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The official page of Erewash Borough Council. This page is monitored during office hours only. It also controls the award-winning Erewash Museum.

The borough of Erewash lies in east Derbyshire and was formed on 1 April 1974. It has an estimated population of 112,200 people and its main towns are Ilkeston, Long Eaton and Sandiacre. Council staff are based predominantly in either Long Eaton or Ilkeston town halls. There are currently 47 councillors serving wards across the borough. Erewash Borough Council provides a range of services including refuse and recycling, planning, parks and culture and leisure.

23/10/2026

A booming Erewash athletics club has been named the best in the East Midlands for how volunteers help to boost the community – as it continues to celebrate Great Britain hurdler Jessica Turner becoming its first member to go to the Olympics.

Amber Valley and Erewash Athletics Club – based at Ilkeston’s Rutland Sports Park – is where the 2021 Tokyo Games semi-finalist honed her prowess over 400 metres. It was voted Club of the Year as England Athletics held an awards ceremony to salute the efforts of those across the region who give up time to help train young people and boost the general fitness of residents.

The club also won the Unsung Project of the Year award for its regular Dementia Friends and Wellbeing Walks at Rutland Sports Park. A third gong – Unsung Hero – went to its treasurer and coach Dan Humphrey.

Read the full story: https://www.erewash.gov.uk/news/2026/olympics-star-jesss-erewash-club-named-best-east-midlands

23/10/2026

🚨 Be Ready is LIVE!

Today marks the launch of the UK Government’s Be Ready website — the first step in a three-year campaign to help people prepare for emergencies and unexpected disruptions.

Taking simple steps now can make a real difference when it matters most.

🔗 Find out more and discover how you can be prepared: https://beready.campaign.gov.uk/

23/10/2026

🍂 Autumn gardening? Make the most of your brown bin! 🍂

🤎As we move through autumn, now is a great time to make the most of your garden waste collection service. Fallen leaves, faded bedding plants and hedge trimmings can all go in your brown bin for recycling. 🌿

ℹ️ The garden waste service will be suspended towards the end of November for the winter period. Exact dates and further information will be shared nearer the time.

For information about what can and can't go in your brown bin, please visit:

🔗 https://www.erewash.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/what-goes-your-bin/brown-bin

Thank you for helping us recycle garden waste and keep Erewash looking its best. ♻️🌱

22/10/2026

Ilkeston Charter Fair opening ceremony 2026

22/10/2026

Wall to wall TV coverage of fair . . and Donald mural

The start of the Ilkeston Charter Fair was this year covered by news teams from both the BBC and ITV as fans of thrill rides and hook-a-duck got to marvel at a newly-unveiled extra attraction – a huge artwork on the side of the town hall.

The acclaimed mural depicts local WW2 hero Donald Rose, who was the UK’s oldest man when he died last year aged 110.

The five-day fair got under way at 6pm on Wednesday – and ITV Central News broadcast live from Ilkeston during its evening bulletin.

Earlier, the BBC’s East Midlands Today asked passers-by what they thought of the eye-popping artwork. Online comments have included “absolutely beautiful”, “phenomenal” and “stunning”.

We will be live streaming the official opening ceremony from this page at around 11.45am.

21/10/2026

For many years, Steven Owen has been a familiar face at Ilkeston Fair, bringing smiles to generations with his much-loved Hook-a-Duck stall.
From childhood memories to family traditions, his stall remains a classic part of the fair experience

21/10/2026

It's almost time for Ilkeston Charter Fair, and it's a good idea to have a conversation with your child about...

🎠Peer pressure - you never have to drink or take drugs just because your friends are doing it or they ask you to do it.

🎠No is a complete sentence. If you don't want to go on a ride you don't have justify your reason.

🎠Look after your friends, if they are struggling, frightened or unwell, don't leave them on their own. Find help.

🎠Trust your instincts - if something doesn't feel right, leave, stay with your friends and get help.

🎠and finally, remind them that you will always pick up the phone if they need you. There is no shame in asking for support if they’re unsure.

We want the fair to be a safe environment for everyone attending. Help keep your community safe by sharing this advice with your children.

20/10/2026

Are you flood ready?

With weather patterns becoming increasingly unpredictable, waiting for a storm to hit is a risk you shouldn’t take.

It takes less than 3 minutes to secure your peace of mind using the new government Flood Action Online portal:

📍 Check your long-term local risk by postcode.
🚨 Sign up for free automated flood warnings via text or email.
📝 Create a 5-step household flood plan.
👉 Head over to the official portal to protect your home and loved ones: https://floodaction.campaign.gov.uk/

20/10/2026

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Address

Ilkeston Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road
Ilkeston
DE75RP

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441159072244

Website

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