There’s lots of significant projects taking place in the Borough which will shape the local area for the future, from the regeneration of town centres, to reducing our carbon footprint to tackle climate change. How we continue to support these and other initiatives in the ongoing cost of living crisis needs real input from local people.

Please share your thoughts so that we can consider your input as we look to fulfil the needs of our communities in the right way through next year’s budget proposals.

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Broxtowe Borough Council has awarded a grant of £10,000 to Eastwood Tennis Club to resurface their practice court and offer new Walking Tennis sessions.

The club match funded the grant with in-kind volunteer time and money from club funds. The grant was made possible through the UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) from the UK Government.

The club is offering a free Walking Tennis taster session on Saturday 26 October at 10am at Eastwood Tennis Club, Church Walk, NG16 3BG. Regular sessions from Monday 4 November must be booked in advance – contact the club through their Facebook page or email eastwoodltc@gmail.com.

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Plans and architect’s visualisations for a brand-new enterprise building, called The Pencil Works, will be on display to local people on Monday 28 October, 4pm to 6pm at Stapleford Library and Learning Centre, 25 Church St, NG9 8GA.

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As part of a Broxtowe Borough Council funded project, Groundwork Five Counties’ Green Doctor was offering energy saving advice at the Eastwood Green Festival.

The Green Doctor attended the Festival as part of a wider programme across the Borough that aims to provide energy saving advice. The project is funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Over 500 visitors came to the Festival and the Green Doctor stall was busy giving free practical advice to help people take control of their bills and save energy in the home.

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Stapleford Community Group has continued its support for Shoe-Aid by adding new donation points, including the latest at Stapleford Town Council.

In a further boost to the initiative, The Helpful Bureau has now also accepted a donation box, joining the growing list of local businesses and organisations partnering with the Stapleford Community Group to support Shoe-Aid. 

Shoe-Aid, a UK charity that tackles footwear poverty and landfill waste, redistributes donated shoes to people in need both in the UK and abroad. With millions of shoes going to waste each year, initiatives like these make a significant impact by ensuring shoes that might otherwise end up in landfills are instead given to those who need them.

Residents can now donate at the following local locations:

• The Co-Op, Hickings Lane, Stapleford
• Old Mill Club, Mill Road, Stapleford
• Stapleford Town Council, Warren Avenue, Stapleford
• The Helpful Bureau, Derby Road, Stapleford
• The Co-Op, Market Place, Derby Road, Sandiacre
• The Plough Inn, Town Street, Sandiacre
• The Bridge Sandiacre
• Longmore Lane, Sandiacre

For more information on how to donate, or to get involved, visit one of the donation points or contact the Stapleford Community Group.

Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or someone thinking of getting into the sport, this event promises to be a fantastic opportunity to learn, try out new bikes, and get valuable advice from cycling experts.