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Collection Calendar 2015 -16 • There are four collection areas across the Borough. • Your current calendar will show your area's reference on the top left. • If you need to check your reference use 'When is my collection' at www.broxtowe.gov.uk • See below, separate calendar for your Christmas and New Year collection arrangements.

This is your collection calendar for 2015/16 along with a separate Christmas and New Year holiday calendar. Please detach and keep in a safe place.

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Note 1 Any recycling, garden, glass Normally Collected Will be Emptied on Normally Collected Will be Emptied on and textiles collections on the 28th

Mon 21st Dec Dec will be as normal. Black bins will be emptied on the 29th.

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28-Dec-15 1 29-Feb-16 3 02-May-16 2 04-Jul-16 3 05-Sep-16 2 07-Nov-16 1 collection days will roll

04-Jan-16 3 07-Mar-16 2 09-May-16 1 11-Jul-16 1 12-Sep-16 1 4-Nov-16 3 forward one day i.e.

11-Jan-16 1 14-Mar-16 1 16-May-16 3 18-Jul-16 2 19-Sep-16 3 21-Nov-16 1 Monday moves

18-Jan-16 2 21-Mar-16 3 23-May-16 1 25-Jul-16 1 26-Sep-16 1 28-Nov-16 2 to Tuesday … Good Friday

25-Jan-16 1 28-Mar-16 1 30-May-16 2 01-Aug-16 1 03-Oct-16 2 remains the same.

01-Feb-16 3 04-Apr-16 2 06-Jun-16 3 08-Aug-16 1 10-Oct-16 1

The colours indicate the bins serviced on your collection day.

Black bin Green and Brown lidded bins Green, Brown, Red lidded bins, Glass and Textiles bags. 1 2 3 For more information: Go on-line www.broxtowe.gov.uk See separate Christmas and New Year Email: [email protected] or Phone: 0115 917 7777 collection calendar

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There is a lot more waste at these times. Please check to see if what you are throwing away, can

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Reduced Garden Waste Price November 2015 to March 2016

From the 1st November the subscription fee will be reduced to £25 this includes the

delivery of a brown-lidded bin. This offer will end March 27th 2016.

Real Christmas tree recycling Garden waste subscribers don’t forget in

January we will collect your real Christmas

trees with your garden waste. Please cut

large trees up and place in your

brown-lidded bin. If your tree is under 1.5 metres you don’t

need to cut up, leave in a safe place at

the side of the brown-lidded bin.

Garden Waste Service

April 2016 to March 2017

Thank you to the 17,000 residents currently using the Garden Waste Service. By joining they have helped to improve the environment and increase the Council’s recycling rate. 'Great news!' The price for next year's Garden Waste Service starting from April 2016 will stay the same. • £30 for the fi rst bin and £10 for each additional bin

collection. • Collections run fortnightly throughout the year. • Payment can be made online from the 1st November

using the following link:

www.broxtowe.gov.uk/gardenwaste

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you time, money WHY WASTE TIME . . . and hassle! Do-it-online

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2 Recycling Not sure where to recycle other waste? Use the online A to Z Directory at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/recyclingatoz

When’s my collection? www.broxtowe.gov.uk/recycling

3 Garden Waste STOP PRESS • STOP PRESS In early December look out for the Waste and

Recycling Team in your local supermarket. They will

be available to provide recycling advice and glass bags.

Check the web site for specifi c dates nearer the time.

www.broxtowe.gov.uk/recycling Do-It-Online or call: 0115 917 7777

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NEWS & VIEWS - OCTOBER 2015

Introduction page 2

Budget and Corporate Plan Consultation

page 3

Bringing People Together

pages 4, 5, 6 & 7

Jobs & Business Growth pages 8 & 9

Money Matters pages 10 & 11

Community Safety pages 13 & 14

Environment pages 15 & 16

Housing pages 17 & 18

The Contents:

Useful Contacts page 19

History in the Making History was made at 6.00am on 25 August 2015 as the first trams on the new lines to Clifton and through Broxtowe Borough commenced their passenger services.

Freeman of the Borough, local Broxtowe resident and well-known local BBC broadcaster Colin Slater has had his name added to one of Nottingham’s fleet of trams, which are all named after inspiring local folk.

The 81-year-old, who was made Freeman of the Borough in 2010, said he was pleased and humbled by the privilege. Find out more about Colin at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/freemen

Following the successful launch, the new services bring wide-ranging benefits to both existing

INCORPORATING

The Vision for Broxtowe Borough Council

Listening and responding to ensure the delivery of efficient and effective services

customers and the communities along the two new lines.

Further details and timetable information are available by visiting the NET website at www.thetram.net

www.broxtowe.gov.uk/freemen

WHY WASTE TIME . . . .

Do it online . . . www.broxtowe.gov.uk

Ruth Hyde OBE Chief Executive

Richard Jackson, Leader of the Council

What do you think?

Introduction from the Chief Executive

We are keen to hear from residents about your views on our new Corporate Plan priorities and objectives.

The new plan will form the basis of our activity over the next four years, so it’s an important opportunity to put forward your thoughts and ideas to influence what we do.

We are also seeking the views of residents on the difficult decisions we have to make over the next four years on reducing spending to contribute towards reducing the government spending deficit.

More details on both these consultations are within the newsletter and online. However, if you would like to write in instead, your views will still be taken into account.

The Council has agreed some important new strategies over the last few months - a new Housing Strategy is of particular importance. This is also on the website, and you can see an interesting short video about it at www.broxtowe.gov. uk/housingstrategy

We hope you enjoy reading the newsletter. Do give us feedback on how we can keep on improving it!

A chance to have your say

Thanks to Broxtowe Borough Council’s Email Me! new ‘Email Me’ service residents can subscribe to email alerts on matters Do you want to stay up to date with the important to them, with 11 different latest news, events and information? topics ranging from What’s On, Jobs, A new email alerts service has been Town Centres and Business to Waste introduced to the Broxtowe website which and Recycling, Leisure, Sport and makes it easy for you to receive emails more.

To sign up, visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/emailme

from us direct to your inbox.

Broxtowe E-Store Making regular payments to Broxtowe Borough Council has never been easier thanks to a new online store which makes it quick and simple to pay bills like Council Tax, Housing Rent and Business Rates on the go 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The e-store at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/ estore allows residents and businesses to register for an account which they can log in to and make regular payments, from Garage Rent to Business Rates, as well as several payments at once using an online shopping basket.

The Council already provides a range of online services. For a full list visit www. broxtowe.gov.uk/doitonline

For more information, contact 0115 917 3083, email [email protected] or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/estore

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Budget & Corporate Plan Consultation

What do you think your Council Tax should pay for? We need you to tell us what you want us to spend your money on or where we should make savings. The Council needs to make decisions about its budget for 2016/17 and believes it’s important that your views are taken into account as part of that process. We want to give all our residents the chance to review how we deliver the budget and to have a say on future spend.

Our net spending on services has reduced from £14.1m to £10.4m since 2009/10. We have achieved this through reducing spending on employees, sharing services, re-tendering contracts, re-designing services so they can be delivered online and raising money by becoming more commercially minded. Compared with other areas, Broxtowe receives lesser amounts of government grant so the authority has always tried to use resources wisely and well but the government settlement for 2016/17 is very challenging and we have to find new ways of saving money or delivering services in different ways.

DRAFT CORPORATE PLAN 2016-2020 As well as our budget proposal, a new Corporate Plan is required for 2016-2020. We would also love to hear your views on the things we should focus on in the long-term.

Councillors have already taken part in workshops to consider the future priorities that they believe are important to achieve, but before this is finalised we would like your opinion on the issues important to you, that will help shape the Borough's future.

Responses received from the consultations will help to inform the Budget and Corporate Plan that will be considered by the Council in the New Year.

HOW YOU CAN TAKE PART IN THE CONSULTATION The annual summary of accounts on pages 10 & 11 of the newsletter highlights how we are doing and you can read about our draft Corporate Plan on the website at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/corporateplan

Please take a few minutes to compete the consultation questionnaire at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/budgetconsultation on future spend and on the draft Corporate Plan.

Alternatively, if you want to write to us with your comments or obtain a copy of the questionnaire contact Finance Services at 0115 917 7777 or email finance@broxtowe. gov.uk

It has been agreed that there should be fewer targets . . . 14 Priorities and 5 objectives are proposed along with a new Vision.

• Increase the rate of house building on brownfield sites

• Become an excellent housing provider

• Work to find out the condition of the private sector housing stock will be undertaken

HOUSING A good quality affordable

home for all residents of Broxtowe

• Increase the number of new business start-ups in Broxtowe • Help our town centres to compete and attract more visitors • Complete the regeneration of Beeston town centre

BUSINESS GROWTH New and growing businesses

providing more jobs for people in Broxtowe

and improved town centres

• Reduce litter and fly-tipping to make Broxtowe cleaner

• Maintain and improve the green infrastructure of Broxtowe

• Increase recycling, composting and renewable energy projects as resources allow

ENVIRONMENT The environment in

Broxtowe will be protected and enhanced for future

generations

• Increase the number of people who have active lifestyles

• Work with partners to improve the health of the local population

• Reduce alcohol related harm in Broxtowe

HEALTH In Broxtowe people

enjoy longer, active and healthy lives

• Reduce the amount of anti-social behaviour in Broxtowe

• Reduction in domestic violence in Broxtowe

COMMUNITY SAFETY Broxtowe will be a place

where people feel safe and secure in their communities

New and growing businesses providing more jobs for

people in Broxtowe

Work with partners to improve the

• Reduce alcohol related harm in

enjoy longer, active and

• Increase recycling, composting and renewable energy projects as resources allow

Broxtowe will be protected and enhanced for future

• Reduce litter and fly-tipping to

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Now we need you to tell us what you think at - www.broxtowe.gov.uk/budgetconsultation

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50th Birthday Fifty years of health and fitness were celebrated at Bramcote Leisure Centre earlier this year as it officially marked its 50th birthday after first opening in June 1965.

In honour of the special day, Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Susan Bagshaw visited the leisure centre to present employees with a special swimming pool shaped cake and enjoy a quick swimming lesson from swimming coaches.

Bramcote Leisure Centre first opened with just a swimming pool. It has since seen the addition of fitness facilities; a

health suite and a football pitch which have seen 30 million visits from residents across the Borough over the past 50 years.

For more information, please contact Bramcote Leisure Centre 0115 917 3000, email bramcotelc@broxtowe. gov.uk or visit www. broxtowe.gov.uk/blc

A group of the regular cycling chums who enjoy the Wednesday weekly cycle rides that Instructor Adrian Juffs leads from the Beeston Cycle Centre, pushed themselves further in July to cycle well over 30 miles to raise money for the New NUH Cystic Fibrosis Centre at Nottingham City Hospital. The ride is one of the Broxtowe Borough rides which are delivered by Ridewise.

The group cycled Broxtowe's quiet and scenic Erewash Valley Trail, with a short detour into Eastwood for refreshments at the D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre, before returning to Beeston alongside the Nottingham Canal.

The group raised £775 which will be used to buy special Dyson Fans to keep purpose built exercise rooms in the NUH Centre cool for patients.

The following week the group were invited to visit the NUH Centre - they cycled of course!

To find out more about cycle training and rides from cycle centres in Broxtowe call Ridewise on 0115 955 2288 or visit www.ridewise.org.uk

Beeston Cycle group raises £775 for NUH Cystic Fibrosis Centre

Improvements to Chilwell Cemetery were officially unveiled in July at a special ceremony to showcase work to construct an additional 300 graves, as well as designating the first Muslim burial area in Broxtowe Borough. The opening marks completion of just part of ongoing works to accommodate the need for larger facilities.

The Council has worked closely with both the Muslim Community and residents of nearby Penryhyn Crescent, which overlooks the cemetery, to make the improvements.

It is customary in Islam to be buried within 24 hours of death. Graves must also

face Mecca. To achieve the changes it will require the use of pre-excavated graves using precast concrete vaults. A similar facility will be offered to the Jewish community should requests come forward.

For more information, please contact Broxtowe Borough Council on 0115 917 3655, email [email protected] or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk

Improvements to Chilwell Cemetery

Save the date – St George’s Day Charity Ball Don’t miss the St George’s Day Charity Ball and Civic Night on Saturday 23rd April 2016 at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel.

The event will help raise money for the Mayor of the Borough’s chosen charities, Forces In The Community and Nottingham Children’s Hospital

To show your support for these two worthy causes and to secure your tickets in advance, please contact 0115 917 3210, email [email protected] or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/civic

Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Susan Bagshaw cuts the special swimming pool shaped cake.

Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Susan Bagshaw hands over the keys to the Muslim burial plots to Freeman of the Borough, Ghulam Mayauddin.

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Seasonal Celebrations in Eastwood

Broxtowe EnergyFest - 1.30pm – 4.00pm on Thursday 12 November 2015

Spring Bank Primary School, Eastwood took part in a special food celebration event in May. The aim of the event was to share food and celebrate different faiths and cultures. Amongst the spring festival celebrations featured at the event were Holi, Easter, Jewish Passover, Japanese Children’s Day and Lailatal-Miraj.

Children took place in activities including belly dancing, Bollywood dancing, drumming and various arts and crafts.

Children from Spring Bank Primary School take part in the Seasonal Celebration event

Whilst the children were entertained, there was an opportunity for Broxtowe Borough Council ‘s Community Safety team to engage with parents and discuss crime and community safety issues that affect them and their children.

For more information about safer communities issues visit the website at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/ safercommunities

Citizens Advice Broxtowe is holding a Broxtowe EnergyFest - a series of events around the Borough offering advice about how to reduce your energy spending and manage your household finances.

Find out how you can save money on your household gas and electricity bills by visiting the Council Offices between 1.30pm and 4.00pm on Thursday 12th November. Citizen’s Advice Broxtowe together with the Nottingham Energy Partnership and Broxtowe Borough Council will be providing advice and guidance.

Simply bring along your

annual energy statement which you can request from your gas and electricity provider, to see how simple it is to use the ‘Easy Energy Switching Tool’ to find out what savings you could make.

If you would like help managing your bills, especially as winter approaches, Citizens Advice Bureau advisers can also help with budgeting and benefits advice.

Look out for the leaflets advertising other Broxtowe EnergyFest events or contact www. citizensadvicebroxtowe. org.uk or the advice line on 0844 499 4194.

Activities for Young People with Disabilities and Inclusion Needs A range of activities are on offer for young people with disabilities and inclusion needs in the Borough of Broxtowe. In partnership with local leisure centres and sports clubs, young people can try a number of activities including trampolining, swimming, football and fitness.

There’s also a multi sports club delivered in partnership with Foxwood Academy where

sports change each term. Activities including tennis and martial arts are planned this year. All activities take place at various times and venues across the Borough of Broxtowe.

Visit www.broxtowe.gov. uk/inclusion or contact Broxtowe Sport on 0115 917 3572, email sport@ broxtowe.gov.uk for more information.

Start your Christmas festivities at this brand new event for 2015 – the Chilwell Santa Dash. This new fun run will have everyone in the Christmas spirit on Sunday 29th November. The 2K fun run, suitable for all ages and abilities, will take place around the playing fields at Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre.

Santa outfits will be provided to all participants to spread the festive cheer! Visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/ sportsevents to enter. The closing date for all entries is Tuesday 17th November 2015.

Chilwell Santa Dash!



New Memorial A new memorial vault has been installed at Bramcote Crematorium, to give friends and family a unique way to remember their loved ones in the comforting setting of the Reflection Garden.

The new Sanctum Panorama Vault allows urns to be placed in the memorial vault marked by a granite plaque, with a number of options available for flower vases, designs and inscriptions.

This new facility is in addition to Bramcote Bereavement Services existing memorialisation options including miniature books, licensed memorials and the Book of Remembrance.

Bramcote Bereavement Services also administers funeral bookings for Broxtowe Borough Council's five cemeteries and for Erewash Borough Council's three cemeteries.

Conducting an average of 3000 cremations a year, Bramcote Crematorium is one of the busiest in the United Kingdom and over the years has embraced many of the latest developments in technology and procedure, in its endeavour to meet the needs and expectations of the people who use it.

For more information and to see the full range of memorialisation options, please visit www. bramcotebereavement. org or contact Bereavement Services on 0115 917 3849, email bramcotecrem@ broxtowe.gov.uk

Want to make life as easy as possible on your cycling commute? Ridewise can help you learn cycle maintenance and roadside repair skills so you don’t have to worry. Rock bottom prices for helmets and lights and a free puncture repair kit with every purchase.

For more information phone 0115 955 2288 or email [email protected]

New cycle maps and guided rides in Nottingham

The Nottingham city cycle map has recently been expanded to take in the Broxtowe and Gedling areas, providing many more miles of cycle routes to explore.

Free workshops for cycling commuters into and out of Broxtowe

Visit the website to get a copy of the online maps at www. nottinghamcity.gov. uk/cycling

Cycle training and led rides at Broxtowe Cycle Centres

Did you know there are free group cycle training sessions and social bike rides to help you keep fit and active? Beginner and intermediate courses are free for adults living or working in Broxtowe Borough and beginner courses are free for children living in Broxtowe Borough.

Ridewise run group cycle training courses and group rides in partnership with Broxtowe Borough Council from:

• Hetley Pearson Pavilion, Cartwright Way (off Queens Road West), Beeston

• Hickings Lane Recreation Ground, Stapleford (no group ride)

• DH Lawrence Heritage Centre, Eastwood

To book a place or to find out more call 0115 955 2288 or email customerservices@ ridewise.org.uk

This is funded by Broxtowe Borough Council and Nottingham West Clinical Commissioning Group.

If you don’t have a bike, don’t worry! We have bikes to try before you buy.

Celebrate local sport in the Borough of Broxtowe and nominate someone you know for their achievement, dedication, commitment or success in sport. Every day hundreds of people dedicate their time to local sport through volunteering or participating in a variety

Celebrate Local Sporting Success – nominations by 31st October

of activities.

Broxtowe Sport's Sport Review is the perfect opportunity to congratulate those people for their efforts and achievements.

• Do you know a volunteer or coach who has gone the extra mile?

• Club or athlete who has reached the heights of success?

Congratulate their efforts this year with a Broxtowe Sport Award.

Visit www.broxtowe.gov. uk/sportsreview to nominate. The closing date for all nominations is Saturday 31st October 2015.

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Don’t Lose Your Right To Vote In 2016! Households in Broxtowe Borough are being urged to check their electoral register details to ensure they don’t lose their right to vote in the next elections, including the Police and Crime Commissioner elections in May 2016.

now also need to provide The Council has sent forms their date of birth and to residents in the Borough National Insurance number. as part of the annual voter registration canvass, asking If you want to vote you them to check that the must be registered so information which appears check the form when it on the electoral register for arrives and respond to it as those living at their address soon as possible. If you’re is correct. not currently registered,

we’ll send you information Individual Electoral explaining how to do thisRegistration (IER) was or you can just go online to introduced in June 2014. apply to register at www. Anyone applying to be on gov.uk/register-to-vote. the electoral register will

#icancanyou? Hannah, Steven and Roy Can! During 2015 Broxtowe Sport have been encouraging people just like you, to get involved in sport and physical activity with their #icancanyou? campaign.

Champions Steven Capewell from Eastwood, Lorna Warner from Beeston, Hannah Stocks from Trowell, Neil Burgoyne from Brinsley, Joe Jones from Eastwood and Rose Norman from Beeston have • Roy Oldershaw (above) been leading by example from Stapleford, who this year. Here are just a became a late addition few of their achievements. to the champions,

completed the Bramcote • Hannah Stocks rose to 5K at the age of 69 years

success in July when after recovering from she was selected for the fracturing his hip in four Junior GB Rowing Team. places. Hannah won her race

Everyone can participate in against France and is sport and physical activity now a strong contender and it’s not too late to get for future Junior GB active in 2015. races. Visit www.broxtowe. • Steven Capewell gov.uk/sport to watch embarked on his Level our campaign video or 2 Running Fitness find Broxtowe Sport on qualification enabling him Facebook to find out how to share further expertise you can get involved in with runners in and #icancanyou? around Broxtowe.

For more information and to see whether you’re registered, please contact Broxtowe Borough Council on 0115 917 3250/3276 or email [email protected]

Eastwood Older Persons Information Event

First Contact Team Nottinghamshire County hosted an older person’s Council, Central College, information day at Our Lady the Fire Service and many of Good Counsel Church, local voluntary groups. Eastwood earlier this year.

As well as receiving a free The event proved to be a 24 hour timer and personal successful occasion which alarm there was lots of was well attended and advice and information provided an opportunity leaflets as well as free light to socialise, as well as refreshments. find out about community

For more information safety and other issues of about communities importance to residents. and community safety

Local people dropped in to in Broxtowe Borough learn more about services visit the website at in the area and also had an www.broxtowe.gov.uk/ opportunity to speak with community representatives from twenty different organisations which included Broxtowe Borough Council,

Broxtowe Matters is published twice a year by Broxtowe Borough Council and the Broxtowe Borough Partnership to keep residents informed about its services and the work it does in the borough.

It costs just 18.5p per copy to print and distribute Broxtowe Matters to more than 50,000 homes and businesses in the Borough. It is produced from sustainable resources from managed forests so that new trees grow to replace the wood cut for pulping. If you do not wish to keep this magazine for future reference, please recycle it in your green-lidded recycling bin.

Broxtowe Matters is printed by Systematic Print Management, an independent company, and distributed by the Royal Mail.

We welcome your comments and views so if you would like to make a comment about this newsletter please contact Broxtowe Borough Council’s Corporate Communications on 0115 917 3825.


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From 1 October 2015 there will be no parking charges after 4.00pm in all Council car parks in Broxtowe Borough (except Station Road car park Beeston).

Research has indicated that the footfall in the four town centres of Beeston, Eastwood, Kimberley and Stapleford reduce from mid-afternoon. The aim is to encourage people back into the town centre and revitalise the local trade by removing car park charges from 4.00pm.

By arriving after 3.00pm and obtaining and clearly displaying a 1 hour free parking voucher, visitors can ‘park for free after 3.00pm’. All other restrictions including the 3 hour maximum stay policy still apply in short stay shoppers car parks.

For more information on the location of all the car parks in Broxtowe Borough visit the website at www.broxtowe.gov. uk/parking

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BID to Finish in December

No Parking Charges

Jobs and Business Growth Jobs and

Jobs Fair Success 235 people attended the Jobs Fair held in Beeston, organised by the Nottingham Post in conjunction with Broxtowe Borough Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and Job Centre Plus.

With vacancies from a variety of local employers including Prestige Nursing, Nottingham City Transport, Royal Navy and Broxtowe Borough Council, the event proved to be a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is looking for work.

170 people registered for jobs at the event and many took advantage of the expert advice on how to write a C.V, apprenticeships, application forms as well as accessing information on training from New College Nottingham, Futures and Nottingham Training Network.

For more information, please contact Broxtowe Borough Council on 0115 917 3653 or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/ jobs

Now the new Beeston and Chilwell tram line is running successfully, cyclists are urged to remember to watch out for trams and take extra care on the roads with rails.

• Special cycle paths have been constructed so, where possible, use the designated cycle routes and crossing points.

Cycle Tram Safe • When cycling alongside the tram track, avoid cycling on the rails as they can be slippery, especially in rainy or frosty weather.

• Cross the tracks at a right angle to stop your wheels getting stuck in the rail grooves and try to avoid sudden movements.

• Think ahead, signal early then, keeping both hands on the handlebars, cross the track.

For more information and a guide to cycling the tram route visit www.thetram.net/safetycycling.aspx

Visitors to Jobs fair

The Beeston BID (Business Improvement District) Company Ltd is a not for profit organisation that works with the business community of Beeston to make it a better place to live, work and shop.

Businesses within the defined town centre area pay a small levy of either 2% or 2.5% of their rateable value to the BID Company. This money is then spent on projects such as marketing, promotion and safety and security. This contribution from the business

community means that £1million is invested into Beeston over a 5 year period.

The company officially launched on January 1st 2011 and will operate until 31st December 2015.

A ballot is required for the BID to continue and this took place throughout September. To be successful a ‘yes’ vote has to be reached from 50% of total vote made, and from the rateable value represented in the vote.

The vote did not support the continuation of the BID so it will only continue operating until December 2015.

Town Centres News Eastwood businesses continue to run their own Facebook page promoting the whole town centre, showcasing local business and posting the latest news and events happening locally. Visit www.facebook.com/ eastwoodtowncentre and don’t forget to ‘like’ this page.

Kimberley has launched its very own business directory and website www.kimberleynow.com

Town Centre Markets

The new site, which includes a Facebook page and Twitter feed, features local news and up to date business information submitted directly by the businesses.

Stapleford’s monthly Farmers’ Market continues to build on its early success and is now six months old. The market is held in the Walter Parker V.C Memorial Square on the first Saturday of each month. Market

operator Sharon Allan welcomes feedback and is encouraging market goers to share their experiences of the Farmers’ Market on social media.

For the latest information on the Stapleford Farmers Market, including stallholder profiles visit www.facebook.com/ staplefordfarmersmarket or follow the market on twitter @farmmktmanager

For the most up to date information on markets or for traders wishing to register their interest for stalls, please visit the markets page at www.broxtowe.gov. uk/markets

Pictures by Chris Davis.

Location Time Day

Beeston General Market, The Square 9.00am - 3.00pm Monday

Eastwood General Market, The Square 9.00am - 3.00pm Thursday

Stapleford Farmers Market, Walter Parker V.C. Square

9.00am – 2.00pm ( Every First ) Saturday

Beeston Farmers Market, The Square 9.00am – 2.00pm ( Every Third ) Saturday

Christmas Light Switch-On Events Christmas Light Switch-On Events

Location Date

Stapleford Town Centre Saturday 21st November

Eastwood Town Centre Tuesday 24th November

Kimberley Town Centre Friday 27th November

Beeston Town Centre Saturday 28th November

More details on activities during each event and final switch-on times will be available at www.broxtowe.gov.uk

Picture by Chris Davis.

Small Business Saturday UK On Saturday 5th December, 5 million small businesses in the UK will celebrate Small Business Saturday in style. Make sure you visit Broxtowe Borough’s four fabulous town centres during the day to support your local retailer. In previous years many of the shops across the Borough created special ‘one off’ promotions for the day and are being urged to do so again this year. There will also be a special event in Beeston on 5th November, visit www.smarttobesocial broxtowe.eventbrite.co.uk

Look out for businesses displaying posters in the run up to the big day and check out the Eastwood, Kimberley and Stapleford websites for more details at www. staplefordtowncentre.com, www.eastwoodtowncentre. com and www. kimberleytowncentre.com

Town Centre Occupancy Rates The town centre occupancy rates in Broxtowe Borough are improving overall and are better than the national average in most cases.

Stapleford Town Centre has had the largest improvement in its occupancy figures with a 0.4% increase in occupied shop premises and the opening of a long term void unit on Alexandra Street, Stapleford in August 2015.

The table below details the ground floor retail and leisure occupancy rates in our four town centres.

Location % Occupied Shop Units

+/- Against National Average

Beeston Town Centre 94.6% +4.8%

Eastwood Town Centre 90.4% +0.6%

Kimberley Town Centre 90.8% +1.0%

Stapleford Town Centre 88.7% -1.1%

*The Average Vacancy Rate in the UK was 10.2% *All Figures taken July 2015.

Occupancy figures for each town can be found online at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/towncentres and are updated monthly. You can also view footfall figures for Beeston town centre, which are updated weekly.


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Revenues,

uncil’s fi nances can be More detailed information abount of accounts available from the found in the annua

nd on the web site at

If you have any comments or querie t the accounts summary or the Council’s fi nances generall ase write to the Deputy Chief Executive at Broxtowe Borough Co elephone 01 oxtowe.gov.ukfi nance broxtowe.gov.uk

Money Matters

2014/15 Annual Report Summary

Each year Broxtowe Borough Council must decide how it will spend the money it receives from the council tax you pay and the government grant and other income we receive.

GENERAL FUND This covers all the day-to-day running costs of the Council’s services with the exception of council housing. It includes salaries and wages, fuel, transport and general office running costs as well as income from fees and charges.

How the money was raised Council Tax Share of

Business Rate£5.210m £2.530m

Revenue Support Grant from the Government £2.803m

Share of Business Rates £2.530m

Council Tax £5.210m

Other Grants £0.119m

Share of Additional Council Tax Collected in Previous Years £0.029m Other Grants £0.119m TOTAL £10.691m

Revenue SupportShare of Additional Council Tax GrantCollected in Previous Years £2.803m£0.029m

Where the money was spent

Revenues, Jobs and Bringing Benefits and

Community Business People Customer Housing Safety Environment Growth Together Services Resources

£1.309m £0.861m £5.554m £1.141m £2.698m £0.649m - £1.141m

The main spending areas include: refuse collection and recycling, leisure centres, community events, street cleansing, crime and disorder, interest payable on outstanding loans and parks and open spaces. Approximately £22.1 million was spent on housing benefit which is almost entirely reinbursed by the government. The Council receives a grant from the government towards the cost of these services and a share of income collected from business rates. Council tax meets almost one half of the net cost of these services.

TOTAL General Fund Spend £11.070m

In 2014/15 Expenditure exceeded income by £0.379 million and this was deducted from the Council’s general fund reserve, which totalled £4.338 million at the end of 2014/15.

The net expenditure of £11.070 million represented an under spend of £0.452 million against the budget. A number of factors contributed to the under spend including control of vacant posts and additional income from planning fees. Part of the under spend, totalling £0.149 million, has been carried forward to 2015/16 to enable work originally planned for 2014/15 to be completed.

Annual Report Statistics The figures on these two pages show you how we did in 2014/15.

More detailed information about tt thhe Ce Coouncil’s finances can be If you have any comments or queries as abboouu t the accounts found in the annua e summary or the Council’s finances generallyy, p, pllee ase write to thel sl sttaatteemment of accounts available from the CCoouunncciil Ol Offfificcees and on the web site at s a www.broxtowe.gov.uk u , tDeputy Chief Executive at Broxtowe Borough Counncciill, telephone

1 or email fi @br0115 95 9117 37 3222288 or email finnaannccee@@broxtowe.gov.uk

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Grants

Other

Environmental Council

Information

Leisure

Parks and

New

Over a quarter of the expenditure is on day-to-day

modernisation schemes. At 31 March 2015 the

£3.689m

Over a quarter of the expenditure is on day-to-day Over a quarter of the expenditure is on day-to-day

modernisation schemes. At 31 March 2015 the

CAPITAL SPENDING In 2014/15 £3.432 million of the fi nancing for capital projects came from the Major Repairs Reserve. Signifi cant expenditure was fi nanced from other grants and contributions including sums received from Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council towards work on Broxtowe Country Trail, the East Midlands Regional Housing Board towards disability adaptations and Kimberley School towards schemes at Kimberley Leisure Centre.

Where the money was spent

Environmental Improvements

£0.049m New

Vehicles

Shortfalls to meet the cost of the capital projects are generally met from additional borrowing. New borrowing of £1.494 million was taken in 2014/15 to bring the overall level of borrowing to £89,482 million at 31 March 2015. Interest payable on this borrowing is included within the General Fund or Housing Revenue Account.

Capital Spending in 2014/15 included £3.536 million on a housing modernisation programme and £2.784 million on gas and energy improvements to maintain the council housing stock at or above the Decent Homes Standard plus £0.365 million on grants to help the disabled to remain in their own homes. A sum of £0.737 million has been carried forward to 2015/16 to enable capital schemes that commenced in 2014/15 to be completed.

Council

Housing

£8.553m

£0.451m How the money was raised Proceeds from Sales New of Capital Assets Borrowings

£1.226m £1.494m

Other

Schemes

£0.803m

Grants towards

Affordable Housing and

Improvements Grants and

Contributions Insurance Settlement Internal Funds

£0.388m £0.724m £0.327m £7.229m

TOTAL £11.000m

HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT

Information Technology

and Systems

£0.218m

Leisure Centre

Improvements

£0.338m

Parks and Recreation Grounds

£0.200m

This account relates to the day-to-day costs and income in respect of council housing. Income is predominantly from council house and garage rents. The Council fi xes rent levels annually, in line with guidance issued by the government.

How the money was raised Housing Rent Income £15.653m

Garage Rent Income £0.166m

Supporting People grant £0.574m

Fees and Charges £0.110m

TOTAL £16.503m

In 2014/15 expenditure exceeded income by £0.514 million and this was deducted from the Housing

Revenue Account balance, which totalled £1.431 million at

the end of the year.

Over a quarter of the expenditure is on day-to-day repairs and maintenance of the housing stock. This is in addition to the more substantial

modernisation schemes. At 31 March 2015 the Council’s housing stock totalled 4,532 properties.

Where the money was spent Repairs and Maintenance £3.689m

Supervision and Management £3.808m

Capital Expenditure fi nanced by HRA £3.219m

Charges for Capital £6.301m

TOTAL £17.017m

The Housing Revenue Account

outturn for 2014/15 showed an under spend of £0.342

million against the revised budget. A sum of £0.061 million

has been carried forward to 2015/16 to enable work that

commenced in 2014/15 to be completed.


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Community Safety

REMEMBER . . . KEEP IT SAFE! . . . KEEP IT HIDDEN! . . . KEEP IT LOCKED! The South Nottinghamshire Community Safety Partnership continues to work hard to reduce crime across South Nottinghamshire. Measures used to reduce crime include amongst others, high-visibility policing, covert operations, CCTV surveillance and security patrols.

By raising awareness and increasing vigilance we can all help to reduce crime. In the lead up to Christmas many of us will be shopping and socialising so here are a few tips to keep you safe when out and about.

Your safety and wellbeing is far more important than material belongings. Don't compromise your safety for a mobile phone or another valuable item.

At the cash point • Be aware of your

surroundings, use another cash point if you see anything suspicious.

• Check that the machine appears normal before use.

• Cover your pin so it cannot be seen.

• Only withdraw money you need, avoid carrying large amounts of cash.

• Put your money and cards away safely before leaving the machine.

Pintsize Theatre Year 7 pupils at Hall Park Academy took part in an interactive Personal Social Health Education (PSHE) activity in June this year. They were treated to a theatrical performance by

Driving • Don’t drink and drive.

• Always check taxi driver ID, never get into an unlicensed taxi.

• When arriving home by taxi or car get your house keys ready.

• Never walk home alone, don’t take shortcuts through alleys or open spaces.

• If you are being followed, cross the street and get to a busy place.

Out at night • Ensure someone knows

where you are and when you will be home.

• Plan how you will get home.

the Pint Size Theatre Group, a company who have been to the school several times. The session was funded by the Police and Crime Commissioners Office as Eastwood South, in which the school is situated, is a priority area.

• Keep fares separate from your purse or wallet so you can still get home if you lose it.

• Don’t leave bags on chair backs and keep purses and wallets close by.

• Drink responsibly, stay in groups, never accept drinks from strangers or leave drinks unattended.

Shopping • Make sure your handbag,

purse or wallet is secure and out of sight and never unattended.

• Cover your pin number ensure it cannot be seen.

• Always close car windows - use steering lock and lock doors.

• Keep items in your car out of sight in the boot.

• Park in a well-lit area, attended car park or a safer car park displaying Park Mark signage.

• For more information about Safer Car Parks visit www. saferparking.com

Pint Size advise pupils about the dangers of drinking alcohol and is delivered through a two hour performance about the decisions young people make and the impact of alcohol. This is followed by

IMPORTANT

CONTACTS

To find out about crime in Broxtowe check out

the Neighbourhood Alert System at

www.nottswatch.co.uk or visit the Nottinghamshire

Police website at www. nottinghamshire.police.uk

In an emergency or to report a crime in

progress contact the police on 999.

To report information and suspicious

activity contact the non-emergency Nottinghamshire

Police number 101.

To report crime anonymously contact

Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

an interactive session with the children.

Pint Sized Theatre said: “These pupils showed maturity and knowledge beyond their age group”.


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Community Mediators Award Night The latest students from Broxtowe Borough Mediation Service collected their Open College Network Certificates in community mediation from the Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Susan Bagshaw in July.

The service works with the Council to bring neighbours together, to give them a choice in how they resolve conflict with their neighbour.

The service trains its mediators to a nationally recognised standard in community mediation and this training is FREE to people who volunteer.

Not only can this training give you an opportunity to make a difference in your community, it could also improve your career prospects!

If you are interested in learning new skills and self-development, please contact either Sue or Dawn on 0115 917 3736.

Students receive their awards for Community Mediation from Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Susan Bagshaw

Womens Refuge Support

Community Safety

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In Broxtowe Borough, Government funding will provide critical support to the refuge which is managed by Midlands Women’s Aid. Without this financial support, the refuge could have faced closure in 2015/16. The funding will help to sustain the county’s refuge provision for two years and enhance the services available to local families.

White Ribbon The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) is the UK branch of the global campaign to ensure men

In December 2014, the Department of Communities and Local Government issued a bidding prospectus for a £10 million government fund to help support refuges across the country and enhance provision for vulnerable victims of domestic abuse and their families. A consortium bid, supported by each District Council in Nottinghamshire and the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner was 100%

take more responsibility for reducing the level of violence against women. The campaign encourages men and boys to pledge to never commit, condone or to remain silent about domestic violence and abuse.

Domestic violence and abuse is regarded by Broxtowe Borough Council as a priority and the Council is currently working to gain White Ribbon Accreditation.

White Ribbon Day is held annually on the 25th November and supported by the Council with ribbons

successful. This means that £680,560 has been allocated to the County, the second highest award in the Country.

Midlands Women’s Aid is a registered charity that has provided refuge and support to women and children since 1976.

For advice and support contact 0115 925 7647 or visit www midlandswomensaid.org. uk

available from November at the Council offices. Pledges can also be made via text or the internet. More details can be found at www. whiteribboncampaign. co.uk or use the QR Code.

For men experiencing domestic violence, Nottinghamshire has a range of services for victims of abuse.

More details on the services available for male victims can be found on the website at www.equation.org. uk/experiencing-domviolence/men/

Drug and Alcohol Services in Broxtowe From October 2014 Crime Reduction Initiatives (CRI) secured the contract to deliver adult (over 18 years), drug and alcohol services to clients in South Nottinghamshire including in Broxtowe Borough.

CRI who have the contract to deliver adult drug and alcohol services borough wide are currently re-branding the service which will be known as “NEW DIRECTIONS.”

Promotional literature will be circulated as soon as it is received from CRI.

The telephone number to refer or self-refer or to find your nearest drug and alcohol clinic is 0115 896 0798 or www.cri.org.uk

Young People's under 18’s substance misuse services are delivered by Nottinghamshire County Council's Targeted Support. Referrals can be made through the Early Help Unit: 01623 433500 or early.help@nottscc. gov.uk

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Environment

Local Park Consultation Tell us about your local park or open space with our online consultation.

Visit www.broxtowe.gov. uk/localpark to have your say by 30th November 2015.

Money for Parks and Green

Spaces Long Lane Recreation Ground

Working with Groundwork Greater Nottingham £50,000 has been secured from WREN (Waste Recycling Environment) to refurbish the play area at Long Lane Recreation Ground, Attenborough. This together with £24,400 partnership funding from the Borough Council will allow a new modern, eye-catching play area to be created. The work is due to start in late 2015 and will include items for the under 5’s together with a range of equipment for children up to 12 years of age.

Watnall Green

Works to improve the accessibility and wild flower meadows at this popular local nature reserve has recently been undertaken. A Scheme totalling £23,700 was funded by WREN (Waste Recycling Environment) and the Borough Council. It included the resurfacing of paths, improvements to the site entrances and enrichment of the wild

flower areas. Tree planting will be undertaken in winter 2015 as the final part of the project.

Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground, Stapleford Working with Groundwork Greater Nottingham and Stapleford Community Group, a new surfaced footpath is being installed this winter around the perimeter of the park. This will be very similar to the paths recently installed at the nearby Hickings Lane and Pasture Road Recreation Grounds which have proved very popular and provided year round accessibility.

Coronation Park Skate Park, Eastwood A proposal to build a new Skate Park at Coronation Park has been in the pipeline for a number of years. There have been numerous challenges to overcome but finally the funding is in place, planning permission obtained and issues with ground conditions

Green Flags Excellence The Council was delighted to learn that Brinsley Headstock Open space has been awarded a prestigious Community Green Flag alongside Sandy Lane, Alexandrina Plantation and the Old Church Tower, Bramcote.

The Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe Councillor Sue Bagshaw with Malc Tivey, Chairman of Friends of Brinsley Headstocks

resolved.

The project is a joint undertaking involving the Borough Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and young people who will use the facility. Funding has been provided by all partners together with £75,000 from WREN (Waste Recycling Environment). The total value of the scheme is £250,000.

For more information, contact 0115 917 3507 or email env@broxtowe. gov.uk

Both Bramcote Hills Park and Colliers Wood have also retained their Green Flags to further highlight all these important parks and green spaces in the Borough as being the very best in the UK.

The Greenwood Community Forest Team also helped towards the accreditation and has carried out access audits at Brinsley Headstocks. The Friends Group believe this work helped to achieve Green Flag Status as they implemented a number of recommendations from the audit.

The Friends of Brinsley Headstocks was formed in 2008 and is a voluntary community group who

help to maintain and develop Brinsley’s old mining site.

They work in partnership with Broxtowe Borough Council and other groups to develop the area as a heritage and local nature reserve, an amenity for the community and a focus for the mining and literary heritage of the area. Further details can be found at www. brinsleyheadstocks.org

Many of the Green spaces also have voluntary support groups including the Bramcote Old Church Tower at www. bramcoteoldtower.org.uk Friends of Colliers Wood at www.friendsofcollierswood. org.uk and Friends of Bramcote Ridge who support both Sandy Lane and Alexandrina Plantations at www.bramcote-ridge.org.uk


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To be eligible, your scheme must have the landowners

Environment

Nocturnal Nature Night In Brinsley Bats and moths are common at Brinsley Headstocks and local people joined the experts recently for a special Nature Night.

Moth, mammal and bat experts were on hand to shed some light on the habits of these nocturnal creatures. There was also a chance to have a go at bird box making and pond dipping amongst other activities. Visitors also watched professional

Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Susan Bagshaw with 12 year old Emily Riley.

Hi-tech and Eco efficient Bin Lorries One of the Mayor’s first duties in May 2015 was to receive the keys to a pair of high-tech, eco-efficient, refuse freighters from Terberg Matec UK.

The new vehicles, with a collective value of over £300,000, represent part of Broxtowe Borough Council’s fleet renewal programme and are fitted with Terberg’s low voltage,

Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Susan Bagshaw tries the new lorry for size.

sculptor Peter Leadbeater work on a tree sculpture at the edge of the woodland.

1st Brinsley Brownies helped design the sculpture as part of conservation workshops. The carving work was generously funded by Broxtowe Borough Council’s construction partner United Living.

The event was organised in partnership with Broxtowe Borough Council, Greenwood Community Forest Team and the Friends of Brinsley Headstocks.

For more information, please contact Broxtowe Borough Council on 0115 917 3507, email chris. [email protected] or visit www.broxtowe. gov.uk

environmentally friendly and low noise electric bin lifts ensuring the quietest possible early morning wheelie bin collections possible.

The refuse freighters were purchased through the Nottinghamshire Vehicle Consortium. Made up of 11 local authorities, the Nottinghamshire Vehicle Consortium was formed with the aim of delivering greater efficiency through the formation of strong partnership arrangements with suppliers.

Rare Bird at Attenborough Nature Reserve One of the rarest bird species in the UK has bred for the first time at Attenborough Nature Reserve. Two bittern chicks were spotted in the reed-beds at the Nature Reserve in June.

The heron-like birds are an RSPB red list species with only 80 breeding males recorded in the UK. In 2000, the wildlife trust designed and planted the reed-bed where the birds have since nested. It involved bulldozing tons of material into a deep lagoon.

Bitterns are rare heron like water birds and it is the first time they have successfully

Why not call in at the Nature Centre on Barton Lane or visit www.attenboroughnature centre.co.uk

Greenwood Tree Grants Greenwood Community Forest has launched its small tree planting grant to help schools, community groups and parish council’s plant trees and is offering free advice and funding for planting of up to £250.

Projects could include planting to provide areas of shade, create or enhance a wildlife area, or screen unsightly areas. Some groups and schools have previously planted fruit trees as part of a healthy living project, species rich hedgerows for wildlife or planted a tree as a memorial or commemoration.

bred in Nottinghamshire.

The Council has been in partnership with the Trust and site owners CEMEX for many years helping with site management and improvement of the reserve for wildlife and the people who visit.

permission, be located on school grounds or on publicly accessible land or green space and involve the local school and/or community.

The deadline for applications is Friday 6th November 2015, but funding is limited so parish councils, groups and schools are encouraged to apply quickly.

Guidance notes and an application form are available at www. greenwoodforest.org.uk

For further information or contact the Greenwood Team on 0115 993 2600 or email greenwood@ nottscc.gov.uk

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‘Caring Companions’ – You’ve got

Pioneering Dementia Scheme Housing

‘Caring Companions’ – You’ve got a Friend! Caring Companions is a • To know a friend will be befriending service offering popping around in a day a weekly visit from trained or two can be a huge volunteers from Volunteer boost to an individual. Action Broxtowe. The • Someone to share life’s volunteers offer a friendly ups and downs with. chat, companionship and

• To have that vital link to a regular connection to the the local community… community. The service

• Or just a good oldis offered to older people gossip. who are lonely and/or

socially isolated. Voluntary Action Broxtowe is hoping to identify those This valuable service will within the community be available in Beeston, who would benefit from Chilwell, Attenborough, the service as well as Toton, Bramcote and volunteers to carry out Stapleford befriending visits.

Volunteer Action Broxtowe For more information, also work closely with other contact Sharon Ensor, groups in Nottinghamshire Caring Companion Co-to signpost people to other ordinator on 0115 917 80 services and organisations 80 at Voluntary Action and to help them access Broxtowe, 8 Chilwell all types of amenities and Rd, Beeston or email services. sharone@vabroxtowe.

There are huge benefits to org.uk Befriending:

Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Susan Bagshaw joins forces with residents, Council employees, contractors and partners at the event.

Neighbourhood Wardens, generate a strong sense of recycling tips and advice community spirit. and a housing information

For more information, stand. please contact Broxtowe

This year marks the third Borough Council on year of the Council’s 0115 917 3358, email popular Community Clean [email protected]. Up events which help uk or visit improve the local area and www.broxtowe.gov.uk

The keys were officially handed over at a pioneering housing scheme in Eastwood, thanks to a partnership project between Broxtowe Borough Council, Nottingham Community Housing Association, Waters Homes and Pelham Architects to build specially adapted dementia friendly bungalows.

Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Susan Bagshaw joined representatives from each partner organisation at Linwood Crescent, Eastwood to celebrate the completion of the scheme, which is the first of its kind in Nottinghamshire.

The development offers two x two bedroom bungalows, including a room for carers to help support the needs of individual tenants, together

with an additional older person one bedroom bungalow.

The Council have worked closely with Nottingham Community Housing Association’s Development team and in-house architects, Pelham Architects to ensure that the new homes are dementia friendly, including considering textures and patterns, as people with dementia can struggle with depth perception and patterns can cause confusion.

For more information, please contact Broxtowe Borough Council on 0115 917 3443, email housing@broxtowe. gov.uk or visit www. broxtowe.gov.uk/ dementia

Community Clean-up in Stapleford Spring cleaning and also on offer for residents community spirit were in full to exchange or donate swing in July as residents unwanted items such as at Montrose Court, household furniture and Stapleford took part in encourage recycling. one of Broxtowe Borough Council’s annual community The Community Clean-clean ups. up event coincided with

hedge and grass cutting, Skips were available on a window cleaning service the day for residents to and communal block dispose of household and cleaning and clearances garden waste and a team and information stands of Caretakers and Housing to provide advice on Officers helped and upcoming property assisted residents move modernisations, free and dispose of bulky items. dog microchipping

A special swap-shop was service provided by the


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before December 24th 2015 on [email protected] or 0115 917 3482 with details of the site or for more information.

Following extensive consultation

outline strategy is supported by

YouTube channel www.youtube.

document. Featuring residents and employees, the video was and employees, the video was filmed by local filmmaker Laura

Willows.

Housing

Keys to New Homes Families looking to setup home The Council’s retirement in Broxtowe Borough received a living bungalows form part welcome boost this year when of a bigger development, Broxtowe Borough Council, built by Westleigh and Nottingham Community owned by the NCHA, Housing Association (NCHA) which incorporates a mix and Westleigh Partnerships of flats and bungalows unveiled 23 homes to house for a supported housing hunters in Stapleford. scheme as well as 2 and

New tenants, Mr Sutherington, Maureen Nicholas, Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Susan Bagshaw, along with Mike Malloy and his carer Anke.

Housing Video Sets The Scene Housing is one of Broxtowe Borough Council’s key priorities so the launch of its new Housing Strategy sees the culmination of many months of work that have enabled the Council to set out its plan for the next five years. Following extensive consultation with residents and others the outline strategy is supported by a new video on the Council’s YouTube channel www.youtube. com/BroxtoweBC

At the consultation, residents told the Council they wanted the strategy to be easily understood and succinct, so the video has been produced to accompany the written document. Featuring residents and employees, the video was filmed by local filmmaker Laura

Turner from Fuzzfox at the Council offices, the Town Hall in Beeston and at retirement living schemes at Lombardy Lodge, Greenwood Court and The Willows.

3 bedroom houses, some for rent, some for shared ownership.

The development is one of three social housing projects for the Borough costing around £2 million. Future developments are planned in partnership with Nottingham Community Housing Association and money from the Homes and Communities Agency which could enable the building of 68 units of accommodation on 6 key sites throughout the Borough.

The Council is committed to providing new and affordable homes across Broxtowe Borough.

To find out more visit www.broxtowe.gov. uk/housing, contact 0115 917 7777 or email [email protected]. uk

The video and strategy document can be found on the Broxtowe Borough Council website at www.broxtowe.gov. uk/housingstrategy

Looking for Land The Council is looking for additional housing sites that are not already included in the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) which can be found at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/ SHLAA.

Broxtowe Borough Council would like to boost its supply of sites located within the existing urban area to reduce the amount of land needed to be released from the Green Belt for development. If you are the landowner (or agent acting on behalf of the landowner) of a piece of land that may be suitable please get in touch.

Sites which may be considered suitable include:

• Vacant/derelict or underused land

• Land where business is considering re-location and will be vacant in the future

• Large garden plots

• Conversions of existing buildings

Please contact the Planning Policy team before December 24th 2015 on policy@ broxtowe.gov.uk or 0115 917 3482 with details of the site or for more information.

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COUNCIL SERVICESCouncil Offices & Town HallFoster AvenueBeeston, NG9 1AB

Stapleford OfficeCarnegie Civic & Community CentreWarren Avenue, Stapleford, NG9 8EY Eastwood Customer Services Shop15 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, NG16 3AP Kimberley DepotEastwood Road, Kimberley, NG16 2HX All above officesTel: 0115 917 7777www.broxtowe.gov.uk

COUNCIL HOUSING REPAIRSDaytime and out of hoursTel: 0115 917 7777

TOURISM AND LEISURE FACILITIESD.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre,Mansfield Road, Eastwood, NG16 3DZD.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum,8a Victoria Street, Eastwood, NG16 3AWTel: 01773 717 353www.dhlawrenceheritage.org

Broxtowe Borough CouncilUseful addresses and telephone numbers

SPORTS CENTRESwww.broxtowe.gov.uk/leisureBramcote Leisure CentreTel: 0115 917 3000 Chilwell Olympia Sports CentreTel: 0115 917 3333 Kimberley Leisure CentreTel: 0115 917 3366

OTHER USEFUL SERVICES,ADDRESSES & TELEPHONENUMBERS Citizens Advice BroxtoweCouncil OfficesFoster Avenue, Beeston NG9 1ABTel: 0844 499 [email protected] Advice BroxtoweLibrary & Information CentreWellington Place, Eastwood NG16 3BGTel: 0844 499 [email protected]

Age UK 0800 169 6565

Consumer Direct 08454 040506

NHS Direct24 hour Nurse & Health AdviceTel: 0845 4647 Nottinghamshire County CouncilTel: 0300 500 8080 Voluntary Action BroxtoweOban House8 Chilwell RoadBeeston, Nottingham NG9 1EJTel: 0115 917 8080 Eastwood Volunteer BureauWellington Place (rear of Library)Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3BGTel: 01773 535 255 The Helpful Bureau39-41 Church StreetStapleford, Nottingham NG9 8DBTel: 0115 949 1175 Nottinghamshire Police(Non-emergencies)101

Crime Stoppers0800 555 111 Sure Start Children’s Centre, Eastwood0115 993 9750

NET Customer ServiceTel: 0115 942 7777

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We Collect Textiles

Don’t forget the Glass Collections . . . - Glass is collected

every 4 weeks - for all types of glass bottles and jars

- Remove lids and rinse out before placing in the bag or red lidded-bin.

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An ode to Glass Recycling

The holidays are coming

Glass bottles and jars galore

So don’t forget to collect them

We will recycle them all

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Make room for Santa’s presents! Now is a good time to have a sort out and

use our textile collection service. Collected on the same day as your glass collections.

Why not give it a go?

Don’t forget the

Textile Collections . . . 1 Bag it 2 Tie it 3 Recycle it

Place the bag(s)Place clean, dry Squash the bag out on yourclothing, textiles to remove trapped scheduledand shoes into a air and tie a knot Collection Daycarrier bag(s) or to secure the next to youra white bag(s). contents. glass collection (No black bags) container . . .

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General Waste Recycling Garden Waste Glass Textiles

www.broxtowe.gov.uk/recyclingwww.broxtowe.gov.uk/recycling

NORTH B Week commencing dates are shown. On collection day bins should be out by 7:00am with lids closed.

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07-Dec-15 2 08-Feb-16 1 11-Apr-16 1 13-Jun-16 1 15-Aug-16 3 17-Oct-16 2 BANK HOLIDAY During Bank Holiday weeks, collection days will roll forward one day i.e. Monday moves to Tuesday … Good Friday remains the same.

14-Dec-15 1 15-Feb-16 3 18-Apr-16 2 20-Jun-16 3 22-Aug-16 1 24-Oct-16 1


28-Dec-15 1 29-Feb-16 2 02-May-16 3 04-Jul-16 2 05-Sep-16 3 07-Nov-16 1

04-Jan-16 2 07-Mar-16 3 09-May-16 1 11-Jul-16 1 12-Sep-16 1 4-Nov-16 2



25-Jan-16 1 28-Mar-16 1 30-May-16 3 01-Aug-16 2 03-Oct-16 3



1 Black bin 2 Green and Brown lidded bins 3 Green, Brown, Red lidded bins, Glass and Textiles bags.

For more information: Go on-line www.broxtowe.gov.uk Email: [email protected] or Phone: 0115 917 7777

See separate Christmas and New Year collection calendar

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