TomNorton published Plans are underway to install a statue on Ilkeston's Gnome Island

PLANS are under way to install a statue at Ilkeston's Gnome Island to permanently mark the newly renamed roundabout. The traffic island in Nottingham Road was given a new title by councillors last week.Gnomes have been appearing on the roundabout since last year, with photos shared on social media around the world. Residents claim that they have seen as many as 50 gnomes on the roundabout at various times.Now campaigners to have it renamed say they will raise money for a statue.Ilson Gnome, the.