New park in Bramcote will be named by the public

Broxtowe Borough Council plans to convert an 18-acre former quarry and landfill in Bramcote into a country park, and an online public consultation to name it will run from March 2 to the end of the month.

Broxtowe Borough Council plans to convert an 18-acre former sand pit and landfill in Bramcote into a country park and nature reserve. The site was capped and restored by its previous operator, Biffa, but its car park is currently gated because of fly-tipping and reports of illegal encampments. The council adopted the site in July last year and on February 3 approved proposals for a new car park, improved paths, better security and picnic areas. A public consultation to choose the park's name will run online from March 2 until the end of the month, and residents may request a printed copy. Key details: - The site is an 18-acre former quarry and landfill in Bramcote. - The land was capped and restored by the previous operator, Biffa. - On February 3 the council approved plans for a country park with a car park, improved paths, improved access, better security and picnic areas. - The project will use £107,000 in Section 106 developer contributions for funding. - An online public naming consultation is scheduled from March 2 until the end of the month; printed copies can be requested. - Councillors said they would not accept the suggested name "Quarry McQuarryface," referencing the 2016 Boaty McBoatface poll. Summary: The project aims to secure the site's future as accessible green space for nearby new housing developments and to improve access and security. The council will hold the public naming consultation in March; further decisions about the park's facilities and formal opening were not specified.