• Listed building repurposed as alternate education centre in Stapleford

  21/09/2026 - Alternative education provider Conquer Learning have moved into the Grade II listed Stapleford House, owned by Broxtowe Borough Council, as the building continues to undergo refurbishments.

• C-City stage returns to Oxjam showcasing local and international artists

  18/09/2026 - Local musicians, as well as those from Germany and Poland will be joining this year’s Oxjam event in Beeston on 3 October, as part of the C-City stage, sponsored by Broxtowe Borough Council.

• Work set to begin on new Bramcote Leisure Centre as contracts signed

  17/09/2026 - Construction of the new £21.5 million state-of-the-art Bramcote Leisure Centre will begin in early October after the contractor G.F. Tomlinson was appointed and contracts were signed.

• Free Autumn Fun Day event coming to Stapleford in October

  17/09/2026 - A free day of autumn fun will be on offer in Stapleford next month, as Broxtowe Borough Council’s fun days take place for the final time this year.

• British Sign Language provision part of D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum improvements

  15/09/2026 - A £5,000 funding boost will help bring the life and times of Eastwood born writer, D.H. Lawrence and local history to more people, through a project to introduce British sign language provision, alongside other accessibility improvements.

• Community Invited to Support the Mayor's Chosen Charities at Special Fundraising Event

  15/09/2026 - Residents are being invited to support the Mayor of Broxtowe's chosen charities by attending a special fundraising evening hosted by Miss Zandra Pepper on Saturday 24 October, at Greasley Miners Welfare Club.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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