Wellbeing of Women will benefit from over £2,000 thanks to guests at Broxtowe’s Bollywood Ball which took place at the Nottingham Belfry. It was hosted by Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, councillor Halimah Khaled MBE. At the black-tie event, guests helped raise the money for Wellbeing of … [Read more...]
Beeston Town Hall not granted listed building status
Broxtowe Borough Council has been notified that Historic England will not add Beeston Town Hall to the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historical Interest. The reasons for their decision are: The design of the building is of modest compositional quality, its exterior form … [Read more...]
Broxtowe couple honoured at tree planting
A couple from Broxtowe have been honoured at a special tree-planting ceremony to recognise their impact on the local community and kick-off the council’s yearly tree-planting programme. A Norway Maple was planted by the Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, councillor Halimah Khaled MBE, in memory of … [Read more...]
Anna Soubry presents petition to parliament regarding HS2
Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry has presented two petitions in the House of Commons on behalf of the residents of Trowell who are affected by HS2’s plans to build the high speed network through the village. HS2’s proposals include a 60-foot viaduct to pass over the M1, as well as other exiting road and … [Read more...]
Liberty Leisure Spa refurbishment
Work will start on the refurbishment of the spa at Bramcote Leisure Centre on Monday 8th May with the new facility opening to customers in August. The newly refurbished spa will include; a sauna, steam room, salt room and spa pool. New showers will also be installed in the area alongside loungers … [Read more...]
£1,700 raised at Diamond Charity Ball
Prostate Cancer UK will benefit from over £1,700 thanks to guests at Broxtowe’s Diamond Charity Ball which took place at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel. It was hosted by Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, councillor Graham Harvey. At the black-tie event, guests helped raise the money for Prostate … [Read more...]
Bronze award for Broxtowe Neighbourhood Wardens
Broxtowe Borough Council's Neighbourhood Wardens have been awarded bronze in the Community Animal Welfare Footprints and RSPCA Innovator awards for their stray dog service for the second year running. The Bronze Stray Dog Footprint award is recognition of the team, which is made up of 2 full time … [Read more...]
Free sports activities for Nation’s biggest Sports Day
Free sports activities will be on offer across Broxtowe Borough Council’s Leisure Centres next week to mark the Nation’s Biggest Sports Day, I Am Team GB. Bramcote Leisure Centre, Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre and Kimberley Leisure Centre will be hosting a variety of activities on Saturday 27 … [Read more...]
More life-saving defibrillators installed across Broxtowe
New defibrillators have been installed in Broxtowe Borough thanks to a partnership between Broxtowe Borough Council and its contractors. New life-saving equipment has now been installed in Brinsley, Cossall, Toton, Stapleford and Bramcote. The Council’s contractors United Living, Vinshire … [Read more...]
Legacy of The Southern Broxtowe Blue Plaque Scheme launched at Old Council Chamber
By Jason Benskin. Last month saw the completion of a seven year project which installed 34 blue plaques to buildings across the Broxtowe area. The venture was officially wound up at specially hosted event in the Old Council Chamber at the Town Hall, where a 43 page guide entitled ‘An Illustrated … [Read more...]