New Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin, responsible for the Department of Transport has visited what will be the site at which building work will commence for the Ilkeston railway station next year. Erewash MP Jessica Lee invited the Derbyshire MP to Station Road, Ilkeston to discuss the demand for transport infrastructure in a town which is […]
MP gains more support for train station
Businesses and community organisations in Ilkeston and surrounding areas have come out in support of the Ilkeston Railway Campaign. Responding to an appeal by Jessica Lee for businesses to come forward with letters of support for the Station; some of the town’s biggest employers including Atlas Composites and Stanton Bona as well as organisations such […]
Ilkeston submits video in funding bid
Here is the video submitted by Team Ilkeston in their bid for government generation cash. The “Portas Pilot” would give Ilkeston a share of the £1m available to 12 winning towns, each hoping to improve their image by demonstrating their need for funding with a video. Watch video on YouTube Team Ilkeston comprise local organisations […]