Who We Are & What we do?

FITC aims to make Ilkeston a more vibrant and interconnected town, looking out for the well-being of the town and the people in it.

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EVENTS

To create and put on events for the benefit of everyone in Ilkeston, and promote events that others have created.

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NEUTRAL

To liaise with, and collaborate with, the local council, and councillors from any party, in order to achieve a better Ilkeston.

03

ALWAYS IMPROVING

To meet monthly in order to always be on the front foot in all of our endeavours.

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INCLUSIVE

To listen to our members and take forward their concerns and ideas, championing those who do great things for the town.

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Committee

The Committee are volunteers, and take no recompense for the work put into our cause.

Shaun Manchester

Shaun

Darren Hill

Darren

ANNE MANCHESTER

Anne

MATT ROE

Matt has lived in Ilkeston all his life, and now – with his own kids growing up – he wants to help restore the town to the best it can be, all while adopting modern technology and communication.

PAUL OPIAH

Paul

JOHN SHELTON

John

RAYMOND AXFORD

Raymond

CLLR LINDA BURNS

Linda

CLLR GEOFF STRATFORD

Geoff

After many years of locals feeling like Ilkeston is on a decline and no longer a community that is desirable to live in, the Friends of Ilkeston Town Centre was formed in 2023 to put the people of Ilkeston back into the heart of the decisions made about the town, back into the heart of the events held in the town, and back into the heart of the community.

 

The people of Ilkeston have always been the lifeblood of the town, and the people of Ilkeston should always be at the forefront of the progress the town makes.