Placemaking
Protecting + enhancing our township ever since 1973.
Since being established, the Society has influenced a lot of aspects of local civic environment, including: pedestrianising our high street; planting trees; enhancing green spaces; promoting better recreation spaces and skate parks; saving public art, and improving quality of local buildings and developments.
We comment on planning applications weekly. Our latest planning challenges are under ‘Placemaking > planning‘ in the menu. We also write about them in our Blog.
We also:
- Save buildings from demolition.
- Protect and promote the heritage features in our town.
- Monitor planning applications especially for those which impact trees, wildlife, and local heritage.
- Consult on planning policy.
- Champion good urban design.
- Research and install Blue Plaques.
- Encourage public engagement in local changes.
- Platform local groups and support grassroots movements.
- Run campaigns and actions to champion our natural environment.
- Help create a Local Heritage List (LHL) for Broxtowe.
community
Our local events run throughout the year and are open to all.
Find out fascinating facts about where you live via our guided walks throughout the summer.
Our programme of talks between October and March platform big ideas and bright minds.
Our Beeston Bee Trail is a fun way to get to know our native bees better – and supports local independent businesses.
Our Design Awards recognise good design and beauty in our built environment – all nominated by the local public. We run a host of heritage-linked events for the annual Heritage Open Days in September.
In addition, we also:
- Platform Beeston Street Art and Beeston Light Night
- Support local projects such as:
- Skate Beeston
- Beeston Repair Cafe
- Incredible Edible Beeston
- Hong Kong Notts
- Beeston Library of Things
- Beeston Repair Cafe
Support us
We’re a charity – our members + donations fund everything we do.
If you like what we do, why not support us!