SAVE YOUR GREEN SPACES

Conservative controlled Erewash Council is engaging in an asset stripping exercise and many areas of land that they own will be sold off. Local folk were shocked when the Council itself sought Planning Consent four four houses on the green area off College Street near the junction with Welbeck Road, Long Eaton. This included the chopping down of three trees.

However their own Planning Committee rejected the proposals. But will that save the trees? Residents need to be wary, nothing is safe in Tory Erewash.

THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING SKATEBOARD PARK

A skateboard area dismantled by Tory Erewash Borough Council has still not found a home after several years. Young people are complaining about not having a venue in Kirk Hallam. Can anyone suggest a home for a new Skateboard facility in Kirk Hallam?  Surely it's time for EBC to get it's finger out.

LONG EATON STATION NORTH

I think it's about time we resurrected the idea of a new Long Eaton Station. The old one in the centre of the Town was shut years ago.
Our road links are second to none and an Airport just up the road gives global access. It's a pity about the A453 improvements being delayed which will contribute to on-costs by increasing congestion and continuing its high accident rate. If east-west links were improved it would certainly contribute to easing congestion on the M1 and boost the local economy. However a train Station serving the North of Long Eaton, Sandiacre and Stapleford would surely be cost effective. There is enough room where the old Stapleford and Sandiacre Station used to be to have a viable railway halt. Together with a long overdue Ilkeston Station we could ease road use and cut travelling times.

THE THREE STOOGES