Three much-loved local refuse collectors are the stars of a new campaign to increase recycling in Broxtowe. Recycling rates in the Broxtowe Borough Council area are currently at 36% and with the Council’s commitment of reaching the national recycling rate target of 50% by 2027, its new drive, … [Read more...]
Bramcote Hills Park has an exciting new play area
The play area at Bramcote Hills Park has been designed for children of all ages using resident feedback and was opened by the Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe on Wednesday 31 July at 11am. Following the extensive Bramcote Hills Park Consultation which was carried out last summer, the Council has … [Read more...]
Heroes Honoured for Armed Forces Day
The Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Sue Paterson, raised a specially commissioned Armed Forces Day Flag in The Square, Beeston on Monday 24 June at 11.00am to mark a week of events being held across the country. Sir John Peace, Freeman of Broxtowe and former Lord Lieutenant and … [Read more...]
Changes to Broxtowe Car Park Charges
From 1 January 2024 new car parking charges will come in to effect in the Borough of Broxtowe. Members at Cabinet approved the move to new car parking charges which will be the first change since 2010. Members were informed that the current charges do not cover the cost of providing and … [Read more...]
£15,369 boost for Broxtowe Community Fund
A community fund which has been set up to help community groups and organisations who provide support to local people in Broxtowe has been given a welcome boost, thanks to a £15,369 donation from Efficiency East Midlands (EEM). The Broxtowe Community Fund (BCF) has been set up by The Mayor of … [Read more...]
Green Flag Awards for local parks and open spaces
Five of Broxtowe’s sites celebrate after receiving the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. The five spaces that received a Green Flag award are: Colliers Wood • Bramcote Hills • Alexandrina Plantation Nature Reserve • Brinsley Headstocks • Bramcote Old Church … [Read more...]
Tree of Trees Honouring Queen Elizabeth’s Memory
The Mayor of Broxtowe took part in a special tree planting event with the Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, accompanied by children from Foxwood Academy. The tree was planted at Bramcote Hills Park on Thursday 2 February. The Hazel tree is from the 21 metre ‘Tree of Trees’ sculpture designed by … [Read more...]
Dining out at Bistro 66
Bistro 66 (formerly the Circle Eatery) has new ownership and management. Now, with new leadership, several changes have taken place. The ambience, decor and menus have been altered, to include (as well as the very popular breakfast variations and afternoon dining) most impressive evening dining … [Read more...]
Local History: Beeston Photographic and Art Society
The society was founded in Autumn 1908 and in March 1909 held its first annual exhibition. By 1913 they engaged with Beeston school children & included their work in the exhibition. There were ten talks/demonstrations a year in the Station Road Schools and magic lantern slides were shown. They … [Read more...]
Redeemer Church’s Annual Community Fun Day
An estimated 800 people visited Redeemer Church’s annual Community Fun Day, the first since 2019 due to the pandemic. This year’s Fun Day was made more special as the Church has now moved into the newly refurbished and extended Old Town Hall on Foster Avenue. Thankfully the rain stayed away and … [Read more...]
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