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The sad passing of Councillor Edward Cubley
It is with deep sadness that we have received news that Councillor Edward Cubley has passed away.
The Leader of the Council, Councillor Milan Radulovic, MBE has shared:
'Eddie, as he was known, was a Councillor for Greasley and was highly respected and loved across all parties. He was well-known for his optimism and his engaging personality. Eddie was a passionate skydiver in his spare time and approached everything he did with great enthusiasm.
He will be sorely missed by his colleagues here at the Council and our colleagues at Nottinghamshire County Council. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.'
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Green Flag Award Retained by Five of Broxtowe’s Open Spaces
Five Broxtowe open spaces are celebrating after it was announced they have retained their Green Flag awards.
The five parks that have been awarded are:
- Bramcote Hills Park
- Colliers Wood (Moorgreen)
- Alexandrina Plantation (Bramcote)
- Brinsley Headstocks
- The Old Church Tower (Bramcote)
Bramcote Hills Park has been awarded a green flag every year since 2006 and Colliers Wood has had one every year since 2008. The Green Flag Awards recognise and reward the best parks and green spaces across the country. A Green Flag is a sign to the public that the space boasts very high standards, is well maintained and has good facilities.
You could be part of the team that works to make these awards happen. We’re currently recruiting for an Environmental Development Officer, find out more and apply online.
Amber weather warning updates
Due to the amber weather warning being extended, we’ll be collecting bins an hour earlier on Monday 15 August, to help keep our Refuse Crews safe in the peak of the heat.
Please make sure your bin is out by 5.30am if you have a collection due on these days.
The earlier starts will help the teams to get more bins emptied in the morning before the temperatures peak later in the day and is in line with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advice for outdoor working.
With the expected hot weather, it is good to prepare in order to protect yourself, your family and friends. Remember to:
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm
- Use cool spaces if going outdoors
- Avoid exercise during the hottest parts of the day
- Check on vulnerable people
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Don't lose your vote - residents in Broxtowe Borough urged to check voter registration details
 Broxtowe Borough residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
With elections taking place in Broxtowe in May 2023, this is an opportunity for residents to make sure they can take part.
The annual canvass allows Broxtowe Borough Council to keep the electoral register up to date, to identify who risks losing their voice at elections, and to encourage them to register before it’s too late.
Emails will be sent from Broxtowe Borough Council Electoral Services, if you need further support email our team at elections@broxtowe.gov.uk
Be Broxtowe's 1000th Green Rewards subscriber and win a £50 voucher
 The number of Green Rewards subscribers in Broxtowe is about to hit 1,000!
To celebrate this milestone, we will be awarding a £50 voucher to the 1,000th person who signs up, which can be spent at an outlet of their choice:
- M&S
- Love2Shop
- National Garden Vouchers
Other News
Thank you to all who attended our Stapleford Green Festival!
Our Stapleford Green Festival at Pasture Road Recreation Ground on Saturday, 6 August, saw an incredible turnout with over 300 attendees – it was fantastic to see how passionate Broxtowe residents are about supporting low-carbon initiatives and how families and individuals engaged with stallholders and sustainability experts.
Thank you to everyone who attended and made the day a success.
Our fourth and final Green festival of the year will take place on 24 September at Hall Om Wong Open Space in Kimberley.
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Report an environmental issue
Our new online form to report an environmental issue is now live.
Due to issues with our Love Broxtowe platform, this has now been shut down and our new online form has replaced it.
Through the form you can report things such as fly-tipping, dog fouling, an issue at our parks and open spaces and more.
The form will allow you to:
- Pin the issue on a map
- Add your contact details
- Add a description
- Upload a photo
- Get a reference number when your report is submitted
- Get an update from us when the issue has been resolved
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Broxtowe Refugees Celebrate #MoreInCommon Event With Local Residents
Broxtowe Borough Council teamed up with Marwa Solimon of Heya Nottingham once again, to deliver an open event from local refugees for residents across Broxtowe.
Being the first of its kind, the event was an initiative to engage with the Broxtowe community as part of Refugee Week, which allowed refugee residents to celebrate and be celebrated in line with the theme #MoreInCommon.
The event saw attendees to the tune of almost 200 people, and was a day filled with cultural food, dance, henna and other activities.
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Don't miss the D.H. Lawrence festival in September
The D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum, D.H. Lawrence Society and LLeisure are bringing the D.H. Lawrence Festival to Broxtowe between 2 - 11 September.
There will be a range of activities to attend in Eastwood and the surrounding areas which will cover themes such as, the Mining Heritage and respect for the local environment. The majority of activities will be completely free to attend.
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Be wary of a number of scams currently taking place
Nottinghamshire County Council is currently warning of a number of scams that are taking place and ways in which fraudsters are taking advantage of people who regularly use the internet or communicate online.
The current scams to look out for are:
- Holiday scams and travel related fraud
- Scams targeting people who are eligible for cost of living payments
- Fraudsters contacting WhatsApp users and pretending to be a friend or family member in need
- Illegitimate websites when shopping online - use the tool Check a Website by Get Safe Online to check if a site is safe to buy from
You can become a member of Friends Against Scams which is a national scheme empowering people to fight scams through online training and sharing information about scams so that these can be avoided.
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