• Pits to Pints: Discover Eastwood’s rich mining heritage and thriving real ale scene

  11/09/2026 - Dive deep into the connection between Eastwood’s mining history and public houses while exploring the town’s vibrant pubs, micropubs and real ale houses with the new interactive trail, Pits to Pints.

• Gin, Gaslight and Victorian Elegance at the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum

  11/09/2026 - Blend history, heritage and Victorian charm, with entertainment, cosy ambience and discovery at the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum’s popular Gin and Gaslight event on Friday 9 October.

• Statement on Local Government Reorganisation

  08/09/2026 – A statement on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) has been issued following the Government’s decision to pause the LGR programme pending review.

• Nominations Open for the 2027 Broxtowe Voluntary Awards

  07/09/2026 - The Broxtowe Voluntary Awards return for 2027, with nominations now open across a variety of categories.

• Stapleford school children step out to officially open new safer road crossing

  04/09/2026 - A major road safety scheme on Pasture Road in Stapleford was officially opened today (4 September), creating a safer, more accessible journey for local school children, families and the wider community.

• Gain free entry to the birthplace of one England’s greatest authors with Heritage Open Days

  04/09/2026 - This September, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13, the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum will be welcoming visitors for free as part of the nationwide Heritage Open Days.

• Over £1.275 million invested into Kimberley’s high street businesses thanks to Kimberley Means Business Fund

  04/09/2026 - A total of 52 independent businesses on Kimberley’s high street have received grant funding from the Kimberley Means Business Fund, with total investment exceeding £1.275 million.

• New tailored education provision coming to Eastwood thanks to UK Shared Prosperity Fund grants

  03/09/2026 - Next Level Tailored Education (NLTE) have been supported through two UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) grants, awarded by Broxtowe Borough Council, to begin trading and move into their first premises on Nottingham Road, Eastwood.

• Mayor of Broxtowe launches Broxtowe Banger

  01/09/2026 – Mayor of Broxtowe, Councillor Barbara Carr, announces charity sausage, the Broxtowe Banger.

• Kimberley Miners Welfare FC celebrate 100th birthday with completion of ground improvements

  01/09/2026 - Final improvements have been made at Kimberley Miners Welfare Recreation Ground, also known as ‘The Stag Ground’, as the club celebrated their 100th birthday on Saturday 29 August.

• Broxtowe’s 'Best Allotment' Competition Awards Gardeners

  27/08/2026 – The best allotment gardeners from across the Borough have been celebrated in this year’s allotment competition.

• Major milestone for Stapleford Cricket Club as work is underway on new home ground

  25/08/2026 - Stapleford Cricket Club has taken a significant step towards a bright new chapter, with groundwork now underway on the club's future home ground.

• Eleven hours of free live music coming to Eastwood for D.H. Lawrence Music Festival

  24/08/26 - Over 150 local artists from Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire will descend on Eastwood this September, playing 11 hours of free live music across 15 stages and 14 venues for the 2026 D.H. Lawrence Music Festival.

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