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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

Safety
- 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.
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- Sustainable Community Strategy 2010 - 2020
  The Sustainable Community Strategy 2010 - 2020 was created by the Broxtowe Partnership following consultation with local people to set out a long term vision for the Borough.
  Read more about Sustainable Community Strategy 2010 - 2020
School meals and milk
- School Dinners
  Information on school meals provided by Nottinghamshire County Council.
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School term dates
- School Holidays
  School term-time and holiday information. Please be aware that this page redirects to the Nottinghamshire County Council website.
  Read more about School Holidays
Schools
- Schools
  Broxtowe Borough Council offer a limited number of services related to education. Education in the borough is mainly managed by Nottinghamshire County Council.
  Read more about Schools
Scrap metal licences
- Scrap Metal
  Any individual or business dealing with scrap metal must register with the local authority. Any changes (including ceasing activities) to a registered business must also be notified. Registration ceases after 3 years unless a further application has been made.
  Read more about Scrap Metal Dealers Registration
Scrutiny
- Scrutiny FAQ
  Frequently Asked Questions
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Season tickets (parking)
- 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)
Secondary schools
- Secondary Schools
  Locations and contact details for secondary schools in Broxtowe Borough can be viewed below.
  Read more about Secondary Schools
Security
- Burglary
  Make it difficult for the burglar!
  Read more about Burglary
- 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
- Crime
  If any tenant is a victim of a crime they should contact the Police, but also advise the Council of the problem.
  Read more about Crime
Security of property
- Crime
  If any tenant is a victim of a crime they should contact the Police, but also advise the Council of the problem.
  Read more about Crime
- Neighbourhood Watch
  Neighbourhood Watch schemes across Broxtowe are supported by Broxtowe Borough Council and the Police.
  Read more about Neighbourhood Watch
Sheltered housing
- Contact Details
  Housing - Contact Details
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- Finding Alternative Accommodation
  If you need to leave your property, there are several options available to you. These may include supported housing, housing associations, privately renting and low cost home ownership, as well as council housing.
  Read more about Finding Alternative Accommodation
- Housing Association Accommodation
  Housing Associations are independent, non-profit making organisations and have charitable status. They are managed by Management Committees employing staff and they work to national guidelines.
  Read more about Housing Association Accommodation
- Properties For Rent
  Properties to let
  Read more about Properties For Rent
- Sheltered Housing Redecoration
  The Council has 26 sheltered housing schemes which provide communal facilities. The communal areas are redecorated on a cyclical basis to ensure the schemes offer the highest standards.
  Read more about Sheltered Housing Redecoration
- 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
Shopmobility
- Shopmobility
  Beeston Shopmobility is an independent voluntary organisation which is located at the Beeston multi-storey car park, to operate a scooter hire service to disabled users. Approximately 60 people use the service each week and there are 1,250 registered users. The service is located on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park and provides 12 scooters and three wheelchairs.
  Read more about Shopmobility
Skin complaints
- 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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Skip licences
- Skip & Scaffold Licences
  If you would like to place a skip on the public highway or scaffold over a highway you have to obtain a licence. Broxtowe Borough Council issue these licences directly to the contractor on behalf of the Local Highway Authority, Nottinghamshire County Council.
  Read more about Skip & Scaffold Licences
Small businesses
- Practical advice to help local businesses save money, increase profits and make a difference to the environment...
  With many businesses and individuals being urged to support the 10:10 campaign - an ambitious project launched to unite every sector of British society behind one simple idea: to work together to achieve a 10% cut in the UK's carbon emissions in 2010.
  Read more about Practical advice to help local businesses save money, increase profits and make a difference to the environment...
Smoking
- Smoke Free
  Information relating to the smoking ban which took effect from 1st July 2007.
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- Smoking
  What Can I Do to Help?
  Read more about Smoking
- Stop Smoking
  Many people who smoke want to give up but find it a terrifying thought.
  Read more about Stop Smoking
Snow clearance
- Snow Clearance
  The Borough Council aims to keep roads clear of ice and snow to ensure public safety.
  Read more about Snow Clearance
Social and support groups
- Homelessness
  Tackling Homelessness
  Read more about Homelessness
- Other Groups
  Other Tenant & Leaseholder Groups in the Borough
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Social 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
- 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.
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- 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
- Elderly & Disabled Housing
  Some sheltered housing schemes also have a common room which can be used by residents for social activities and a guest bedroom for use by family and friends who may want to stay overnight when they visit.
  Read more about Elderly & Disabled Housing
- 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 Association Accommodation
  Housing Associations are independent, non-profit making organisations and have charitable status. They are managed by Management Committees employing staff and they work to national guidelines.
  Read more about Housing Association Accommodation
- Local Housing Allowance
  What is it?
  Read more about Local Housing Allowance
- 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
- Next Steps
  What Do I Do Next?
  Read more about Next Steps
- Properties For Rent
  Properties to let
  Read more about Properties For Rent
- Right to Buy
  As a tenant of the Council you may wish to buy your home.
  Read more about Right to Buy
- Shared Ownership
  Low Cost Home Ownership
  Read more about Shared Ownership
- Stock Options Appraisal
  In late 2004 the Council, together with its tenants and leaseholders, took the decision to retain the ownership and management of its housing stock.
  Read more about Stock Options Appraisal
- 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
- Useful Telephone Numbers
  Useful numbers for the Housing department of Broxtowe Borough Council
  Read more about Useful Telephone Numbers
Special waste collections
- Bulky Waste Collection Scheme
  Read more about Bulky Waste Collection Scheme
Sports and recreation
- Parks And Open Spaces
  There are nearly 50 major Parks and Open Spaces managed and maintained by the borough council.
  Read more about Parks And Open Spaces
Sports and recreation facilities
- Borough Owned and Managed Play Areas
  The Council provides a range of play areas and facilities throughout the Borough. These are provided at parks and recreation grounds or on public open space.
  Read more about Borough Owned and Managed Play Areas
- Guided Walks
  There are plenty of good walks to enjoy in Broxtowe.
  Read more about Guided Walks
- Health & Fitness Memberships
  Vitality Health and Fitness Members are entitled to unlimited use of a range of facilities within Broxtowe Borough Council's four leisure sites.
  Read more about Health & Fitness Memberships
- Bowling Greens
  Bowling can be enjoyed during the months of May to September seven days a week from 10.30am to approximately 9pm (daylight permitting).
  Read more about Bowling Greens
- 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
- Cricket Pitches
  Cricket can be enjoyed weekday evenings and weekends in the Borough from May until the beginning of September.
  Read more about Cricket Pitches
- Cycling
  Information on cycling and cycling routes throughout Broxtowe Borough.
  Read more about Cycling
- 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
- Leisure & Culture
  Within Broxtowe Borough Council we offer a wide variety of facilities and services for both visitors and local residents.
  Read more about Leisure & Culture
- List of Parks and Recreation Grounds
  Information on local parks and recreational ground on Broxtowe
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- Open Spaces
  In addition to the Parks and Recreation Grounds, the council maintains over 40 hectares of publicly accessible open space.
  Read more about Open Spaces
- Tennis Courts
  Tennis can be enjoyed during the months of May to September seven days a week from 10.30am to approximately 9pm (daylight permitting).
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- The Monks Way
  Monks Way, Monks Path, Monks Steps and Pilgrims Path are all terms used locally to describe the traces of stone paving or causeway which can be found in Cossall, Strelley, Ilkeston and beyond.
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- Vitality Referral
  Working in partnership to improve your health
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- 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
- Walk & Talk
  If you can 'Walk and Talk' and enjoy it, then the new programme of short and long walks in Broxtowe Borough could be for you. The walks provide the opportunity to improve health, make new friends and get to know the local environment.
  Read more about Walk & Talk
- Walk & Talk with Broxtowe Partnership
  If you can 'Walk and Talk' and enjoy it, then the new programme of short and long walks in Broxtowe Borough could be for you. The walks provide the opportunity to improve health, make new friends and get to know the local environment.
  Read more about Walk & Talk with Broxtowe Partnership
- Walking and Cycling
  Walking and Cycling opportunities throughout Broxtowe Borough Council
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Sports grounds
- Borough Owned and Managed Play Areas
  The Council provides a range of play areas and facilities throughout the Borough. These are provided at parks and recreation grounds or on public open space.
  Read more about Borough Owned and Managed Play Areas
- Cricket Pitches
  Cricket can be enjoyed weekday evenings and weekends in the Borough from May until the beginning of September.
  Read more about Cricket Pitches
- Open Spaces
  In addition to the Parks and Recreation Grounds, the council maintains over 40 hectares of publicly accessible open space.
  Read more about Open Spaces
- Tennis Courts
  Tennis can be enjoyed during the months of May to September seven days a week from 10.30am to approximately 9pm (daylight permitting).
  Read more about Tennis Courts
Standards and specifications
- Service Standards
  Information relating to departmental Service Standards.
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Stillbirth
- 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.
  Read more about Registering a Stillbirth
Stray animals
- Stray Dogs
  Information on if you find a stray dog and what you can do
  Read more about Stray Dogs
Street furniture
- Fly Posting
  'Fly-posting' is the illegal display of advertising material such as posters, placards on buildings and street furniture without the consent of the owner.
  Read more about Fly Posting
- Street Furniture
  Street furniture can range between public seats to non-illuminated and illuminated road signs and bollards.
  Read more about Street Furniture
Street lighting
- 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
Street numbering and naming
- Road Signs and Street Name Plates
  Information relating to the Borough Council's responsibility for the maintenance of road signs and street name plates.
  Read more about Road Signs and Street Name Plates
- Fees
  Information relating to the street naming and numbering process fee.
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- Street Naming & Numbering
  The Council has a legal duty to carry out the statutory function of Street Naming and Numbering.
  Read more about Street Naming & Numbering
Streetscene
- Streetscene
  The Council employs a workforce of 21 trained operatives to cleanse and maintain public highways, footways and the town centres. All cleansing operations are carried out to achieve standards in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
  Read more about Streetscene
Swimming
- Kimberley Swimming Timetables
  Kimberley Leisure Centre operates a Term Time and Holiday Swim Programme, for more information on our Holiday Swim Programme please contact reception.
  Read more about Kimberley Swimming Timetables
- Swimming Activities
  Bramcote and Kimberley Leisure Centre offer a wide variety of swimming activities within their Programmes. For further information please see the detailed list of activities below or alternatively click on the related articles on the right hand side.
  Read more about Swimming Activities
- Swimming Lessons
  Broxtowe Borough Council offers Swimming facilities at Bramcote and Kimberley Leisure Centre. Both pools provide a wide variety of swimming lessons for all ages and abilities including the Under 5's, Juniors, Teenagers and Adults.
  Read more about Swimming Lessons
Swimming pools
- 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
- Swimming Activities
  Bramcote and Kimberley Leisure Centre offer a wide variety of swimming activities within their Programmes. For further information please see the detailed list of activities below or alternatively click on the related articles on the right hand side.
  Read more about Swimming Activities
- Swimming Lessons
  Broxtowe Borough Council offers Swimming facilities at Bramcote and Kimberley Leisure Centre. Both pools provide a wide variety of swimming lessons for all ages and abilities including the Under 5's, Juniors, Teenagers and Adults.
  Read more about Swimming Lessons