Mallow Way will be closed (between its junction with Lune Way and its junction with Cherwell Gardens) on the 16th of September, from 8:00am to 5:00pm, in order to repair a defective manhole cover. Please see the attached document for further information.
News
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Nottingham Children’s Centre Service – Summer Holiday Timetable (25th July-2nd September)
Nottinghamshire Children’s Centre Service:
Please take a look at the Summer Holiday timetable starting from Monday 25th July.
Please remember we have the big 3 Pop up Stay & Play Roadshow Sessions running.
For further information please call us on 0115 977 3749.
(Please see the attached documents)
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Classic Car and Bike Show
Sunday, 21st of August 2022 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Bingham Community Events are bringing the Classic Car Show back again this year on the Market Place. The event will be held on Sunday 21 August from 10am till 4pm. There will be performances this year from The Moonshiners and The Signatures.
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UPDATED: Lane closure on Margidunum Roundabout (Fosse Way), now 12 August
Updated 10 Aug 2022: work has moved to the 12th of August.
There will be a lane closure on Margidunum Roundabout (Fosse Way) on the 12th of August, 9:30am – 3:30pm, to repair a damaged lamp column. Please see the attached document for further information.
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Road closure on Kirk Hill/Chapel Lane overnight, 27th-28th of July
A temporary road closure will be required on Kirk Hill/Chapel Lane (20m either side of the level crossing) from 10:00pm on the 27th of July until 05:30am on the 28th of July.
Please see the attached document for further information.
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Roadworks on Market Street, Market Place, Long Acre, 1st-28th August
The following restrictions will be in place on Market Street (from Newgate Street to Long Acre), Market Place (from Market Street to Church Street) and Long Acre (from Needham Street to Market Street) between the 1st and 28th of August:
- Temporary prohibition of waiting loading and unloading. (Both sides, at any time)
- 3 way-Traffic lights in use during the works
Please see the attached document for further information.
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Bingham Civic Awards Nominations
Nominations can be made until 5pm on 23 September 2022
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 23rd 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 23 September 2022
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 and Environment Committee.
When will the winners be announced?
The winners of the Civic Awards will be announced in early 2023.
Important nomination information:
- A separate form must be completed for each nomination.
- Please ensure your applications are returned by 23 September 2022.
- 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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Make Notts Safe Community Chest Fund
The Make Notts Safe Community Chest fund offers funding awards of up to £5,000 to community groups who help transform lives and Make Notts Safe.
The Community Chest is aimed at third sector community-based organisations and parish councils, to support projects that help meet the Police and Crime Commissioner’s priorities in the Make Notts Safe Plan.
These priorities are: Preventing crime and protecting people from harm; responding efficiently and effectively to local needs; and supporting victims, survivors, witnesses and communities. Please feel free to share this opportunity with your contacts.
To read about previous groups who have received funding visit Community Chest launch.
To find out more about the Community Chest funding, or to make an application, visit Make Notts Safe Community Chest (pcc.police.uk). Please note, the final deadline for applications is midday on Friday 5 August 2022.
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Public Right of Inspection Notice
The Public Rights of Inspection period will commence on 13 June 2022 and end on 22 July 2022. Please see the attached document for more information which includes a summary of your rights.
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Lighting of the Beacon
On Thursday 02 June, Bingham joined in the lighting of a Beacon for the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, the Beacon was lit by the Deputy Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Judith Swann and the Town Mayor, Cllr Gareth Williams.
The Mayor, Cllr Gareth Williams said “I’d like to thank you all for coming out to see the lighting of the Beacon. It’s a great honour for Bingham to a location on this momentous occasion. I’d like to thank those involved in organising this event and I hope everyone enjoys the bank holiday and long weekend marking the celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.”
Judith Swann also spoke to the residents ” I am Judith Swann, a Deputy Lieutenant for Nottinghamshire. Tonight I am deputising for the Lord Lieutenant, Sir John Peace, Her Majesty’s representative in Nottinghamshire. It is an honour and a pleasure to be assisting with the lighting of this Platinum Jubilee Community Beacon. It is one of over 3000 throughout the UK and all the 54 countries of the Commonwealth being lit at this time.
Vale Voices Community Choir, joined others around the country and world, singing the Jubilee Beacon Song as the Beacon was lit and then a spectacular display of fireworks was enjoyed. A thank you to Bingham Community Events for another successful community event.