Oswald Short was born on 16 January 1883 in Ilkeston, where he and his brothers became pioneers of British aviation through their company, Short Brothers. While they significantly advanced aircraft ma...
A new planning application for 5 St Mary Street, Ilkeston, seeks confirmation that the property is legally used as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) following a prior refusal. This lawful developme...
Councillors have approved the redevelopment of Albany House in Ilkeston into 28 self-contained homes without requiring a Section 106 financial contribution from the developer. Despite concerns over co...
Erewash Borough Council's Planning Committee approved plans for 82 new homes near the former Oakwell Brickworks site in Ilkeston. Despite significant local objections regarding traffic, environmental ...
Erewash Borough Council's Planning Committee has approved the conversion of a house on Springfield Gardens, Ilkeston, into a children’s home despite local objections regarding parking, traffic, noise,...
Erewash Borough Council invites residents to participate in a consultation on budget proposals for 2026-27, which includes no increase in council tax, freezing car park charges, and updating garden wa...
Plans have been submitted to convert a residential property at 57 Walton Street, Long Eaton, into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). The application seeks a Certificate of Lawful Develo...
Starbucks has submitted a planning application to Erewash Borough Council for illuminated signs at its new drive-thru location in New Stanton Park, Ilkeston. The proposal includes various signs, all i...
Erewash Borough Council officers have recommended approval for an 82-home development at the former Oakwell Brickworks site, despite local opposition over traffic and environmental concerns. The Plann...
Erewash Borough Council has officially confirmed that its Chief Executive of nearly 20 years, Jeremy Jaroszek, will retire at the end of January 2026. In the council’s January 2026 residents’ newslett...









