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
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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
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