You now need photo ID to vote at a polling station

On Thursday 4 May 2023, local elections are taking place across 230 councils in England.

At these elections, you will need to bring photo ID to be able to vote at a polling station. A wide range of photo ID will be accepted, including passports, driving licences and cards with a PASS Mark

If you don’t have an accepted form of photo ID, you can apply for a free voter ID document known as a Voter Authority Certificate.

Visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID, or call 0800 328 0280, to find out more, including:

  • Whether elections are taking place in your area in May
  • The full list of accepted forms of photo ID
  • How to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (if you need one)
  • What will happen at the polling station

Temporary Traffic Lights – Tithby Road, 17th to 21st of March

Temporary two-way traffic signals will be in operation on Tithby Road, Bingham (outside number 28) from Friday the 17th of March to Tuesday the 21st of March, operating 24 hours a day. The traffic management is necessary to facilitate Severn Trent Water’s repair works on a burst water main. Please refer to the attached document …

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Bingham Civic Awards presented at the new Jubilee Community Hall

Jubilee Hall

On Sunday 12 March 2023, Bingham Town Council held its first event in the new Jubilee Community Hall at Bingham Arena. The Town Council hosted 60 guests to honour and celebrate members of the community who were being recognised for their commitment to the residents of Bingham. The Mayor, Cllr Gareth Williams was joined by the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Norman Mees to present the awards and the Mayor said that he “was delighted to meet those people that enrich our community and make Bingham the best place to live”.

The Town Council presented awards to:

  • Elaine Young for her commitment to the Friends of Bingham Linear Park group
  • Mark Attewell for his dedication to the sport of Badminton and the Sunrise Junior Badminton Club
  • Dominic Lister for showing care and compassion to residents of Bingham
  • Amelia Jerem-Dover was the youngest award winner and was awarded for her courage and calmness when assisting an injured boy
  • Bingham Pharmacy were unable to attend the event but were awarded for going above and beyond to assist the residents of Bingham
  • The Yarn Bombers were awarded for bringing pleasure to the community with their impressive displays of crochet and knitted items
  • Helen Pennycook for her commitment and dedication to serving the patients of Bingham in her role at Bingham Surgery
  • Muriel Lee was nominated for her support, help and care for the residents of Harrison Court
  • John and Lorraine Mascard were unable to attend the event, but they were also recognised for their helpful and caring nature to the residents of Harrison Court

The award winners were nominated by fellow residents and service users of Bingham. If you know someone deserving of being recognised for an award, the Town Council will be releasing details of the 2023 Civic Awards in the summer. Please keep an eye on the website and Buttercross for details.