The Borough of Broxtowe lies to the west of the City of Nottingham and is bounded by the River Trent on the south and the River Erewash on the west. There are four main towns Beeston, Stapleford, Kimberley and Eastwood - each with its own character and individuality.

There is a wide choice of employment, housing amenities and countryside which makes Broxtowe a very pleasant place to live and work. Nearly two thirds of the land in Broxtowe is open countryside with a number of areas noted for their particular charm, and preserved as conservation areas.

Housing varies from 19th century terrace cottages to modern housing schemes and purpose-built accommodation for the young and elderly. Industry offers employment ranging from large national companies such as Boots, Siemens and the Royal Mail to a substantial number of industrial and commercial businesses across a wide range of services.

The most notable son of Broxtowe is D.H Lawrence born in Eastwood, whose writings reflect many places in the area. From the D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum and Durban House Heritage Centre in Eastwood to the north of the Borough to the peaceful surrounds of Bramcote Ridge or the Attenborough Nature Reserve in the south, there are plenty of days out for both residents and visitors alike.

Broxtowe's industrial heritage includes lace making and the hosiery trade in the south of the Borough and coal mining in the north.

Population 105,572