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About the council

Erewash is a borough of contrast, to the eastern side are the market towns of Ilkeston and Long Eaton, whilst the west is more rural with some isolated villages. The two large cities of Derby and Nottingham both border the borough, and have an influence on the area.

The population of Erewash is 110,099 of which 49 per cent are male and 51 per cent per cent are female. (Office for National Statistics 2001 Census).

We have a black and minority ethnic population of 2 per cent which is well below the national average of 5.5 per cent. Overall we are considered as ‘mid table’ in terms of levels of deprivation ranking 138th out of 345 districts in England. However a number of communities are amongst the 25 per cent most deprived wards in England with Ilkeston North in the top 2.5 per cent of deprived wards.

The traditional coal mining and lace industries have declined and the local economy is now based largely on engineering and the manufacture of textiles and furniture. In the west the majority of employment is in agriculture as this area is extensively farmed. The unemployment rate in Erewash is 4.5 per cent (April 2009 figures).

Transport links are excellent by road (including the M1), rail and air (East Midlands Airport).

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