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28 August 2026

In this newsletter:

Work underway on new home for Stapleford Cricket Club
Changes to bin collections over the bank holiday
Mayor's charity day event takes place this weekend
One week to go until storytelling, street theatre, and live music at Bennerley Viaduct
Last chance to have your say on this year’s Parks and Open Spaces Survey
There's still time to win a free glass bin

Work underway on new home for Stapleford Cricket Club

Representatives from Broxtowe BC, Stapleford Towns Fund, Notts County Council, Stapleford CC, Trent Bridge Community & Talbot Landscapes

Work is progressing well on Stapleford Cricket Club’s new permanent home ground near Pit Lane – a major milestone that secures the club’s future and creates new opportunities for players, young cricketers and the local community.

The project has been made possible through the Stapleford Towns Fund and partnership working between Stapleford Cricket Club, Broxtowe Borough Council, the ECB and Trent Bridge Community Trust, helping to create a lasting home for cricket in the area.

With the work progressing, all being well, the new ground could be ready for play by summer 2027.

Changes to bin collections over the bank holiday

Cartoon image of bins on a summers day with the text "There will be changes to your bin collections over the bank holiday"

There will be changes to your bin collections next week due to the August bank holiday.

Your bin will be collected a day later than your usual collection. So, if your bin is normally collected on a Wednesday, next week it will be collected on Thursday.

Check your collection day along with our Council Offices and leisure centre opening times over the bank holiday at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/bankholiday

Mayor's charity day event takes place this weekend

Mayor's Charity Day poster for the event on 30 August between 9:00am and 3:00pm at the Boathouse Cafe in Beeston Rylands

Head on over to The Boathouse Café this weekend for coffee and cake in aid of Broxtowe Youth Homelessness and Age UK Notts!

While there, take part in the charity raffle where a great range of prizes are just waiting to be won while you support two good causes.

Sunday 30 August
9:00am to 3:00pm
The Boathouse Cafe, 1a Quay Side, Beeston Rylands.

Bring your friends and family and join the community in making a real difference.

One week to go until storytelling, street theatre, and live music at Bennerley Viaduct

Iron Giant: A Valley's Story event poster detailing the event on 6 September between 1:00pm and 4:00pm

Looking for something to do next weekend?

Join us on Sunday 6 September from 1:00pm to 4:00pm for Iron Giant: A Valley's Story - a free event at the legendary Bennerley Viaduct!

Entertaining you will be:

Beeston Players, telling the story of the viaduct from inception to modern day.
The Hot Dogs Brass Band bringing the area to life with live music.
David Coleman providing an interactive coal mining talk.
The Lost Luggage Porters and Period Prestidigitation performing Victorian themed street theatre on the skywalk.

This event is FREE, with free parking also available on site. Blue Badge holders should reserve a spot by emailing events@broxtowe.gov.uk

Come along, hear the story, see the shows, and grab a coffee and cake from the newly opened visitors centre and café.

Find out more

Last chance to have your say on this year’s Parks and Open Spaces Survey

Image of a path running through a park between trees with the text "Parks and Open Spaces Survey"

There’s still time to have your say in this year’s Parks and Open Spaces Survey before it closes on Monday (31 August).

Your feedback is crucial in us understanding where to direct investment in the parks that we all love. Take 5 minutes to tell us about your experiences in our parks, what you like, and areas we can improve.

The selection of parks in the survey is determined through a regular cycle which ensures all of the Council’s sites are surveyed over the course of three years.