Rushcliffe Archives

Leader of RBC Cllr Simon Robinson to step down next year

03/12/2022 by Digital Media

The Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council Cllr Simon Robinson has announced he is to step down from the role from next year. Leader of the authority since 2016, he made a statement at a Full Council meeting this evening (December 1) at Rushcliffe Arena confirming the news. He stated he is set to … [Read more...]

Local historian unveils memorial to fallen US servicemen

27/11/2022 by Digital Media

A new memorial honouring the servicemen of the United States Army Airforce stationed at Langar Airfield during the Second World War has been unveiled. Funded by donations from local businesses, the memorial was unveiled during a moving ceremony on 1 October to honour the US servicemen who served … [Read more...]

Local museum receives £8k to help fund new shop front

21/11/2022 by Digital Media

Nottingham-based Framework Knitters Museum has received funds to upgrade its newly established café and shop – Parker’s Yard - with a discrete and secure reception area. The funds for the project, which will begin and complete this winter, have been awarded through the Museum Development East … [Read more...]

Volunteer Drivers Needed for Rushcliffe CVS

17/11/2022 by Digital Media

Do you have a few spare hours a week to help people in Calverton and Burton Joyce to get out and about? Mary lives alone and has no family or friends living nearby. She cannot use a bus, as she’s a bit frail, but she really wants to do her shopping once a week and if you could take her in your … [Read more...]

Plethora of Pumpkins at Robert Miles Infant School

13/11/2022 by Digital Media

It's that time of year again, where families prepare for Halloween and begin carving pumpkins. Following on from their successful pumpkin decorating competition in 2021, Robert Miles Infant School again had a fantastic showing from all the children throughout the school. On the final day of … [Read more...]

Rushcliffe Mayor invites community to mark armistice two minutes silence in West Bridgford

10/11/2022 by Digital Media

The Mayor of Rushcliffe Cllr Tina Combellack is inviting the community to join her and local dignitaries in observing a two minute silence to mark Armistice Day this Friday, November 11. All are welcome to attend the Remembrance event on Central Avenue in West Bridgford that starts shortly … [Read more...]

Winner of ‘Britain’s Biggest Hedgehog Street’ is announced

09/11/2022 by Digital Media

A street in a Nottinghamshire village has been crowned the winner of ‘Britain’s Biggest Hedgehog Street’ by wildlife charities The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) and People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES), who together run the nationwide campaign Hedgehog Street. The winning … [Read more...]

West Bridgford’s Christmas Lights Switch On will host ITV’s The Voice star

01/11/2022 by Digital Media

West Bridgford’s free Christmas Lights Switch On returns on Saturday November 19 from 10am until 5pm for a fun packed day full of live music including a special performance from ITV’s The Voice star Mark Howard, food, drink and gift market, street theatre entertainment and a firework spectacular! … [Read more...]

Council encourages residents to use lower noise fireworks

28/10/2022 by Digital Media

Rushcliffe Borough Council is again encouraging residents to follow its lead in moving to lower noise fireworks ahead of Bonfire Night and its winter events season to further protect local people, pets and wildlife. The authority is continuing its policy that was introduced last year that sees … [Read more...]

Rushcliffe Leader ‘extremely concerned’ at reduction of fire service in the Borough

21/10/2022 by Digital Media

The Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has joined colleagues in voicing his ‘extreme concern’ at the proposed reduction of fire services in the Borough. Cllr Simon Robinson has responded to Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Authority’s current plans as part of its Futures 2025 Efficiency … [Read more...]