Temporary two-way traffic signals will be in operation on Kirk Hill, Bingham (Bingham Level Crossing) overnight (between 11:00pm and 9:00am) on Saturday the 4th of February until Sunday the 5th of February. Please see the attached document for further information.
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Bingham Arena Leisure Centre and Bingham Jubilee Community Hall will open on Monday February 20
Bingham Arena Leisure Centre will open its doors on Monday February 20 hosting a new 25 metre six lane swimming pool, teaching pool, fitness centre, spin and exercise studios, café and community hall.
The new £13 million leisure centre facility on Chapel Lane in the town will be managed by Lex Leisure who are ready to give a warm welcome to new and existing members and visitors.
Current memberships and bookings at the Toot Hill site will transfer over to the new state-of-the-art 5500 sq m leisure centre which will be home to an 80-station fitness studio with two group exercise studios and an indoor cycling studio.
It will also be the first facility locally to welcome significant swimming galas, competitions and events, thanks to a 330-seater swimming pool spectating area, presenting new opportunities with swim instructors qualified to Swim England standard.
The teaching pool also ensures there is something for everyone no matter age or ability and lessons will be available seven days a week.
The venue will also be home to Bingham Jubilee Community Hall with support from Bingham Town Council. The community hall can host a range of events for audiences up to 300 people so named to celebrate the late Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and is courtesy of part-funding from D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership.
Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council Cllr Simon Robinson welcomed the news of its opening.
He said: “We can’t wait to open this wonderful new venue for all Bingham and Rushcliffe residents that will provide contemporary facilities the local community can be proud of at the heart of one of our growing towns.
“Crucially in line with our Carbon Clever priorities, it is set to be a greener and carbon efficient site with a 78% carbon emission reduction compared to other leisure centres locally. It’s vital we set an example for others to follow in investing in new infrastructure in the right way.
“Air source heat pumps, combined heat and power technology, water efficiency measures, LED lighting and energy efficient building materials are all in the building’s new design.
“The gym and fitness suite boasts a wide range of cardio and resistance equipment and a state-of-the-art Boditrax body composition and activity tracking platform.
“Bingham Jubilee Community Hall will host a large stage with provision for theatre performances, stage curtains and contemporary sound and lighting to suit a wide range of events and activities. This really is a venue fit for Bingham for 2023.”
New members can sign up for a membership for just £37.50 per month at www.leisurecentre.com/bingham-arena/founder-offer with the price frozen for three years and residents can find out more at www.leisurecentre.com/bingham-arena
The current Bingham Leisure Centre at Toot Hill School will close although facilities will remain available for outdoor sports including hockey, tennis and athletics and sports hall activities outside of school hours. These will also be managed by Lex Leisure.
Glen Hall, Parkwood Leisure’s Managing Director, said: “The new Bingham Arena is a fantastic addition to the Borough’s leisure facilities, and further enhances the leisure, health and fitness provision for the community of Bingham and the surrounding area.
“It’s also a great showcase for what can be done to improve the energy efficiency of leisure facilities, which is something that we’re working hard to do across all our sites.”
Lex Leisure will be communicating with existing users and clubs via newsletters and social media channels over the coming weeks to confirm arrangements of the switch to the new site.
Offices at the new Bingham Enterprise Centre, adjacent to the new Bingham Arena Leisure Centre on Chapel Lane in the town will be open for business from Monday January 30, courtesy of funding from the European Regional Development Fund and Local Growth Funding from D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership.
The 12 self-contained high spec fibre connected office suites over two floors range in size from 47 square metres (506 square feet) to 108 square metres (1,163 square feet) and have on site parking.
To find out more on lets on pro-business flexible lease terms please e-mail or call 0115 914 8344.
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New Digital High Street Adviser for Rushcliffe businesses
Rushcliffe Borough Council:
A new Digital High Street Adviser will be visiting Rushcliffe based businesses from this week to help them develop their digital offer, give wide ranging business advice and complement their in-person sales at the Borough’s retail premises.
Rushcliffe Borough Council have contracted East Midlands Chamber’s Steve Phillips as one of their experienced Business Advisers to deliver the project in the Borough, courtesy of UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF).
They are one of the first authorities in Nottinghamshire to use this new funding from central government to respond to the pressures high street businesses are currently facing.
Steve is now out and about chatting with business owners, listening and exploring how he can assist development of their websites, online marketing and use of social media to aid sales and assist further footfall, as well as opportunities to refer them for fully funded specialist business advice.
The project will include businesses being supported through a set of short ‘how to’ films, guides and webinars that will provide advice on a range of topics and examples of good practice, previously identified as helpful by business owners in other recent Council projects.
Businesses wishing to chat to Steve directly can complete an online expression of interest form over the phone 07570 949752 or email
The Digital High Steet Advisor project has received £25,000 from the UK Government through the UKSPF.
Steve said: “At East Midlands Chamber we offer business advice on a wide range of topics and we’re pleased to now extend this offer to Rushcliffe businesses, with a particular focus on how businesses can maximise their online presence, that can raise revenue across their operating models.
“I will be able to refer businesses to our specialist colleagues, tailoring owners’ needs to particular support and advice they need in their sector and working closely with EMC and RBC colleagues on further ways businesses can seek grant support or increasing their networks.”
The project runs until June with initial contact and advisor visits from Steve made to all participating businesses by the end of March.
The Council’s Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Business and Growth Cllr Andy Edyvean said: “The last three years have been especially challenging for high street businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing supply issues, rising fuel costs, a shift to online shopping and a challenging and unpredictable economy.
“We’re therefore one of the first to act in the region by taking advantage and utilising this UKSPF funding and applying it to local businesses’ advantage with this support and using Steve’s and the Chamber’s expert insight.
“It builds on our support for local businesses in recent times, distributing COVID grants quickly and effectively, webinars during the lockdown periods and high street digital recovery grants to assist with digital trading, payment and marketing initiatives.
“All the projects aimed to meet some of the needs identified by local businesses to help them trade more effectively and market themselves to a wider audience and attract customers back to the high street and this latest project will further enhance this work.”
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Online briefing for clerks and prospective candidates for the forthcoming Parish/Town Council elections
Rushcliffe Borough Council are holding a briefing for clerks and prospective candidates for the forthcoming Parish/Town Council elections that are being held on 04 May 2023.
The event is online, and is taking place on Wednesday 1 March 2023 commencing at 10am.
The briefing will cover what candidates need to do to submit a nomination, the key dates and the changes to the elections this year.
If you are interested in standing for election and wish to attend, please email to confirm, giving your name, parish and email address by no later than Friday 17 February. An appointment link will then be provided.
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Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan – Preferred Approach consultation
Rushcliffe Borough Council:
GREATER NOTTINGHAM STRATEGIC PLAN – PREFERRED APPROACH Consultation ends – Tuesday 14 February 2023
Rushcliffe Borough Council is preparing the Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan with Broxtowe Borough, Gedling Borough and Nottingham City Councils to help guide future development, including new housing, across our combined areas to 2038. The Strategic Plan will replace the Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 1: Core Strategy which was adopted in 2014.In 2020 and 2021 we carried out public consultation on Growth Options for the Strategic Plan. The Councils have now, as a next stage in preparing the plan, published a Preferred Approach document, on which comments are invited.
The Preferred Approach focusses on the amount and distribution of proposed housing and employment development and the identification of strategic sites in the area to 2038.
Further information on the consultation and how to comment can be viewed at www.gnplan.org.uk/preferredapproach. A hard copy of the Preferred Approach document is also available to view at the Rushcliffe Customer Service Centre, Gordon Road, West Bridgford and at all public libraries within Rushcliffe.
The consultation closes on Tuesday 14 February 2023. The comments received will inform the preparation of the draft Strategic Plan, when there will be a further opportunity to comment.
View consultation documents and further information
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Works on Grantham Road, The Banks, Fisher Lane, Tithby Road, Nottingham Road, Thoresby Road & Meadowsweet Hill
Grantham Road, The Banks, Fisher Lane, Tithby Road, Nottingham Road, Thoresby Road and Meadowsweet Hill are subject to road improvement works on a rolling programme between Tuesday the 3rd of January 2023 and Friday the 10th of March 2023. Temporary traffic lights will be in place for the duration of the work on each road, as required. Please see the attached document for further information.
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Warm Spaces in Bingham
Need to find a warm, welcome space?
We’re open at Bingham Methodist Centre, Needham Street
- Thursdays 9.30am-1.30pm (Coffee Shop open – free soup)
- Sundays 12.30pm-2.30pm (free drinks and soup)
Other places open in Bingham
St Mary’s Church
open every day til 3pm
- Thursdays 10am – 12noon open for coffee (from 2nd February)
- 4th Tuesday 2pm-4pm ‘Snack & Natter’ Drop in Café at Old Church House
Library
Monday to Friday: 9.30am – 5.00pm Saturday: 9.30am – 4.00pm
(various activities throughout the week, please contact the library)
W.I. Hut
(7, Station Street)
Thursdays: 8am-11.30am refreshments served
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Vacancy: Deputy Clerk – Project Support Lead Administrator
Permanent | Full-time | Nottingham, NG13 8AL | £27,344 to £34,723
Are you motivated by meaningful, community-focused projects? Do you enjoy variety and learning opportunities? Are you striving for leadership responsibility and career progression potential?
This Deputy Clerk role is no eyes-down, desk-bound data-driven role. At Bingham, you’ll be a key conduit between strategic and corporate ambitions of a rejuvenated council that’s working at the heart of progressive projects developing a market town steeped in community spirit.
Interested In…?
- A mutually agreed contract of between 28 and 37 hours per week
- A standout LGPS pension featuring a 20.2% employer contribution
- Flexible working options around core office hours of 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday
- 22 days’ annual leave, with bank holidays and three days at Christmas on top
Under a new Clerk and after recently working with an Improvements Board, Bingham Town Council is driving a bright and busy future inclusive projects to progress a long stay car park, enhanced community facilities at two sites, and support for the town’s programme of events.
In this role, no two days will be the same, and your duties will be far from mundane. With us, you’ll be a go-to figurehead across daily operations, finance and payroll, and legal and statutory provisions. You’ll also deputise for the Town Clerk and RFO in their absence.
The Next Step…
Your day-to-day work will play an active front-line role inclusive of responding to public enquiries and phone calls, preparing and recording agendas and meeting minutes, and data-related tasks via our accounts system. Project support will be a key aspect of your role and you lead supportive work for the progression of Council decisions.
As the first point of contact for a small team of administrators, you will be trained in leading all aspects of office administration alongside leading the delivery of Council services and projects, with support from the Clerk. You’ll also field incoming enquiries and liaise with the Clerk on signing off legal matters and problematic issues. The Clerk has performed this role, previously.
The Key Requirements…
Ideally, you’ll offer proven local government experience and public-sector knowledge; however, if you are a versatile business professional with proven project leadership skills who is confident in offering transferable experience suited to this position, we’d still like you to apply – we can provide training in key areas.
- Previous experience working in and progressing a small team
- At least three years of customer/community-focused experience
- Experience in a variety of admin functions/tasks, including finance
- IT proficiency; comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel, daily
- Letter writing, report writing, and project support experience
- A composed and confident character who enjoys variety, pace, and problem-solving
- The drive to integrate and motivate a small office team whilst delivering for the community
Interested…?
Apply and look out for a follow-up email that will be automatically sent to you. Please check your junk/spam folder if necessary. Respond to this email, as advised, to complete your job application.
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Vacancy: Grounds Maintenance Operative
Permanent, Full-time | Nottingham | NG13 8AL | £23,323 to £23,749 (+ 20.2% Pension)
A Grounds Maintenance Operative role doesn’t have to be a restrictive remit for repetition, ticking off tasks from one location to the next. Imagine joining an in-house team that embraces quality of work and prides itself on the community it serves and is at the heart of a vibrant town.
At Bingham Town Council, this role is not a cut-and-leave job or a functional front; this is a role that embraces finesse, quality of workmanship, and community service and engagement. It’s your chance to apply your skills in a small team that puts its heart and soul into the people it serves.
With support from a Senior Grounds Maintenance Operative employed at Bingham for the past six years, you’ll be overseeing a one-mile radius inclusive of over 10,000 residents, five play areas, parks, allotments, a cemetery, and sports pitches.
Far from being pigeon-holed within a large team, your work will span grounds maintenance, graves and funerals, park checks, tree maintenance, allotments, flower beds, litter picking, risk assessments, health and safety checks, and Summer and Christmas Lights Switch-on events.
Interested In…?
- A local government pension inclusive of a standout 20.2% contribution rate
- Funded support to receive training and attain licences and qualifications
- Meaningful, community-focused work, embracing your passion for a job done well
- Support from a senior colleague but also empowerment to learn and work alone
- A close-knit family-like team within a progressive working environment
- 22 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays on top and a three-day Christmas break
Combine meaningful community engagement with a friendly, collaborative working environment. We’re a close-knit team of seven, from Clerk to Cleaner, bonded by characters and personalities. Far from just being a number, you’ll be treated and respected as an individual.
At Bingham, you’ll have fully funded support for training across a huge range of skills and courses. And in a growing town with 1,000+ new houses, a new leisure centre, this will be an opportunity to grow with the community. There will be more projects and even more working variety to come.
The core working hours are 7am to 3.30pm, Monday to Thursday, with a 2.30pm finish on a Friday; it’s a 39-hour working week. A driving licence is needed for use of Council-owned utility vehicles, not for your own vehicle. Overtime opportunities exist for seasonal Council events.
Whether it’s the onset of high winds or a funeral that needs arranging, plans can change quickly. You need to be adaptable and composed, working on your initiative whilst also enjoying the chance to liaise with and learn from a highly experienced senior colleague.
Do You Offer…?
- At least three years of experience in a similar role, based outdoors
- Vocational or in-house training – or qualification – related to Grounds Maintenance
- A valid UK driving licence
- Basic, proficient handwriting skills – for signing off paperwork in writing
The Next Step…
Apply and look out for a follow-up email that will be automatically sent to you. Please check your junk/spam folder if necessary. Respond to this email, as advised, to complete your job application.
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Consulation on proposed bus stop clearway on Carnarvon Place
Via East Midlands Ltd:
CARNARVAN PLACE, BINGHAM – PROPOSED BUS STOP CLEARWAY – NO STOPPING, MON – SAT 7 AM – 7 PM , EXCEPT BUSES – PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Via East Midlands Ltd, working on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, proposes to create an enforceable bus stop clearway at the following stop and is shown on the attached site notice: –
No Stopping Mon – Sat 7 am – 7 pm, except buses – 19 metre clearways • Carnarvan Place, Bingham (RU 0644)
The County Council works closely with all public transport operators across the County to identify bus stops that suffer from inconsiderate parking. At the locations listed above, bus stop clearways are to be installed that prohibit other vehicles from parking or waiting in the bus stop at the times specified and these will be clearly identified with new road markings and signage. The main benefits of bus stop clearways are to:
- Help the bus align with the kerb to enable better access for disabled passengers and pushchair users;
- Ease congestion as a correctly aligned bus will not block the road for other road users;
- Ensure that bus drivers discharge their duty to drop passengers off on the kerb and not on the road;
- Ensure that bus services operate on time and are not unnecessarily delayed.
Before proceeding further with the bus stop clearways, I wish to consider the views of residents and organisations who may be interested in this matter. If your comments are in the form of an objection to the proposals and if they cannot be resolved, they will be reported through the County Council’s procedures at the appropriate time. Any observations on these proposals should reach me in writing by 18th January 2023. Any details you provide may be shared with Nottinghamshire County Council as appropriate. If you’d like to find out more about how we use your data, please see our Privacy Notice: www.viaem.co.uk/privacy-notice-for-the-public/