Erewash

Erewash is an administrative district in eastern Derbyshire that encompasses two significant towns: Ilkeston and Long Eaton, alongside several smaller communities. The district functions as a local government area with its own council structure overseeing local services and community matters.

The district was created in 1974 as part of a major reorganization of local government in England and received its official borough status. This restructuring brought together several former administrative areas into one unified district.

The district maintains two separate town halls in Ilkeston and Long Eaton, reflecting the dual urban nature of its administrative structure and community centers.

Visitors will find the main services and facilities concentrated in the two town centers of Ilkeston and Long Eaton. Exploring the district works best by focusing on these towns, as the area covers a wider region with dispersed communities.

The district takes its name from the River Erewash, which forms its eastern boundary and has long defined the character of this area. This river has shaped settlement patterns and local life for generations.

Location: Derbyshire

Inception: April 1, 1974

Capital city: Ilkeston

Shares border with: City of Derby, South Derbyshire, Amber Valley

Website: https://erewash.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.91667,-1.31667

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:40