Support is available

to claim Second Adult Rebate, a reduction based on circumstances.

Residents can use the Benefits Calculator at entitledto.co.uk/benefitscalculator to check if they qualify.

You can apply for Council Tax Support via an online My Erewash account, which is linked to the homepage of the council’s website erewash.gov.uk

The new Mayor is delighted to have been elected as the First Citizen for the civic year 2023/24 and looks forward to visiting all parts of the borough and meeting residents, members of groups and businesses.

The Deputy Mayor for the 2023/24 civic year is Councillor Kate Fennelly, who represents the Hallam Fields ward on the borough council.

Summer events

The council has organised some exciting free events in the borough for the summer months.

Additional Council Tax Support is now available as Erewash Borough Council continues to strive to do all it can to support residents.

This includes Council Tax Support for residents on low incomes. CTS can be claimed regardless of whether someone is retired, unemployed, or in full or part-time work.

If you are not eligible to claim Council Tax Support because you are not on a low income yourself but have another adult in the property who is on a low income, you may be able

More recently, three grants have been approved by the council which will help eligible residents.

Head to Derbyshire County Council’s website for help and support on community banks, access to credit and free school meals.

You can also find advice around how to become more energy efficient and reduce food waste: derbyshire.gov.uk

Summer Sounds returns to Victoria Park in Ilkeston on Sunday July 23 between 3pm and 7pm. The performances on the band stand kicks off with a 50s rock n roll performance from Alan Becks, followed by a Marti Pellow tribute, a Kylie tribute and a Take That tribute act.

Jolly Jingles the clown will be there, along with face painting and various stalls, including refreshments. Residents can bring along a blanket and picnic.

The free Summer Bold as Brass concerts have now begun and will include concerts at Little Eaton Parish Council on June 25 at 2pm, and at West Hallam Parish Council on Sunday 9 July at 2pm.

New council make up

At the May elections 29 new councillors were elected to Erewash Borough Council, representing the 19 wards in the borough.

The new make up of the council executive was decided at a meeting of Full Council on 25 May.

The new Leader of the council, Councillor James Dawson, has been a Labour councillor on Erewash Borough Council for 12 years, having first been elected to the Abbotsford ward in 2011. Following a boundary review the ward was renamed Awsworth Road in 2015.

The Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Community Engagement is Councillor Becca Everett.

Councillor Gordon Thomas is the Lead Member for Resources, Councillor Joel Bryan is the Lead Member for Environment, Councillor Mrs Claire Marie Pool is the Lead Member for Health and Wellbeing, and Councillor Alex Breene is the Lead Member for Town Centres, Regeration and Planning.

More information about the councillors portfolios, in terms of what they are responsible for, can be found on the council’s website where you will also find information on dates of council meetings.

Contact details for all councillors can also be found on the website: erewash.gov.uk