News
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Temporary Traffic Signals – Long Acre, Bingham, 16th October
Temporary multi-way traffic signals will be in operation on Long Acre, Bingham, approximately 100 meters east of its junction with Market Street, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM on Wednesday, 16th October 2024. These measures are necessary for Severn Trent Water to undertake the repair and replacement of a defective manhole frame and cover. For more details, please refer to the attached document.
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Postponed: Temporary Traffic Signals – Chapel Lane, Bingham
The previously scheduled temporary traffic signals on Chapel Lane, Bingham, approximately 50 meters south of the roundabout with junctions at Martin Road and Dunsmore Avenue, have been postponed. These traffic signals were initially set for 24-hour operation from Thursday, 10th October 2024 to Friday, 11th October 2024 for a hydrant renewal by Severn Trent Water. A new date for this work will be confirmed and communicated in due course.
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Temporary Road Closures – Multiple Locations in Bingham, 18th to 29th November
Temporary road closures will be in effect at multiple locations in Bingham for carriageway patching works from 20:00 to 06:00, starting Monday, 18th November until Friday, 29th November 2024. The affected areas are:
- Long Acre: From Nottingham Road to Market Street.
- Tithby Road: From Nottingham Road to The Crofts.
- Fairfield Street: From Nottingham Road northwards for 60 meters.
- Nottingham Road: From its junction with Long Acre southwest for 40 meters.
These closures, carried out by Via East Midlands on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, will necessitate alternative routes via Fairfield, Kirkhill, Chapel Lane, A6097 Fosse Way, B692 Fosse Road, and Nottingham Road. For further information, please refer to the attached document.
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Temporary Traffic Signals – Chapel Lane, Bingham, 4th to 9th October
Temporary multi-way traffic signals will be in operation on Chapel Lane, Bingham, opposite the Focus Manufacturing Factory, continuously from Friday, 4th October 2024 to Wednesday, 9th October 2024. These measures are necessary for Severn Trent Water to undertake urgent repairs on a large main in the carriageway. For further details, please refer to the attached document.
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Temporary Traffic Signals – Chapel Lane, Bingham, 10th to 11th October
Temporary multi-way traffic signals will be in operation on Chapel Lane, Bingham, approximately 50 meters south of the roundabout with junctions at Martin Road and Dunsmore Avenue, continuously from Thursday, 10th October 2024 to Friday, 11th October 2024. This is to facilitate a hydrant renewal by Severn Trent Water. For more details, please refer to the attached document.
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Nottinghamshire Trading Standards FREE Electric Mattress Blanket Testing Events
Nottinghamshire Trading Standards:
Nottinghamshire’s Trading Standards Service will be running 3 electric mattress blanket safety testing events for Nottinghamshire residents on:
23rdOctober – Newark Library
24thOctober – Retford Fire Station
25thOctober – Cotgrave FuturesThe testing is free and if a blanket fails, the resident will be provided with a new blanket free of charge. To book a slot at any of the events, residents can call 0115 8044555.
With winter around the corner and high energy costs, many people are looking for cheaper ways to keep warm and, electric mattress blankets are a popular method used to stay cosy.
To save money, consumers will be looking for the availability of cheap versions of these products or use old electric blankets. These products may not meet current safety standards or may be damaged through poor storage or age. And, in the past few years, there have been incidents within Nottinghamshire where unsafe electric blankets have been the cause of serious fires and deaths
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Celebrating 40 Years of Twinned Friendship
The Town Council were delighted to host a Civic Reception to welcome Jens Korn, the Burgermeister from our Twinned Town of Wallenfels and guests to mark 40 years of Twinned Friendship.
Members of the Twinning Associations and hosts attended the reception, and entertainment was provided by the talented Thomas Markwick of Bingham.
The Mayor, Cllr Gareth Williams welcomed Jens Korn to the stage to present gifts to mark the 40 Years. Jens then presented a Rafters Hook to the Town Council and Chair of Twinning, Judith Swann, which will be displayed at the Old Court House.
Bingham had the pleasure of welcoming the Wallenfels band to the Thursday market, before the main event of the Beer Festival which was held on Friday 06 and Saturday 07 September.
The Mayor, Cllr Gareth Williams said “As a long-standing member of the Twinning Association I was delighted to welcome over 30 visitors to Bingham from our Twinned Town of Wallenfels. I would like to thank the Burgermeister, Jens Korn and all of our friends who visited the Town for their music, and friendship. I would also like to thank the Twinning Association for their dedication to maintaining our bond with Wallenfels and to the hosts that make our guests welcome in their homes”.
Chair of Twinning, Judith Swann said “We had a really good weekend with our friends from Wallenfels. Our Bavarian Beer Festival was very successful and many from the community attended. We sincerely thank The Town Council for hosting a Civic Reception to mark 40years of Twinning which was appreciated and enjoyed by all”
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Temporary Road Closure – Church Street, Bingham, 18th to 22nd September
A temporary road closure will be in place on Church Street, Bingham, from its junction with Market Place easterly for a distance of 65 meters, from 08:00 on Wednesday, 18th September 2024 until 17:00 on Sunday, 22nd September 2024. This closure is necessary for Cadent Gas mains connection works, carried out by Sunbelt Rentals. An alternative route will be available via Cherry Street, Long Acre, and Market Street. For further details, please refer to the attached document.
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Community Consultation – Cogley Lane
The Town Council have agreed to lease the land surrounding Cogley Lane play area to protect the open space. A consultation event will be held at the Old Court House, on Wednesday 25 September 2024 between 1pm and 6pm.
Please pop in to learn more about the site objectives and to give your views about the future plans to increase Biodiversity and promote the heritage of the site.
Bingham Town Councillors, representatives of the Bingham Heritage Trails Association and the Friends of Bingham Linear Park will be on hand to listen to your views.
If you are unable to attend the event and would like to share your views or have an interest in being part of a volunteer group for the site, please fill in the feedback form and email to or post to The Old Court House, Church Street, Bingham, Nottingham, NG13 8AL.
Feedback forms can be received prior to the consultation event and the deadline for receipt is 5pm, Sunday 29 September 2024.