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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Dangerous structures
- Dangerous Structures
  The prime concern of the Building Control section in all aspects of its work is public safety. This is nowhere more obvious or important than our work concerning dangerous buildings and structures.
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Data Protection
- Data Protection
  We have a duty to look after the information we hold about individuals and we must comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.
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- National Fraud Initiative
  National Fraud Initiative Data Matching Exercise (Level 2 Notice)
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Death
- Registering a Death
  If the death has been referred to the coroner, it cannot be registered until the registrar has received authority from the coroner to do so. If the death has not been referred to the coroner and you have a medical certificate of cause of death from the doctor, go to the registrar as soon as possible.
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- Registering a Stillbirth
  When a child is still-born it is necessary to register the still-birth in the district in which it occurred. Although this may be arranged through any register office in England or Wales, it needs to be done within 42 days, and may not be done more than three months after the still-birth occurred.
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- Repatriation
  Repatriation of a body from England and Wales to another country.
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Debtors
- Debtors
  The Debtors section is responsible for the control and monitoring of the Council's sundry debt. Each department will raise sundry invoices for services and works supplied.
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Democracy and elections
- Standing as a Candidate at Elections
  To stand as a candidate at elections you must meet certain criteria.
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- Electoral FAQs
  Electoral Services - Frequently Asked Questions
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- How to Vote
  Information on who can vote, how and where you can vote
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- Referendums
  A fixed legal framework regarding the conduct of referendums has been established in The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. This act refers to referendums held across the UK and also applies to regional referendums within England.
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- Registration
  Each year, Electoral Services compile the Register of Electors for Broxtowe.
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Demolition (buildings)
- Demolitions
  The 1984 Building Act requires that the Council must be notified prior to any building being demolished in the Borough
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DH Lawrence Heritage
- Community Outreach
  Our Outreach programme is a flexible hour-long presentation and interactive session following the very beginnings of the writer's life to him leaving his hometown of Eastwood in 1912.
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- D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum
  'A time capsule of Victorian Family life'
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- D.H. Lawrence Heritage
  A Novel Day Out!
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- Family Friendly
  At D.H. Lawrence Heritage we try and put the needs of families at the heart of what we do providing a fun and memorable day out for all generations to enjoy. Come and enjoy the many NEW family friendly improvements we have made to our attraction.
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- Visiting D.H. Lawrence Heritage
  Information for visiting D.H. Lawrence Heritage
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- Blue Line Trail
  'Explore Lawrence's Eastwood'. The Blue Line Trail links Durban House Heritage Centre with the four Lawrence family homes in Eastwood and six other Lawrence related sites.
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- Conferences and Weddings
  Information on conference and wedding facilities at Durban House.
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- Conferences at Durban House
  Information relating to the conference facilities at Durban House.
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- D.H. Lawrence - The Man
  D.H. Lawrence (1885-1930), English novelist, storywriter, critic, poet, playwright and painter was one of the great figures of the early 20th-century.
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- D.H. Lawrence Video
  A video showing the life of D.H. Lawrence
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- Durban House Heritage Centre
  'A mansion-like building'. As a boy D.H. Lawrence would pick up his father's wages from this impressive building, which was the offices of the local coal owners, Barber, Walker & Co.
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- Education at D.H. Lawrence Heritage
  D.H. Lawrence Heritage offers tailor made packages for outreach to schools and community groups as well as a unique opportunity to experience what life would have been like for a local Victorian family first-hand.
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- Hatters Tea Shop
  A delicious array of refreshments are available at Durban House.
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- Mailing List
  D.H. Lawrence Heritage Mailing List
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- Tourism Awards and Accreditations
  At D.H. Lawrence Heritage we aim to deliver the best service we can and below are details of how our efforts have been recognised by the museum and tourism industry.
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- Victorian Wallpaper Project
  Recreation of an authentic Victorian decorative scheme
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- Weddings
  Where our heritage is the ideal start to your future
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- What's On
  D.H. Lawrence Heritage offers a varied programme of events and exhibitions throughout the year suitable for all ages.
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Digestive system diseases
- Infectious Diseases
  The statutory requirement for the notification of certain infectious diseases was introduced at the end of the 19th century. Illnesses such as cholera, smallpox, typhoid had to be reported in London from 1891 and in the rest of England and Wales from 1899.
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- Swine Influenza
  Information on Swine Influenza.
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Disability
- Radar Keys
  Broxtowe Borough Council provides Radar keys to all residents of the Borough who are disabled, free of charge.
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Disabled facilities grants
- Disability Discrimination Act 1995
  The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 is legislation that aims to end the discrimination that many disabled people face.
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Disabled parking
- Beeston Car Parks
  Information about the car parks in Beeston
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- Beeston Multi Storey Car Park
  The car park offers a shop mobility scheme providing scooters to disabled shoppers in Beeston.
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- Blue Badge Scheme
  The Blue Badge scheme provides a range of parking concessions for people with severe mobility problems.
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- 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.
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- Eastwood Car Parks
  Information about the car parks in Eastwood
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- Kimberley Car Parks
  Information on parking in Kimberley
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- Stapleford Car Parks
  Information on parking in Stapleford
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Disposal of dead animals
- Dead Animals
  All animals will be collected and disposed of in the appropriate manner within one working day. If the animal has identification such as a tag or an id chip the owner will be contacted as soon as possible.
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Diversity Calendar
- Diversity Calendar 2010
  The aim of this calendar is to help raise awareness and appreciation of spiritual, cultural and historical dates across the world.
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Do It Yourself
- Baths & Basins
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- Bleeding a Radiator
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- Condensation
  Read more about Condensation
- Drains & Rainwater
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- Electrical Installations & Fittings
  Not all homes have the same electrical installations, however using the information in this section will help you to describe defects and ensure defects are quickly resolved.
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- External Doors
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- Fences
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- Gardens & Garages
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- Gates
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- Heating, Gas & Electric
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- Internal Doors
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- Kitchens
  Read more about Kitchens
- Loss of Electric Light or Power
  Check your neighbours to see if they have an electrical supply. If they do not, there may be a general power failure in your area which the electricity company will deal with. If they do, check your consumer unit or fuse board which will either be fitted with circuit breakers, rewirable fuses or cartridge fuses.
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- Plugs
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- Roofs & Chimneys
  Read more about Roofs & Chimneys
- Showers
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- Toilets
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- Water
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- Water Heating
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- Windows
  Read more about Windows
Dog warden schemes
- Microchip scheme for dogs
  The Dog Control Service has launched a new low cost scheme to supply micro chipping for dogs.
  Read more about Microchip scheme for dogs
Domestic violence
- Domestic Abuse
  Domestic abuse is a crime that includes assault, harassment and damage to property. It includes physical, psychological, sexual, emotional and financial abuse and is a crime that Broxtowe Borough Council takes very seriously.
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- Domestic Violence
  Domestic violence is the highest-volume single category of violent crime, and yet one of the most under-reported by survivors and under-recorded by agencies. 1 in 4 women experience domestic violence at some point in their life.
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- Help and Support
  Broxtowe Borough Council is committed to tackling domestic violence, and works with other organisations to offer advice and support to those of you who are experiencing this abuse, to help ensure the long term safety of yourself and your children.
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- Sanctuary Scheme
  The Sanctuary Scheme is a major new drive in Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe to prevent domestic violence victims from feeling that they have to flee their homes, uproot families and face possible homelessness.
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- Useful Contact Details
  List of phone numbers of organisations offering support for victims of domestic abuse.
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Drainage and sewerage
- Services
  Drainage Problems
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- Sewers
  Sewers and Drains
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Dropped kerbs
- Pavements
  The Borough Council inspects and maintains 400km of highways and associated footways within the borough
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Drug and alcohol action teams
- Nottinghamshire DAAT
  This page gives some information about the Nottinghamshire DAAT - the Drugs and Alcohol Action Team.
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Drugs use and abuse
- Drug Paraphernalia
  What is Drug Paraphernalia?
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- Drugs and The Law
  The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 is the main piece of legislation covering drugs.
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- Drugs/Alcohol
  'Tackling Drugs to Build a Better Britain'
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- Links and Contacts
  All of the services listed below offer confidential advice and information.
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- Needle Exchanges
  This page gives information about what to do with your needles if you are an injecting drug user, or what to do if you find a needle or a syringe.
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