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Pupils name bin lorries

The pupils from Brackenfield Special School in Long Eaton and Hallam Fields School in Ilkeston came up with a number of names and then voted for their favourites.

Children from the eco council at Hallam Fields Junior School in Ilkeston are pictured with Councillor Garry Hickton (centre) and teacher Alex Hall, with two of the named bin lorries.

Children at two schools in Erewash have ‘bin busy’ choosing names for five of the council’s fleet of refuse vehicles. The winning names, from a list of 20, were Rocky the Recycler, Bindiesel, Winnie for Waste and Magic Mover. Another vehicle has been named after Jenson, a pupil at Brackenfield School, who loves seeing the bin lorries and is well known by the refuse crews.

Councillor Garry Hickton, Lead Member for Environment says: “It is fantastic that the children have been involved in naming the refuse vehicles. How great for them to see the bin lorries out and about in the borough with the names that they chose on the cabs.”

Alex Hall, Year Four teacher and Eco Lead at Hallam Fields School, said: “This is good for the children because they will see the bins out collecting rubbish which will draw their attention to environmental issues. It gets them involved in the community, looking after the environment and connected with businesses like the council.”

Commmunity Waste Collections

8am -11.30am

If you are planning a Christmas clear out there are nine community household waste collections still to take place in the borough.

The free collections, which take place every Saturday between 8am and 11.30am, will be at the locations below on the dates listed.

The collections are for small bulky waste items only.

Check the website, under ‘bins’, erewash.gov.uk to see which items will and will not be accepted.

DECEMBER

10 December 2022

Village Hall, Park Avenue, Stanley Village

Treetops Hospice car park, Risley

17 December 2022

West Park Recycling Centre, Long Eaton

JANUARY

7 January 2023

West Park Recycling Centre, Long Eaton Leisure Green car park, New Street, Draycott

14 January 2023

Recreation Ground car park, Doncaster Avenue, Sandiacre

West Park Recycling Centre, Long Eaton

21 January 2023

Petersham Community Hall car park, Long Eaton

Community Centre, Station Road, West Hallam

28 January 2023

Village Hall car park, Little Eaton

Windsor Crescent car park, Kirk Hallam

FEBRUARY

4 February 2023

West Park Recycling Centre, Long Eaton

St Giles’ car park, Stanton Road, Sandiacre

11 February 2023

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

18 February 2023

Memorial Hall car park, Breadsall

The Lakeside Godfrey Drive, Kirk Hallam

25 February 2023

Treetops Hospice car park, Risley

Village Hall car park, Little Eaton

For more dates visit erewash.gov.uk

New affordable housing

Councillor Carol Hart, EMH chief executive Chan Kataria, representatives from EMH, resident Emma Jones Moody and son Lincoln.

A new affordable housing development at Gallows Inn Close in Ilkeston is now home to 22 families.

Residents were recently joined by their landlord, East Midlands Homes, and Erewash Borough Council representatives to mark the official handover of their homes.

The council had identified a shortage of two and four bedroomed houses and properties suitable for people with physical disabilities. Housing association EMH liaised closely with the council and delivered what was needed, including a bespoke adapted property specifically built to meet the needs of a local family. The development, built on formerly overgrown and disused land, has breathed new life into the area. The homes, for affordable rent, were allocated in line with the local letting policy agreed between the council and EMH.

Councillor Carol Hart, Leader of Erewash Borough Council said: “Twenty two families, including some who could otherwise have been homeless or were living in unsuitable conditions, now have a secure, long-term home in our community.”

Help for homeless

As the season changes and colder weather returns, Erewash Borough Council continues to support people who are experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping.

Residents are encouraged to contact the Street Outreach service as soon as possible if they become aware of anybody sleeping rough in the borough.

People can call 0808 1968 199 for free if they see someone sleeping rough in Erewash. This can also be done online at p3charity.org, via the Derbyshire Outreach Team or through the Street Link app which is available on iPhone and Android devices.

More information about where to get help and advice if you or someone you know is at risk of homelessness can be found on the council’s website at erewash.gov.uk under the housing section.

Free support available for landlords

Erewash Borough Council provides private sector landlords with free, impartial help and support to try and resolve any issues. We are here to help and want to work with you.

Call B4 You Serve is designed to listen to landlords and help to navigate any tenancy issues. It can also help to provide direct support to private tenants.

The Call B4 You Serve initiative includes: • Creation of a personalised housing plan, agreed between the landlord and tenant. • Help with rent arrears and financial assessments.

• Referrals and signposting to specialist services for more long term support if needed.

• A mediation service between landlords, tenants and the council.

Landlords can get in touch with the service by calling (01332) 641408 or emailing CB4YS@derby.gov.uk