EBC today WINTER 2021

EBCtoday

www.erewash.gov.uk

ISSUE 42

WINTER 2021

FREE MAGAZINE FOR EREWASH

Merry to all our residents

/erewashbc

@erewashbc

Inside EBC Double Gold for Erewash!

Welcome to the winter issue of EBC today, our community magazine packed with news stories and top features for people in Erewash.

In another successful year Erewash is celebrating winning double-gold for Ilkeston and Long Eaton in the East Midlands in Bloom competition with further recognition for the council’s award winning parks team in retaining Green Flags for our parks and local nature reserves.

Congratulations also go to our museum team who have been successful in winning funding from Arts Council England and the Friends of the Museum to help provide outdoor events for creative arts, health and wellbeing and educational activities.

today

Thanks to our Property and Estates team, Ilkeston’s iconic Toll Bar House which was reopened in September following a major redevelopment project has been highly commended at the recent East Midlands Energy Efficiency Awards.

The council continues to work hard to provide efficient and best-value services for our residents with the free community waste collection scheme back by popular demand at collection points throughout the borough on Saturday mornings, helping to keep our borough clean and free of fly-tipping.

As we head into winter what is crucial now is that everyone takes up the opportunity to get vaccinated. The COVID-19 booster jab and flu vaccine will increase your immunity and will help keep our communities safe. It’s never too late to be vaccinated, just

Carol Hart, Leader of the Council book online, visit a walk-in clinic or contact your GP. But please take action now.

In a packed year, the council has already put on some fantastic events with record crowds attending Ilkeston Charter Fair, the Civic Bonfire and Fireworks display and the Christmas Lights switch-on events in Ilkeston and Long Eaton.

We hope that you can join us for the council’s traditional Christmas Eve Carol Service held in Ilkeston Market Place. On behalf of the council, I would like to wish you and your family best wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.

Merry Christmas

P

FREE PARKING

03

05

03 Christmas Message Mayor of Erewash

14 Fibro Active Community grants

05 Community Collections Recycle right

07 Free Test Kits Ilkeston & Long Eaton

17 Refuse Collections Christmas and New Year

12 The gallery Erewash events

22 Know Your Councillors Community contact

10

11

21 Active Lives Walking for Derbyshire

12 Stewart Millar, Editor EBC today, Erewash Borough Council, Ilkeston Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP. ebctoday@erewash.gov.uk / 0115 907 2244 ext 3578 If you require this publication in an alternative format and/or language please contact the council to discuss your needs. Information on the council’s services can be found on our website erewash.gov.uk or email your request to enquiries@erewash.gov.uk or call 0115 907 2244.

2

/erewashbc

@erewashbc

A Christmas message

It is my absolute honour, as the Mayor of Erewash, to share a Christmas message with everyone, in all corners of our wonderful borough.

I am acutely aware that we have faced such difficult times, particularly at the height of the pandemic – times we could never have imagined.

My heart goes out to all those who suffered and are still suffering from the effects of COVID-19.

But I would like to focus on the positives that this year has brought and the hope and light that Christmas can bring.

The festive period is a special time of year and it is my dearest wish that this year families and friends can be together to celebrate and enjoy a safe and peaceful time.

We have seen a gradual return to being able to live our lives again and I have seen first hand the rich community spirit we have in our communities. I have met many people and attended events that have created memories I will remember forever.

I would like to thank all those who are working for us throughout the festive period - the NHS, the emergency services, our armed forces and all who keep us safe and secure.

My gratitude as well goes to the volunteers and carers who give their time all year round to make such a positive difference to the lives of so many of our residents.

I hope you will join me at our Civic Christmas Eve Carol Service at Ilkeston Market Place at 7pm - I look forward to meeting you all.

Museum’s garden plans A project to develop historic parts of Erewash Museum’s gardens could provide a new outdoor events platform for creative arts, health and wellbeing and educational activities.

Members of Erewash Borough Council’s Executive were due to meet at the end of last month and were expected to confirm their support for £67,712 of project funding from Arts Council England and a further £20,000 match funding from the Friends of Erewash Museum.

The grant money covers Phase 1 of a proposed two-stage development at the Grade II listed museum. The whole project follows the discovery that a vaulted ha-ha in the grounds was collapsing and in need of extensive work.

On behalf of the officers and members of the Borough Council, I should like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and send our very best wishes to you all. Stay safe.

Councillor Donna Briggs Mayor of Erewash 2021-22

Parking present

Phase 1 - called “Erewash Valley, Past, Present and Future” - features activities to help the museum rebuild audience levels following the impact of COVID-19 and also includes the recruitment of a part-time Community Curator officer.

Erewash Borough Council will once again be providing a festive gift to local residents through its Christmas free parking scheme in all of its car parks from 18 December to 3 January inclusive.

The council also plans to submit a funding bid this month to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (HLF) to complete the development through Phase 2

The free parking will start at 10am daily and is aimed at helping traders by encouraging residents to do all their seasonal shopping at local shops and markets. The free parking is not available at Long Eaton Railway Station commuter car park.

It is hoped that work on Phase 1 and 2 could begin in the spring providing the HLF funding bid is successful and is then approved by the council. Phase 2 would continue the redevelopment of the gardens.

A vaulted ha-ha is a type of sunken store that was commonly used in landscaped gardens and parks in the 18th century.

P 3

Let’s hear your voice Residents who register to join the panel receive links to EBC’s secure online surveys. So join our panel community now by registering at erewash.gov.uk/joinourpanel

Community-minded residents are being invited to join Erewash Borough Council’s online consultation panel to share their views on a wide range of topics.

Any Erewash resident aged 16 or over can sign up to the panel, which is a valuable resource for the council in getting important feedback and helping shape projects, policies and initiatives across the borough.

The application will follow an online public consultation carried out by landowners Verdant Regeneration, who bought part of the former Stanton Ironworks site at the end of last year.

Verdant drafted proposals for a regeneration ‘Masterplan’ of the brownfield site off Lows Lane in Ilkeston and asked the public for their views during the consultation, which ended on 5 November.

The survey for the site included plans to provide around 260,000 square metres of employment space, with hopes of creating a significant number of new jobs.

In the consultation, Verdant also included the proposed use of the existing rail line and a new rail spur; retention of approximately 50 4

/erewashbc

Christmas is a special time of year when we need to be as eco-friendly as possible.

So here’s some seasonal pointers:

The council has its third of four Tracker Surveys – available to all residents - online now until 20 December.

Flatten clean cardboard to put in the recycling bin. Polystyrene goes in general waste.

Quarterly surveys are held every year and ask questions to enable the council to track its performance and assess the impact of any changes to services. Visit erewash.gov.uk and search for ‘consultations’

Avoid glitter and foil at all

costs! Use wrapping paper that is recyclable. Tear off any tape, glitter, ribbon etc. Also consider switching to sending festive greetings via email and social media.

Online panel members can request their data to be deleted at any time by emailing colin.handley@erewash.gov.uk

Choose decorations that you can reuse. Tinsel, glass and plastic baubles can’t be recycled.

Stanton - next step expected A planning application on the development of New Stanton Park is expected to be submitted to Erewash Borough Council by the end of this year.

Green Christmas

acres of woodland and waterways; creation of a new pond for drainage and the re-routing of National Cycle Route 67 to make it safer and more pleasant for cyclists and pedestrians.

The site – which Verdant says will be called New Stanton Park - has been identified by the council as a key regeneration site in its Core Strategy.

Councillor Michael Powell, Lead Member for Regeneration and Planning, said: “The development of this site would help meet our ambitions for job creation and we remain positive that things are moving on. However, there are planning processes to go through which must be met.” verdantregeneration.co.uk

@erewashbc

There are battery recycling bins at many supermarkets.

The council has recycling drop off points for real trees after Christmas. Check erewash.gov.uk See page 22 and visit erewash.gov.uk for an A-Z of recycling all year round.

Tree-mendous

Three hundred bush apple and pear trees were given away to Erewash residents during the annual free giveaway in Ilkeston and Long Eaton town centres this month.

Organised by the council’s Pride in Erewash team, residents received one bush tree per household.

Popular waste service back the borough every Saturday morning between 8am and 11.30am to give residents a chance to dispose of their waste for free.

The free community household waste collections in Erewash for small bulky waste are back by popular demand and continue to be a massive hit with residents.

The service sees Erewash Borough Council staff at two collection points in

Sites across the borough – including Sandiacre, Ockbrook, Sawley, Kirk Hallam and Little Eaton - have once again been lined up for the service that will run weekly through to March.

It means unwanted items such as bed frames, small pieces of furniture or scrap metal, old toys and bagged soil can be taken to the collection points. Waste electrical items such as toasters, irons, kettles and hair dryers can also be taken for disposal.

Councillor Garry Hickton, Lead Member for Environment, said: “We are delighted to be able to offer this service again, especially after the incredibly challenging times our refuse and recycling teams have battled through over the last year.

“This community service is very popular with local residents, who find it particularly useful that the collections are organised for Saturday mornings.

More details erewash.gov.uk/wastecollections

Commmunity Waste Collections 8am -11.30am

DECEMBER

JANUARY

11 December 2021

8 January 2022

Village Hall, Park Avenue, Stanley Village

West Park Recycling Centre, Long Eaton

Risley Park Public House Car Park, Risley

Leisure Green car park, New Street, Draycott

18 December 2021 West Park Recycling Centre, Long Eaton Sawley Park car park, Draycott Road, Sawley

30 December 2021 West Park Recycling Centre, Long Eaton

15 January 2022 Recreation Ground car park, Doncaster Avenue, Sandiacre West Park Recycling Centre, Long Eaton

22 January 2022 Petersham Community Hall car park, Long Eaton Community Centre, Station Road, West Hallam

29 January 2022 Village Hall car park, Little Eaton Windsor Crescent car park, Kirk Hallam

FEBRUARY 5 February 2022 West Park Recycling Centre, Long Eaton St Giles’ car park, Stanton Road, Sandiacre

12 February 2022 Sawley Park car park, Draycott Road, Sawley St Hughes Parish Hall car park, Derby Road, Borrowash

19 February 2022 Memorial Hall car park, Breadsall The Lakeside Godfrey Drive, Kirk Hallam

26 February 2022 Risley Park Public House Car Park, Risley Village Hall car park, Little Eaton

MARCH 5 March 2022 Village Hall, Stanley Village Kirk Hallam shops 5

New era at Toll Bar

by Erewash Borough Council and is being managed by Erewash Partnership.

Ilkeston’s iconic Toll Bar House, which was officially opened in September following a major redevelopment project, is already bringing new opportunities for small businesses in Erewash.

The building boasts 27 offices – along with shared meeting rooms and other facilities - and so far 16 offices have been let in the art deco landmark, which is owned

The council invested £425,000 and together with its partners – including major funder D2N2 and project contractors J Tomlinson - have seen the £976,000 project transform the building into an energy efficient building to help combat climate change.

Councillor Michael Powell, Lead Member for Regeneration and Planning, said: “Our partners have done an amazing job and it means we can now offer quality opportunities to small businesses in a climate-proactive building.”

Toll Bar House was Highly Commended as a Large Scale Project of the Year at the recent East Midlands Energy Efficiency Awards.

Ashton Mitchell, left, Marketing Manager for project contractor J Tomlinson, accepted the award on behalf of Tomlinsons and the council from Ashley Brown, Managing Director of PAS Safe Solutions Ltd.

Don’t mess up The clocks have gone back and irresponsible dog owners are once again hiding behind the cover of winter darkness.

Erewash Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Warden Service has renewed appeals for those ‘can’t be bothered’ dog owners to change their ways and pick up the poop.

It is hoped that local residents will continue to help the council’s dog wardens crackdown on the menace by getting in touch with as many details as possible of any known offenders – including the locations and regular walk pattern times.

Councillor Garry Hickton, Lead Member for Environment, says: “All of us - including responsible dog owners – are outraged that

some people think it’s acceptable to leave dog mess. Well, it isn’t and we hope if you are an owner who does this you will look at yourself and change your ways.

“We need proof to be able to deal with any offender and that’s where we need the public’s help so we can target patrols.”

Free call

Long Eaton town centre now has a free Wi-Fi service available for residents.

Details can be emailed to prideline@erewash.gov.uk or call 0115 850 8383.

Residents can make a request for a dog mess clean-up by texting the council on 0779 2701 583 or by creating a My Erewash account at erewash.gov.uk Please give a precise location.

The service shows up as Long Eaton Free Wi-Fi and is part of the Long Eaton Town Centre project, which won nearly £25m in the summer when the government backed plans to drive the town forward over the next decade.

Free Wi-fi is aimed at encouraging people to spend more time in the town and covers High Street, Market Place, Cross Street and part of Tamworth Road.

Kits for residents

GOV.UK/coronavirus

Beware of COVID Pass FRAUD Free lateral flow test kits, which offer rapid tests for COVID-19, are still available for any residents calling in to Ilkeston or Long Eaton Town Hall receptions.

Erewash Borough Council was keen to increase the availability of the kits for residents and has also joined forces with Derbyshire County Council to trial more support for local people who may have questions about the testing process.

The move means a public health officer from the County Council will be based one day a week at both town halls to be able to advise and answer any queries from residents. The officer will be at Long Eaton on Mondays and at Ilkeston on Thursdays.

Kits are also available at various outlets – including some pharmacies and libraries and can be ordered online at gov.uk

Criminals are using the NHS COVID Pass as a way to target the public by convincing them to hand over money, financial details and personal information. They are sending imitation text messages, emails and making phone calls pretending to be from the NHS, and offering fake vaccine certificates for sale online and through social media.

The NHS App is FREE The NHS COVID Pass is FREE The NHS will NEVER ask for payment or any financial details Do not respond to requests for money or important personal information such as bank details or passwords.

Be alert to links and attachments in unexpected text messages or emails.

The NHS COVID Pass is available to demonstrate your COVID-19 status either in a digital or paper format via the NHS App, the NHS website or by calling 119.

For information on how to get your FREE NHS COVID Pass visit

www.nhs.uk/nhscovidpass FURTHER GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT If you receive a call and suspect it to be fraudulent, hang up. If you are suspicious about an email, forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk. If you are suspicious about a text message, forward it to the number 7726, which is free-of-charge.

If you believe you are the victim of a fraud, please report this to Action Fraud as soon as possible by visiting actionfraud.police.uk or calling 0300 123 2040.

If you have any information relating to NHS COVID Pass or vaccine certificate fraud you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers online at covidfraudhotline.org or phone on 0800 587 5030.

7

Canal Vue Awsworth Road, Ilkeston DE7 8JF 0115 932 6390 Good ratings in all tested categories; Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

More than 30 years providing care 1990 - 2021 Home for an estimated one quarter of a million people for over a quarter of a century

A stylish residential home with a unique picturesque setting, welcoming lounges and attractive waterside views.

We provide complete person-centred care for dementia, respite and permanent placements.

Our residents are able to maintain family contact using a carefully monitored visitor programme.

Single spacious en-suite rooms tastefully decorated.

Call the Care Home Manager to discuss your needs and room availability on 0115 932 6390 or email managercanalvue@eastgatecare.co.uk

All home vacancy enquiries: 0739 928 9956

Eastgate Care Homes

Alexandra House | Canal Vue I Melbourne House | Park House

www.eastgatecare.co.uk

@Eastgatecare

A wide variety of daily activities; including community programmes and links with local schools.

“The staff at Canal Vue are always wonderful, so friendly and willing to help.

Mum enjoys the food and her room is always clean & tidy and it’s great there are lots of activities for her to take part in.”

All the fun of the fair It was back and people showed their delight by flocking in their thousands to welcome the 769th Ilkeston Charter Fair, which once again brought colour and life to the town centre as it stretched out from the Market Place along all the surrounding streets.

After the disappointment of last year’s cancellation due to the pandemic, local residents and visitors from further afield were clearly keen to show their gratitude at its return and people of all ages were able to enjoy all the fun of the fair!

The historic fair, run by the Showmen’s Guild, is one of the oldest and largest street fairs in Europe and it was given the traditional ceremonial opening by the Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Donna Briggs, watched by civic guests, showmen and local families.

Children from Brackenfield School in Long Eaton also joined the ceremony to display a celebration Fair Banner they had created.

Leader of Erewash Borough Council, Councillor Carol Hart, said: “The Charter Fair really is a magnificent event. We thank all our partners for helping us make it happen, and make it happen safely, in 2021.

“My thanks as well go to the public, who were overwhelmingly supportive of our decision to hold the fair again.”

9

We are the champions!

Erewash celebrated its flower power success again after its award winning towns Ilkeston and Long Eaton both struck gold in the Large Town category of East Midlands in Bloom.

The medal-winning top spots are testament to the hard work of Erewash Borough Council’s parks teams, who produced stunning displays despite the challenging times and ensured the blooms lifted everyone’s spirits.

Councillor Carol Hart, Leader of the Council, said: “The summer planting is always inspirational – its inportance this year was beyond what we could have ever imagined, by providing a much-needed feel good factor after everything we have been through. My congratulations to our staff and the community volunteers who work so hard.”

Special Judges’ awards were presented to Long Eaton’s Wilsthorpe Road Allotment Holders and the Friends of Ilkeston’s Victoria Park.

Victoria Park received a Horticultural Excellence within Parks award and there was a Best New Permanent Landscape honour for the reworking of the historic landscaping around Long Eaton Town Hall.

Ilkeston - White Lion Square

The award winners across 10 categories received their prizes from the Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Donna Briggs, accompanied by the Leader of the Council, Councillor Carol Hart.

Erewash and its green delights retained its five Green Flags at some of the borough’s most popular leisure and nature sites.

Long Eaton’s Forbes Hole Local Nature Reserve; West Park in Long Eaton; Ilkeston’s Victoria Park; Straw’s Bridge Local Nature Reserve, West Hallam; and Pioneer Meadows Local Nature Reserve, Kirk Hallam can all proudly fly the national award.

Councillor Carol Hart, Leader of the Council, says: “It is a tribute to the hard work of the council’s teams and the many local people and Friends Groups who volunteer to help in keeping the sites looking so good. We treasure our award winning parks, open spaces and local nature reserves.”

Long Eaton - The Green

Borough in blossom Local residents, schools and businesses were amongst those honoured at the Erewash in Bloom awards at Morley Hayes Golf Club.

High five!

difficult task, with nearly 90 entries from people of all ages.

Bloom is a Pride in Erewash project and features a whole range of categories, from best front and back gardens, best hanging baskets through to best school garden and best allotments. For a full list of winners visit erewash.gov.uk/bloom

Play underway An all-new Larklands Play Area for families in Ilkeston is scheduled to be completed and open shortly – weather permitting.

Work began on the new fun-packed site in late October when old and outdated equipment was removed.

Parents and local residents chose the design for the new play area that will feature a range of up-to-date equipment.

Following last year’s cancellation due to the pandemic, the council moved the 2021 competition online as a temporary measure.

The switch did not deter the many green-fingered gurus from providing judges with a

24-hour PRIDE-line

0115 850 8383 prideline@erewash.gov.uk

Report environmental crime in confidence text-alert: 07792 701583 10

Honouring our heroes Erewash residents joined the Mayor, Councillor Donna Briggs, and Deputy Mayor, Councillor John Sewell, to pay their respects to our fallen war heroes in Ilkeston and Long Eaton last month.

The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Donna Briggs, at the Long Eaton Remembrance event.

Ilkeston pays its respects.

Long Eaton honours its heroes.

Part of the parade to Ilkeston’s wreath laying remembrance.

Organised by the local branches of the Royal British Legion, the Remembrance Sunday events featured parish church services, parades and the laying of wreaths at the war memorials.

The Mayor, Councillor Donna Briggs, says: “It was an honour to be with everyone to pay our respects to those who have given their lives in the service of this country. We must never forget.”

Help us stay covid safe There is still time for Covid-19 vaccinations!

Erewash Borough Council is appealing to residents – and particularly young people – to take up the covid jab as the fight continues against the virus.

It is essential that everyone plays their part, so please have the vaccination and the council is urging people to encourage others, young and old, to do the same.

The vaccines are safe and effective and are your best protection against becoming seriously ill from the virus. You can get your COVID-19 vaccination by booking online or by visiting a walk-in vaccination clinic. Booster vaccines and 3rd doses are also available on the NHS for people most at risk from the disease who have already had two doses of a vaccine. If you’re eligible for a booster, the NHS will let you know when it’s your turn to have one.

For more information visit derbyshire.gov.uk/covid19vaccinations 11

The gallery

- Events are back

2 1

3

4

6

5

7

8

9 12

/erewashbc

@erewashbc

Let’s celebrate good times! Covid-19 had a massive impact on the events calendar last year, with some of the biggest crowd-pullers falling victim to the pandemic.

But the disapointment changed to celebrations this year when popular events that light up our borough returned to a rapturous welcome.

From family-themed activities at our award winning Erewash Museum through to the return of the historic Ilkeston Charter Fair and the Bonfire and Firework spectacular – it was good to see the smiles and good times back in the borough.

10

Seeing the events again has been a reward for all the hard work put in by the council’s teams and partners to ensure they could be staged in the safest way possible.

12

11

1.

Musician Ling Peng at Erewash Festival of Light 10 year anniversary 2.

Museum Service Manager Kate with an owl during Nature Week 3/4 Meet Your Local Heroes Day 5.

Prehistoric babies visit for Dinosaur Week 6.

1940s Day celebrations 7/8 Family fun at the Viking Invasion event at Kirk Hallam Church 9.

Ilkeston Charter Fair 10/11 Minstrel Dave Mooney and The Arcane

Librarian at an Adventure Quest Day 12. David Nunn with a display of medieval fantasy for Board Game Day 13. Party time for Super Hero Day 14. Owl display for Witchcraft and Wizardry Day 15. The Mayor lights the bonfire for the return of the Erewash Fireworks Display

13

14

15 13

Small Steps to Health The instructors were able to use their skills during lockdown with ‘virtual’ calls that has enabled them to develop a Small Steps to Health falls prevention programme.

Fibro Active has now added Sun Style Short Form Tai Chi, Yang Style Tai Chi and British Health Qigong classes to its programme.

The Fibro Active team in Long Eaton has sent out a thank you to Erewash Borough Council for its Community Grants fund award which has helped take the group forward.

Their successful application for £2,000 meant two leading members of the group – chair person Julie Barker and Jane Gordon – were able to attend the British Health Qigong Association Instructor Course.

A new class Small Steps to Health is designed to help people of all ages and abilities to strengthen their leg muscles and walk mindfully.

A full programme and classes can be found at: fibroactive.co.uk

Making an impact The Citizens Advice team in Erewash has worked throughout the pandemic to help residents as much as possible.

The team’s latest six month update, running from April to September, shows that more than 9,500 issues were tackled for clients who got in touch, whose ages ranged from the under 25s through to residents aged 65+ - the largest percentage.

Issues included benefits, tax credits and Universal Credit – the biggest area – and worries over debt, employment, health and community care, housing and relationships.

The team’s face to face advice returned in May this year and they are now seeing a steady increase in clients returning to visit the drop in services. Remote virtual advice remains on offer for clients who may still feel uncomfortable being helped in person but benefit from the face to face experience via a computer. The 14

Citizens Advice service continues to be supported by Erewash Borough Council.

Melanie Mallinson, Senior Operations Manager for Citizens Advice Derbyshire Districts, says: “This latest report outlines the great work taking place locally. We are really proud of the difference our service contributes in helping and supporting the residents of Erewash, particularly in the current climate.”

The service can be contacted through its Adviceline, which is open 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday on 0808 278 7954 or visit

citizensadvicederbyshiredistricts.org.uk

Crowning glory The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Donna Briggs, the Leader of the Council, Councillor Carol Hart, and local borough councillors were among more than 50 guests due to attend the presentation of the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to the Fibro Active Group at the end of November.

The royal honour was expected to be presented at Long Eaton’s Petersham Hall Community Centre by the Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire Mrs Elizabeth Fothergill.

Group leaders, volunteers and members celebrated the award and prepared a Tai Chi demonstration for guests.

A helping hand Erewash Borough Council is keen to make everyone aware of the Derbyshire Home from Hospital Support Service.

The free service provides support for vulnerable people leaving hospital or those at risk of being admitted.

Support on offer includes providing help with shopping, arranging for safety measures to be installed, collecting prescriptions and helping people find out about community activities and other assistance on offer.

Anyone can make a referral, including a self referral.

Call 01283 817417 Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm or visit dhfh.org.uk

Keep warm and well Get your heating system checked by a qualified professional.

Have at least one hot meal a day.

Financial help to heat your home

Check your loft insulation is at least 270mm thick.

If you have cavity walls make sure they are insulated too.

Very cold weather can affect anyone, but you are most vulnerable if you are elderly and/or disabled, on a low income, have a long-term health condition or have young children.

So here’s some tips on being prepared for the cold weather and saving energy costs.

Keep your home warm

Insulate your hot water cylinder and pipes.

Draught proof gaps around windows and doors.

Contact your GP or pharmacist about a free flu jab.

Wear several layers of clothes rather than one chunky layer.

Wear shoes with good grip to prevent slips and falls outside.

Draw curtains at dusk and keep doors closed to block draughts.

Stay active, get up and move around your home; even moderate exercise can keep you warm.

Good Vibez-rations

and helping combat anti-social behaviour.

The Vibez scheme is organised

by Erewash Borough Council’s Community Safety Team and enables organisations to run sessions for young people across the borough – all aimed at promoting positive activities

Your energy provider may be able to help fund energy efficiency improvements under the Energy Company Obligation.

Further advice at eachhomecountsadvice.org.uk

Protect your health in the cold

Heat your home to at least 18°C.

It was a summer of success in Sawley for activities provided for young people through the feelgood Vibez programme.

Make sure you receive your Winter Fuel Payment and Cold Weather Payments if eligible.

One of the areas benefiting this year was Sawley where the programme funded five Friday night sessions at Sawley Park, including penalty shoot-outs and pizza in the park. The sessions were supported by young people from Sawley Youth Club.

Councillor Val Clare, Lead Member for Community Engagement, says: “Vibez provides excellent activities for young people. I know in Sawley that over 100 youngsters took part in the sessions.”

SNOW INFO For latest information, gritting routes and to request a road to be gritted

Call Derbyshire 01629 533190

derbyshire.gov.uk/snow 15

West Hallam Care Home offers a warm, homely environment with exceptional care and quality facilities.

• Residential and dementia care • CQC rated good • All types of funding accepted • Newly refurbished sensory garden • Dedicated activities team and regular trips out Call us on 0115 944 0329 to book a virtual or on-site tour!

We are here!

Part of the Ashmere Family of Care Homes

ashmere.co.uk 16

8 Newdigate Street, West Hallam, Ilkeston DE7 6GZ

derbys@ashmere.co.uk

0115 9440329

Ashmere Derbyshire

OUR FAMILY, CARING FOR YOUR FAMILY

North Zone Christmas & New Year refuse collections 2021/22 Changes to regular North Zone collections

Normal Collection Day DEC

DEC

JAN

Monday

Tuesday

Monday







DEC DEC

DEC

JAN

Wednesday Friday

Wednesday

Tuesday

FEB

MAR

Breadsall, Cotmanhay, Dale Abbey, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, Little Eaton, Morley, Ockbrook, Stanley, Stanley Common, Stanton by Dale, West Hallam

27

3

28

Revised Collection Day

29 24

29

4

Collections 2021/22 DEC M T W 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29

Th 2 9 16 23 30

JAN F 1 3 10 17 24 31

Collection Key

M 3 10 17 24 31

T 4 11 18 25

W 5 12 19 26

Th 6 13 20 27

F 7 14 21 28

M T 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28

W 2 9 16 23

Th 3 10 17 24

F 4 11 18 25

Kerbside recycling and garden waste

Kerbside recycling (no garden waste)

Kerbside recycling & LAST garden waste collection

No refuse / recycling collections

M T 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

W 2 9 16 23 30

Th 3 10 17 24 31

F 4 11 18 25

Black Bins

Brown Bins

After your last garden waste collection of the year is completed during the week commencing 29th November 2021 you can use your brown bin for presenting recycling. The last recycling collection from brown bins will be during the week commencing 7th February 2022. After this collection recycling can only be presented in blue bins, brown bins with a blue lid and/ or in green bags. Garden waste collections will resume during the week commencing 21st February 2022.

17

South Zone Christmas & New Year refuse collections 2021/22 Changes to regular South Zone collections

Normal Collection Day

Borrowash, Breaston, Draycott, Long Eaton, Risley, Sandiacre, Sawley

DEC

DEC

JAN

Monday

Tuesday

Monday







DEC

DEC

JAN

Friday

Wednesday

Tuesday

FEB

MAR

28

27

24

3

Revised Collection Day

29

4

Collections 2021/22 DEC M T W 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29

Th 2 9 16 23 30

JAN F 3 10 17 24 31

Collection Key

M 3 10 17 24 31

T 4 11 18 25

W 5 12 19 26

Th 6 13 20 27

F 7 14 21 28

M T 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28

W 2 9 16 23

Th 3 10 17 24

F 4 11 18 25

Kerbside recycling and garden waste

Kerbside recycling (no garden waste)

Kerbside recycling & LAST garden waste collection

No refuse / recycling collections

Brown Bins

M T 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29

W 2 9 16 23 30

Th 3 10 17 24 31

Black Bins

After your last garden waste collection of the year is completed during the week commencing 6th December 2021 you can use your brown bin for presenting recycling. The last recycling collection from brown bins will be during the week commencing 14th February 2022. After this collection recycling can only be presented in blue bins, brown bins with a blue lid and/ or in green bags. Garden waste collections will resume during the week commencing 28th February 2022.

18

F 4 11 18 25

Trusted experts in bespoke large format print and digital design

.

.

@ .

.

.

Welcome to your locAl leISure ceNtre As well as our fantastic gym and swimming facilities our centres also offer the below: • Swimming lessons available from 3 years upwards • Varied group exercise classes • A range of fitness suites available to use • Fantastic Sky Trail adventure • Celebrate your birthday party with us • Sports hall and room hire available • Event and exhibition space available • And much more fun for all the family

0115 930 2033

rutlAND SPortS PArK West End Drive, Ilkeston DE7 5GH

0115 946 1400

WeSt PArK leISure ceNtre Wilsthorpe Rd, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 4AA

0115 944 0400

VIctorIA PArK leISure ceNtre Manners Rd, Ilkeston DE7 8AT

To take out a membership or to join a membership or book swimminglessons lessonvisit visit book aswimming BrING tHIS INto your ceNtre oF cHoIce to reDeem A

Working together

Free 1 DAy PASS

Making active strides

Working in our communities to get people of all ages more active is a key priority for Erewash Borough Council’s health and wellbeing drive.

Our Sport and Health Development team includes two Community Activators - Jen Rawson and Kathleen Taylor - who are heading up two important projects.

Jen has been responsible for the Active Lives in Kirk Hallam project

and Kathleen is developing the new Walk Derbyshire scheme throughout Erewash.

For more details on volunteering or to join walks email kathleen.taylor@erewash.gov.uk

Walk Derbyshire involves free volunteer-led walks that provide low intensity exercise suitable for all ages and abilities. There are currently four walks starting from Ilkeston’s Victoria Park Leisure Centre; Long Eaton Town Hall; Stanley Post Office; and Sandiacre Library.

Jen has been working in Kirk Hallam with partner organisations and the community to promote a healthier and happier life for residents of all ages. The work aims to be inclusive and offer support on things like food poverty, finances, education, health conditions and disabilities.

Councillor Paul Maginnis Lead Member for Health and Wellbeing, says: “New volunteers to lead walks are always needed and will receive training and support from the Walk Derbyshire Scheme.”

The Kirk Hallam Community Centre has been key to the Active Lives Kirk Hallam project. A key project developed was 1200 activity boxes designed, created, and handed out to local 3-10 year olds.

ActiLives e

Yule love Derby

Supported by

this festive season

free entry

Derby Arena Fri 10 Dec – Sat 8 Jan £32.75 – £14.75

FAMILY TICKET AVAILA S BLE

Sat 4 & Sun 5 Dec Markeaton Park Craft Village

Know your

Councillors

Take action

Erewash Borough Council supports eco-friendly moves that help the drive for our borough to be more environmentally friendly.

Civic Office

Everyone has a responsibility to play their part and the festive season is a key time to remind ourselves of the small steps we can take.

As such, the council is issuing this appeal for all residents to take personal responsibility to dispose of waste sensibly this Christmas holiday. Please do not dump waste and leave it for someone else to sort.

Bins at recycling sites in Erewash are usually emptied every day except the Bank Holidays, but the West Park recycling site in Long Eaton often sees a large number of visits on Boxing Day to dispose of gift boxes and other festive recyclable waste.

Long Eaton Central Mrs Donna Briggs Mayor 07739 803 964

Council Executive

Unfortunately, some irresponsible residents dump Christmas waste at the sites, not even breaking down cardboard to fit into recycling bins - causing an environmentally damaging eyesore. Once this happens, other people cannot then get to the recycling bins to properly dispose of their waste.

The council appeals to householders to show support for recycling by visiting recycling sites responsibly but also consider keeping waste aside until their usual recycling collections at home.

22

/erewashbc

@erewashbc

Sawley John Sewell Deputy Mayor 07590 453 371

Draycott & Risley Mrs Valerie Clare Lead Member for Community Engagement 07973 627 356

West Hallam & Dale Abbey Mrs Carol Hart Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Strategic Policy 07980 797 819

Sandiacre Wayne Major Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Resources 07590 453 459

Derby Road West Garry Hickton Lead Member for Environment 07590 453 354

Sawley Paul Maginnis Lead Member for Health and Wellbeing 07521 266 686

Wilsthorpe Michael Powell Lead Member for Regeneration & Planning 07890 615 848

Awsworth Road Mrs Glennice Birkin 0115 930 0219

Awsworth Road James Dawson 07590 453 367

Breaston Kevin Miller 07590 453 378

Breaston Robert Parkinson 07715 012 459

Cotmanhay Danny Treacy 07590 453 340

Cotmanhay Mrs Jane Wilson 0115 907 1115

Derby Road East Howard Griffiths 07590 453 321

Derby Road East Margaret Griffiths 07785 327 183

Derby Road West Mrs Gerri Hickton 07590 453 355

Derby Road West Dan Pitt 07521 266 688

Draycott & Risley Tim Scott 07521 266 694

Hallam Fields

Hallam Fields

Alexander Phillips 07971 985 188

Jon Wright 07929 752 809

Kirk Hallam & Stanton by Dale John Frudd 07590 453 370

Kirk Hallam & Stanton by Dale Mrs Linda Frudd 07521 266 685

Kirk Hallam & Stanton by Dale Stephen Green 07872 138 423

Larklands Frank Phillips 07590 453 352

Larklands Mrs Pamela Phillips 07590 453 413

Larklands Miss Phillipa Tatham 07969 987 078

Little Eaton & Stanley Abey Stevenson 07590 453 316

Little Eaton & Stanley Alan Summerfield 0115 907 1115

Little Hallam Mrs Sue Beardsley 07590 453 433

Little Hallam Mary Hopkinson 07590 453 412

Long Eaton Central Caroline Brown 07590 453 335

Long Eaton Central Mrs Denise Mellors 07590 453 351

Nottingham Road Bryn Lewis 07929 752 810

Nottingham Road Gordon Thomas 07521 266 697

Ockbrook & Borrowash Terence Holbrook 07590 453 435

Ockbrook & Borrowash Michael Wallis 07590 453 410

Ockbrook & Borrowash Michael White 07590 453 411

Sandiacre Steve Bilbie 07590 453 432

Sandiacre Tony Sanghera 07521 266 690

Sawley Mrs Denise Bond 07521 266 681

Shipley View Valerie Custance 07590 453 444

Shipley View Paul Shelton 07590 453 416

Conservatives Labour West Hallam & Dale Abbey Barbara Mrs Diane Harrison Cox 0115 932 07521 2663000 683

West Hallam & Dale Abbey Bruce Broughton Robert Mee 07590 266 07521 453 687 331

Wilsthorpe Kewal Singh Athwal 07590 453 381

Wilsthorpe KewalCorbett Chris Singh Athwal 07590 797 07980 453 805 381

Liberal Democrats Independent 23

B ST YOUR IMMUNITY THIS WINTER

WITH THE FLU VACCINE COVID-19 BOOSTER Flu and COVID-19 can both be life-threatening and spread more easily in winter. If you’re 50 or over, you are eligible for a free flu vaccine and a COVID-19 booster.

Get vaccinated. Get boosted. Get protected. nhs.uk/wintervaccinations