Erewash’s new Mayor by his wife Rose in his civic duties, with both proud of their ancestral roots in the borough that date back to 1800. The Mayor has chosen to support the local branches of the Royal British Legion, Help for Heroes and the local Cadet units and looks forward to helping raise awareness of the excellent work they carry out. The new Mayor of Erewash is Councillor John Sewell, who was formally elected to the role for the 2022/2023 civic year at Erewash Borough Council’s annual meeting last month. Councillor Sewell, who represents the Sawley Ward, will be supported
Councillor Sewell is looking forward to celebrating the borough and representing the residents of Erewash over the next year: “During my career I have travelled the world as a member of the UK Armed Forces but, as I was born
Jubilee military salute the Beating Retreat in what will be an evening celebration for all ages.
Erewash residents can turn out in force next month to witness the historic Beating Retreat Ceremony in Ilkeston Market Place on Tuesday 5 July to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Hosting the colourful occasion is a major honour for Erewash Borough Council and hundreds of onlookers have always enjoyed previous ceremonies in Long Eaton and Ilkeston – the last one being in 2018. The council and the Mayor of Erewash, Councillor John Sewell, are delighted to welcome back the Band of the Royal Engineers to perform
The Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Mrs Elizabeth Fothergill, will be joining the Mayor and other civic dignitaries for this landmark event. The Derbyshire Cadet Band will begin proceedings on the Market Place at 7pm before the Band of the Royal Engineers march onto the Market Place to perform the historic ceremony. Representatives of local cadet units will be in attendance together with several military and charitable organisations. Councillor John Sewell, the Mayor of Erewash, says: “Beating Retreat will be a wonderful occasion, especially in this Platinum year, and one that will live in our memories forever.”
and brought up in Sawley, I am so proud to be able to represent my local residents and in my civic year work for the good of everyone in the borough. “These last few years in particular have shown that by working together we can achieve so much and I look forward to meeting and thanking just some of those who work tirelessly every day to improve the quality of our lives.” Councillor Sewell and Rose have been married for 55 years and have two children, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Best blooms
The ever-popular Erewash in Bloom gardening competition is back and will once again showcase the green-fingered skills that make the borough blooming marvellous. Erewash Borough Council’s annual competition has 11 categories – with a special category added this year for the ‘Best Red White & Blue Display’ to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The closing date for entries is Monday 8th August. Full details and an online entry form at erewash.gov.uk/bloom. Or residents can email photos to bloom@erewash.gov.uk – remember to include name, address and a phone number and list which categories you would like to enter. Postal entries can also be sent to Erewash in Bloom, Merlin House, Merlin Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 4RA. Judging will take place in late August using the photos submitted, with winners announced in October.
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