Ward in Erewash, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.992, -1.313 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 46 44 |
| Dialling code: | 01773 (Ripley) |
Cotmanhay sits to the east of Ilkeston in the borough of Erewash, Derbyshire, England. It grew up as a working‑class area tied to the coal and industrial economy of the East Midlands, and still shows that history in stretches of Victorian terraces and post‑war council housing; the neighbourhood lies close to the Erewash Canal and the River Erewash, with good road links toward Derby and Nottingham.
Today Cotmanhay mixes a strong local community and volunteer activity with ongoing regeneration efforts: schools, community centres and sports clubs play a visible role, while local schemes aim to tackle deprivation and improve housing and green space. The area is often described as a place with a proud industrial past that is gradually being reshaped by investment and grassroots initiatives.
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