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Due to the Bingham Gas Mains Replacement Scheme, temporary road closures and prohibitions will be in place. These include a full-length closure of the footpath from Rowan Close to Cogley Lane and a section of Dark Lane, between Grantham Road and Perry Grove, from 07:00 on Friday the 16th of February until 18:00 on Friday the 23rd of February 2024. For alternative routes and further details, please refer to the attached document.
Two-way temporary traffic signals will be in place 24 hours a day on Long Acre, Bingham (between the junctions with Market Street & Cherry Street) from Monday the 5th of February to Monday the 19th of February 2024. These measures are due to supply alteration works for a new substation. For further details, please refer to the attached document.
Survey findings from a consultation on parking in Bingham Town Centre have now been revealed.
The exercise co-ordinated by Bingham Car Parking Strategy Group collected up to date and in-depth information on the topic with over 1,500 online responses in November last year, complemented by three days of on-site surveys, with the group increasing the scope of the project to gain this extra data.
Key findings included:
The Strategy Group met again recently to consider the findings and next steps on the data with representatives from Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC), Bingham Town Council (BTC) and Nottinghamshire County Council.
Group members include RBC’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Environment and Safety Cllr Rob Inglis, Ward Members for Bingham, Mayor Cllr Rowan Bird and Cllr Norman Mees from BTC and RBC Leader and Nottinghamshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment Cllr Neil Clarke.
Cllr Clarke said: “Thank you to all those who took the time to complete the surveys, they are providing really valuable information for the group to consider. It has now begun looking in more detail at changes which can be made by both the Borough and County Councils.
“So far changes are being considered aimed at freeing up parking in the centre for short stay users such as shoppers and health centre visitors. It’s vital we also continue to review how we can encourage active travel to the town centre.”
These changes may include:
Cllr Clarke added: “As a thriving and growing town, it is important that we explore all options available to us to help improve parking in the town centre to ensure those who want to can access services and get to work in Bingham.
“The group will be meeting again in late February to review progress on changes being considered.”
The survey focused on better understanding who is parking in Bingham, where they are coming from, how long they are parking for and for what reasons such as work, shopping or using the health centre.
It also sought to understand what would encourage visitors to the town to use alternative transport methods to their own personal vehicles.
Three day-long additional in-person surveys took place with local businesses being contacted directly for their thoughts.
The Mayor of Bingham, Cllr Rowan Bird said: “Thank you to the residents and visitors to the Town that have taken part in the recent surveys.
“We now have a clearer picture of how the parking is being used in Bingham and we will now look to support changes that will benefit the Town residents and businesses.”
Cllr Inglis said: “The data gives us good insight to go forward and look at changes that can make positive impacts on people who park in the town centre.
“As the town’s population grows, it’s ever more important we ensure people can access the town centre’s services and great businesses.
“The data is also valuable for identifying the peak times the car parks are used and that we can focus on how if possible we try and improve capacity at these times.”
Rushcliffe Borough Council:
Have your say on proposed CCTV cameras installed in Bingham town centre
Residents and businesses are invited to have their say in a new consultation on the installation of seven new state-of-the-art, 4G redeployable CCTV cameras in Bingham town centre which will replace older existing cameras.
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) plan to deliver the project for cameras around Bingham market place, precinct and town centre car parks with the support of Bingham Town Council and Nottinghamshire Police.
The surveillance camera system will assist in the prevention, investigation and detection of crime and will be managed and operated in the same way as an existing scheme in West Bridgford.
Full details on how to submit your comments are available at http://tinyurl.com/29v4m8mj and residents have until 2pm on Thursday February 29 to give their views.
The redeployable CCTV scheme is funded by the Home Office under the Safer Streets initiative. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire together with local authorities secured the investment of £333,000 Safer Streets encompassing projects across the South Nottinghamshire Community Safety Partnership area.
Bingham Town Council has also provided local funding for the CCTV project.
Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire Caroline Henry said: “Bingham is a beautiful town – with a thriving marketplace, and we are keen to ensure that residents and business owners alike can feel safe when out and about.
“These seven brand new redeployable CCTV cameras will help to improve public safety in the town and could help to attract new visitors and businesses to come to Bingham.
“I’m grateful that through Safer Streets we are able to bring in additional investment to make our public spaces safer, in addition to the great work already being done by Nottinghamshire Police and local partners such as Rushcliffe Borough Council and Bingham Town Council.”
RBC’s Cabinet Portfolio holder for Environment and Safety Cllr Rob Inglis added: “As part of the Safer Streets initiative we’re working with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Nottinghamshire Police and Bingham Town Council to install seven new redeployable 4G CCTV cameras in Bingham town centre.
“This will help reduce and deter crime and disorder at the location, support the investigation of crimes and disorder, including environmental crime and anti-social behaviour and ensure the safety of visitors and businesses.
“They can also be rapidly repositioned to respond to changing demands, a model that has worked in other locations in the Borough.
“Together with our partners we believe there is a pressing need and a legitimacy to justify the use of new cameras.
“The consultation is now open until February 29 and if you have any comments please do get in touch with us and submit your views.”
The Mayor of Bingham Cllr Rowan Bird said: “The Town Council are pleased to be supporting the scheme which we hope will help to prevent crime and give reassurance to residents and local businesses.
“The Safer Streets funding has enabled a priority of the Town Council to deliver new redeployable CCTV to progress.
“We would encourage residents and businesses to give their views by responding to the consultation.”
Inspector Tim Cuthbert District Commander for Rushcliffe said: “We are really pleased that Bingham is set to benefit from the latest round of Safer Streets funding.
“Bingham is a vibrant town and as a neighbourhood policing team we are doing everything we can to keep it a safe and pleasant place to live and work.
“We know the importance of high-quality CCTV in helping to reduce antisocial behaviour and violence against women and girls, so it’s great to see this funding will go towards helping achieve this.
“Whether it’s the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner or local authorities such as Rushcliffe Borough Council and Bingham Town Council, the police working closely with our partners plays a key role in reducing crime.”
Safer Streets is a Home Office funded initiative to improve community safety in public spaces and also help to make people feel safer when they are out and about.
It is particularly targeted at reducing neighbourhood crime and antisocial behaviour and preventing violence against women and girls.
Police and Crime Commissioners work in partnership with local councils to bid for funding, which can be used on projects such as new CCTV cameras, street lighting and home security devices.
Long Acre, Bingham, will experience a temporary road closure and traffic regulation from its junction with Fisher Lane eastwards for 120 meters. This will be effective from 08:00 hours on Monday 5th February 2024 until 17:00 hours on Friday 9th February 2024. This measure is necessary for the installation of a new electricity substation at the fire station. Temporary prohibition of waiting on both sides and the operation of two-way traffic lights will be enforced during this period. For further details, please see the attached document.
Temporary three-way traffic signals will be in operation on Tithby Road, Bingham (at its Junction with Langar Road) between 9:00am and 3:00pm on Friday the 19th of January. Frame and cover repair works will be carried out by BT. For further information, please see the attached document.
A temporary road closure will be in effect on Long Acre East, Bingham, for its full length from 8:00am on Monday, 12th February 2024 until 3:30pm on Thursday, 15th February 2024. This closure is due to large-scale patching repairs and will be removed each evening. Alternative routes include Cogley Lane, Butt Road, Grove Road, Rutland Road, East Street, and Fosters Lane. For more information, please refer to the attached document.
Essential safety improvement works on the A52 from Saxondale Roundabout to New Lane will commence on January 29, 2024, and are expected to be completed by March 28, 2024. This includes night-time full carriageway closures, Monday to Friday, between 8pm and 6am. Signed diversion routes will be in place. Efforts will be made to minimize disruption and maintain access to local businesses and residences. For more information or inquiries, please refer to the attached document.
As part of the Bingham Gas Mains Replacement Scheme, temporary road closures and prohibitions will be in place at various locations, including the entire length of the footpath from Rowan Close to Cogley Lane, and Dark Lane from its junction with Grantham Road to Perry Grove. These restrictions are scheduled from 07:00 hours on Monday, 15th January 2024, to 18:00 hours on Saturday, 17th February 2024. For detailed information, please refer to the attached document.
Please be advised that Nottingham Road, Bingham, will be closed from its junction with Chestnut Avenue to outside house number 21. This closure will be in effect from 9:30am on Monday 22nd January until 5:00pm on Tuesday 23rd January 2024. The closure is due to damaged carriageway repairs by Severn Trent Water. An alternative route via Fairfield Street, Kirk Hill, Chapel Lane, and others will be available. For more information, please refer to the attached document.