Broxtowe Borough Council

Broxtowe Borough Council has awarded a £9,500 grant for a project to remember Stapleford’s World War II fallen. Stapleford Town Council is coordinating the History of the Fallen project to commemorate the 65 people from the town who fell in WWII and are recorded on the town’s war memorial. The project has researched each of the names, trying to find photographs and more details. So far, 42 banners have been produced, each with the image and name of one of those who fell. The banners are on display from Monday 28 October until Friday 22 November, as part of the commemorations of Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day. Two banners will be displayed at Walter Parker VC Memorial Square as part of the Stapleford Town Council Remembrance event, complemented by 20 banners at the Library on Church Street and 20 banners at the Carnegie Civic and Community Centre on Warren Avenue.  Read more here https://bit.ly/3UoZ8a4

Broxtowe businesses can join the East Midlands Manufacturing Network, a dedicated community for manufacturers across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire. Gain access to industry-specific insights, expert knowledge, and skills to help your manufacturing business grow. Book your place on the next Manufacturing Network: Tuesday 26 November - Enterprise Centre, Derby Wednesday 11 December - University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus Tuesday 14 January NTU University Centre, Mansfield For more details or to sign up visit www.emc-dnl.co.uk/emmn #UKSPF #Accelerator

A new portal has been launched that will help jobseekers, businesses and charities across Broxtowe. The Start in South Nottinghamshire Portal streamlines how residents and businesses can access information about jobs, business support, training opportunities and much more. Businesses can use the platform free of charge until 31 March 2025 and it will put their vacancies in front of local jobseekers. The local focus of the portal means that finding the right candidate for the job should be easier. Businesses can also find out about the business support services available to them. The portal is a joint partnership between Broxtowe Borough Council, Rushcliffe Borough Council and Gedling Borough Council who make up the South Nottinghamshire area. Read more here https://bit.ly/40iBu2L #UKSPF

Broxtowe Borough Council has awarded a grant of £10,000 to Eastwood Tennis Club to resurface their practice court and offer new Walking Tennis sessions. The club match funded the grant with in-kind volunteer time and money from club funds. The grant was made possible through the UK Shared Prosperity Funding from the UK Government. £9,000 of the grant is being used to re-surface and re-mark the court, making it playable again. The practice court had become dilapidated and overgrown. Members put a lot of time and effort into clearing debris and plant growth. £1,000 of the grant is being used to deliver coached Walking Tennis sessions, that will run from Monday 4 November 2024 with an initial six-week programme. Read more here https://bit.ly/4eYibjN

Starting up a new business in Broxtowe? Business support company NBV are delivering a series of FREE two-day Start-Up Bootcamps in Nottinghamshire. If you have a business idea or need support with starting a new venture, join the next Bootcamp! 🌱 Upcoming online Start-Up Bootcamps:  - Thursday 21 and Friday 22 November - Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 December The bootcamps are only available to individuals residing in the local authority areas Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Mansfield and Rushcliffe. Book your place here https://bit.ly/3XIdqES 

Broxtowe businesses, boost your Marketing Strategy! Whether you're an experienced entrepreneur or just beginning your business journey, the upcoming Accelerator Training Workshop is tailored to help you master the evolving marketing landscape. Delivered by marketing expert Lindsey Newman-Wood, this engaging FREE workshop will cover: - How to create a compelling value proposition - Identifying your target clients - Marketing channels you should use - How to create compelling marketing campaigns. Wednesday 13 November - Strelley Hall, Broxtowe Sign up link here https://bit.ly/3XDH7Wo #UKSPF #Accelerator

Plans and architect’s visualisations for a brand-new enterprise building in Stapleford, called The Pencil Works, will be on display to local people on Monday 28 October, 4pm to 6pm at Stapleford Library and Learning Centre, 25 Church St, NG9 8GA. Read more https://bit.ly/3Nxmcjn

Consumers and businesses are becoming increasingly mindful of the environmental impact of their purchases. Broxtowe businesses can strengthen their sustainability goals and learn how Carbon Literacy for SMEs can help their business lower its carbon footprint, enhance brand image and boost customer loyalty! Join expert Richard Garner for this free one-day webinar, designed to increase awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities and how we as individuals, employees and a business can reduce emissions. Book this FREE online webinar now: Carbon Literacy for SMEs - Wednesday 30 October   Booking link https://bit.ly/3VdHAPy #UKSPF #Accelerator

Wall insulation project helps reduce energy expenses for local Broxtowe Homes! Works have been progressing to install wall insulation to 84 properties across Broxtowe, with the majority being located on Princes and Wellington Street in Eastwood. Retrofit projects such as this form part of the Council’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions as outlined within the Climate Change and Green Futures Strategy 2023-2027. Read more: https://bit.ly/3BGoZ6Y

Three much-loved local refuse collectors are the stars of a new campaign to increase recycling in Broxtowe. Recycling rates keep dropping in Broxtowe and we want your help to reach our target of 50% recycling rate! We know recycling is confusing so our team are here to help, read the full story at https://bit.ly/3U9yB0F Keep your eyes peeled on BBC East Midlands this week, as the team have been busy taking part in some filming. 👀 #SmallChangeBigDifference #GreenFutures #BroxtoweRecycling #RecyclingRates