Long Eaton’s £10million revamp to start in June

Long Eaton High Street Project.

Last updated 29/04/2026.

A huge £10million project to transform the centre of Long Eaton is poised to get underway within weeks, Erewash council has announced. 

The massive facelift to turn the High Street into a vibrant destination for shopping and leisure has been given a June starting date.

It comes a quarter of a century after the borough’s other main town of Ilkeston underwent a similarly spectacular revamp – and is being funded by Government regeneration money as part of the £25million Long Eaton Town Deal.

The work, which also encompasses Tamworth Road, is set to be completed by spring next year.

The town’s market will move back to its historic home – Long Eaton Market Place – but contractors will be working closely with shops and businesses so they can open as usual.

A greener and more welcoming town centre with smart new paving and places for people to relax is being promised. Designs for the makeover include elements that celebrate Long Eaton’s proud history, including its furniture industry.

Acclaimed artist Dame Laura Knight – who was born in the town – will have a trail dedicated to her. She died in 1970 at the age of 92 after becoming the first female painter to be elected to the Royal Academy since it was found in 1769.

Cllr Curtis Howard, who is Erewash’s Lead Member for Town Centres, Regeneration and Planning, said: “It has been a long process to get to this point but we have been determined to get things absolutely right for the people of Long Eaton.

“It has meant engaging with retailers, market traders, taxi drivers and blue badge parking users. Their feedback has helped to inform the final design, which will be something local people can be truly proud of.”

Residents are being advised: 

• Blue badge access and parking on the High Street will be suspended while work takes place.
• New blue badge parking has been provided in the Beaconsfield car park and the one in Claye Street.
• Tamworth Road will remain open during the works – although lanes will be narrowed or made one-way.

Richard Ledger, the local businessman who is chair of the Long Eaton Town Deal Board, said: “We wish to thank local people in advance for their patience as this immense project comes to fruition – and urge them to support all the shops and business that will continue to operate while the work is going on.”