In this newsletter:
- Stapleford South East by-election result
- Enjoy 3 hours of free parking this Christmas
- Last chance to apply for Broxtowe Skills Fund
- D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum at Kimberley Christmas Market
- Christmas and New Year bin collections
- Broxtowe's Housing Development Team shortlisted again!
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Stapleford South East by-election result
Election result: Elected in Stapleford South East Borough Ward - Sarah Camplin, Broxtowe Alliance (BA).
Enjoy 3 hours of free parking this Christmas
This year we will be offering 3 hours of free parking across Council owned car parks from 8 December – 31 December, to enjoy and support our local high streets and businesses this festive period.
After reviewing the usage of our car parks over the free parking period last Christmas and listening to our local businesses, we want to prevent commuters taking advantage of all-day free parking.
So, our ticket machines will issue free tickets for the first 3 hours, as well as on the PayByPhone app, with normal charges applying after this period.
Shop local this Christmas!
Please note parking charges still apply at Technology Drive and Station Road car parks. All other restrictions still apply, please see tariff boards for more information
Last chance to apply for Broxtowe Skills Fund
Ready to boost your skills or train your team? Apply for the Broxtowe Skills and Training Fund before the application deadline this Sunday 7 December, 5:00pm!
Broxtowe residents aged 18+ and not in employment or full-time education can apply for up to £1,000 to cover 100% of course fees.
Small businesses with up to 30 employees and less than £2 million annual turnover can apply for up to £2,500 (max £1,000 per employee). With 30% minimum match funding.
Training must be completed by 28 February 2026.
Find full guidance and apply below.
D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum at Kimberley Christmas Market
The D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum are popping up at the Kimberley Christmas Market this Sunday 7 December!
Visit the mini museum shop for unique gifts, festive decorations, and the perfect stocking fillers.
Catch the team indoors at the Kimberley Institute Cricket Club, Newdigate Street, Kimberley, NG16 2NJ – come and say hello! Please note the stall will be taking cash only.
Christmas and New Year bin collections
There will be some changes to bin collections over the Christmas bank holiday, not sure when yours will be collected?
You can check on your bin calendar or online. Visit our Bank Holiday webpage below for our bank holiday opening hours and more information.
Broxtowe’s Housing Development Team shortlisted again!
 The team were shortlisted for Best Development Team – Rural/Suburban at the Inside Housing Awards at the O2 in London, following a stellar year.
From May 2024 – July 2025, the team have managed to increase the Council’s housing stock significantly, purchasing or constructing 106 new homes for affordable rent – helping to exceed the initial 5 year start or complete target for June 2025 of 125, with 207 new homes either ready to be lived in or on the way.
Much of this delivery has been made possible thanks to the Council developing our relationship with Homes England to achieve funding. Through this, funding from the government agency tripled, taking it from £945,000 to £3.2 million.
Interim Chief Executive, Zulfiqar Darr, says, “I’m immensely proud of the team, seeing them hit the milestones and targets recently, it has been nothing short of incredible - I’m looking forward to hearing about the team developing more affordable homes in the future."
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