NUISANCE MOTORCYCLISTS

Appeal after nuisance motorcyclists filmed in Long Eaton The incident occurred at around 12.50pm on 15 February on the canal path off Bennet Street. The pair were videoed riding on the path and, when they were videoed by a member of the public, they became aggressive and attempted to grab the woman’s phone. Anyone who recognises the pair, or has any information about them, is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of above methods, including reference 21*091639

MOTORBIKE RECOVERED AND MAN ARRESTED IN STAPLEFORD

A stolen motorbike was recovered and a suspect arrested after police were called to a break-in. Officers were called to Ryecroft Street, Stapleford, at around 2.45am on February 23rd after a resident disturbed two people attempting to start a motorcycle in his garden. When challenged the suspects abandoned the bike and ran off towards Central Avenue. A 22-year-old man was later tracked down by a police dog and arrested near Mackinlay Avenue on suspicion of theft. He remains in police custody. The bike was found to have been taken from a garden shed in neighbouring Welch Avenue. Inspector Simon Riley, district commander for Broxtowe, said: “This was a good bit of work from officers who were on the scene extremely quickly. The suspects fled through back gardens but one of them was unable to avoid the attentions of the police dog that sniffed him out. “Nottinghamshire Police takes all theft offences extremely seriously and will always respond quickly when offences are in progress. I am delighted that on this occasion we were able to return this bike to its rightful owner.” If you have any additional information that may help police track down the second suspect, please call 101 quoting incident 43 of 23 February.

APPEAL FOLLOWING ALLEGED LONG EATON ROBBERY

The incident happened around 6 pm on Friday 19 February on College Street, near the Peking House Chinese takeaway. A teenager was allegedly threatened and injured with a knife and a designer scarf was stolen. The offender made off towards Long Eaton town centre. Inquiries have been ongoing and officers are releasing the images in the hope the someone may recognise this person. They would also like to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the time, or with information, who officers have not yet spoken to. Do you have any ideas who the person in the image could be, or were you in the area? If you have any information which you think could help with our inquiries, please contact us on the methods below quoting reference 21*100184 and the name of the officer in the case PC Adam Hebbron. • Facebook– send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary • Twitter– direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact • Website– complete the online contact form derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us. • Phone – call us on 101. You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

FOR WHOM IT TOLLS

A celebration to mark the start of work on Ilkeston’s iconic 1930s crescent-shaped Toll Bar building will take place on Tuesday 16th February at 12noon – a project that will bring new opportunities for small businesses in Erewash. The Leader of Erewash Borough Council, Councillor Carol Hart, and Councillor Michael Powell, Lead Member for Regeneration and Planning, will join contractors to celebrate the launch of work on one of Ilkeston’s most distinctive buildings. Toll Bar House sits alongside Ilkeston’s White Lion Square roundabout at the gateway to the town centre and, now owned by Erewash Borough Council, it was originally built for Nottingham Electric Power Company.

Erewash Borough Council and its partners have now started work to upgrade, redevelop and revitalise the landmark building as part of a £850,000 environmental project to transform it into an energy and water efficient building to help combat climate change. The refurbishment of the art deco landmark will house accommodation suitable for small and growing companies where office space is constrained in Ilkeston.

The project will include creating 22 offices, shared meeting rooms, kitchen and bathroom facilities with the flexibility to combine spaces to create larger letting units and the development of old garages to form workshop space. D2N2 - the Local Enterprise Partnership for Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire - has allocated £425,000 from its Local Growth Fund allocation towards the refurbishment.

Councillor Michael Powell, Erewash Borough Council’s Lead Member for Regeneration and Planning, says: “In these challenging times that we still face, this is such good news and we thank all our partners for getting this vital project underway. Toll Bar House is such a landmark building and it is a credit to all involved that work has started in these difficult times to transform it and offer high quality office space and allow the opportunity to attract new businesses to our borough. It is difficult to put a price on this project – it will be priceless to local business.”

YOUR MUSEUM NEEDS YOU

Erewash Museum is encouraging its supporters and visitors to have their say on how they would like to see the hugely popular museum develop over the next few years. The award-winning museum is asking the public for its help by completing a short online survey to help shape the museum and also to understand what visitors would like to see once its doors are open to the public again. The museum welcomes visitors of all ages and runs events such as the Beach during the summer, themed activity weeks during the school holidays, plus a variety of exhibitions showcasing local talent and historical times. 

By filling in the survey people will have the chance to have their say in helping the museum to plan for even more exciting events and unique exhibitions. Complete the short survey at www.erewash.gov.uk/community/consultations before 5.30pm on Wednesday 24th February to share thoughts and ideas. Councillor Carol Hart, Leader of Erewash Borough Council, says: “Erewash Museum is a much-loved attraction in the boroug, and it is a vital part of Ilkeston’s heritage. I urge all of you to spend a few minutes completing the online survey to have your say in the future of our fantastic museum.” 

For more information about the survey please contact Helen.Martinez@erewash.gov.uk EBC's Museum Service Manager.