the waste carrier to provide you with their full address and telephone number. • Ask to see their waste carrier licence, issued by the Environment Agency. • Contact the Environment Agency directly on 03708 506 506 and ask for a free instant Waste Carrier Validation Check or alternatively visit environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/ view/index

Social media:

Some unauthorised waste carriers use social media to offer ‘tip runs’. Whilst the service they offer appears cheap, these individuals are sometimes operating illegally and your waste The Neighbourhood Warden Service gathers evidence from waste that has been fly-tipped and will look to prosecute those who have failed in their duty of care as well as the person who dumped the waste. will be dumped in the local area.