Erewash
§ This page provides an overview of a UK's local authority district, bringing together various information to help you better understand this district.
Erewash lies between Nottingham and Derby, blending suburban towns with river valleys and parklands. Ilkeston and Long Eaton are its principal towns, both known for strong ties to lace-making and manufacturing. The River Erewash and Erewash Canal run through the district, providing leisure routes for walking, cycling, and boating. The landscape is dotted with historic buildings, including old mills and churches, while nature reserves and green belts break up the urban fabric. Its location makes it a well-connected area, bridging the cultural and industrial heritage of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
The local authority for this district is: Erewash Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Derbyshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Derbyshire County Council.
Constituencies in Erewash
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Wards in Erewash
Erewash is divided into 19 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Awsworth Road
- Breaston
- Cotmanhay
- Derby Road East
- Derby Road West
- Draycott & Risley
- Hallam Fields
- Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale
- Larklands
- Little Eaton & Stanley
- Little Hallam
- Long Eaton Central
- Nottingham Road
- Ockbrook & Borrowash
- Sandiacre
- Sawley
- Shipley View
- West Hallam & Dale Abbey
- Wilsthorpe