Temporary two-way traffic signals, to be manually controlled while in operation, will be installed on Nottingham Road, Bingham (between the junctions of Stanhope Way & Meadowsweet Hill) from Monday the 21st of August to Friday the 1st of September. The traffic signals will be in operation from 08:00am to 17:00pm each day. When no site operatives are on site, lights will be taken down to maintain traffic flow. This is due to cabling replacement works. Please see the attached document for further information.
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Bingham News – Work to start on Rushcliffe chewing gum hot spots
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Streetwise team will tackle chewing gum hot spots in the coming weeks with an initial focus on the Borough’s larger towns and villages.
The Authority recently received £25,000 from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, enabling the Streetwise team to extend their work to prevent the sticky issue of chewing gum litter.
The funding has enabled the purchase of three electric eco-friendly gum removal machines that will safely remove chewing gum whilst being kinder to the environment.
The team will use the new equipment to safely remove gum on the local streets in Bingham, Cotgrave, East Leake, Keyworth, Ruddington, Radcliffe on Trent and West Bridgford town centres from next week.
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Environment and Safety Cllr Rob Inglis said: “We welcome this new £25,000 funding that has enabled us to put plans in place to further clean our streets and encourage behaviour change to prevent gum litter.
“Our Streetwise cleansing team are fully trained in using the new gum removal equipment and are ready to start further work to clear areas that are spoilt by chewing gum as part of our campaign with Chewing Gum Task Force and Keep Britain Tidy.
“Our three new eco-friendly gum removal machines are a fantastic asset for our cleansing team. The machines are fully electric which aligns with our Carbon Clever priorities to further protect the environment.
“We can all agree chewing gum creates an eyesore and it can stick to footwear and clothing, and we want to encourage people to bin their gum, there are no excuses.
“We are also implementing specially designed signage in hot spots across the Borough to encourage people to bin their gum. Littering of any sort is not acceptable and we want to see a change to keep our streets clean and even tidier.”
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Streetwise Manager Luke Colaluca added: “This is the first year Rushcliffe has applied for the funding and we are delighted to receive the full £25,000 available.
“We are looking forward to delivering this project as it’s one that we hope local residents and business can relate to.
“A huge thank you to Keep Britain Tidy and the Chewing Gum Task Force, as well as Eco Removal Solutions for providing the new equipment and training for our staff.”
The Council is one of 56 across the country that have successfully applied to the Chewing Gum Task Force, now in its second year, for funds to clean gum off pavements and prevent it from being littered again.
Established by Defra and run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, the Chewing Gum Task Force Grant Scheme is open to councils across the UK who wish to clean up gum in their local areas and invest in long-term behaviour change to prevent gum from being dropped in the first place.
The Task Force is funded by major gum manufacturers including Mars Wrigley and Perfetti Van Melle, with the investment spread over five years. This year the selected councils will receive funding totalling more than £1.2 million.
Monitoring and evaluation carried out by Behaviour Change has shown that in areas that benefitted last year a reduced rate of gum littering is still being observed six months after clean-up and the installation of prevention materials.
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Cemetery Now Open – Tuesday 18 July 2023
The cemetery is now open after the removal of the dangerous tree limb. The Town Council thank residents for their patience and understanding whilst the cemetery was not accessible.
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Cemetery closed until further notice due to dangerous tree
The cemetery will remain closed until further notice due to a dangerous tree. Tree surgeons have attempted to make the tree safe but cannot safely carry out the work as a wasp’s nest has been discovered in the tree. The Council are working with all parties to ensure the cemetery can open as soon as it is safe to do so. The Council thanks residents for their patience and understanding whilst it remains closed.
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Bingham Civic Awards Nominations
Nominations can be made until 5pm on Friday 29 September 2023
Our Civic Awards aim to recognise Bingham residents, or groups who have done something exemplary which deserves to be recognised because of its benefit to the local community, or which is a good demonstration of high ideals, behaviour, great acts of kindness, dedication, or effort and achievement that bring credit upon the town of Bingham.
About the Civic Awards
The Civic Awards use an ‘open’ nomination scheme. This means that anyone can nominate a resident or group within Bingham for an award.
There are not separate categories of awards or set number of awards in any specific year. The criteria below are not prescriptive, but simply guidance to help identify possible reasons why a nominee should be put forward.
Young Person
A young person or group who have made a positive contribution to the local community or demonstrated exceptional community spirit and civic responsibility.
Excellence in fields, not normally awarded in other ways; acts of bravery, kindness in helping others, outstanding care for others or improving their community.
Lifetime Achievement
An individual who, over a long period has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the community and those who live, work or learn in Bingham. This could include volunteering, community work, helping neighbours or carrying out exceptional deeds spanning a lifetime.
Community Involvement
Individuals or groups based in Bingham who have made a positive contribution to the local community, people who make an extra effort to bring the community together or those who go out of their way to help others or a charity in their own time.
Those who make an outstanding contribution to the community; whether it’s popping in on a neighbour every day, organising or supporting community groups or events, or improving the locality for the benefit of everyone.
Environment
Those who have made a significant difference to the conservation and protection of Bingham and its surrounding area’s natural environment.
Those people who work to celebrate or protect the environment we live in.
Someone who champions recycling, is passionate about protecting and conserving the environment or who is involved with an environmental project in Bingham.
Art and Culture
Work in the arts in a voluntary or professional capacity for anyone who has made an outstanding contribution within Bingham.
Imaginative work in any of the arts, such as drama, dance, music literature, the visual arts and crafts including photography and/or demonstrated good practice in the organisation of arts, projects and events. The nominee may be the star of the show or who works behind the scenes, helping to make it happen.
Sport
Outstanding sporting endeavour, whether playing, organising or contributing to local sports development or coaching.
Someone who has overcome adversity such as illness or disability to achieve a personal goal.
Someone who has given their time to working behind the scenes in Bingham’s local sporting clubs and groups.
When can nominations be made?
Nominations are welcomed until the 29th of September and nomination forms can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. Nomination forms are also available from the Town Hall or by sending a request via e-mail to
If you have difficulty in understanding the form, please do let us know.
When is the closing date for nominations for the Civic Awards?
Nominations can be made until 5pm on Friday 29 September 2023
They can be sent by e-mail to
or posted to: Bingham Town Council, The Old Court House, Church Street, Bingham, NG13 8ALHow will the winners of the awards be decided?
Following the deadline date all the nominations will be passed to the Civic Awards Panel, who will draw up a shortlist of finalists and select the winners.
Who forms the Civic Awards Panel?
The Civic Awards Panel is chaired by the Mayor and includes Councillors from the Community, Recreation and Amenities Committee.
When will the winners be announced?
The winners of the Civic Awards will be contacted in December 2023 and will be announced after the Awards event which will be held in early 2024.
Important nomination information:
- A separate form must be completed for each nomination.
- Please ensure your applications are returned by 29 September 2023.
- Bingham Council will collate information for the sole purpose of evaluating the nominations for the Civic Awards.
- Information provided on the nomination form will only be disclosed to relevant council officers dealing with the Awards
and members of the Civic Awards Panel. - The names of each winner and reasons for their nomination will be disclosed to the press and other media. You should note that applications for the Awards will be kept for a period of three years.
- The Civic Awards Panel’s decision is final.
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Bingham Town Council – Councillor Vacancy
Following a resignation, a vacancy for a Councillor in the North East Ward is available for co-option.
Bingham Town Council is very active and is embarking on some exciting projects in the Town. The major projects include creating a long-term parking provision within Bingham Town Centre, new town CCTV, and the re-development of the Wynhill site to provide improved and increased community facilities.
Alongside these major projects, the Council owns and manages various sites within the Town, including the Cemetery and Linear Park nature reserve. The council also provides support to local community organisations and promotes Bingham’s sense of place through its grant aid scheme, events, floral displays, and Christmas lighting displays.
If you are interested in representing the views of your community and would like to be involved in making decisions about Bingham and its amenities, contact the Town Clerk in the first instance for details on how to apply.
Expressions of interest to:
Town Clerk
Bingham Town Council
The Old Court House
Church Street
Bingham
Nottingham NG13 8ALThe closing date for applications is Sunday 06 August 2023
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Lane Closure – Chapel Lane, Bingham (150 Metres from its Junction with Margidunum Roundabout), 13th of July
A lane closure will be in effect on Chapel Lane, Bingham, approximately 150 metres from its junction with the Margidunum Roundabout, between 9:30am and 3:30pm on Thursday, the 13th of July. The closure is necessary for the repair of a light column and sign post. Please see the attached document for further information.
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Four-Way Temporary Traffic Lights – Chapel Lane (at the Roundabout with Singleton Drive), 7th to 18th of July
Four-way temporary traffic signals will be in operation 24 hours a day on Chapel Lane, Bingham (at the roundabout with Singleton Drive) from Friday the 7th of July to Tuesday the 18th of July. The signals will be manually controlled during peak times to manage traffic flow. This is due to service connection works taking place in the area. Please see the attached document for further information.
