Robert Parkinson has been the President of Erewash Conservative Association since 2024.
Robert was a Councillor on South East Derbyshire Rural District Council before being elected to Erewash Borough Council at its inaugural election in 1973 representing the Breaston Ward, a position he held until 2023. He served as Leader of Erewash Borough Council from 1976 - 1990 and again from 2003 - 2007 and as Mayor of Erewash from 2010 - 2011.
Robert was also a member of Derbyshire County Council from 1967 - 1970 and from 1977 - 2025 representing the Breaston Division. He served in numerous roles on the County Council including a year as its Civic Chairman.
In recognition of his long service to Erewash Borough Council, Robert became one of a select few individuals to be granted Freedom of the Borough in 2024.