Plumtree Cricket Club is delighted to announce the successful installation of two new hybrid cricket pitches at its ground. Completed over 29th, 30th and 31st March 2026, by leading sports surface specialists SIS Pitches, the new state-of-the-art hybrid pitches combine natural grass with … [Read more...]
West Bridgford CIL funding awarded to community projects
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has awarded its fourth round of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding to support a range of community projects in West Bridgford, Lady Bay and Edwalton following a public consultation. West Bridgford Neighbourhood CIL is funded by developers and helps meet … [Read more...]
New inclusive play area opens in Shelford
A new inclusive play area has officially opened in the heart of Shelford, enhancing local recreational facilities and helping to create a more connected, active community for residents of all ages. The play area at Shelford Playing Field, West Street features equipment designed specifically for … [Read more...]
Edwalton charity tackling clothing poverty receives funding boost
An Edwalton‑based charity working to combat clothing poverty has received a welcome funding boost from Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC). Sharewear Clothing Scheme has been awarded a £500 grant from RBC’s Community Wellbeing Fund to help cover staff uniform costs and provide additional training … [Read more...]
Bin collector and driver reaches 40 years at RBC
A Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) waste driver and crew leader has reached the remarkable milestone of 40 years working for the authority and collected an astonishing six million bins! Keith Sayers joined RBC in 1986 and has helped recycle in the region of a billion items in the Borough, … [Read more...]
RBC awards £5,000 to project supporting young people in Cotgrave
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has awarded £5,000 from its Community Wellbeing Fund to support a project in Cotgrave that is helping to create an inclusive and supportive environment for young people. The project led by The Pythian Club, has so far engaged with over 150 young people through … [Read more...]
Adam Hill proposed as Chief Executive at RBC
Adam Hill is being proposed as Rushcliffe Borough Council’s new Chief Executive, subject to being ratified at a Full Council meeting on December 5. He is set to start the position next year and is currently CEO at Mansfield District Council and was previously Deputy Chief Executive at Swansea … [Read more...]