PARKING CHARGES REINSTATED

Parking charges have resumed in all Erewash Borough Council car parks from 1st July. The fees were suspended by the council on 27th March to support and show appreciation for key workers who needed to park in the borough’s car parks, including Long Eaton Railway Station, for long periods during the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. But with restrictions easing, and following the permitted opening of all non-essential shops, the council has made the decision to lift the suspension on parking charges and will return to the standard tariff of up to one hour free, up to 2 hours, £1.50; up to 3 hours, £2.00; and over 3 hours, £4.00 from Wednesday 1st July. All charges run from 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday inclusive – excluding Bank Holidays. All parking in Erewash Borough Council car parks is free of charge on Sundays. Councillor Michael Powell, Erewash Borough Council’s Lead Member for Regeneration and Planning, says:

“It was absolutely right that we suspended the charges to help our key workers and residents during what has been the most difficult of times for everyone. While the way forward out of lockdown is ongoing, the fact is that restrictions have been eased and we – along with councils across the country - had to make a decision on when charges would be reintroduced. We have to now start looking at the way forward, at the financial situation and how best we can continue – having, I believe, worked with our wonderful community in the monumental effort to get us all through this crisis. With town centre shops in Ilkeston and Long Eaton now able to open, we hope residents will support them as the High Streets look to recover from the lockdown.”

Before the coronavirus lockdown the council had agreed a new and simplified two-tier charging system of just £1 for up to three hours and £3 for any period over three hours, with the current rates remaining the same at the commuter car park at Long Eaton Railway Station. This is still going ahead and the revised charges will come into force on Thursday 1st October. 

HISTORIC CHIMNEY DEMOLISHED

Picture by Steve Ingers

On Sunday morning at 9am June 28th local residents gathered to watch the demolition of the chimney at the old Wade Springs Factory on Bennett Street.

Until 2009 the site was home to a number of mills buildings which  included the Britannia and Portland Mills, which were built in the early 1900s. A huge fire started at the mattress manufacturer Elson and Robbins and soon spread gutting many of the buildings on the site which were later demolished. The only thing left was the chimney which has been used as a mast for telecommunications equipment. The work was carried out by Total Reclaims Demolition. Developers have submitted plans to build 109 homes on the site. The council gave the thumbs up for the demolition work in April.

PARKING CHARGES REINSTATED

Parking charges are set to resume in all Erewash Borough Council car parks. The fees were suspended by the council on 27th March to support and show appreciation for key workers who needed to park in the borough’s car parks, including Long Eaton Railway Station, for long periods during the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. But with restrictions easing, and following the permitted opening of all non-essential shops, the council has made the decision to lift the suspension on parking charges and will return to the standard tariff of up to one hour free, up to 2 hours, £1.50; up to 3 hours, £2.00; and over 3 hours, £4.00 from Wednesday 1st July. All charges run from 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday inclusive – excluding Bank Holidays. All parking in Erewash Borough Council car parks is free of charge on Sundays.

Councillor Michael Powell, Erewash Borough Council’s Lead Member for Regeneration and Planning, says:

“It was absolutely right that we suspended the charges to help our key workers and residents during what has been the most difficult of times for everyone. While the way forward out of lockdown is ongoing, the fact is that restrictions have been eased and we – along with councils across the country - had to make a decision on when charges would be reintroduced. We have to now start looking at the way forward, at the financial situation and how best we can continue – having, I believe, worked with our wonderful community in the monumental effort to get us all through this crisis. With town centre shops in Ilkeston and Long Eaton now able to open, we hope residents will support them as the High Streets look to recover from the lockdown.”

Before the coronavirus lockdown the council had agreed a new and simplified two-tier charging system of just £1 for up to three hours and £3 for any period over three hours, with the current rates remaining the same at the commuter car park at Long Eaton Railway Station. This is still going ahead and the revised charges will come into force on Thursday 1st October. 

GOODBYE CHIMNEY

On Sunday morning at 9am June 28th the chimney at the old Wade Springs Factory on Bennett Street is to be demolished. Local residents are being warned not to be alarmed and that there will be a big blast.

Roads around Bennett Street, Long Eaton will be closed for an hour on Sunday whilst the work is carried out. Total Reclaims Demolition of Hucknall are to carry out the work.

RE APPEAL AFTER LONG EATON DISTRACTION BURGLARY

Officers investigating a distraction burglary in Long Eaton are re-appealing for the public’s help to identify a man they want to speak to in connection with the crime. The incident took place at 2pm on Monday 27th April in Kirkwhite Avenue. The elderly couple, who are both over 70, answered their door to a man who said he needed to check an alarm. The man entered the property, stole an amount of money and then left the house. The man pictured was seen in the area at the time of the incident and officers would like to speak to him as a matter of urgency. The image has already been circulated, however, it is hoped that this further appeal will prompt someone to come forward. Anyone who recognises the man is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, including reference 20*214205:

 

Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us

Phone – call us on 101.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.