Ockbrook & Borrowash Parish Council

08/09/2026

DCC Community News - 7th September 2026

Extra £1 million SEND investmentWe're set to invest an additional £1 million to increase the number of people available to assess and review the needs of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This will... Read More

04/09/2026

EBC Waste Not Want Not - September 2026

Welcome to our Waste Not, Want Not newsletter where we provide updates and advice to help support our local environment and our wallets. In this edition we're reducing, reusing, and recycling right. Waste Not MaterialsLet's rescue our recyclables!Now in its... Read More

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