Long Eaton Chamber of Trade

04/11/2026

Who makes decisions about the area where you live and work?

Erewash Borough Council’s Community Governance Review is asking whether Long Eaton should have its own town council. The Stage 2 consultation on the draft recommendations closes on Friday 4 December 2026. No decisions have been made, and councillors want to hear from residents and local businesses before they consider their recommendations.

The Long Eaton Chamber of Trade is meeting this evening at 6 pm, Wade Spring Furniture Group Building, Wellington Street, Long Eaton. What3words ///unwanted.pinch.good, and we’d love to see you there. It’s a chance to discuss the proposals with fellow local business owners before you complete the survey. Members and non-members are both welcome.

Read the leaflet and complete the survey here: erewash.gov.uk/your-council/community-governance-review

Erewash Borough Council is carrying out a community governance review to decide whether to change existing local governance arrangements in the area.

08/10/2026

01/10/2026

The £10million refurbishment of Long Eaton’s town centre will see overnight diversions for a week from Sunday 4 October as the main Tamworth Road is shut to traffic.

The route will be closed from 7pm until 5am with the last closure being lifted on the morning of Saturday 10 October. This is so work can be switched from one side of the road to the other as new paving is installed.

Tamworth Road has already become one-way while construction is carried out – with vehicles heading south barred until December. Contractors aim to minimise disruption by only closing the road completely at night.

A spokesman for the project – which is being fuelled by the £25million Long Eaton Town Deal – said: “Thank you for your patience during these works. We understand that highway works can be frustrating. Work is progressing well and you can now see the finished areas – which give an idea of how your town centre will look.”

Another monthly drop-in event for people to find out more about how Long Eaton is being transformed will be held on Tuesday 6 October at Rowells bar – a former drapers shop which is at no22 – between 11am and 2pm to ask questions and get all the latest updates.

30/09/2026

It is coming up time for the works on Tamworth Rd to swap sides. This will be done between the 4th and 9th October.

One side done one more to go.

02/07/2026

🛠️ Big changes are happening on Long Eaton High Street — and you can find out all about them face to face!
Join the team behind the town's £10 million High Street transformation at a brand new monthly drop-in session. First one is Tuesday 7 July, 11am–2pm at Rowells; pop in, ask questions, and see what's coming.
Expect a greener town centre, a striking new main square, sofa-style benches celebrating our furniture-making heritage, and a trail honouring Long Eaton's own Dame Laura Knight. 🎨
Sessions will run on the first Tuesday of every month, so if you can't make this one, there'll be another chance soon.
Full story here 👉 https://www.longeatonchamber.org.uk/2026/07/02/long-eatons-high-street-makeover/

Meet the team behind Long Eaton's £10m High Street transformation at new monthly drop-in sessions, starting Tuesday 7 July at Rowells.

09/06/2026

Big news for Long Eaton town centre! 🎉
Work has started on the Long Eaton Town Deal High Street Scheme — a major regeneration project funded by the UK Government that will transform our High Street into a more vibrant, attractive space for everyone.
The project runs through to Spring 2027 and covers High Street, Tamworth Road, and other town centre areas. Works are being carried out in stages, with pedestrian access to businesses maintained throughout opening hours, and delivery and Blue Badge parking arrangements in place.
Got questions? The dedicated Public Liaison Officer, Neil Hallam, will be visiting businesses before work starts in each area — and he's available throughout the project.
Long Eaton is open for business and the best is yet to come! 💪
Find out everything you need to know about the works, access arrangements, and key contacts right here: https://www.longeatonchamber.org.uk/2026/06/09/long-eatons-high-street-is-getting-a-major-makeover/

Plans revealed for a stunning new bridge spanning the Erewash Canal at Broad Street, linking the town centre and West Park.

01/06/2026

📂 Long Eaton Chamber of Trade – Monthly Meeting

📅 Wednesday 3rd June 18:00
Wade Spring Furniture Group Building, Wellington Street, Long Eaton. What3words ///unwanted.pinch.good

Are you a Long Eaton business owner or involved in the local trade community? Come along to our monthly Chamber of Trade meeting and be part of the conversation!

Our meetings are a friendly, informal space to:
✅ Network with other local business owners
✅ Hear the latest news and updates from around town
✅ Share your views and have your say on local issues
💬 From sole traders to larger organisations — everyone is welcome.

Membership is just £35/year, but you’re welcome to come along and find out what we’re all about first!

See you there! 👋

🔗 www.longeatonchamber.org.uk

Long Eaton Chamber of Trade promotes trading by involving and representing the business community in the economic development of our town.

23/03/2026

I have just had a visit from Karl Barrow who is the secretary of Energy for Erewash saying that they should be able to obtain grant funding towards putting solar panels on community and commercial buildings.
The meeting on Thursday could be interesting.

05/03/2026

Last night we had two members of the Long Eaton Business Partnership who came along to expain what their group is trying to achive and offer support so that we can all work together to help business in the town grow and survive.

We in the Chamber are working on the issuses of today and the Parnership are working on longer term growth for the years to come.

It was a very productive and friendly meeting and we look forwards to a productive collaboration between our groups.

02/03/2026

Next meeting is at 1800 weds 4th march at the Wade springs Business Building on Wellington street. If you're a business representative or owner you are more than welcome to come along to our meetings.

Upstairs in the conference room