Author Archives: Mike Johnson

Don’t leave it to technology to look after your kids

Posted on 17 June 2013

Lindsay Donnelly (Police, Administrator, Nottinghamshire) writes :  Parents are being urged to take an interest in what their children are doing on the internet to protect them from online predators. A combination of factors can lead to children being at … Continue reading →

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News from David Watts, Broxtowe Liberal Democrat Leader – 17 June 2013

Posted on 17 June 2013

David Watts writes on: 1. Beeston Police Station / 2. Beeston Brigade’s Marching Band / 3. Grass Verges / 4. Beeston Carnival / 5. Legal Aid Reform / 6. Paradiso Cinema /  7.   Free Desks for Organisations / 8.  Million Jobs Campaign / 9.  Beeston Weir Cottages / 10.  Litter … Continue reading →

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Don’t be Fooled by Computer Scam

Posted on 14 June 2013

Police are asking computer users in Nottinghamshire to be on their guard after a number of suspected internet frauds have been reported to the force. Nottinghamshire Police have received a number of calls in relation to malicious software scams circulating … Continue reading →

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Broxtowe Borough Council – ‘Mobile’ Web Site

Posted on 14 June 2013

Keep up to date with all the latest Broxtowe Borough Council news, vacancies, events and other essential services on the go with the Council’s mobile website.   Doing it online has never been easier and popular transactions with the Council can now be … Continue reading →

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Anna Soubry MP at Nuthall Green Belt Public Meeting – 15 June 2013

Posted on 14 June 2013

Anna Soubry MP will be joining local councillors on Saturday at a public meeting organised by Nuthall Parish Council to discuss a number of issues affecting Green Belt land at Woodhouse Way, Nuthall.   The Proposed HS2 Route will also be … Continue reading →

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Update from Councillor Stan Heptinstall MBE – 7 June 2013

Posted on 7 June 2013

County Council Elections / Broxtowe Borough Council / The Hemlock Happening / Grass Verges / Core Strategy / Local Crime / CityLink Buses 

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Labour have won Wollaton West By-Election

Posted on 7 June 2013

The by-election in Wollaton West was called following the death of Conservative Councillor Steve Parton.   The Conservatives had held this seat for some time. However the results of the election held yesterday are as follows:

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National Accreditation for D.H. Lawrence Heritage

Posted on 6 June 2013

D.H. Lawrence Heritage has been awarded full accreditation under a new national museum standards scheme, run by Arts Council England. The scheme sets nationally agreed standards for UK museums in three key areas, including how the museum is run, how … Continue reading →

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Residents and Visitors are encouraged to recycle by Broxtowe BC

Posted on 6 June 2013

Broxtowe Borough Council has installed new ‘dual’ bins to help make it easier for local people to do their bit when it comes to recycling.  The new bins have been installed in Broxtowe’s town centres, with two more to follow … Continue reading →

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Grass Verges ! Are they to be kept tidy or left for the Wildlife ?

Posted on 30 May 2013

The Grass Verges in Bramcote Moor are again untidy.   The Council might have decided to leave the verges as a haven for wildlife and encourage the dandelions’ to spread.   Possibly the council are leaving it to local residents to keep their vicinity … Continue reading →

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Packed Programme Announced for Hemlock Happening

Posted on 30 May 2013

The Hemlock Happening Programme for this year’s annual Hemlock Happening on Saturday 8th June at Bramcote Hills Park has just been announced.  Visitors to the event, from 1.00pm until 10.45pm can enjoy a host of free activities for all the family on … Continue reading →

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Anna Soubry MP to hold Public Meeting on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill

Posted on 10 May 2013

Anna Soubry MP for Broxtowe is holding a public meeting to discuss the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill on Thursday 16th May, 7:30pm-8:30pm, at Clarkes Lane Methodist Church, Chilwell.   Click here for their web site which includes a map. Anna said, … Continue reading →

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Last year’s Mayor Councillor Margaret Handley hosts ‘Thank You’ event.

Posted on 10 May 2013

Members of a Charity and Fundraising Committee enjoyed a thank you reception at the Town Hall, Beeston earlier last week for their help in raising over £12,000 for two local charities. Past Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe (2012/13), Councillor Margaret … Continue reading →

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Councillor Stan Heptinstall MBE is our new Deputy Mayor

Posted on 9 May 2013

Councillor Stan Heptinstall MBE, the Liberal Democrat Councillor for Bramcote, will assist Iris White, the new Mayor of Broxtowe, as the borough’s Deputy Mayor throughout the civic year ahead.

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Councillor Iris White is our New Mayor

Posted on 9 May 2013

Councillor Iris White was installed as the 36th Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe last night (Wednesday 8th May) at the Annual Meeting of Broxtowe Borough Council. Iris’ family joined her on this very special occasion and her daughters Alison … Continue reading →

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Linda MacRae proposes a Special Day for our Posties

Posted on 9 May 2013

After helping to deliver leaflets around my neighbourhood, I would like to give a big THANK YOU to our Posties.   I never realised the difficulty involved.  

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Changes to Beeston Bus Station, from 10th May

Posted on 7 May 2013

Matt Colver of Nottingham City Council has written to us to indicate that more changes to the Beeston Bus Station are to take effect from 10 May 2013.     If you use the Bus Station in Beeston, then this … Continue reading →

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Anna Soubry MP helps to launch “Get Walking Week”

Posted on 7 May 2013

Anna Soubry MP for Broxtowe attended the launch of “Get Walking Week” at Attenborough Nature Reserve on Saturday 4th May; joining the Ramblers Association, MacMillan Cancer Support and Walking for Health. The Broxtowe MP said, “The Ramblers Association is a … Continue reading →

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Anna Soubry MP attends Freedom of Entry Parade

Posted on 7 May 2013

Anna Soubry MP for Broxtowe attended 170 Engineer Group’s Parade through Stapleford on Saturday 4th May.    170 Engineer Group (based at Chetwynd Barracks) were exercising their Right of Entry granted by Broxtowe Borough Council and were accompanied by the Nottinghamshire … Continue reading →

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Anna Soubry MP meets with Broxtowe CAB

Posted on 3 May 2013

Anna Soubry MP for Broxtowe met with Broxtowe Citizens’ Advice Bureau on Friday 26 April.     Anna visited the Beeston Branch to talk to the District Manager as well as the Beeston branch Manager. The Broxtowe MP said, “We had a … Continue reading →

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