Popular beauty spot and wildlife haven falls victim to thousands plastic debris left by February floodwaters. As Nottingham residents know, the February floods brought on by Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis caused a great deal of destruction in certain areas. But as the flood waters receded and … [Read more...]
100 Events in Broxtowe in 2020
Over 100 community events will take place in Broxtowe this year to help bring the local community together. Residents will be able to find out more about the events in a special leaflet being delivered to homes and businesses over the next few weeks. “We’re very pleased to announce … [Read more...]
Community stands together for Holocaust Memorial
The Broxtowe Community 'stood together’ at a short ceremony to mark the Holocaust Memorial annual event on Monday 27th January which took place in the Walled Garden at Bramcote Hills Park at 11.00am. Stand Together was the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2020. This year also marked the … [Read more...]
Recognition for Clean and Green champion
In December, the Mayor visited Mark Topham who is a service user of Broxtowe Day Service at The Barncroft Centre, Beeston. When on his way to the centre, Mark always stops and collects litter on his route. In recognition of his hard work the Mayor presented a certificate of special recognition, … [Read more...]
New Youth Mayor for Broxtowe Borough Council
A 17-year-old from Beeston has been elected as Broxtowe’s new Youth Mayor. Grace Li, from Nottingham Girls High School, was voted in at a recent meeting of Broxtowe Youth Voice. Grace takes over from outgoing Youth Mayor, William Mee. Grace said: “As youth mayor, I will strive to give … [Read more...]
Ducks make a huge splash in 2020
The 29th Annual Duck race took place on Wednesday 1st January 2020 at Manor Park Toton. The Mayor of Broxtowe councillor Michael Brown started the race by releasing 1500 plastic ducks into the River Erewash. They floated down the river and were caught at the bridge approximately 600 … [Read more...]
Bramcote volunteers mark 20 years with tree planting
Volunteers from the Friends of Bramcote Ridge celebrated their 20th anniversary recently, doing what they do best by planting hazel trees and wildflower bulbs at the Green Flag award winning Bramcote Ridge Local Nature Reserve. The group was joined by the Practical Conservation Volunteers and the … [Read more...]
Work has begun on Beeston’s new multi-million Cinema site
On Monday 25th November work began on Beeston’s multi-million-pound eight screen cinema at the Beeston Square development. The development is also due to bring a number of food and drink outlets as well as 132 new homes to the site located between Styring Street, Middle Street and Station … [Read more...]
2nd Beeston Sea Scouts
Following many months of negotiations with Broxtowe Borough Council, the Trustees for 2nd Beeston Sea Scouts were very pleased to sign a new 25 year lease for their headquarters site in November. This successful scout group, which celebrated its 90th anniversary earlier this year, has been at the … [Read more...]
Electric Vans Making Broxtowe Greener
New electric vans are helping to make Broxtowe greener as part of Broxtowe Borough Council’s Green Futures campaign. Two diesel vans have been replaced with full electric vehicles, saving 1.6 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year. Head of Environment, Paul Summers said: “These vans will … [Read more...]