The visit was an opportunity for residents to talk to Ms Hardy about the recent flooding that areas like Eastwood and Stapleford have suffered in recent years.
In October 2023, Eastwood was hit by an unprecedented flooding event during Storm Babet when76 properties were flooded as well as many gardens and businesses.
The impact of Storm Babet was compounded only a few months later when Storm Henk brought more flooding to the area.
Ms Hardy was shown around the area near Beauvale Brook which saw some of the worst flooding at the time.
She then headed to Eastwood Town Cricket Club where she met club secretary Judith Humphries who described the impact the flooding had had on the club.
Residents Rhoda Carlton and Carol Bridgeman also met the minister and showed her photos of the damage done to their houses.
They recounted how quickly the area had become overwhelmed by water and the trauma that the event had on themselves and their neighbours.
Mrs Charlton said: “The water came down this lane like a river.
"The fire service who came would not go in it, they said it was too dangerous.
“We need some sort of reassurance that things are being done to prevent such a tragedy in the future
"It is not just a physical tragedy as in your property is damaged, it is very much a personal tragedy.
Mrs Bridgeman said: “The time it has taken for people to get back in their homes is horrendous.
"Some people are still not back in from October 2023."
On meeting the minister, she added: “Being listened to was important.
"Knowing action on the causes of flooding is being investigated reassured me.
"I now see a way forward in the next steps to minimise any future flood risk.”
Stephen Wyre, chairman of the cricket club, also met the minister to discuss the impact on them.
He said they had spent thousands of pounds on renovations, on top of losing roughly £2,000 each month before they were able to host matches again in June last year.
He said: “It is fantastic they are taking an interest in a little club like us, in a little town, but the most important thing is what are they going to do to prevent it happening again.
“Action is what is needed now.”
Ms Hardy and Ms Campebell will continue discussions on how to ensure Broxtowe is protected from flooding in the future.
Ms Campbell said: “I was very pleased that the minister was able to come to Broxtowe to talk to affected families and to assure them that they have been heard.
“Residents in Eastwood, and also in other flooded communities need the assurance that everything is being done to ensure that this won’t happen again."
Ms Hardy said: “One of the main messages is to understand the cause of the flooding.
"That’s one of the points I’m going to take away, go back to the Environment Agency, and have that conversation.
“We’re investing £2.65bn in the next two years to build, upgrade and improve flood defences, because flood defences have been left in the worst state on record after 14 years of the previous Conservative Government.
“I have immediately moved money into maintenance because we need to maintain the assets we already have.
“We also need to look at some of our assets and upgrade them because they were built in the past for past assumptions on the level of flooding, and we know climate change makes flooding a more frequent occurrence.
“Shortly we are going to announce funding for the next year and where all of that is going, and also announcing a review into the flood funding formula to make sure it is set for the future.”
Nottinghamshire Council, the flood authority, conducted an investigation after the incident.
A report suggests there could have been a number of reasons for the flooding, including that large volumes of water were discharged from the Moorgreen Reservoir, into an adjacent pond, which then runs into Beauvale Brook.
It also suggests flows of water came from nearby agricultural land, while the brook itself had various instances of blockages and excessive vegetation – which could have 'exacerbated' the rise in water.
The Environment Agency said the council has been leading investigations in Eastwood, but the authority did not respond by time of publication when approached for comment.
Broxtowe Council has also been contacted for comment.