An ambitious neighbourhood plan is being released for community consultation to secure the best possible outcome from the growth and development plans for the Toton, Chilwell and Chetwynd area over the next 20 years. The publication of the plan launches a consultation period - which ends on 20th … [Read more...]
New street art brightens up Beeston
A new mural in Beeston is well under way as part of the Beeston Street Art project. The design brings a touch of mother nature right into the heart of the town centre and has already been catching the eye of local residents and shoppers. Renowned artist Mural Life has spray painted the new design … [Read more...]
Council are asking for your views
Broxtowe Borough Council is asked residents, businesses and community groups for their views as part of its Let’s Talk Broxtowe consultation. The consultation will help the council to shape its new corporate plan, which outlines what it plans to do over the next four years. To have your say … [Read more...]
Five Broxtowe open spaces retain Green Flag awards
Bramcote Hills Park, Colliers Woodin Moorgreen, Alexandrina Plantation/Sandy Lanein Bramcote, Brinsley Headstocks and The Old Church Tower in Bramcote are all celebrating after retaining the prestigious Green Flag award. The judges were particularly enthusiastic about Colliers Wood and commented … [Read more...]
Volunteers needed for this year’s Oxfam Beeston Takeover
On Saturday 19th October, Beeston becomes one multi-venue music festival. The town literally comes alive with music from an amazing array of performers, all giving their talent and time for free.During the afternoon, many bars and cafés offer free music to kick off the day. After 6pm, access to … [Read more...]
HS2 minister to meet Broxtowe community to discuss new plans
HS2 minister Nus Ghani has agreed to meet Broxtowe MP Anna Soubry and members of the local community to discuss alternative plans for the high-speed rail link through the borough.Campaigners successfully overturned plans for a 60-foot viaduct in the region, but new plans unveiled would see 20 … [Read more...]
An adventure on the doorstep for 170 local girls
An adventure on their own doorstep awaited 170 members of Girlguiding Nottinghamshire when they gathered for a special sleepover in Wollaton Hall. It is understood that this was the first event of its type ever to take place in the magnificent Grade One-listed Elizabethan country house, which is … [Read more...]
Electric Vehicle Charging Points installed In Beeston
A total of 28 Electric Vehicle Charging Points have been installed in Beeston, Stapleford, Kimberley and Eastwood, thanks to funding from the Go Ultra Low Cities Project. Eight charging points are now in Beeston at the Portland Street car park. Councillor Greg Marshall, chair of the Community … [Read more...]
Local students benefit from tennis coaching
More than 1,500 primary school pupils from across Nottingham benefitted from coaching with Nottingham College Sport and Public Services students at the Nottingham Mini Tennis Schools Festival recently. Fifty students delivered the coaching event, which was organised by the Lawn Tennis Association. … [Read more...]
Broxtowe-based club raising thousands for charity
A club from the Borough of Broxtowe is raising thousands of pounds for charity. Members of the world-wide organisation called the Buffaloes - or the RAOB Grand Lodge of England - meet at the Equalized Club on Albert Avenue inStapleford on a Friday evening (8pm). One of the members, Jim Roy, told … [Read more...]