Public could help decide name of nature reserve

The public may be asked to help name a new Nottinghamshire nature reserve as part of a wider consultation on its future.

The former Bramcote Quarry on Coventry Lane was legally adopted by Broxtowe Borough Council in July 2025 after the site had been restored by the firm Biffa.

Now the authority is looking at plans to invest more than £100,000 of developer funds in improving paths, drainage, car parking and security, along with installing seating, picnic tables and signage.

A report to the council also proposes asking for public opinions on a name for the site, which could then be put forward for future consideration.

Following the end of quarrying and landfill operations at the 18 acre (7.4 hectare) site it was capped and restored with a mixture of young woodland, grassland and crushed stone paths.

A small car park was also built but this is currently kept locked to prevent fly-tipping and unauthorised camping.

A report to the council to be discussed on Tuesday notes the current paths on site have suffered erosion in heavy rain and are not accessible and with residential development taking place nearby, demand to use the area is likely to increase.

Proposed improvements include upgrading the car park and access road and incorporating a height restriction barrier at the entrance to prevent unauthorised encampments.

The area surrounding the car park would be more formally maintained and made more visible to discourage fly-tipping, if plans are approved.

Fencing would also be installed to restrict access to areas of former quarrying activity, particularly the steep drop between Bramcote Hills Park and the old quarry site.

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