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Triple shortlisting for local contractor at National Energy
Efficiency Awards

Beeston-based contractor J Tomlinson very first national accolade, and the com-
has been announced as a finalist in three pany is hopeful for further recognition at
categories of the annual National Energy this year’s event, with chief executive Mark
Efficiency Awards in testament to the many Davis commenting: “The COVID-19 pan-
environmentally and socially conscious demic has presented huge challenges to all
contributions the company has made over sectors, and to have been recognised for our
recent years. commitment to creating a low carbon future
Due to be held at the Hilton Birmingham in the face of such adversity and uncertainty
Metropole on 18th February, the awards is extremely rewarding and testament to
motivate and recognise progress and the our team. Organisations are under immense
achievements of firms and individuals work- pressure to meet carbon targets and we are
ing within the energy efficiency sector. thoroughly enjoying working with so many
The socially-conscious refurbishment, forward-thinking sector leaders in helping
building, maintenance and decarbonisation to identify low carbon opportunities and
specialist has been shortlisted for a range of future-proofing their assets.
highly coveted accolades, including Social “The schemes undertaken by J Tomlinson in
Responsibility Company of the Year, which partnership with our clients across various
looks at how an organisation’s operations sectors are benefitting so many individuals,
have had a positive effect on society and the organisations and our planet as a whole by
environment, and Renewable Heat Installer reducing carbon emissions, future-proofing
of the Year, which recognises organisations domestic and commercial buildings, and
that are involved with the installation, providing affordable warmth.
implementation or maintenance of energy “We are excited to attend the awards and
efficient heating systems including ground, join like-minded companies and individuals
water and air source heat pumps, solar, and in recognising national leaders in energy
biomass boilers. efficiency.”
In addition, the company’s highly success-
ful Toll Bar House scheme, delivered in
partnership with Erewash Borough Council,
has been announced a finalist in the Mul-
ti-Measure Project of the Year category,
The project, which featured the introduction
of a raft of low carbon technologies includ-
ing roof-mounted solar PV, battery storage,
LED lighting, new thermal insulation, was
highly commended at the East Midlands
Energy Efficiency Awards, which took place
in October 2021.
It was at the 2019 National Energy Efficien- J Tomlinson Air Source Heat Pump
omlinson Air Source Heat Pump
J T
cy Awards that J Tomlinson was awarded its installation
installation
Richdale Sofas celebrates 3 years in Ilkeston town centre

After 13 successful years in Sandiacre, Richdale Sofas moved to a larger showroom into the
Old Co-op, on Ilkeston Market Place in February 2019. This allowed them to offer a wider
range of sofas, chairs & corner sofas, as well as an extensive carpet range & dining room
furniture.
Their made to measure sofas are still made locally, to customers exact sizes and design.
They also offer a standard size range, which is budget friendly, all in a wide range of fab-
rics, there is something to suit everyone.
Rachael Winfield, owner said ‘Three years has flown by, and despite being in a pandemic
for the majority of the time, we are growing each year. The times of lockdown were wor-
rying, but we had customers still contacting us for new furniture and carpets, and we were
able to maintain orders until we were able to fully open again. We’re planning for 2022, to
be our biggest and best year yet. We are working on new designs for sofas, updating our
showroom and some exciting new ideas.
To celebrate their 3rd anniversary, Richdale Sofas are offering 3 fantastic deals, which cus-
tomers can choose from with each order placed in February.

Latest business grant support

Erewash Borough Council has now opened applications for the Omicron Hospitality and
Leisure Grant with a deadline for submissions at midday on 21 February.
Businesses must submit all applications online through the council’s grant approval system
and payments to eligible businesses will be made by 31 March at the latest.
Full details of the scheme, the qualifying criteria and how to apply are on the website www.
erewash.gov.uk/OmicronGrants
The government announced the latest grants just before Christmas and local authorities
have been awaiting further guidance on how they will be managed and details of the quali-
fying criteria for businesses.
The grants cover the period from 30 December 2021 and eligible businesses can apply for
one-off grants, with payments dependent on the rateable value of premises.
Councillor Wayne Major, Erewash Borough Council’s Deputy Leader and Lead Member
for Resources, says:
“We are well aware how much the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sector – both
nationally and locally - suffered over the Christmas and New Year period due to cancelled
bookings and uncertainty caused by the Omicron variant.
“We are expecting a high demand for this grant and we would ask businesses to please
be patient. Progress updates can be seen via the online grant approval system. Please be
assured we have made excellent progress and everything is in place so we can get payments
out as quickly as possible.”
Businesses are urged to register for a My Erewash account at the council’s website www.
erewash.gov.uk