Long Eaton - County Councillor

04/06/2026

I've reported this damaged media box on the corner of Cleveland Avenue and Nottingham Road, and hopefully it will be repaired soon.

Since being elected as a councillor, I've had around 20 damaged media boxes repaired or fully replaced across the area.

If you've spotted one near you, please send me a photo along with the What3Words location and I'll make sure it's reported to the relevant company for repair.

Update at 21.15 ... Virgin Media have just called me back to say they have an engineer coming out this evening to repair the door

04/06/2026

Housing in Long Eaton is one of the issues residents raise with me most

Many young people who grow up in Long Eaton are finding it increasingly difficult to afford to buy or rent a home in our town. At the same time, concerns continue to be raised about the growth of HMOs and the impact this has on the availability of housing for local residents.

Erewash Borough Council will be holding a Council meeting on 17 June, and I have submitted a question asking what measures are being taken to ensure that future housing developments in Long Eaton provide genuinely affordable homes, including starter homes and smaller properties for local people.

I have also asked how the Council intends to prevent new housing stock from being absorbed into the buy to let and HMO market rather than helping to meet local housing need.

Unfortunately I will be away at the time of the meeting, but I will share the response once it has been received.

Housing should work for the people who live here aswell, especially young people and families who want to build their future in Long Eaton.

🏡 KEY LOCAL PLAN MEETING CONFIRMED

Residents following Erewash's emerging Local Plan have raised concerns after weeks of confusion over when key discussions would take place.

It has now been confirmed that an Extraordinary Council meeting focusing on the Local Plan will take place on:

📅 Wednesday, 17 June
🕖 7pm
📍Long Eaton Town Hall

The meeting will be open to the public and residents can attend to observe proceedings.

However, anyone wishing to submit a formal public question must do so by **5pm on Friday, 5 June** by emailing [email protected]

Some residents have also questioned the process, as the deadline for public questions falls before the meeting agenda and supporting reports are published.

According to information provided by the council, public questions must be submitted seven clear working days before a meeting, while agendas are published five clear working days beforehand.

The Local Plan will help shape future housing, employment land and infrastructure across Erewash and is expected to be one of the most significant issues facing the borough in the coming years.

Full story on our website.

Have you been able to keep track of the Local Plan process and upcoming meetings?

04/06/2026

This morning I wrote to Erewash Borough Council, and Borough councillors to raise my concerns about the huge amount of grass cuttings being left on our roads, in gutters and around drains after yesterday's grass cutting.

The council decided to stop collecting grass cuttings as a cost saving measure, but has this really saved money? The problem hasn't disappeared... it's simply been passed on elsewhere.

I've now had to ask Derbyshire County Council to arrange for road sweepers to come out and clear much of the mess. That takes time, causes disruption and can't happen overnight. By the time the sweepers arrive, a lot of the cuttings will have been washed into drains, creating another problem and potentially requiring drain clearance teams as well.

Meanwhile, residents are left looking at streets that appear untidy and neglected. The cuttings are unsightly, there's chopped up litter and it can be hazardous for cyclists. It give the impression that our town isn't being properly cared for, even though we're paying for it to be cared for

Over the years we've seen cut after cut after cut to services that helped Long Eaton look clean, cared for and welcoming. This is just another example

Erewash Borough Council cannot keep reducing services while telling residents everything is fine, especially when they have publicly stated they are sitting on reserves of more than £10 million.

Maybe this is a saving for Erewash Borough Council on paper... but it certainly doesn't feel like a saving for residents.

03/06/2026

Saving one council but costing another !

Erewash Borough Council has cut on the Field Farm Estate ... great ... but I've got to question the decision not to collect the cuttings afterwards ??

Erewash Borough Council are clearing the footpaths, but they're leaving a lot of the grass behind in the gutter. So when it rains, which it's about to, all those cuttings are going to get washed into the gutters and drains.

Not picking up the cuttings might save Erewash BC money in the short term, but now theyre just passing an additional cost onto Derbyshire County Council, who will then have to spend more time and money clearing blocked drains.

After the downpour we had the other day, If we get another heavy spell of rain before the drains are cleared, there's a real risk of roads flooding.

It doesn't seem right that one council saves money by reducing a service, while another is left to deal with the consequences. This is something I'll be looking into further because I don't think it's acceptable and I will be raising this with the council

For some reason I can no longer tag Erewash Borough Council

Has anyone else noticed this on their street or in their area?

02/06/2026

A big thank you to everyone involved in the Long Eaton litter picking group. Your hard work, dedication and pride in our town make a real difference, helping to keep Long Eaton cleaner, tidier and more welcoming for everyone. The time you give as volunteers is greatly appreciated by so many residents.

01/06/2026

A quick evening pot hole patrol this evening, after dropping off some donations, and while it's wet. Reported

01/06/2026

Road Closures on behalf of Councillor Owen Ferron, Long Eaton North

Please be aware that Bennett Street will be temporarily closed from 15th June 2026 until 26th June 2026, Monday to Friday, for carriageway resurfacing works.

The closure will affect Bennett Street between the junctions of Spinney Road and Canal Street.

The signed diversion route will be via Canal Street, College Street and Spinney Road.
Access will be maintained whenever reasonably possible, and the road may reopen earlier if works are completed ahead of schedule.

28/05/2026

Long Eaton Music Festival 2026

Coming on 4th July at the Soldiers & Sailors Club on Tamworth Road... bringing together some of the finest emerging live bands and solo artists from across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, all while supporting the fantastic work of the Canaan Trust.

A chance to enjoy live music, support local talent and help raise money for a brilliant cause right here in our community. Tickets are available at the link below...

https://longeatonmusicfestival.org/

27/05/2026

Road closure... 8 June to 3 July

Temporary road closures will be in place on Oxford Street and Beaconsfield Street, Long Eaton, from 8 June to 3 July for footway, carriageway and drainage works.

Oxford Street will be closed from the junction with Market Place for approximately 30m.

Beaconsfield Street will be closed from the junction with Tamworth Road for approximately 25m.

Access will be maintained where reasonably possible.

27/05/2026

Road Closure Update for June... Long Eaton

Derbyshire County Council has issued a temporary road closure notice for Tamworth Road and Market Place.

from 7pm on Tuesday 2 June until 6am on Wednesday 3 June.

This affects Tamworth Road and Market Place between Broad Street, Salisbury Road junction and the Derby Road and Nottingham Road roundabout. This is to allow temporary road layout works to be carried out.

Diversion route will be via Tamworth Road, Fields Farm Road, Main Street, Cross Street and Waverley Street... and vice versa.

the road may reopen earlier if works are finished ahead of schedule.