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Community Household Waste Collection Service 2021/22
Erewash Borough Councils community household waste collection dates for 2021/22 are:
20th November 2021
12th February 2022
This will be held at St Hughes Parish Hall Car Park, Derby Road, Borrowash.
Posted: Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:49 by Sarah Kitchener
Community News 2020 10
Journey to Net Zero Derbyshire
With UN climate change conference COP26 scheduled to take place in Glasgow later this month, we've launched a social media campaign to highlight what we and our partners are doing to help tackle climate change.
We'd love it if you could give our posts a like or a share.
The campaign, called 'Journey to net zero Derbyshire', aims to:
* highlight the council's practical action... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:37 by Sarah Kitchener
Stoptober
It's Stoptober - the perfect time to quit smoking, get healthier and start saving money too. If you're ready to kick the habit then get in touch with Live Life Better Derbyshire and join a FREE stop smoking clinic.
Live Life Better Derbyshire offers dedicated support for when you're ready to quit smoking for good. Our friendly, knowledgeable advisors will take you through every step of your quitting... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:26 by Sarah Kitchener
Community News Sept 21
Extra council funds for local groups
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If you're in a community group, your local councillor has extra funding available this year to help groups in their area.
Each county councillor usually has £3,860 as part of our Community Leadership Scheme, to give to local groups. But this year an additional £3,860 has been allocated bringing their total to £7,720.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:12 by Sarah Kitchener
Queens Head License Application Withdrawm
We've had an update from the Licensing Department at Erewash:
The Licensing Authority has been advised by the applicant today that they are officially withdrawing the variation application for the Queens Head, Victoria Avenue, Ockbrook.
The Licensing Hearing scheduled for 11th October will therefore no longer be required and has been cancelled. The Premises Licence for the Queens Head remains unchanged.... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:27 by Sarah Kitchener
Grant Funding available to cut down Antisocial Behaviour in Derbyshire
As Police & Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire, I have created a brand new dedicated funding stream aiming to cut down antisocial behaviour in response to feedback from local residents, parish and town councils and community groups.
My new Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) Prevention Grant scheme is worth a total of £100k, and is designed to help local groups and organisations, including parish and... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:53 by Sarah Kitchener
community news 2021 09
Derbyshire's support for Afghan people
We've all been moved by the scenes in Afghanistan of desperate people, who had been employed locally, fleeing the Taliban.
We, and district and borough councils in the county, stand ready to take part in the government's scheme to relocate Afghan nationals who have made it to the UK.
The scheme will be funded by the government, with councils being asked to provide... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:03 by Sarah Kitchener
Erewash Small Grant Scheme
FUNDING and GRANTS INFORMATION
September 2021
Erewash Voluntary Action CVS – Erewash Small Grant Scheme
The Erewash Small Grant Scheme is funded by Derbyshire County Council Public Health, Derbyshire County Council Adult Care Services and Erewash Borough Council.
Community groups and organisations can apply for up to £1,500.
The Erewash Small Grant Scheme has three priority themes and applicants... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:19 by Sarah Kitchener
Autumn Footprints Amber Valley and Erewash Walking Festival
he Autumn Footprints Festival offers a great choice of 29 guided walks from 11th - 26th September 2021. Sixteen days of enjoyable walks and informative talks with something for everybody of all abilities.
Set in picturesque Derbyshire, the festival takes place in an area known for its natural beauty and superb scenery. Popular with both novice and experience walkers wanting to enjoy the beautiful colours... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:04 by Sarah Kitchener
Derbyshire County Council Community News 08 2021
Beacon of Hope winners unveiled
We can now reveal the people and groups across the county who have been successfully nominated to receive a Derbyshire Beacon of Hope award.
Beacon of Hope Awards logo
More than 120 groups and individuals across the county, and dozens more in the city, are receiving one of the prestigious awards, launched earlier this year by Derbyshire's Lord Lieutenant Elizabeth Fothergill... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 22 Aug 2021 11:00 by Sarah Kitchener
