Ockbrook & Borrowash Parish Council

02/09/2026

EBC Members Digest - September 2026

Members' DigestWelcome to the September edition of the Members' Digest, which covers: Pride in Place: Help Us Reach Cotmanhay ResidentsEast Midlands Homes: C1 Consumer Standards RatingEast Midlands Railway: Intercity Timetable ImprovementsNational Emergency... Read More

01/09/2026

DCC Community News - 1st Sept 2026

Rogue builder jailedA rogue builder who left victims across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire more than £136,000 out of pocket has been jailed for 32 months after admitting three offences relating to fraud. Sean Patrick Gartland, 54, of... Read More

26/08/2026

DCC Community News - 24th August 2025

Families helping shape support servicesParents and carers from across Derbyshire have helped shape the future of support for children, young people and families through a series of Families First Partnership engagement sessions. Almost 40 parents and carers... Read More

24/08/2026

EBC News 24th August 2026

Iconic new span over canal is named... It's West Park Bridge!The name of a spectacular new bridge across the Erewash Canal has been officially unveiled ahead of its opening next month. It will be called West Park Bridge – since it connects the centre of... Read More

21/08/2026

17/08/2026

DCC Community News - 17th August 2026

Pothole backlog cutWe're making great progress on reducing the number of potholes in Derbyshire, thanks to new, innovative repair methods resulting in safer, more resilient roads. We've cut the number of outstanding potholes from 12,000 in April to under 700,... Read More

17/08/2026

EBC- Waste Not Want Not - August 2026

Some useful water saving tips as drought declared in East Midlands Flash drought: Small changes can help save waterWith most of the country, including the East Midlands, now experiencing a flash drought, taking simple steps to reduce water use can make a real... Read More

17/08/2026

EBC August Supplementary Bulletin

Surprise visit by new PM Andy Burnham wows Erewash town as he launches tour of UKAndy Burnham stunned Erewash townsfolk as he launched a "listening" tour of the UK – and made Ilkeston his surprise first stop. Early morning shoppers did a double take... Read More

17/08/2026

DCC Community News - 10th August 2026

New look for mobile library serviceBook lovers in communities across Derbyshire are set to benefit as the county's mobile library service welcomes two new vans which have hit the road this month. The new mobile library vans will be more reliable, cost-effective... Read More

17/08/2026

EBC News August 2026

REVEALED: How area will look when Erewash is abolished so county has just two councils Plans to abolish Erewash council along with all of Derbyshire's current local authorities have taken a step forward – after the Government unveiled its vision for what... Read More