Erewash Means Business
The needs of business within the Borough are promoted by Erewash Partnership.
In addition to Erewash Borough Council, the Partnership involves more than 200 private sector businesses, Southern Derbyshire Chamber, Derbyshire County Council, Business Link Southern Derbyshire and representatives from education and the community.
Since it was launched in 1994, its impressive list of achievements includes raising private sector funding for CCTV in Long Eaton and Ilkeston, advising new firms and small businesses on help from public and private sources, helping to secure Government and European funding including £2.5m for Cotmanhay and raising Erewash's profile within the region.
The Borough is fortunate to have a diverse industrial base ranging from traditional manufacturing companies such as furniture manufacturers Wade Furniture Group and ductile iron pipe producers Stanton Plc, to high-tech companies such as Atlas Composites Ltd , makers of carbon fibre composite components.
Erewash has an excellent workforce which is very skills orientated and has adapted to modern production methods and new technology.
The Borough has the advantage of being centrally located in the UK near to Junction 25 of the M1. East Midlands Airport which is less than 30 minutes drive away provides air freight and passenger services. InterCity rail services are provided at Long Eaton Railway Station.
For more details about Erewash Partnership please contact the Chief Executive Ian Viles by writing to him at The Old Police Station, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF or by phoning 0115 944 3944 or faxing 0115 9443955. Erewash Partnership's website address is: www.erewash-partnership.com and email is: info@erewash-partnerhip.com
Economic Development
Erewash Borough Council's Economic Development Officer works with Erewash Partnership to support businesses and promote economic development and regeneration within the Borough. Further details can be found on the Economic Development web page.
Premises
Numerous opportunities for business are available within Erewash ranging from small light industrial, office and retail premises to larger sites for industrial/commercial development. Further details can be obtained from the Council’s Economic Development Officer or Erewash Partnership.
The Council directly operates a small unit scheme called The Ropewalk Industrial Centre at Ilkeston offering units from around 240-2300 sq. ft on 'easy in, easy out' terms. Further details on this site can be obtained from the Council’s Land & Property Team.