Eastwood and its neighbouring districts offer considerable
potential for an exciting future. It is often said that there are
three rules for a successful community and for business enterprises:
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“Location, location and location!” It was transport
and communication during the 19th century that was a major influence
in developing Eastwood into a Town through railways, canals and
roads. This same element continues to make a positive impact in
present day developments:-
• Junction 26 of the M1 motorway is only 2 miles away
• From the M1 motorway, the Eastwood Bypass (A610) provides
two main access roads into either end of the Town.
• Public transport continues to develop with numerous and
frequent bus services. Eastwood is conveniently located midway between
Nottingham City and the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.
• The Nottingham City’s new rapid tram system includes
future plans to extend as far as neighbouring Watnall, and perhaps
in the future direct to Eastwood.
• The railway station at Langley Mill (one mile away) is located
on the main London, Nottingham and Sheffield line.
• The Nottingham East Midlands International Airport is adjacent
to junction 24 of the M1 motorway
Eastwood Town Centre, Nottingham Road (the ‘main street) and
the ‘SUN INN’ crossroads are areas identified for further
investment policies in community, shopping and leisure activities.
Work is currently proceeding upon upgrading and restoration work
to old buildings in order to create modernised buildings but also
to retain and preserve their original character and personality.
Eastwood will therefore enhance the future status and quality of
its Town Centre whilst at the same time preserving its vitally important
heritage. Major retailers such as Morrison’s, Boots, B &
Q and Co op have established sites in Eastwood. Over 100 shops of
 all
varieties combine to make a vibrant retailing community in the town.
Further afield on the A610 Bypass a new business park ‘Giltbrook
(IKEA) Retail Park’ has now been developed. IKEA, Next and
Decathlon have already established major retailing outlets and have
now been joined with the addition of British Home Stores, Comet,
Laura Ashley and others.
Except for rebuilding and infilling work, limited room is currently
available for new residential development within the confines of
the Town boundary. However good quality and affordable housing is
available and should remain so for the foreseeable future. Again
the emphasis is on upgrading properties and infilling development
and this factor is accelerating as the popularity of the Town grows.
A new Country park at COLLIERS WOOD provides enjoyable recreation
and leisure activities for the local community. Such provision is
supplemented by another provision in the River Erewash Valley. Canal
and river walks, bridleways and woodland development maintain and
develop what DH Lawrence once described as “The country of
my Heart”. The Towns existing recreation facilities include
EASTWOOD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB, EASTWOOD TOWN CRICKET CLUB, Coronation
Park Recreation Ground, and an indoor/outdoor Sports Centre available
to the public near the Comprehensive School on Mansfield Road.
Eastwood has its own COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION, a Comprehensive
School and good quality Junior and Infants schools all sited within
convenient distances to our main residential areas
Our Town is proud to have a prestigious high quality Hotel established
in the EASTWOOD HALL and surrounding grounds. A fully serviced Conference
Centre compliments restaurants, and an impressive Health Centre
complete with indoor swimming and gymnasium.
The Town’s centre also includes the Eastwood Library, Police,
Fire and Ambulance Stations and Council Offices and the Eastwood
Post Office. Eastwood is well served by major employers including
Raleigh Cycles, Warburton’s Bakery and Microlise Technology.
A limited number of premium commercial sites/new buildings remain
and interested organizations are urged to make initial contact with
Economic Development Officers of the Broxtowe Borough Council.
Finally, Eastwood’s Internationally renowned DH Lawrence is
featured strongly in many locations in the Town. His birthplace,
his school, the Library and a number of important buildings related
to his life are all located within easy walking distance. Perhaps
the two most notable buildings are his home in Victoria Street and
the fully restored Durban House on Mansfield Road. Both very well
worth a visit.
These are just some examples of the facilities, services, and amenities
already available in Eastwood, a town now experiencing a new vitality,
an enhanced status and a vibrant period of re-development. Many
people in Eastwood have devoted considerable effort to bring about
the new optimism. Their reward is to see Eastwood Town achieving
the objective enshrined in the Town’s Coat of Arms “We
seek the Best”
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