Leader’s radio Q&A about local govt shake-up
The borough would vanish along with all other current local councils in Derbyshire under plans to split the county into two “unitary” authorities – one in the south and one in the north.
A major consultation has now been launched so residents across Erewash and the whole of Derbyshire can say what they would like to see happen. The survey is here: Tell us what you think
Cllr Dawson has a monthly breakfast show guest slot on community radio station Erewash Sound and will be devoting the next one to the subject. Questions about the six-week consultation and the future of local government can be submitted in advance by emailing: info@erewashsound.com
The leader – whose radio appearance is on Monday 7 July – said: “Local people can find full details of the proposed reorganisation on the Erewash Borough Council website but I am sure many will still have questions. I am happy to answer them.”
Watch: video of Cllr Dawson explaining how the reorganisation would work
Erewash was instructed by the Government to hold talks with its neighbouring authorities in Derbyshire to come up with preliminary plans for fewer councils.
The aim is to make efficiency savings.
The views of local people and organisations will feed into the development of final proposals which need to be submitted by 28 November 2025. Twenty other county areas across England have a similar deadline.
If the two new unitary authorities in Derbyshire get the go-ahead they would start to operate by April 2028.
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