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The clocks have gone back and irresponsible dog owners are once again hiding behind the cover of winter darkness.
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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.”
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. Long Eaton town centre now has a free Wi-Fi service available for residents.
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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 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
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
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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.
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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.”
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.”
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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.
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Borough in blossom
Local residents, schools and businesses were amongst those honoured at the Erewash in Bloom awards at Morley Hayes Golf Club.
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.
Following last year’s cancellation due to the pandemic, the council moved the 2021 competition online as a temporary measure. 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
The switch did not deter the many green-fingered gurus from providing judges with a
High five!
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.”
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.
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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.
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.
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
