There will be temporary two way traffic signals on Grantham Road (outside numbers 101-131) between 22:00 and 06:00 hours from the 11th of June until the 13th of June.
News
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Fly-past confirmed for the Summer Fair
There will be a fly-past by an RAF Dakota aircraft at approximately 3:25pm during the Bingham Summer Fair on the 9th of June. See our Bingham Summer Fair 2018 page for updates, and more information on the fair.
Update: The time has now changed to 3:15pm
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#WDYT Bingham Walk Around
Bingham is part of a growing national campaign that is helping High Streets increase their footfall through digital activity.
On the 5th of June, the #WDYT team is planning a walk around to visit businesses in Bingham.
For more information, please visit #WDYT website .
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Advanced Roadworks Bulletin – Chapel Lane/Old A46 (Amended)
From Thursday the 26th of July through Tuesday the 4th of September 2018, there will be a Temporary Prohibition of Driving on Chapel Lane from its junction with Margidvnvm Roundabout to its junction with Moorbridge Road. Please see the attached document for further details.
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Advanced Roadworks Bulletin – Fosse Way/Old A46
From Monday the 28th of May until Friday the 20th of July 2018, Temporary 2 Way Traffic Signals will be in place on Fosse Way (the old A46). Please see the attached document for more details.
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Unauthorised Development and Traveller Encampments Consultation
Dominic Raab MP, Minister of State for Housing, has announced a consultation into unauthorised development and traveller encampments. The consultation is examining the powers available to local authorities and the police, court processes, trespass, planning enforcement, provisioning of authorised sites and the impacts on the travelling community.
If you wish to take part, please complete the Unauthorised Development and Encampments Consultation survey.
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Lloyds Bank Mobile Branch
Lloyds Bank have been granted a license for a mobile branch to continue providing a banking services to Bingham residents. Beginning on the 14th of May, the mobile branch will be available in Bingham Market Place and will run on Mondays (10.00am through 12.30pm) and Wednesdays (10.00am through 2.30pm).
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Tetra Pak & Paper Cup Recycling
Rushcliffe Borough Council have placed recycling bins for food and drink cartons (Tetra Pak) and paper coffee cups at Lidl Supermarket on Chapel Lane in order to allow these items, which are not suitable for the blue bins, to be collected and recycled.
For more information on what can and can’t go in the regular blue bins, please visit the Bin there, done that page on the Rushcliffe Borough Council website.
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Bingham Civic Awards
Nominations can be made until 5pm on 30th June 2018
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 from 2nd April 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 30th June 2018
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 meet in July to 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 on Friday, September the 21st.
Important nomination information:
- A separate form must be completed for each nomination.
- Please ensure your applications are returned by 30th June 2018
- 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.