Councillor James Dawson

25/07/2026

🌊 World Drowning Prevention Day – Know the Hidden Dangers 🌊

Today (July 25) is United Nations World Drowning Prevention Day, a global reminder that drowning is preventable and that understanding the risks around water can save lives.

18/07/2026

20/02/2026

Update – The Spinney, Ilkeston (13:52 hours)
Fire crews have now left the scene of a potential gas leak at a property in Ilkeston.

Firefighters from Ilkeston and Long Eaton, supported by a crew from Nottinghamshire’s Stapleford station, attended the incident following a 999 call to our Joint Fire Control room at 10:10 hours this morning (Friday 20 February).

The incident has been handed over to Derbyshire Constabulary.

20/02/2026

Emergency services remain on the scene this afternoon at a property on The Spinney in Ilkeston following a 999 call about a potential gas leak at 10:10 hours today (Friday 20 February).

Firefighters and partner agencies are working to make the scene safe to allow an investigation into the cause of the incident to take place.

While a possible gas leak is being considered, we can confirm there has been no explosion and the incident is believed to be isolated, with no wider risk to the local community.

No further information is available.

20/02/2026

Firefighters and emergency services are currently dealing with a potential gas leak at a property on The Spinney in Ilkeston.

Crews were called to the incident at 10:10 hours this morning – Friday 20 February.

Please avoid the area to allow emergency services to deal with the incident.

13/12/2025

Popped into Let it be-gin, Memorable Events Gift Shop & Bargain Den, with the Deputy Mayor of EBC Councillor Greg Maskalick to see Santa! Lots of fantastic offers to be had, and they are also raising money for Ben's Den

Pop in and say Hi!