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Meet, Greet and Eat project given funding by Reach Rushcliffe

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A volunteer group that includes those with learning disabilities and additional needs is the latest group to receive funding from Reach Rushcliffe providing vital food packages for elderly residents and those at risk of social isolation and loneliness.  The Meet, Greet and Eat project is … [Read more...]

West Bridgford restaurant hosts charity quiz night

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A popular West Bridgford restaurant is hosting a social distanced quiz night at the end of September to raise money for charity. The Portello Lounge located on West Bridgford’s beloved Central Avenue has organised the special night to include a quiz at £2 per entry, plus a raffle.  The … [Read more...]

Shop Local Shop Safe say Rushcliffe Borough Council

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Rushcliffe Borough Council is asking local consumers to ‘Shop Local Shop Safe’ in a new campaign dedicated to the safe reopening of high streets and further driving shoppers back to town and village centres, thanks to funding from the European Regional Development Fund. The campaign’s new … [Read more...]

Free tree scheme returns for Rushcliffe residents, town and parish councils and groups!

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Rushcliffe based residents, town and parish councils and groups can make their properties and communities even greener by applying for free trees for a third year running.   Over 5,700 trees have been distributed since the start of the campaign in 2018 and crab apple and hazel trees are … [Read more...]

A new skatepark at Rushcliffe Country Park to be designed with local young people, meeting the needs of future Olympic skateboarders and BMXers

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Rushcliffe Borough Council have advertised the contract to replace the wooden skatepark at Rushcliffe Country Park, Ruddington, with a bespoke concrete facility to be designed in close collaboration with local young people. The skatepark will be completed in April 2021 and will join other new … [Read more...]

Residents thank Streetwise for generous donation to colourful community project

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Residents on a street in West Bridgford have thanked Streetwise for donating soil to a colourful community planter that is helping to unite neighbours and bring further life to the street. The feature, courtesy of ward councillor Liz Plant’s Nottinghamshire County Council divisional funding, has … [Read more...]

Shop front funding freshens look of Copper in West Bridgford

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Copper café in West Bridgford has welcomed a new look to its premises thanks to Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Shop Front Improvement Grant. The Great Northern Group outlet on Central Avenue in the town has freshened its appearance with a new fascia incorporating its classic brand after … [Read more...]

Rushcliffe Borough Council dismiss reports on consultation to end its role in local government

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Rushcliffe Borough Council has dismissed media reports it is set to consult its residents on ending its role providing high quality services in light of possible local government reorganisation.  The authority’s Cabinet is reassuring all residents and stakeholders in the Borough a report to … [Read more...]