A to Z

Please select a letter to view information on the services we offer:

• Camp sites

  • Accommodation

    Information on Tourist Accommodation in and around the Broxtowe Borough

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• Campaigning

  • Forthcoming Elections

    Details of forthcoming elections will be posted here, including deadlines for absent voting and registering to vote.

    Read more about Forthcoming Elections

• Canals

  • Beeston Loch & Marina

    Information on Beeston Lock and Marina.

    Read more about Beeston Loch & Marina
  • Nottingham Beeston Canal

    Information on the Nottingham Beeston Canal.

    Read more about Nottingham Beeston Canal
  • Nottingham Canal Trail

    The Nottingham Canal Trail is a linear walk of 14km (8.7 miles) from Wollaton to Langley Mill. An optional return along the Erewash Canal makes a round trip of 27.3km (17 miles).

    Read more about Nottingham Canal Trail

• Car parking permits

  • Season Ticket (Parking Permits)

    Season tickets will initially be available to all applicants, however space may be limited in some locations, therefore permits will be awarded on a first come first serve basis.

    Read more about Season Ticket (Parking Permits)

• Car parks

  • Why Civil Parking Enforcement?
    Read more about Why Civil Parking Enforcement?
  • Beeston Car Parks

    Information about the car parks in Beeston

    Read more about Beeston Car Parks
  • Beeston Multi Storey Car Park

    The car park offers a shop mobility scheme providing scooters to disabled shoppers in Beeston.

    Read more about Beeston Multi Storey Car Park
  • Car Parks

    Broxtowe Borough Council are responsible for a number of surface car parks in Beeston, Eastwood, Kimberley and Stapleford, along with a multi-storey car park in Beeston.

    Read more about Car Parks
  • Eastwood Car Parks

    Information about the car parks in Eastwood

    Read more about Eastwood Car Parks
  • How to Find Us

    Travel & parking information if planning a visit to the Town Hall & Council Offices.

    Read more about How to Find Us
  • Kimberley Car Parks

    Information on parking in Kimberley

    Read more about Kimberley Car Parks
  • Stapleford Car Parks

    Information on parking in Stapleford

    Read more about Stapleford Car Parks

• Caravan and camp site licences

  • Caravan and Camping Site

    To run a caravan and camping site you need a licence from Broxtowe Borough Council.

    Read more about Caravan and Camping Site Licence

• Care

  • Floating Support

    Floating Support services provide advice and support to help individuals maintain their tenancies. A variety of support can be provided including; help with benefits, budgeting advice, independent living skills and health advice.

    Read more about Floating Support
  • Homelessness Services in Broxtowe

    There are a wide range of agencies providing services for people in housing need in Broxtowe and the surrounding areas.

    Read more about Homelessness Services in Broxtowe

• Careers and career development

  • Current Vacancies

    Here you can find a list of the current vacancies at Broxtowe Borough Council. Please Note: All posts are based in Beeston unless otherwise stated in the details.

    Read more about Current Vacancies
  • Jobs & Training

    Broxtowe Borough Council is responsible for providing a wide variety of essential services throughout the local community.

    Read more about Jobs & Training

• Carers

  • Carers

    Are you a Carer? If you are you'll be pleased to hear that you are not alone, but one of a dedicated team of people in Nottinghamshire who help and support family, friends and neighbours and don't get paid for the work they do, although some people qualify for Carer's Allowance.

    Read more about Carers

• Castles

  • Historic Buildings

    This page contains information about Historic Buildings

    Read more about Historic Buildings
  • Memorials/Monuments

    This page contains information about memorials & monuments in the Borough

    Read more about Memorials/Monuments

• CCTV surveillance

  • CCTV In Your Area

    In addition to the fixed CCTV cameras, the Council also have a number of re-deployable CCTV cameras.

    Read more about CCTV In Your Area
  • Closed Circuit Television

    The introduction of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) has been one of the best weapons against crime. It has been proved effective in both cutting and detecting crime and because of this people now feel safer when they're out and about.

    Read more about Closed Circuit Television
  • Requesting CCTV Footage

    This page gives you some information about the procedure for requesting footage from the CCTV cameras.

    Read more about Requesting CCTV Footage
  • The Recording Process

    The CCTV Control Room monitors 52 cameras. The cameras are strategically positioned so as to cast a 'net' over the town centres, so that a person cannot enter, or leave, the main shopping areas without passing under at least one camera.

    Read more about The Recording Process

• Cemeteries

  • Cemeteries

    Broxtowe Borough Council is responsible for the general management of five cemeteries.

    Read more about Cemeteries
  • Fees & Charges

    Information relating to cemetery fees and charges.

    Read more about Cemeteries Fees & Charges
  • Cemetery Addresses & Opening Times

    Information on all Cemeteries in Broxtowe

    Read more about Cemetery Addresses & Opening Times
  • Closed Churchyards

    Information on Council maintained Churchyards

    Read more about Closed Churchyards
  • Rules & Regulations

    In order that the Council can maintain the Cemeteries to the best possible standards, the following guidelines are set out to take into account some of the rules and regulations which exist. I trust that they will be helpful to you in considering any plans which you may be making.

    Read more about Rules & Regulations
  • War Graves

    The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all Service Memorials that are located in the Council's cemeteries.

    Read more about War Graves

• Charity collection licences

  • House to House

    A permit is required to undertake a 'house to house' collection, under the House to House Collections Act 1939. House to house collections, include collecting in public houses, factories and offices as well as houses, to collect money or goods on the basis that part of the proceeds will go to a charity.

    Read more about House to House Collections Licence
  • Licensing Forms

    The Council has responsibility for the administration and issue of a variety of licences.

    Read more about Licensing Forms

• Charity collections

  • House to House & Street Collections (Paper Application)

    If you would like to collect for Charitable Purposes by the means of leaving an envelope at a premises to be collected at a later date or by means of door step collecting you will need to apply for a House to House Collection Permit.

    Read more about House to House & Street Collections (Paper Application)

• Child care

  • Adoption

    Adoption is a way of providing a new family for a child when living with their own family is not possible. It is the means of giving a child an opportunity to start again; for many children, adoption may be their only chance of experiencing family life.

    Read more about Adoption
  • Childcare

    There are more than 1,400 childcare providers in Nottinghamshire, including child minders, out of school clubs, day nurseries/nursery schools, pre-schools and playgroups, crèches, Sure Start Children's Centres and early years education places for 3 and 4 year olds.

    Read more about Childcare
  • Fostering

    Foster children come from a wide range of backgrounds and may have experienced trauma and loss. Foster carers play a crucial role in helping the children to come to terms with their experiences. The carers follow an agreed plan to support families to rebuild relationships and prepare children to return to their family or move to an alternative permanent home.

    Read more about Fostering
  • Help & Support
    Read more about Help & Support

• Children's activities

  • Bramcote Swimming Timetable

    Bramcote Leisure Centre operates a Term Time and Holiday Time Swim Programme. To find out when the Holiday Programme is in operation please refer to the Holiday Programme table below.

    Read more about Bramcote Swimming Timetable
  • Children & Young People

    Broxtowe Borough Council offers a wide range of activities for young people throughout its four leisure sites. We provide opportunities during both term time and the school holidays to encourage social development, enhance physical and personnel learning and aid a more active lifestyle.

    Read more about Children & Young People
  • Children's Parties

    Children's Parties are available at all four of Broxtowe Borough Council's Leisure Sites. Keep reading to find the party to best suit your needs.

    Read more about Children's Parties
  • Courses

    Broxtowe Borough Councils has created a number of sports based activities in the form of courses at its four leisure sites to help raise physical activity levels and to promote healthy lifestyles in young people.

    Read more about Courses
  • Holiday Activities

    To encourage continual child development throughout the school holiday period, Broxtowe Borough council provides a varied programme of holiday activities that are specific to the four Leisure sites.

    Read more about Holiday Activities
  • Vitality Referral

    Working in partnership to improve your health

    Read more about Vitality Referral
  • Vitality SHOKK Interactive Youth Gym

    The Vitality Shokk Interactive Youth Gym has been especially designed for 8 to 15 year olds. There is always a trained member of staff available to supervise, offer advice and help in Vitality Shokk.

    Read more about Vitality SHOKK Interactive Youth Gym

• Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre

  • Broxtowe Leisure Card

    The Broxtowe Leisure Card entitles cardholders to receive special benefits at the four leisure sites provided by Broxtowe Borough Council. The Leisure Card is annually renewable.

    Read more about Broxtowe Leisure Card
  • Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre

    The centre offers a variety of sporting activities for all user groups in excellent facilities. The Centre is home to the Nottingham Badminton Association and the Chilwell School.

    Read more about Chilwell Olympia Sports Centre

• Christianity

  • Awsworth Parish Village

    The pretty little village of Awsworth enjoys unspoilt views over the Erewash Valley and the now disused Bennerley Viaduct. Built in 1879 the unique lattice wrought iron bridge construction is 500 yards long (457 metres) and links Awsworth to Ilkeston. Population 2,455

    Read more about Awsworth Parish Village
  • Stapleford Saxon Cross

    Stapleford Saxon Cross, Stapleford

    Read more about Stapleford Saxon Cross

• Clinical waste disposal

  • Clinical Waste - Commercial Premises

    Commercial premises within the borough have a Duty of Care to arrange for the proper disposal of waste arising from their business using a licensed waste carrier.

    Read more about Clinical Waste - Commercial Premises
  • Clinical Waste - Domestic

    Clinical Waste is any waste, which poses a threat of infection to humans.

    Read more about Clinical Waste - Domestic

• Colliers Wood

  • Colliers Wood

    In Summers 2008 the open space was awarded its first Green Flag in recognition of the high standards of maintenance, community involvement, sustainable working practices and the open spaces heritage value.

    Read more about Colliers Wood

• Commercial waste disposal

  • Trade Waste

    Broxtowe Borough Council provide a chargeable Trade Waste Collection Service for all businesses and commercial premises situated within the borough.

    Read more about Trade Waste

• Community centres

  • Community Centres

    Community Centres play an increasingly important role in bringing local communities together. Community centres across the Borough provide facilities for people to come together in a social, educational or recreational environment. They offer a focal point for neighbourhood activities and a base for local groups.

    Read more about Community Centres

• Community development

  • Events & Initiatives

    Lively events, projects and initiatives are an important way for the Council to achieve its aims, and offer a great way for local people to find out more about what's going on their community, or to get involved in activities and initiatives.

    Read more about Community Events & Initiatives
  • Community Support

    Here you can find ways to help and support your local community or to find ways the local community can help and support you.

    Read more about Community Support

• Community facilities

  • Recycling Bank Sites

    Find out where your nearest recycling bank is located.

    Read more about Recycling Bank Sites
  • Allocations

    Garage Allocation Policy

    Read more about Allocations
  • Can you help?

    Giving tenants the chance to have their say about standards in social housing. The Authority (TSA) is the new regulator for homes owned by housing associations and co-operatives. From spring 2010, they are likely to be responsible for local council and arms length management organisation (ALMO) landlords too.

    Read more about Can you help?
  • Community & Living

    There are lots of different aspects to life in Broxtowe, and this section can help you with a whole variety of queries.

    Read more about Community & Living
  • Points Scheme

    The Points Scheme

    Read more about Points Scheme
  • Useful links

    For further information on recycling.

    Read more about Useful links
  • Waste Do's and Don'ts
    Read more about Waste Do's and Don'ts

• Community Facilities

  • Car Parks

    Broxtowe Borough Council are responsible for a number of surface car parks in Beeston, Eastwood, Kimberley and Stapleford, along with a multi-storey car park in Beeston.

    Read more about Car Parks

• Community safety

  • Neighbourhood Watch

    Neighbourhood Watch schemes across Broxtowe are supported by Broxtowe Borough Council and the Police.

    Read more about Neighbourhood Watch
  • Safer Communities

    Community Safety covers a broad spread of issues for the local community, from reducing crime and anti social behaviour to providing CCTV and security services at locations across the Borough.

    Read more about Safer Communities
  • South Nottinghamshire Community Safety Partnership

    The South Nottinghamshire Community Safety Partnership brings together a range of different organisations to tackle issues across Broxtowe and the rest of South Nottinghamshire.

    Read more about South Nottinghamshire Community Safety Partnership

• Compliments and complaints (council)

  • Comments & Complaints

    If you would like to make a comment, complaint or compliment about a Council service we would be happy to hear from you.

    Read more about Comments & Complaints

• Composting

  • Composting

    Special offer on Home Composters

    Read more about Composting

• Concessionary fares

  • Bus Pass

    Your frequently asked questions answered.

    Read more about National Bus Concession Scheme

• Conservation areas

  • Conservation Area Trees

    Conservation Areas (CA's) are usually found in the most historic parts of this country's towns and villages. The buildings found within these CA's are usually of an historic nature and the trees have a very important place within these special areas.

    Read more about Conservation Area Trees
  • Conservation Areas

    There are currently 15 conservation areas in Broxtowe covering approximately 4% of the Borough's urban areas. Each area is considered by the Council to have special qualities of local importance.

    Read more about Conservation Areas
  • Retaining the Character of the Conservation Area

    If you are considering any proposals for development in the conservation area, the following general points may help you to assess whether development proposals are likely to be considered appropriate. For more information or before you commence any works within a Conservation Area, you are advised to contact the council's planning department for advice.

    Read more about Retaining the Character of the Conservation Area

• Constituencies

  • 2009 European Elections

    Information about the 2009 European Elections results for the East Midlands region including the Broxtowe local counting area results.

    Read more about 2009 European Elections
  • 2009 Nottinghamshire County Council Election

    Information about the 2009 Nottinghamshire County Council Elections and candidates standing.

    Read more about 2009 Nottinghamshire County Council Election
  • Electoral Services

    Electoral Services are responsible for compiling the Electoral Register for the Broxtowe area as well as organising all elections within the Borough, such as the election of Borough Councillors, Parish Councillors, County Councillors, MPs and MEPs and administering referendums and mayoral elections.

    Read more about Electoral Services
  • Local Representatives

    Information on the Local Representatives in Broxtowe Borough Council

    Read more about Local Representatives
  • MPs
    Read more about MPs

• Consultation

  • Consultations

    Consultation - involving the public in the work of the borough council and its strategic partners - is an integral part of the council's policy-making process.

    Read more about Consultations

• Consumer advice services

  • Consumer Direct

    Consumer Direct is a telephone and online consumer advice service, supported by the Department of Trade and Industry. It provides clear, practical, impartial advice to help you sort out problems and disagreements you may be having with suppliers of goods and services.

    Read more about Consumer Direct

• Consumer complaints

  • Consumer Complaints

    In addition to our inspection duties, (see related articles) we also respond to complaints regarding food premises and food purchased within the borough.

    Read more about Consumer Complaints

• Controlled parking zones

  • Civil Enforcement Off-Street Parking Places Order

    Proposed Broxtowe Borough Council (Civil Enforcement Off Street Parking Places) Order 2010.

    Read more about Civil Enforcement Off-Street Parking Places Order

• Cooling tower notification

  • Cooling Tower

    If you control non-domestic premises, you must ensure that you notify the local authority of any cooling tower or evaporative condenser (notifiable devices) on the premises. You must notify Broxtowe Borough Council of any changes to the notification information in writing within one month of the change. If the device ceases to be a notifiable device, you must notify Broxtowe Borough Council in writing as soon as possible.

    Read more about Cooling Tower Notification

• Corporate Video

  • Broxtowe Corporate Video

    The video has been produced by Broxtowe Borough Council to provide an insight into the diverse area it covers as well as some of the services it provides.

    Read more about Broxtowe Corporate Video
  • Corporate Video - Chinese Subtitles

    The video has been produced by Broxtowe Borough Council to provide an insight into the diverse area it covers as well as some of the services it provides.

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  • Corporate Video - English Subtitles

    The video has been produced by Broxtowe Borough Council to provide an insight into the diverse area it covers as well as some of the services it provides.

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  • Corporate Video - German Subtitles

    The video has been produced by Broxtowe Borough Council to provide an insight into the diverse area it covers as well as some of the services it provides.

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  • Corporate Video - Polish Subtitles

    The video has been produced by Broxtowe Borough Council to provide an insight into the diverse area it covers as well as some of the services it provides.

    Read more about Corporate Video - Polish Subtitles

• Council cabinets

  • Cabinet & Committees

    Here you can find minutes and agendas from a wide range of Council, Cabinet & Committee meetings held at Broxtowe Borough Council.

    Read more about Council, Cabinet & Committees

• Council contacts and feedback

  • Local Government Ombudsman

    If you feel that you have been unfairly treated by a local authority, you can ask the Local Government Ombudsman to investigate your complaint.

    Read more about Local Government Ombudsman
  • Complaints

    If you have a complaint as a leaseholder

    Read more about Complaints
  • Contact Us

    General Contact Information and Opening Hours

    Read more about Contact Us
  • Make a Comment

    If you would like to make a comment, please let us know and we will pass on your comments to the employee or department concerned.

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  • Make a Complaint

    The information given in this form will not be disclosed to any other party or be used for any other purpose than that stated.

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  • Make a Compliment

    If you would like to make a comment, please let us know and we will pass on your comments to the employee or department concerned.

    Read more about Make a Compliment

• Council garages

  • Garages

    The Housing Management Services section deals with the allocation and management of Council-owned garages. There are many garage sites throughout the borough, with waiting lists for many of them. The current policy on the allocation of garages was established in March 2004.

    Read more about Garages

• Council housing

  • Affordable Housing

    Providing new and affordable homes is one of the Council's Strategic Housing Priorities, as the Council recognises that affordability is a problem on a national, regional and local level.

    Read more about Affordable Housing
  • Applying for Council Housing

    You can apply to be included on the Council's Housing Register for a property. For more information about this and about the allocation of Council tenancies refer to the related articles.

    Read more about Applying for Council Housing
  • Assessing Applications

    Information on how the Council assesses housing applications.

    Read more about Assessing Applications
  • ARCH

    The Association of Retained Council Housing was set up for councils whose tenants have chosen the local authority as their landlord. ARCH brings councils who own and manage housing together to get the best deal for their tenants.

    Read more about Association of Retained Council Housing
  • Can you help?

    Giving tenants the chance to have their say about standards in social housing. The Authority (TSA) is the new regulator for homes owned by housing associations and co-operatives. From spring 2010, they are likely to be responsible for local council and arms length management organisation (ALMO) landlords too.

    Read more about Can you help?
  • Compensation for Tenants' Improvements

    A statutory 'Right to Compensation' came into effect on 1 April 1994 and the 'Secure Tenants of Local Authorities (Compensation for Improvements) Regulations 1994' applies to improvements carried out by secure tenants after this date.

    Read more about Compensation for Tenants' Improvements
  • Contact Details

    Housing - Contact Details

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  • Council Housing

    Broxtowe Borough Council owns approximately 4,700 homes, of which over a third are for persons of or approaching retirement age.

    Read more about Council Housing
  • Decent Homes Standard

    Information on the Governments Decent Home Standard.

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  • Garages

    The Housing Management Services section deals with the allocation and management of Council-owned garages. There are many garage sites throughout the borough, with waiting lists for many of them. The current policy on the allocation of garages was established in March 2004.

    Read more about Garages
  • Help & Advice

    You can get help with a variety of problems and issues either from Broxtowe Borough Council's Housing Department (our Information Room is pictured right) or from a number of other agencies and associations

    Read more about Help & Advice
  • Housing

    Information relating to housing issues, advice and support.

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  • Housing Conditions

    The Private Sector Housing Team offers advice and guidance on the standards acceptable in all properties including Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO's), social housing and owner occupied.

    Read more about Housing Conditions
  • How do I apply?

    Information on how to apply for Council housing.

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  • Joining the Waiting List

    Details on joining the Council housing waiting list.

    Read more about Joining the Waiting List
  • Lift Replacement

    The Council has 17 sheltered housing schemes where lifts are installed. Some of these require exterior maintenance work and preventative maintenance work. Furthermore, we are required to ensure our lift installations meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.

    Read more about Lift Replacement
  • Maintenance

    Council House Maintenance

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  • Mutual Exchanges

    As the number of properties the Council owns continues to reduce (mainly due to the Right to Buy) the ability of the Council to arrange transfers for existing tenants, especially to houses, becomes harder.

    Read more about Mutual Exchanges
  • New Council Homes

    The Council has recently completed building 12 new homes for rent within the Borough using monies obtained via the planning process.

    Read more about New Council Homes
  • New Leaseholders

    Leaseholders purchasing a lease from the council will receive an offer notice setting out the price at which you may buy the flat.

    Read more about New Leaseholders
  • Next Steps

    What Do I Do Next?

    Read more about Next Steps
  • Nuisance / Annoyance

    Generally noise nuisances are experienced more by occupiers of flats rather than houses and it is important to respect peoples' lifestyles and not to inflict lifestyles upon neighbours.

    Read more about Nuisance / Annoyance
  • Strategy And Research

    Information about the Strategy and Research within Broxtowe

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  • Tenant & Leaseholder Association

    The Tenant and Leaseholder Association (TLA) is an umbrella group with a membership made up of tenants from across the borough who serve in partnership with Broxtowe Borough Council Housing Department.

    Read more about Tenant & Leaseholder Association
  • Transfers

    Council House Transfers

    Read more about Transfers
  • Transfers Points Scheme

    Points factors

    Read more about Transfers Points Scheme
  • Your Tenancy Agreement

    Your Tenancy Agreement Explained

    Read more about Your Tenancy Agreement

• Council housing repairs

  • Emergency Out of Hours Repair Service

    The Council carries out emergency repairs during and out of normal office hours.

    Read more about Emergency Out of Hours Repair Service
  • Altering, Extending or Selling your Home

    To make the most of your home you may wish to improve or extend it by carrying out such works as installing new window frames or building a porch or conservatory.

    Read more about Altering, Extending or Selling your Home
  • Council House Repairs

    As landlords we provide a repair service for council tenants.

    Read more about Council House Repairs
  • Decoration Allowances

    When building maintenance works have been carried out in the council housing stock, some damage to decoration may have been caused, In this case you may be entitled to some payment to make good the area affected as a result of the work.

    Read more about Decoration Allowances
  • Emergency Repairs

    The council has an out of hours service for emergency repairs. You may use this service but only for emergency repairs to the structure or outside of your home.

    Read more about Emergency Repairs
  • How Quickly are repairs carried out?

    A repair request is carried out in accordance with its urgency. Repair requests are categorised into one of 7 priorities.

    Read more about How Quickly are repairs carried out?
  • Repairs Focus Group

    A Housing Repairs Focus Group comprising of tenants, leaseholders and Officers of the Council meet every 6 weeks to discuss Housing Repairs issues.

    Read more about Repairs Focus Group

• Council land and property

  • Nottinghamshire County Council Highways Functions

    Nottinghamshire County Council are directly responsible for the following functions which provide links to their website.

    Read more about Nottinghamshire County Council Highways Functions
  • History of Broxtowe

    Information about the History of Broxtowe.

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  • Prison Leavers

    When you arrive in prison, staff will inform your mortgage provider, landlord or the Housing Benefit section at the Council of your change in status, if relevant. While you are in prison, you need to consider at an early stage your housing options upon release.

    Read more about Prison Leavers
  • Searches for properties in Conservation Areas

    If you wish to find out whether a particular property is within a Conservation Area please contact the Tree Officer.

    Read more about Searches for properties in Conservation Areas
  • Street Lighting

    The Borough Council provides maintenance and repairs to over 13,000 street lights and lighting faults including illuminated bollards, signs and beacons.

    Read more about Street Lighting

• Council meetings

  • Meeting Dates

    Dates of forthcoming council meetings.

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• Council offices

  • About Broxtowe

    Background information on the Borough of Broxtowe, including its industry and towns.

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  • Council Offices / Sub Offices Details

    If you wish to visit the Council Office please refer below for address details of the Council Office and Sub Offices. Please visit the related article for opening hours information.

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  • How to Contact Us

    If you would like to discuss your housing options, please contact the Homelessness and Housing Advice Team as soon as possible. Our offices are open Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

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  • How to Find Us

    Travel & parking information if planning a visit to the Town Hall & Council Offices.

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  • How, Where and When to Pay Your Rent

    There are several ways to pay your rent:

    Read more about How, Where and When to Pay Your Rent
  • Prison Leavers

    When you arrive in prison, staff will inform your mortgage provider, landlord or the Housing Benefit section at the Council of your change in status, if relevant. While you are in prison, you need to consider at an early stage your housing options upon release.

    Read more about Prison Leavers

• Council performance

  • Vision Statement

    The vision for Broxtowe Borough Council.

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• Council policies and plans

  • Vision Statement

    The vision for Broxtowe Borough Council.

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• Council tax

  • How to Appeal against your Council Tax Banding

    The Listing Officer of the Valuation Office Agency (part of the Inland Revenue) has set the council tax band for your property and has told us what it is.

    Read more about How to Appeal against your Council Tax Banding
  • Advice & Information

    Here you can find information on your council tax and what benefits you may be entitled to.

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  • Budgets & Council Tax Setting

    Each year the Council has a statutory responsibility to set a balanced budget and to collect council tax to meet its own demands as well as those notified to the Council by Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottinghamshire Police Authority, Nottinghamshire Fire Authority and the parish and town councils within Broxtowe.

    Read more about Budgets & Council Tax Setting
  • Council Tax & Benefits

    Council Tax, Benefits & Other Financial Information

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  • Council Tax Bands 10/11

    Council Tax Bands for 2010/11.

    Read more about Council Tax Bands for 2010/11
  • Council Tax FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Council Tax Non-Payment

    What happens if I don't pay my Council Tax?

    Read more about Council Tax Non-Payment
  • Disabled Persons Reduction

    If an adult or a child in your household needs more space or a room to meet special needs because of their disability, you may be entitled to a reduction in your council tax.

    Read more about Disabled Persons Reduction
  • Forms

    Information on all forms needed for Council Tax

    Read more about Forms
  • How to pay your Council Tax

    Everyone has the right to pay their council tax by ten instalments (usually from April to January). You can also pay by one lump sum on 1 April or by two payments due on 1 April and 1 September.

    Read more about How to pay your Council Tax
  • Joint Responsibility

    Joint responsibility for council tax

    Read more about Joint Responsibility
  • Online Revenues and Benefits

    Residents of the Borough with a username and password can access their accounts over the Internet using our Open Broxtowe service. To use this service you need to register first. Registration is easy, fill our our 'Online Account Registration' form and once authenticated you will be provided with a username and password.

    Read more about Online Revenues and Benefits
  • Prison

    If you do not pay your council tax we will do all we can to collect the amount you owe us. The most serious thing that could happen is that you go to prison.

    Read more about Prison
  • Recent Cases

    These are examples of real cases investigated and Sanctioned by the Benefits Investigation Section<strong> during 2009/2010, some of which were jointly conducted with the Department of Work and Pensions Fraud Investigation Service. </strong>

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  • Roles and Responsibilities of an Appointee

    When somebody is unable to act for themselves, due to age, illness, disability or other special needs, they may appoint someone to deal with their Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit claim for them. This person is called 'the appointee.'

    Read more about Roles and Responsibilities of an Appointee
  • Student Discounts

    Every householder or tenant normally has to pay council tax. Full time students may be entitled to reductions from the council tax they have to pay.

    Read more about Student Discounts
  • The Bailiff & Your Rights

    By law, we must send a council tax bill to a responsible person at every property. If you do not pay us we will send you a reminder notice. If you still don't pay, we will apply to the magistrates' court for a summons to be issued.

    Read more about The Bailiff & Your Rights
  • Useful Telephone Numbers

    Please visit the 'Related Links' for the further information

    Read more about Useful Telephone Numbers

• Council tax benefit

  • Backdating Claims

    We may be able to pay you benefit from an earlier date, if there was a good cause for the delay in making your claim. There are different rules for claimants of working age and non-working age.

    Read more about Backdating Claims
  • BACS Direct Payment

    We would like to make payments of Housing Benefit by direct payment into your bank account. It saves us money and sooner or later cheques could be phased out. You will have noticed that already some big companies no longer accept cheques as a method of payment.

    Read more about BACS Direct Payment
  • Benefit Fraud Inspectorate Report 2005

    In March/April 2005 the Council's housing and council tax benefits services were inspected by the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate (BFI), which is a part of the Department for Work and Pensions.

    Read more about Benefit Fraud Inspectorate Report 2005
  • Benefits Calculator

    Simply fill out our online form for an instant on-line Benefits estimate (Updated April 2010)

    Read more about Benefits Calculator
  • Benefits Calculator 2010/11

    Remember this calculation is an estimate based on the information you supply. For a full evaluation, please download a Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit Application Form and make a formal claim as soon as possible. Updated 20/04/2010

    Read more about Benefits Calculator 2010/11
  • Budgets &amp; Council Tax Setting

    Each year the Council has a statutory responsibility to set a balanced budget and to collect council tax to meet its own demands as well as those notified to the Council by Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottinghamshire Police Authority, Nottinghamshire Fire Authority and the parish and town councils within Broxtowe.

    Read more about Budgets & Council Tax Setting
  • Council Tax Benefit

    Council Tax Benefit and Housing Benefit

    Read more about Council Tax Benefit
  • Discretionary Housing Payment Scheme

    There is a scheme that can help in exceptional circumstances. It's called Discretionary Housing Payments. It's not part of the normal Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit schemes. As the name suggests, we make payments at our discretion.

    Read more about Discretionary Housing Payment Scheme
  • Entitlement to Benefits

    Financial/Welfare Benefits - Financial Assessment

    Read more about Entitlement to Benefits
  • Exemptions and empty property discounts

    Some properties are exempt from council tax.

    Read more about Exemptions and empty property discounts
  • Housing & Council Tax Benefit Renewal

    Benefits do not usually expire or require renewal.

    Read more about Housing & Council Tax Benefit Renewal
  • Housing and Council Tax Benefit

    Receive your housing benefit the environmentally friendly, secure and reliable way.

    Read more about Housing and Council Tax Benefit
  • Sole Occupier & Other Discounts

    You may be entitled to a 25% discount off your council tax bill if you are the only person (aged 18 or over) living in a property.

    Read more about Sole Occupier & Other Discounts
  • Speed up your Benefit Claim

    A fast track benefit claims process is in place in Broxtowe Borough Council that promises to provide a decision on a claim within 24 hours if the form is correctly completed and all the relevant documents are produced.

    Read more about Speed up your Benefit Claim

• Council tenancies

  • Your Tenancy Agreement

    Your Tenancy Agreement Explained

    Read more about Your Tenancy Agreement

• Councillors

  • Stapleford Town Council - North

    Councillors elected 3 May 2007

    Read more about Stapleford Town Council - North
  • Stapleford Town Council - South East

    Councillors elected 3 May 2007

    Read more about Stapleford Town Council - South East
  • Stapleford Town Council - South West

    Councillors elected 3 May 2007

    Read more about Stapleford Town Council - South West
  • Attenborough

    Councillors for the Attenborough Ward

    Read more about Attenborough
  • Awsworth Councillors

    Councillors for the Awsworth Ward

    Read more about Awsworth Councillors
  • Beauvale County
    Read more about Beauvale County
  • Beeston Central

    Councillors for the Beeston Central Ward

    Read more about Beeston Central
  • Beeston North

    Councillors for the Beeston North Ward

    Read more about Beeston North
  • Beeston North County
    Read more about Beeston North County
  • Beeston Rylands

    Councillors for the Beeston Rylands Ward

    Read more about Beeston Rylands
  • Beeston South &amp; Attenborough County
    Read more about Beeston South & Attenborough County
  • Beeston West

    Councillors for the Beeston West Ward

    Read more about Beeston West
  • Bramcote

    Councillors for the Bramcote Ward

    Read more about Bramcote
  • Bramcote &amp; Stapleford County

    Contact Information

    Read more about Bramcote & Stapleford County
  • Brinsley

    Councillors for the Brinsley Ward

    Read more about Brinsley
  • Chilwell &amp; Toton County
    Read more about Chilwell & Toton County
  • Chilwell East

    Councillors for the Chilwell East Ward

    Read more about Chilwell East
  • Chilwell West

    Councillors for the Chilwell West Ward

    Read more about Chilwell West
  • Cossall & Kimberley

    Councillors for the Cossall & Kimberley Ward

    Read more about Cossall & Kimberley
  • Councillor Complaints

    If you want to complain about the conduct of a member of Broxtowe Borough Council or a member of one of our town or parish council's, please complete the form online or submit your complaint in writing

    Read more about Councillor Complaints
  • Councillors by Ward

    Please select the ward on the map to find out who the Councillors are. If you hover over a number the area name will be displayed.

    Read more about Councillors by Ward
  • County Councillors

    Information on County Councillors elected on the 4th July 2009

    Read more about County Councillors
  • Eastwood County
    Read more about Eastwood County
  • Eastwood North & Greasley

    Councillors for the Eastwood North & Greasley Ward

    Read more about Eastwood North & Greasley
  • Eastwood South

    Councillors for the Eastwood South Ward

    Read more about Eastwood South
  • Greasley (Giltbrook & Newthorpe)

    Councillors for the Greasley (Giltbrook & Newthorpe) Ward

    Read more about Greasley (Giltbrook & Newthorpe)
  • Kimberley and Trowell County
    Read more about Kimberley and Trowell County
  • Kimberley Town Council

    Councillors elected 3 May 2007

    Read more about Kimberley Town Council
  • Nuthall County
    Read more about Nuthall County
  • Nuthall East & Strelley

    Councillors for the Nuthall East & Strelley Ward

    Read more about Nuthall East & Strelley
  • Nuthall Parish Council

    Councillors elected 3 May 2007

    Read more about Nuthall Parish Council
  • Nuthall West & Greasley (Watnall)

    Councillors for the Nuthall West & Greasley (Watnall) Ward

    Read more about Nuthall West & Greasley (Watnall)
  • Parish Councillors

    Results for Election held on 3rd May 2007

    Read more about Parish Councillors
  • Stapleford North

    Councillors for the Stapleford North Ward

    Read more about Stapleford North
  • Stapleford South East

    Councillors for the Stapleford South East Ward

    Read more about Stapleford South East
  • Stapleford South West

    Councillors for the Stapleford South West Ward

    Read more about Stapleford South West
  • Toton & Chilwell Meadows

    Councillors for the Toton & Chilwell Meadows Ward

    Read more about Toton & Chilwell Meadows
  • Trowell

    Councillors for the Trowell Ward

    Read more about Trowell
  • Your Councillor

    Here you will be able to view all information regarding your local councillors.

    Read more about Your Councillor
  • Your Town Councillors North
    Read more about Your Town Councillors North
  • Your Town Councillors South
    Read more about Your Town Councillors South

• Councils

  • About Us

    Background information on Broxtowe Borough Council.

    Read more about About Broxtowe Borough Council
  • Coat of Arms

    Information about the Broxtowe Coat of Arms

    Read more about Coat of Arms
  • How the Council Works

    In January 2001 the Council introduced a new modernised structure. The Council has completed the consultation on the constitution for the new structure.

    Read more about How the Council Works

• Countryside

  • History of Broxtowe

    Information about the History of Broxtowe.

    Read more about History of Broxtowe

• Creditors

  • CISP

    Where the Council employs contractors to carry out building works on its behalf, the HMRC requires that the Council and the contractor comply with its the HMRC CIS rules.

    Read more about Construction Industry Scheme Payments
  • Creditors

    The Creditors section processes payments to the Council's suppliers of goods and services. Individual departments raise orders for works and services direct with suppliers.

    Read more about Creditors

• Crematoria

  • Crematorium

    Bramcote Crematorium was built in 1979 in a joint venture by Broxtowe and Erewash Borough Councils.

    Read more about Bramcote Crematorium

• Crime

  • Anti Social Behaviour

    Anti social behaviour is an increasing concern for many local communities. Many people in the UK perceive anti social behaviour to be a problem, and one in five say there is a high level of disorder in their area. Many of these are living in the poorest and most deprived neighbourhoods.

    Read more about Anti Social Behaviour
  • CCTV

    The introduction of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) has been one of the best weapons against crime.

    Read more about CCTV
  • Graffiti

    'Graffiti' refers to any drawings, scribbles, messages or tags that are painted, written or carved on walls and other services. Graffiti is vandalism and it's become a really expensive problem.

    Read more about Graffiti
  • Hate Crime

    Broxtowe Borough Council, the Police and the Council for Equality and Human Rights are working closely together to reduce hate crime and provide support to victims.

    Read more about Hate Crime
  • Security Works

    Crime and Disorder Act 1998 - Our responsibilities under Section 17

    Read more about Security Works

• Crime and law enforcement

  • Security Advice

    It is important to protect your premises against crime as your business is more at risk than your home.

    Read more about Security Advice

• Crime prevention

  • Burglary

    Make it difficult for the burglar!

    Read more about Burglary
  • Crime Information Trailer

    The Crime Information Trailer is a re-deployable trailer that is towed from site to site.

    Read more about Crime Information Trailer
  • Crime Prevention

    It is now widely recognised that there is a link between design and crime and that careful attention to the planning of towns and to the design of estates and individual buildings can help reduce crime.

    Read more about Crime Prevention

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