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SPRING 2018
Getting to grips with growth
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ContentsPLANNING Delivering homes and jobs over the next decade 3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Enhance your digital growth... 4 Growth boards 5
RECYCLING & WASTE Make your garden great this year 6 Right stuff, right bin, right place 7
COUNCIL TAX Our part of the council tax bill – among the lowest nationally 8
THE DNRC Write ‘A Poem to Remember’ 9
NEWS FROM YOUR CCG Let's live well in Rushcliffe 10-11
THE ENVIRONMENT Leading by example on single use plastics 12 £50,000 boost for tree planting 13 A local conservation success story 14
THE FRIARY A huge thank you... 15
DHP DHP could help you to cover your rental payments 16
ENGAGING WITH YOU Politicians of tomorrow... 17
STRAY DOGS Dogs reunited 18
COMMUNITY Sty-lish sustainability 20 Leave a light on to deter burglars 21
SPORT The road to the Toyko Olympics 22 Rushcliffe FANS Scheme 23
LEISURE New sports app outdoor gym facilities 24 Junior Bowls Academy 26
COUNCIL NEWS Work begins on Cotgrave’s Multi Service Centre 27 Armed Forces Community Covenant 28
VILLAGE IN FOCUS Cotgrave 29
SUMMER EVENTS Get ready for summer 30
HOST YOUR EVENT Host your event with us 31
USEFUL CONTACTS A cut out and keep guide 30
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Following the adoption of our Local Plan Part 1 in 2014, we have moved ahead with the delivery of over 13,500 new homes within the Borough over the next decade.
Most will be built on six large sites that the Core Strategy had allocated for development.
In January, Fairham Pastures, to the south of Clifton, was granted outline planning permission for 3,000 homes and 100,000 square metres of employment land. Central government confirmed in February a £9.9m boost to fund the main route through the site.
Large developments are well advanced at Cotgrave with 470 homes almost built, 1,500 at Edwalton and 550 dwellings on the former RAF site at Newton.
Meanwhile, developers are expected to start preparing a site for 1,000 homes at Bingham.
Each site has at least four hectares of employment land and a planning application at Gamston is also expected for 2,500 homes with a further 1,500 after 2028.
Delivering homes and jobs over the next decade
The Council’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Housing and Planning, Cllr Roger Upton said: “Progress continues with the six sites and we were pleased the Fairham Pastures site was agreed so more employment opportunities are delivered in this part of the borough and the surrounding area.
“We want high quality housing and good quality jobs in this new “Gateway” development and central government funding for its main road will help us negotiate a higher proportion of affordable homes for this location.”
Development is not confined to new homes. The borough has developed new industrial sites at Colliers Business Park in Cotgrave and new units in Bingham to support new and existing businesses at Moor Bridge.
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The programme runs until 2019 and includes free strategic action-planning workshops, awareness-raising seminars, digital business advice and grant funding.
The programme allows us, as a council, to offer our local businesses the chance to learn from experts in the field of new digital technologies and support investment in this area.
It will look to enhance digital growth in the borough and support the growth of our regional economy.
Enhance your digital growth with support at one of our eventsAs part of our ongoing commitment to the growth of local small and medium size enterprises in Rushcliffe, we are part-funders of a wide-ranging new Digital Growth Programme which is being delivered by the East Midlands Chamber.
Upcoming events include:
17/04/2018 – Creating Video Content for the Web
01/05/2018 – Selling Online - Getting Started
09/05/2018 – Understanding Google Analytics
13/06/2018 – An Introduction to Paid Social Advertising
26/06/2018 – Effective Search Engine Optimisation
To find out more and book a place visit d2n2-digital.co.uk
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02They are established in Bingham, Radcliffe on Trent, West Bridgford and, most recently, East Leake.
Each is chaired by a member of the Council’s Cabinet and comprises county and parish council members along with representatives from health, leisure, education and local businesses including retail outlets.
The Growth Boards work with appropriate agencies and organisations to shape and advance the future economic development and regeneration of each area.
BinghamIn Bingham, the Masterplan is owned by the town’s Board who are setting a vision of how the area will develop over time, and includes proposals which embrace physical and social regeneration.
Respecting the town’s traditional and historic assets, it will look to create an aspirational future vision for the town centre whilst consulting with residents and businesses on how they think the area should develop.
It will also explore how growth could be maximised to benefit both existing and new residents.
The final masterplan will be published in April so look out for more information.
Growth boards shaping how we build homes and create jobsTo deliver our ambitious growth agenda, the Council has established four Growth Boards and an overarching Strategic Growth Board.
West BridgfordThe draft action plan responding to the West Bridgford Commissioners’ report from last year has now been presented and supported by the West Bridgford Growth Board. It will help turn some of their recommendations into action and create ‘The West Bridgford Way’, a guide to help promoting all the town has to offer.
Look out too for a new initiative #WDYT, What Do You Think, that is encouraging independent and larger retailers across some of our larger towns to maximise their presence on social media and help promote the great Rushcliffe high street.
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You may well have received your garden waste scheme membership for another year. Thank you for your continued support in making the green bin collection service such a success.
Please refer to your bin calendar for collection dates.
Make your garden great this year with the help of our green bin collections
Green Bin Your green bin is for garden waste only
Yes please
Grass cuttings
Hedge clippings
Twigs and small branches
Weeds with soil shaken off
Flowers and plants
Leaves and bark
No thanks
Plastic of any description
Large quantities of soil
Bricks, rubble etc
Any household waste
Animal waste
Any food waste
Here is a reminder of what does and doesn’t go into your garden waste bin:
Please note… If you haven’t already signed up to get the Council to collect your garden waste, it’s not too late.
If you are new to Rushcliffe, or haven’t yet taken advantage of the scheme, and would like us to collect your green waste for just £35 per year (for one wheeled bin), please contact our Customer Services team on 0115 981 9911.
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Right stuff Right bin Right placeAnd your tetrapak plastic-lined cups are now accepted at bring sites!
We’re great at recycling here in Rushcliffe – but we want to be even better!
These guidelines are generally where your recyclables come from in the home, so please follow them so we can recycle as much as possible and only put the following items into the blue bin.
From the kitchen• milk bottles, pop, water and soft drinks
bottles
• washing liquid and fabric conditioner bottles
• household cleaning fluid bottles
• yoghurt pots and margarine tubs
• cereal boxes and egg boxes
• cardboard
• cans – food and drink cans
From the bathroom• shower gel, shampoo and conditioner
bottles
• hand soap and cosmetic bottles
• household cleaning fluid bottles
• empty aerosols and deodorants
• toiletry boxes, toilet roll tubes, toothpaste boxes, hand soap boxes and cosmetic boxes
Lounge or bedroom• newspapers, magazines and pamphlets
• junk mail, envelopes and writing paper
Are you confused about plastics?
Whether your plastics are recyclable or not can cause confusion. Simply, if it is not a bottle, yoghurt pot or margarine tub please place it into the grey bin – even if it has what looks like a recycling symbol or number on it.
At our Recycling SitesGlass and textiles
Remember to take your bottles and jars and textiles to one of our bring sites.
Tetrapak cups now accepted at our recycling sites
Plastic-lined cups can now be recycled at selected recycling sites too.
In partnership with the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE UK), the council can now recycle your plastic-lined drinks cups alongside other food and drink cartons at specialist bring banks located in East Leake and Asda, Morrisons, Bridgford Road Car Park and Gresham Pavilion in West Bridgford.
Anything elseYour grey bin is for household waste that cannot be easily recycled or composted in your blue or green bin or at recycling sites.
Please wrap food waste in paper and/or plastic bags before placing in the bin and keep the lid shut. Make sure bags are free of air as this takes up space in the bin.
Think carefully about what you are throwing away – can it be reused or recycled?
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04The 2018/19 Budget and Financial Strategy set Rushcliffe’s council tax at £132.84 for band D from April, meaning the authority remains in the lowest quartile compared with other local authorities across the country.
Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Finance Cllr Gordon Moore said: “Those in a Band D property continue to pay less than anywhere else in Nottinghamshire for Rushcliffe’s part of the bill.
“Delivering value for money services whilst ensuring the Council remains on track to be self-sufficient is vital and we’re pleased we can continue to do this whilst keeping council tax as low as possible.
Our part of the council tax bill among the lowest nationallyOur element of residents’ council tax bills has remained amongst the lowest nationally and will be the least in Nottinghamshire for a Band D property this year.
“Like many councils, our Revenue Support Grant from central government is being continually reduced and by 2019/20 we are likely to receive no central support.
“We have had to continually innovate to both raise income and constrain costs, and provide the best value for money for our residents.
“A crucial component in tackling this is having a balanced budget with a commitment to being commercial that ultimately means services are not affected. This budget is again set to deliver that for Rushcliffe residents.”
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If you’d like to find out who your local councillors are, or get in touch with them, you will find their details at rushcliffe.gov.uk/councillors
Launched in February, the competition – called ‘A Poem to Remember’ – is inspired by the great war poets of the First World War and seeks to discover the next generation of poems that reflect on humankind’s ability to triumph over adversity.
Anyone over the age of 17 can enter the competition and the deadline for entries is Monday 9 April 2018.
A team of literary experts will review all the entries and produce a longlist of 25 poems. From this, the best five will be chosen by a panel of high-profile judges, chaired by historian and broadcaster Dan Snow, before a winner is decided by a public vote.
The winning poem will be installed at the DNRC and read by its Patron, The Duke of Cambridge, at a special event this summer at the Defence facility.
Write ‘A Poem to Remember’ for the DNRCThe Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre (DNRC) is running a national poetry competition to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War and celebrate the creation of our world-leading clinical rehabilitation facility at the Stanford Hall estate here in Rushcliffe.
How to enterThe competition is open to anybody aged 17 and over and is free to enter. Poems should not be more than 25 lines long.
The winner will receive a £2,000 cash prize, and £500 will be presented to the four runners-up.
Poems can be entered by email, online or by post. Full details and terms and conditions can be found at poemtoremember.co.uk
The deadline for entries is Monday 9 April 2018.
The shortlist will be announced in May 2018 and the public will have the chance to read the poems and vote for their winner by text or online.
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All these situations can create a vicious circle and it can be hard to know where to go and get help. That’s where Let’s Live Well in Rushcliffe comes in.
Let’s Live Well in Rushcliffe works with local GPs and supports people who want to change to a healthier lifestyle and to take control of their lives. The aim of the project is to empower people to increase their understanding of their own health, improve the way they manage their condition and engage in more social activities and relationships.
Let’s Live Well in Rushcliffe is an organisation made up of Health Coaches and Link Workers based in General Practices across Rushcliffe. Everyone working with Let’s Live Well in Rushcliffe has experience of living with their own
health problems, so know what it is like to struggle at times. They live locally and know all the resources, groups, activities and clubs that are available, and are all committed to supporting people to live well.
“LLWIR is a hugely valuable service to help local people change their lives for the better. There are many things that the NHS can do to help people's wellbeing, however some problems need a different approach. Our health coaches and link workers can help increase motivation, and point Rushcliffe residents towards services that can help with problems affecting their lives as a whole - be it exercise, diet, housing problems, or even loneliness.”
Dr Neil Fraser, GP at East Leake Medical Group and MCP Clincal Lead for Long Term Conditions
We all know somebody who is struggling with loneliness, is isolated, inactive or has health issues and conditions that make it difficult for them to do the things they might want to do. Very often they deal with their issues by not taking enough care of themselves – take no exercise, have a poor diet, smoke, drink or become socially isolated.
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06The Let’s Live Well in Rushcliffe team will:
• Work out the best ways of keeping you well
• Find the best sources of information to help you
• Help you identify your own goals
• Motivate you to start doing something you enjoy – one step at a time
• Find the best local groups, activities and places to go locally
• Go with you to look for places you like to be, to do things you like to do, with people who you feel comfortable with
Contact usYou can either talk to your GP or practice nurse, or alternatively you can contact the team directly by email on [email protected] or call 07909 890699.
And if you run a group or an activity, you can suggest that any members who are struggling contact the team. If they don’t feel able to call us themselves, you can call for them. Similarly, if you have a family member or friend who you think might benefit, please feel free to call the team.
Let’s Live Well in Rushcliffe brings together individuals and organisations within the community to strengthen relationships, share expertise and develop new ways of supporting local people to live happier and healthier lives.
Are you living with a long term health condition? Do you have a mental health condition?Do you feel isolated or don’t know where to go for help?If you answered yes to one or more of these questions,
then Let’s Live Well in Rushcliffe can help. We can
support you to better understand and manage your
health and wellbeing, engage in more social activities
and build relationships within your local community.
Contact us today to find out how we can helpTo find out more email: [email protected] Text or phone: 07909 890 699 One of the team will contact you within 2 working days
in Rushcliffe
Let’s
Do you want to join the team?We don’t just help individuals – we’re also working with local community facilities, businesses, libraries, leisure centres, churches and cafes to build a more supportive community.
We meet every other month with anybody interested in getting involved with Let’s Live Well in Rushcliffe to work out new ways of offering support and advice.
If you would like to become a volunteer, or if you would like to help us to offer courses, run groups or increase membership of your group, then get in touch with the team.
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As the damage caused by products containing plastics was highlighted last year through documentaries such as BBC One’s Blue Planet II, councillors unanimously supported a motion last year to review where the impact could be lessened during council activities.
We have also encouraged our contractors to review their practices and we were delighted when Parkwood Leisure, who operate three of our Leisure Centres, announced its Café Vita at Rushcliffe Arena will review its plastic usage.
Changes such as this will result in an estimated annual saving of 200 kilos of plastic at the firm’s sites across the country. Take away beverages are supplied in a 100 per cent compostable cups.
We will now publicise advice and information to residents, businesses and parish and town councils on avoidance of use of the items.
Leading by example on single use plasticsWe are leading by example to local businesses and residents by reviewing single use plastic usage across our services.
Leader of the Council Cllr Simon Robinson (seen below with Luke Colaluca, Parkwood Manager at Rushcliffe Arena) said: “We want to be an environmentally friendly authority and together we are committed to making a positive difference to the environment in Rushcliffe.
“We were very keen to take action quickly, including advising and encouraging partners and contractors to review where their single use plastic could be reduced.
“In the council offices, a working group is also reviewing day to day practices and having further conversations with other contractors.”
The same motion is also considering the mechanisms to ban the use of Chinese lanterns and helium balloons on council land and open spaces.
Increasing harm to farmers’ livestock, wildlife and the local environment was cited for the review to curb the items in public areas.
Plastic-lined drinks cups can now be recycled alongside tetrapak food and drink
cartons at selected recycling sites' in the borough.
Facilities in East Leake and at Asda, Bridgford Road Car Park and
Gresham Pavilion in West Bridgford and Morrisons in Gamston will accept the cups typically issued by coffee
shops and retailers.
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07Thousands of trees are set to be planted across the borough in the next three years as part of a £50,000 project to ensure a sustainable environment in line with the borough’s significant housing and employment growth.
From this spring, further grants will be made available for groups and individuals to apply for planting trees in prominent points on gateways to the borough’s town and villages and across their communities.
The initiative will also promote our Biodiversity Management Grant to support tree planting of native trees in hedgerows or open spaces for nature conservation purposes.
Our Deputy Leader, and Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Community and Leisure, Cllr Debbie Mason joined Executive Manager for Communities Dave Mitchell, the Council’s contractors Streetwise and council officers to plant one of the first trees on Collington Way in West Bridgford.
She said: “Tree protection and promotion is an issue often raised by councillors and the wider public, particularly as our communities are set to grow increasingly in the coming years.
£50,000 boost for tree planting
“We want to support economic growth to ensure a sustainable, prosperous and thriving local economy whilst maintaining and enhancing our residents’ quality of life.”
The Council’s Community Support Scheme will alert councillors to possible funding from their allocation to tree planting in their wards, in line with the Rushcliffe Nature Conservation Strategy.
Officers will also encourage individuals to join The Tree Warden Scheme in their local community, to play an active role in conserving and enhancing their local trees and woods with opportunities further publicised through Town and Parish Council Forums.
Visit rushcliffe.gov.uk/trees to find out more.
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All eyes on a local conservation success story For over 20 years, the Rushcliffe Barn Owl project (RUBOP) has been working within the borough. It has proved to be a fantastic success, with breeding birds now featuring in most rural areas!
Formed in the late 1990s when we were seeking new green conservation projects within the borough, a group of local conservation volunteers took on the task. Grants were awarded to pay for tools and materials and it was arranged for nesting boxes to be manufactured at Whatton Prison.
The first boxes were on poles in Rushcliffe Country Park and after canvassing local farmers, boxes were erected on trees and occasionally in barns on farmland with suitable habitat.
Initially, progress was slow – barn owls were very thin on the ground with the Nottinghamshire Annual Bird Report showing very few sightings. The group persisted and by the turn of the century
had 50 boxes in the countryside.
Barn owl breeding numbers are determined by
the volume of small mammals available – mainly short-tailed field voles whose numbers can fluctuate from year to year depending on
their habitat, food and weather conditions.
2014 was a record year. The vole population made
a massive recovery, all the barn owl groups reported
record numbers and RUBOP had 39 pairs of owls producing an incredible 182 chicks.
In 2016, the group reached a landmark in the ringing of their 1,000th barn owl chick and the total number of nest boxes serviced by the group now exceeds 200.
The group considers that they now have enough nest boxes to look after but intend to continue to work hundreds of hours out in the countryside every year to maintain the population of this fabulous bird.
Howard Broughton from Keyworth is the manager of the project. He joined just after the formation of the project as a ladder carrier. As a retired firefighter he was able to show the group ladder techniques, and the safe use of ropes and pulleys for boxes to be installed.
He continues as Conservation Manager today and encourages new helpers to come on board as well as ecology and agriculture students to join the group.
To find out more visit rushcliffebarnowls.co.uk/blog.html
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Your generosity has now seen thousands of items distributed to those in need after they were scooped up by the authority’s waste teams in addition to their usual duties.
It is estimated the number of donations for the charity trebled compared to a similar effort in January 2017.
Leader of the Council Cllr Simon Robinson said: “This was an incredible effort from residents. Your generosity will give a local charity much needed support this year.
“Our waste teams worked tirelessly to again collect many thousands of items and we’re delighted that residents entered into the spirit of being so charitable for a cause that helps hundreds of local vulnerable people.”
A huge thank you for the 10 tonnes of food and clothes you donated to The Friary!A huge thank you for your efforts in January supporting local homeless charity, The Friary. You donated over 10 tonnes of food, clothing and toiletries when you placed your bins out for collection.
Volunteers from West Bridgford Rotary Club sorted through the items ready for the charity to use in the coming weeks and months.
They are now being distributed at the charity’s drop in centre in West Bridgford, which offers advice, health and practical support services to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Sam Crawford, Chief Executive of the Friary said: “We can’t thank the people of Rushcliffe enough for these donations.
“The items will go directly to those in need and help us to ensure that local people in crisis have their basic needs met, whilst seeking to assist them through to recovery and independence.”
Visit @theFriary88 on Twitter, the-friary.org.uk or call 0115 982 5448 to find out more about their services, how to contact them and how you can become involved in supporting their work.
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Do you receive Housing Benefit to help pay your rent?
Do you find that the amount of Housing Benefit you receive is not enough to cover your rent?
Do you struggle to keep up the extra payments you must make to avoid rent arrears?
If the answer is yes to all of these questions, then a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) could help you to cover your rental payments.
You can make a claim for a DHP if you are affected by the under occupation charge (bedroom tax), the Benefit Cap, or your rent is more than your Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rate.
You could also get a DHP to help pay the rent deposit or rent in advance and to help with removal costs if you are moving to a more affordable or smaller home.
If you receive Universal Credit payments that include help with paying your rent, you can also apply for a DHP if this is not enough to cover your rent.
Getting help to cover your rental payments
How to make a DHP claimIf you want to make a claim for a DHP contact the Council on 0115 981 9911 and ask for an application form. You can collect one from the Rushcliffe Community Contact Centre or visit our website to complete an online application:
rushcliffe.gov.uk/counciltaxandbenefits/housingbenefit/discretionaryhousingpayment/
In most cases you will need to supply your last two months' bank statements along with proof of any deposits, rent in advance and removal costs.
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The Rushcliffe Learning Alliance event saw children from over 20 primary schools across the borough meet Deputy Leader Cllr Debbie Mason and planning officers to ask tough questions on issues that matter to them in the council chamber at Rushcliffe Arena.
Green space, housing development, traffic, how the budget is spent and where, on facilities in parks and playgrounds, were among the issues covered, as teachers and teaching assistants accompanied the seven to 11-year-olds to ask the questions.
Cllr Mason said: “This was a wonderful exercise to educate local children on the background of how a council makes its decisions.
“They were very enthusiastic and I hope it was an enjoyable learning experience for them. It’s very important we listen to them and understand their needs and expectations.
“Understanding how we arrive where we are as councillors through the election process, how the council is run and how they can affect the decisions they can make when they reach voting age is critical for every generation.
Politicians of tomorrow tackle the tough issues at ‘Pupil Parliament’The politicians and voters of tomorrow took their chance to probe councillors and officers as part of a Pupil Parliament at the Council earlier this year.
Thanks to those of you who responded to the readers’ survey in the last issue of Rushcliffe Reports.
We asked for your views on the magazine: what you thought of the content, the design, the type of language used and the standard of photography.
“We want them to know how their voice can be heard on local matters and decisions that will shape their lives.”
Mr Dan Rhodes, Headteacher at Bunny Primary School, co-ordinated the visit on behalf of the schools in conjunction with the Rushcliffe Learning Alliance.
He said: “The children had a really enjoyable afternoon asking some searching questions. They were honest and to the point and it is little wonder some politicians find the questions from those of a younger age among the most challenging to answer.
“It was an excellent trip to the Council and one we hope to repeat in future for more pupils to learn from.”
We also asked about the size and frequency of the publication, and how you would like to receive it in the future. The large majority of those who expressed an opinion, were happy with Rushcliffe Reports as it is at the moment, and want to continue to receive it delivered through their letterbox.
Rushcliffe Reports Survey
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Sadly that is not always the case; some dogs are not collected by their owners and must be sent to rehoming charities after spending a period of seven days in our kennels. This is the procedure we follow to give any lost dogs a chance to either be reunited with their owners or rehomed to a loving family.
You can find more information on our lost dogs procedure on our website rushcliffe.gov.uk/dogs
Many dogs that are collected by our wardens are not microchipped or the details on their chip are out of date. This makes finding the owner much more difficult.
We would like to stress the importance of getting your dog microchipped and also keeping it up to date. Not only is it a legal requirement but it is also an easy and simple way of getting in contact with you if your dog becomes lost.
Dogs reunitedWe regularly use social media to send out pictures of the lost and stray dogs that our dog wardens find. We then ask our followers to share or retweet them so we can quickly get in touch with their owners and reunite them.
You can find more information on getting your dog microchipped here: gov.uk/get-your-dog-microchipped
A huge thank you to everyone who has helped us to reunite lost pets with their owners and please continue to share our posts.
You can follow us @rushcliffe on Twitter or like us on facebook.com/rushcliffeborough to get the latest updates.
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12Pupils, staff and governors at Edwalton Primary School were delighted when the authority match funded Arch Communications' kind donation so they could build a new pig pen and introduce two kunekune pigs as part of their on-site farm.
They were met by Leader of the Council Cllr Simon Robinson, Arch Communications founder Matt Youdale, headteacher Anthony Thomas, the pupils and school governor and ‘Queen of Green’ Penney Poyzer, to unveil the pen.
Cllr Robinson said: “This is a great example of our Community Support Scheme assisting a project that has huge benefits for the hundreds of children at the school and
Sty-lish sustainabilityfor school pigs thanks to Councillors' Community Support SchemeOur Community Support Scheme is continuing to help projects across the Borough, even including some sty-lish new surroundings for some local pigs!
we thank Arch Communications for jointly funding part of this wonderful farm.
“Edwalton Primary is a leading local example to other schools and organisations on being eco-friendly and we hope the pupils enjoy learning more about the pigs and how livestock plays such a huge part of our environment.”
The scheme sees ward councillors work with potential recipients to apply for grant funding of up to £1,000 annually in each of their wards. This can be for projects, facilities, events, activities or investment in infrastructure that has a positive impact on the local community.
Groups or individuals keen to learn more should contact their local ward councillor, with details available at rushcliffe.gov.uk/councillors to discuss potential applications to the scheme.
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Unfortunately, household burglaries increased in parts of the borough during 2017.
In response West Bridgford Police, Compton Acres Local Area Group, resident volunteers and ourselves carried out a ‘darker nights’ initiative.
This involved teams visiting streets in West Bridgford to identify properties that had been left in darkness.
Crime prevention advice notices were left with householders reminding them a house left in darkness is likely to be unoccupied, making it vulnerable and a target for a burglar.
Crime prevention advice messages including ‘leave a light on!’ were suggested, assisted by a plug-in timer which is easy to use and cheap to purchase.
Once this has been installed correctly, you will have peace of mind that a light will come on at dusk, presenting your home as occupied, even if it’s not.
Remember to always keep your doors and windows locked, even when you are at home. If you have a home alarm system, use it and if not, think of investing in one. They are a great deterrent, as is outside lighting, to help increase the security of your home.
Meanwhile on the roads, work vans have been the main target of vehicle crime with criminals searching for valuable electrical tools.
Always check that your vehicle is securely locked and that no items have been left on display.
Where possible remove any valuable items from the vehicle when it is unattended, especially overnight.
It is always recommended to reverse park a vehicle close to a fence or wall, making access to the back or boot more difficult.
Leave a light on to deter burglarsWe’re asking householders to remember to ‘leave a light on’ to deter the burglary of your home.
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It’s the first chance for the world’s elite to battle for Tokyo 2020 qualifying points in the sport before they head to similar qualifying events in Hamburg, Germany, and Edmonton, Canada.
The world’s top triathlon quartets will dive into the River Trent, before racing around Victoria Embankment on both bike and foot, just two days before they head north to take on the British leg of the ITU World Triathlon Series in Leeds.
Working alongside Nottingham City Council and British Triathlon, world-class triathletes come to town and Keyworth’s very own Sophie Coldwell could feature in the event.
Take part and have a go at triathlon yourself!Whether you are a triathlon newbie and looking to take your first steps in the sport, or you’ve got several races under your belt,
The road to the Toyko Olympics
starts in Rushcliffe!The borough will welcome prospective Olympic stars on Thursday June 7 as The Accenture World Triathlon Mixed Relay arrives on Victoria Embankment in West Bridgford.
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there is an opportunity for all to be involved on the day of the event.
Pair up with two friends and tackle a relay, each completing either the swim, bike or run leg. Or why not take on the challenge of a full triathlon on the day?
Once you’ve crossed the line and collected your medal in whatever event you choose, sit back and relax as the world’s best triathlon quartets line up on Victoria Embankment and battle for the very first Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualifying points on offer. Grandstand tickets will be on sale for those wanting a front-row seat to the action.
Find out more and get involved at nottingham.triathlon.org
Watch the replayThe elite event will also be replayed on BBC One on the afternoon of Saturday June 9.
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To qualify for the scheme, athletes must be a current national sportsperson where ‘national’ is deemed as someone who represents their country or is a member of the national team or listed in the top ten of the national age group in their chosen sport.
Rachel Parish from West Bridgford, who has been selected to represent England at trap shooting at this year’s Commonwealth Games is among the athletes to benefit form the scheme. She said:
“This is my 3rd Commonwealth Games and I’m thrilled to have been selected again”.
“The FANS scheme has helped as it means I can use the gym when it’s cold and dark and I can’t go running outside. I balance shooting with a full time job as an emergency medicine doctor so it’s useful to be able to use the gym around shift times, particularly in the winter.”
There are a number of Rushcliffe athletes joining Rachel in Australia including GB Triathlete Sophie Coldwell and Sophie
Rushcliffe FANS Scheme supports national level athletes across the boroughThe Rushcliffe FANS Scheme provides sports people who compete at a national level with free access to the borough’s leisure centres. It aims to support athletes to reach their full potential by reducing the financial burden of training costs.
Hahn from the world of athletics. We will be following all our athletes during their Commonwealth Games journey and wish them good luck.
For more information on the FANS Scheme visit rushcliffe.gov.uk/eliteathletes
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East Leake Parish Council, the East Leake Community Planning group and local residents have been working hard to identify activities in the local area for the 55+ age group.
A dedicated page on the East Leake website has been developed to let people know what these opportunities are and to
Getting Active at 55+ in East Leake
Each site has social fitness stations and/or trim trail items installed.
Proludic, the equipment manufacturers, have now launched a free app which is compatible with the equipment and allows users to track their workouts.
The FREE app, called ‘Proludic Sport’, is available to download on both android and Apple/IOS devices. It has been devised to simply and easily allow users to monitor and track their exercises on Proludic sports equipment.
It will also provide nearest parks on Google maps, recommended exercises and
New sports app outdoor gym facilitiesDid you know that there are fantastic outdoor gym facilities at five sites across the borough?
have helpful videos, tips and rewards for everyone that uses it.
You can use the app at the following sites across the borough:
• Keyworth Activity Park, Keyworth
• Bridgford Park, West Bridgford
• Ringleas Play Space, Cotgrave
• Willoughby Community Park, Willoughby
• Granby Village Hall, Granby
For further information on the app please visit proludic.co.uk
encourage them to take part in activities such as walking, Zumba, line dancing and Pilates.
If you are recently retired and have more time to be active, want to meet new people or simply want to get fitter, have a look at the website to find out what’s on grasshopper-hosting.co.uk/EL/getting-active-at-55
Business as usual at East Leake Leisure Centre East Leake Leisure Centre is open and running as normal despite the news earlier this year that contractors Carillion were facing financial difficulties.
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Cotgrave Leisure Centre’s new Bouncy Castle has arrived! Cotgrave Leisure Centre’s brand new “club bounce” bouncy castle has arrived and is available for party bookings.
Our Bouncy Castle party slots are available every weekend,
Saturday – 10:00-12:00 & 12:30-14:30
Sunday – 10:00-12:00 & 12:30-14:30
For more information on our parties please call us on 0115 989 2916
Receive 10% off when you book your Bouncy Castle party in April!
Junior Bowls AcademyAfter the success of the Open Session on 21st January 2018, the Junior Bowls Academy for 8 - 15 year olds has started regular weekly sessions. Sundays between 11.00 am - 12.30 pm. Qualified coaches will be offering coaching, tips and support. Please wear flat soled shoes, slippers or socks. We are still offering places so please come along and try this great game.
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The local authority, Fosse Medicare and partners officially marked the start of work on the £4m project in January with services expected to open in late autumn.
It is part of the wider regeneration of the town which includes the construction of 470 new homes on the former colliery site, expected to be built within the next 12 months along with extensive improvements to the town centre shops and creation of new business premises.
Leader of the Council Cllr Simon Robinson said: “Regenerating Cotgrave is a priority for Rushcliffe Borough Council and our partners.
“An integral part of that is making sure that both public services and business opportunities are provided to support the growth of the town. This project is an exceptional example of partnership working and I am delighted to see such progress.”
Jon Hermon, Business Manager for Belvoir Health Group said: “Belvoir Health Group are delighted that our long-awaited new medical centre is on its way.
Work begins on Cotgrave’s Multi Service CentreWork on Cotgrave’s new Multi Service Centre is underway. Residents will be able to access health services, a library, Police and Rushcliffe Borough Council contact point all under one roof.
“It is much needed and will enable us to offer primary care for the residents of Cotgrave in a modern, purpose built building with significantly more space.
“It will also provide a huge improvement in working conditions for our practice team and will help us work more closely with our colleagues in the community care teams. Alongside the new library it will be a real asset to the community.”
The new building was designed by West Hart Partnership who have extensive experience of delivering similar schemes throughout the UK and B&K Building Services Ltd secured the contract for its construction.
Once the Multi Service Centre is finished and operational, the next phase of the town centre improvements will commence which include the demolition of the existing health centre, library and police station to make way for new car parking and landscaping of the area.
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Our Armed Forces Community Covenant is now supporting our current and former forces personnel in their communities.
Together with Charnwood and Melton borough councils, we were successful last Spring in securing £97,000 for its work.
This has culminated in being given the Bronze Employer recognition award that acknowledges the council is aware of the variety of transferable skills reservists, veterans and current personnel can bring to the civilian workplace.
It also continues to map our Armed Forces family which is about us trying to find out further information on what support Armed Forces families need here in the borough.
This has been done through a survey asking members of the Forces family about the issues that affect them and where the Covenant could help further; be it with employment opportunities in the local area or links to fellow Forces members in our communities.
Meanwhile, staff at the Council will soon have access to an e-Learning module to explain the commitment of the Armed Forces Community Covenant and how it can be honoured and implemented in the community.
It will help staff understand how to apply its principles and where they can source further information and support for their day to day lives.
There is also a bi-monthly e-newsletter being developed which will be distributed to keep subscribers up to date on Armed Forces events and plans around the marking of the centenary of the end of World War One.
Armed Forces Community Covenant supporting our armed forces, past and present
If you would like to receive a copy of this newsletter you can subscribe at eepurl.com/dig6QX
Breakfast ClubThe council is delighted an Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club also now runs at the Goose at Gamston on the last Saturday of the month at 9.30am.
All members and families of serving and past Armed Forces personnel are welcome. Check out the Facebook page Nottingham Rushcliffe Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club for more information.
Royal British Legion Pop-InsPop-Ins for Forces personnel are now taking place in the Rushcliffe Community Contact Centre in West Bridgford courtesy of the Royal British Legion.
Each centre offers a welcoming space for service personnel, veterans and their families to get practical help and advice.
Held on every third Thursday of the month from 9am-11am on Rectory Road, West Bridgford, NG2 6BN, members of the public can also find out about the wide range of services and community activities provided to support them.
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Cotgrave’s population rose from around 700 in the 1950s to over 5000 when the colliery was fully operational in the 1960s. The coalmine became the lifeblood of the village and a serious impact was felt when it closed in the early 90s. The town centre is currently undergoing a re-vamp. It started with over 400 homes being built on the old colliery site, and is continuing with the construction of a new multi-service centre to replace the old library, police station and health centre. New car parking and landscaping will also be provided.
Famous people that hail from Cotgrave include Nathan Robertson, Olympic silver medallist and world champion badminton player; Frank Robinson, who played the glockenspiel in Nottingham city centre for many years; and Ernest Hayes, three-time recipient of the Military Medal for bravery in the First World War.
Cotgrave will host its first ever Open Gardens event on 23 and 24 June. All profits will go to the local Ash Lea community special school and the
Village in focus:
CotgraveCotgrave is a large village (or small town), population around 7,500, situated in the middle of Rushcliffe, conveniently close to both the A52 and the A46. There have been settlements locally for thousands of years with artefacts found from the Ice Age, Iron Age, Bronze Age and 6th century. The A46 follows the course of the Fosse Way too, so we know that the Romans also came to visit.
organisers are keen to get as many local gardens as possible involved. So, if you live in Cotgrave and enjoy your garden and would be happy to show it to the public, please get in touch via [email protected] or visit the Facebook page at facebook.com/ CotgraveOpenGardens
Aside from gardening, there is plenty to do. From a walk in the country park or along the canal, to a swim or aerobics session at the leisure centre, the choices are many and varied. Cotgrave is definitely a place on the up.
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Here comes summerDuring early summer you’ll find a whole host of fun family events taking place in Rushcliffe. We’ve highlighted a few of our favourites below.
Strike up the bandProms in the Park returns to Bridgford Park, West Bridgford on Saturday 30 June from 12pm until 9pm in celebration of Armed Forces Day. There’ll be live music in the park throughout the day leading up to a patriotic ‘last night of the proms’ concert at 7pm with Nottingham Concert Band, plus charity and community stalls, a children’s fairground and free sports activities. Bring a picnic or enjoy the onsite food and bar. Admission is free.
Great tasteOn Saturday 7 July, from 10am until 4pm, the Taste of Rushcliffe Food and Drink Festival takes place on Central Avenue in West Bridgford. Now in its 5th year, the festival has become one of the premier free food events in Nottinghamshire, showcasing over 30 independent growers and makers. There’ll also be masterclasses, cookery demos, a children’s cookery school and a food science lab. You’ll also find the YouNG Market, which showcases stalls from local young entrepreneurs and up and coming musicians.
What a Lark!Nottinghamshire’s biggest celebration of National Play Day – Lark in the Park – takes place in Bridgford Park on Wednesday 1 August, 10am until 4pm. Now in its 30th year, Lark in the Park is an essential summer day out for thousands of local families. Expect lots of outdoor adventures, free classes, arts and crafts, sports and shows. Admission is free but some stalls and attractions may charge.
And......If you like cricket, Trent Bridge is hosting three international matches. On Tuesday 19 June, England play a One Day International (ODI) against Australia; there is another ODI against India on Thursday 12 July; and then there is a Test match, also against India, from Saturday 18 to Wednesday 22 August
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Rushcliffe Arena – an ideal venue for meetings, training and conferences. The rooms are fully furnished with Wi-Fi and technology for presentations, set out in a range of layouts for up to 100 people. Hot and cold drinks are available, refreshments can be provided by our partner Parkwood Leisure, with free on-site parking.
Lutterell Hall – this 1920s building in central West Bridgford is ideal for wedding receptions and celebrations of all kinds, especially as it’s next to St Giles Church and within walking distance of West Bridgford Registry Office, West Bridgford Methodist Church and Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
Sir Julien Cahn Pavilion West Park, West Bridgford – an attractive and spacious pavilion with a cricketing heritage and a great view overlooking the cricket pitch. This venue has bags of parking, making it a great choice for parties, discos and community gatherings.
Gamston Community Hall – handily located near the Morrisons supermarket, this is a multi-purpose facility, popular for indoor sports, fitness classes, playgroups, children’s parties, community gatherings and educational classes.
For more details on our competitive prices or to book any of our venues, go to rushcliffe.gov.uk/venues email [email protected] or call 0115 914 8553.
Host your event with us!Whether it’s a meeting, a party or an exercise class you’re holding, we have a selection of great venues to hire for your event.
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Rushcliffe Borough CouncilFor bins, street cleaning, council tax and benefits queries, planning, and elections. Phone: 0115 981 9911 Email: [email protected] You can also visit us in person at our contact centre or contact points across the borough. Go to www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/customerservices for details and opening hours.
Nottinghamshire County CouncilFor anything related to highways, pavements and street lighting, schools, social care, household waste recycling centres or the registration service.Phone: 0300 500 80 80Email: [email protected]
Nottinghamshire Police• If someone’s life is in danger or a crime is
in progress dial 999• Otherwise, call the main switchboard
on 101
Crimestoppers Phone: 0800 555 111Report online: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Ambulance / Fire and Rescue Service• For emergencies, call 999
Flooding• Environment Agency Floodline (24 hour
service): 0345 988 1188 • Online information:
www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/flooding
Power cutIf you experience a power cut, contact your network operator to report it by calling 105
HealthNHS 111 non-emergency number is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – call 111
Rushcliffe Clinical Commissioning GroupPhone: 0115 8837880Email: [email protected]
Leisure centres • Bingham Leisure Centre
call 01949 838628 or email bingham @parkwood-communityleisure.co.uk
• Cotgrave Leisure Centre call 0115 989 2916 or email cotgrave @parkwood-communityleisure.co.uk
• Keyworth Leisure Centre call 0115 937 5582 or email keyworth @parkwood-communityleisure.co.uk
• Rushcliffe Arena call 0115 981 4027 or email rushcliffearena @parkwood-communityleisure.co.uk
• East Leake Leisure Centre call 01509 852 956 or email [email protected]
