Waitrose have cancelled plans to build a new store at Wheatcroft Island next to the A52 in Edwalton. The supermarket chain have confirmed to Rushcliffe Borough Council that their plans for a store on the 3716sqm site on Melton Road will now not progress. This follows previous decisions made by … [Read more...]
Car park expansion for popular Rushcliffe Arena
Rushcliffe Arena’s car park is set to be extended following the success of the facility’s leisure centre and conference and meeting facilities. Despite being open for just 18 months, Rushcliffe Borough Council have decided to expand the car park, due to the demand of spaces during peak … [Read more...]
Car park changes for Keyworth car park
Changes to parking at Bunny Lane car park in Keyworth will begin in July with long-term parking being discouraged by Rushcliffe Borough Council. Residents and visitors using the facility will be able to park free of charge for two hours using a voucher from a new ticket machine. Those wishing … [Read more...]
Council exploring possibility of new underground car park in West Bridgford
Rushcliffe Borough Council is considering building a new underground car park in West Bridgford and exploring way of improving the shopping area around Central Avenue, Gordon Road and Tudor Square. The council are building on recommendations set out by independent commissioners to improve the … [Read more...]
Breakfast club a huge hit for Rushcliffe’s Armed Forces Community Covenant
A breakfast club is proving to be a huge hit with veterans and serving members of the forces thanks to Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Armed Forces Community Covenant. Its monthly meet ups at the Goose at Gamston welcome all members and families of current and former Armed Forces based in the … [Read more...]
Residents say no to cold callers with Nominated Neighbour Scheme
Residents at a retirement complex are saying no to cold callers with a Nominated Neighbour Scheme that deters unexpected visitors and keeps residents safe within their own homes. Nottinghamshire County Council’s Trading Standards, Rushcliffe Borough Council, officers from Nottinghamshire Police … [Read more...]
Housebuilder teams up with South Wolds for insight into construction
Pupils at a school in Rushcliffe were given a glimpse into the world of construction and engineering recently thanks to local homebuilder Barratt Homes North Midlands. The developer has committed to deliver employment and skills opportunities in Rushcliffe, and has teamed up with FPCR Environment … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe’s free leisure centre access helps volleyball ace Tom
An up-and-coming Tollerton-based volleyball star is benefitting from a Rushcliffe Borough Council scheme which provides free access to its leisure centres to help them compete at national level. Sixteen-year-old Tom Jones uses leisure centres as part of his training thanks to Rushcliffe Borough … [Read more...]
Residents and business owners can now ask questions at Full Council and cabinet meetings
Residents and business owners can now ask specific questions at Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Full Council and cabinet meetings. Citizen’s Questions will allow an opportunity to pose a question at the beginning of each meeting to clarify points about the council or the services it provides. The … [Read more...]
Celebration for 10 years of Friends of Sharphill Wood
By Bill Logan (secretary ) Sharphill Wood is one of the few remaining areas of greenery in West Bridgford, noted for being pictured in the 1960 film of Alan Sillitoe’s Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and, more recently, Shane Meadows’ short of Jake Bugg’s Slumville Sunrise. Ten years ago, the … [Read more...]