For a fourth year Rushcliffe residents are being asked to kindly place non-perishable food and clothes donations out with their bin to help local homeless charity The Friary. Last year local people donated an astonishing 12 tonnes of goods that go directly to those in need. Waste teams will … [Read more...]
Ensure you get in a licensed taxi this Christmas
If you’re using a taxi over the festive period in Rushcliffe always ensure it’s a black licensed hackney carriage or licensed private hire operator. That’s the message from Rushcliffe Borough Council who are advising residents and visitors in the Borough to never get into a vehicle unless you … [Read more...]
Plans put forward for over 100 new homes in the village
Fresh plans have recently been revealed to build more than 100 homes in East Leake, just months after a large-scale 170-home development for the same site was rejected. Developers went back to the drawing board to come up with a new proposal of 101 new homes to be built on the 21.5-acre site … [Read more...]
West Bridgford Colts FC pick up top gong at Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards night
The dedication and commitment of volunteers at a youth football club has been celebrated at an annual awards event. West Bridgford Colts FC were presented with the Pride of Rushcliffe trophy — the most prestigious prize on offer at the Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards night on Wednesday (November … [Read more...]
Plans for Bingham’s new leisure facilities go on display to the community
Specialist consultants have worked with Rushcliffe Borough Council to produce the designs for the new facility in line with the Bingham Masterplan that shows artists’ impressions for the sports element of the Bingham Hub. The displays are now on view at Bingham Leisure Centre, the town’s library … [Read more...]
Ensure you can have your say by registering to vote
Residents in Rushcliffe are being reminded to ensure they can have their say in the General Election, by registering to vote. With the country going to the polls in December, all are encouraged to register at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote so they can vote in the Rushcliffe or Newark … [Read more...]
Update from the Friends of Meadow Park
This is our first article for East Leake Local News and it seems appropriate to give you some background information about the park and what volunteers do to help maintain it. Meadow Park is about 18 hectares of open countryside owned by Rushcliffe Borough Council, managed and maintained by East … [Read more...]
Over 5,000 free trees to be distributed across Rushcliffe
Over 5,000 free trees will be distributed to householders and parishes across Rushcliffe in the coming weeks after thousands responded to Rushcliffe Borough Council’s environmental campaign. The summer months saw over 2,500 households successfully apply for up to two free Crab Apple or Rowan … [Read more...]
Volunteers and partner agencies join to Love Cotgrave!
A dedicated autumn clear-up has taken place, with local councils and partner agencies joining residents and volunteers to ‘Love Cotgrave’ and help spruce up parts of the town. A team of over 50 helped make the streets sparkle in Ringleas, Rivermead and Lawrence Close cleaning over 30 street … [Read more...]
Town Council to drive forward Bingham long stay car parking
Potential long stay car parking options in Bingham will be led by Bingham Town Council as it seeks to drive forward plans to improve longer term facilities for motorists and the wider community. It will be the accountable authority for a project exploring converting land near to the potential … [Read more...]