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Toll Bar House receives high commendation at energy efficiency awards

major refurbishment and
A modernisation scheme of
one of Ilkeston’s most distinc-
tive buildings has received high
commendation in the ‘Large
Scale Project of the Year’
category at the East Midlands
Energy Efficiency Awards 2021.
The 1930s-built Toll Bar House
building, which is owned by Ere-
wash Borough Council, recently
underwent a transformative refur-
bishment process after previously
being declared “unlettable” due to
its previous non-energy efficient
status.
The 8-month project saw building,
refurbishment, maintenance and en-
ergy services partner, J Tomlinson,
working with Erewash Borough efit the local area and economy’. renewable technologies to help Councillor Carol Hart, leader of clients of J Tomlinson’s include
Council to future-proof and decar- It is expected that the works will significantly reduce its impact on Erewash Borough Council, said: Ashfield District Council, Leices-
bonise the 90-year-old building reduce carbon emissions by 13 the environment. “We give our thanks to J Tom- tershire County Council, and East
- creating 27 managed offices that tonnes per annum, which is the “We have thoroughly enjoyed linson and all those involved in Riding of Yorkshire Council.
will be let to local businesses. equivalent of 8.7 homes’ elec- working with Erewash Borough transforming this iconic building The company’s expertise in energy
Works have included upgrades to tricity use for one year. As well Council for the past seven months into an eco-friendly landmark that efficiency and renewable energy
windows, heating, lighting, water as contributing to EBC’s sustain- and, as Toll Bar House is just offers a great opportunity for small solutions stretches from audit-
systems and thermal installation, ability agenda in line with the 20-minutes away from J Tomlin- businesses. Partnership working at ing and consultancy and design
as well as installation of a range of government’s 2050 net zero target, son’s head office in Beeston, we its best.” through to installation and main-
low carbon technologies such as the Council will also benefit from look forward to seeing the new J Tomlinson provides a range of tenance. The company is active
roof-mounted solar PV with battery additional revenue spread over the building in use as new occupants integrated and standalone building on several key industry-leading
storage, energy-efficient storage lifecycle of the newly refurbished move in over the coming weeks.” solutions including refurbishment, frameworks, including Fusion21,
heating, and LED lighting across building as a result of the secured repairs and maintenance, renewa- helping clients access low carbon
all three storeys. grant funding. Ideal ble energy, facilities management, building solutions via a cost-ef-
The £976k scheme was made possi- The project, which was pro- The building’s location in the construction, engineering services. ficient route - whilst avoiding
ble thanks to £126k worth of grant cured via Fusion21’s National centre of Ilkeston makes an Operating primarily across the lengthy procurement processes.
funding, which the Council was Construction Works framework, ideal working hub/base for future East Midlands, West Midlands,
able to secure via Salix Finance’s was managed by J Tomlinson’s occupants, who will be less than Yorkshire, North East and North Pictured: The newly refurbished
Decarbonisation Scheme, with Commercial Refurbishment a 20-minute drive away from the West England, the 1950s-founded Toll Bar House on White Lion
support from J Tomlinson’s team of division, headed up managing cities of Nottingham and Derby. company works closely with a Square and Ashton Mitchell, Mar-
low carbon specialists. In addition, director Iain Davies. Iain said: “It It is expected that the project will range of key sectors, including keting Manager at J Tomlinson,
it received £425k of funding from has been a pleasure to play a key create over 90 jobs in the local local government authorities, accepting the Highly Commended
D2N2<https://d2n2lep.org/>’s Lo- role in getting this local landmark area, with occupants able to com- providing sustainable building, certificate on behalf of the two
cal Growth Fund, which supports building back up and running, with bine spaces to create larger letting maintenance and refurbishment organisations.
projects, such as this one, that ‘ben- the addition of low carbon and units if they wish. services. Other local authority

Eco-friendly cremations at Views wanted Plea to save Erewash green belt

Bramcote under consideration on pavement from housing development:

remations may be powered councillor Milan Radulovic told parking in ‘Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever’
Cby electricity as council- the meeting: “We have to look to Little Eaton
lors weigh up green options at measures like resomation. I am all esidents are being asked if
Bramcote. for keeping up with technology. Rthey face problems when n Erewash villager has He said it was essential for the
They approved £60,000 repairs to “We have got to get to the stage drivers park on pavements in Aurged councillors to save mental and physical health of resi-
gas equipment but were told that where gas cremations are a thing Little Eaton. the countryside, saying: “Once dents as well as providing “child-
other bills may emerge, pushing of the past and will not be accept- it’s gone, it’s gone forever.” hood memories” and offering
the total above the amount in the able to local authorities.” The parish council has launched Paul Harvey handed over a 1,000- places for families to enjoy.
budget. The complex, which handles a survey as it supports a Living name petition at a meeting of the Mr Harvey said the council should
Streets campaign, which may force
That prompted a debate about new around 2,700 funerals annually, is borough council as part of moves challenge the government target
methods for cremation, includ- owned by Erewash and Broxtowe a ban in some areas. to protect the green belt. which wants 6,000 homes built,
ing one that is being tested at a councils. The council said it is trying to dis- He said that Chancellor Rishi with some lined up for rural spots.
university and is not yet available Resomation is also known as cover where there are issues in the Sunak had recently spoken of the He added: “That is complete
in the UK. bio-cremation and involves putting community and what can be done. value of living near open country madness, the equivalent of selling
The system, known as resoma- a corpse into a stainless steel tank It said in a statement: “Key to this and pointed out that Erewash is the family heirlooms to pay this
tion, involves cremation in high filled with water and potash lye. is understanding what residents fortunate to have it close by. month’s gas bill.”
pressure water tanks. The green This heated to 170 degrees celsius feel about this issue and identi- But Mr Harvey, who writes a Conservative cllr Michael Powell,
scheme would cut energy bills but does not boil because pressure fying where issues exist. We are regular column for this newspa- who is in charge of regeneration
by two-thirds and would avoid builds in the tank. asking residents to feedback so we per, said that the Erewash green and planning, said the issue was
emissions. Metal knees or hips could be can explore areas of concern and belt is under threat because the covered in the core strategy which
At the end of the process, bodies retrieved and could even be used look for possible solutions.” government wants it to build 6,000 had been subject to public consul-
would be reduced to white bone again. In some parts of the UK, pavement homes in the borough. tation. Results of a second round
ash and liquid including salts and A report to the committee added: parking forces pedestrians into the He suggested that protection of of public debate should be known
sugars. “At the moment, this process is road. That is a major worry for the green belt should be “non-ne- next month.
Bereavement services manager still in its infancy and is not a the blind, people in wheelchairs gotiable” and told members: “I He said the core strategy plan
Louise Singer is among a team of commonly used process within the and those with young children and don’t believe a single member of played an important role in creat-
industry professionals who have cremation industry.” pushchairs. this council is wholly in agreement ing jobs, economic development
been involved in trials. The committee noted a report Guide Dogs and the British Park- with building in the green belt. and climate change.
She told the crematorium man- which said the total bill for crema- ing Association are seeking a ban “People are angry and frustrated at “We can’t just look at the green
agement committee: “It is all tor repairs could reach £110,000 on the practice in England and the prospect of losing part of the belt, we have to look at many oth-
eco-friendly.” and that is £35,000 over the origi- Wales. It is expected to be intro- green belt.” er facets,” added cllr Powell.
Broxtowe Borough Council leader nal budget forecast. duced shortly in Scotland.