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...]
Designs progressing for Bingham leisure, community and office hub
Designs for a potential new £20m leisure, community and office hub in Bingham are progressing that could promote healthier lifestyles and complement the growth of the town. Specialist consultants are continuing to work with Rushcliffe Borough Council to produce the plans for the new facility … [Read more...]
Cotgrave’s Green Play Park Opening Event
Hundreds of excited children accompanied by their parents turned out last Saturday morning 12th October for the official opening of the new play park. The rain stopped and the sun shone (for a little while) which allowed all to enjoy this special event. The local retailers including the Co-op, the … [Read more...]
Have your say on future use of Lutterell Hall
Community groups and residents are being invited to give their views on the future use of Lutterell Hall. Rushcliffe Borough Council is encouraging all to complete a consultation on the West Bridgford facility at https://bit.ly/2OEfiM0 or in person at Rushcliffe Community Contact Centre, … [Read more...]
Local Plan Part 2 adopted
Rushcliffe Borough Council has adopted its Local Plan Part 2 that outlines key housing allocations in the Borough over the next decade. Central government requires the Borough to build 13,150 new homes by 2028 and non-strategic housing designations to assist this have now been passed following a … [Read more...]
Fly-tipper fined and vehicle destroyed for dumping waste outside recycling centre
An unregistered waste carrier has been fined for dumping items he had been paid to take away outside West Bridgford’s Recycling Centre after it had closed. Rushcliffe Borough Council prosecuted Peter Robinson, 51, from Clifton, for leaving a mattress and a bag of general waste outside the Rugby Road … [Read more...]