Grounds Maintenance Operative Vacancy

A Grounds Maintenance Operative role doesn’t have to be a restrictive remit for repetition, ticking off tasks from one location to the next. Imagine joining an in-house team that embraces quality of work and prides itself on the community it serves and is at the heart of a vibrant town. At Bingham Town Council, this …

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Temporary Overnight Road Closures – A52 between RSPCA Junction and Bingham Interchange, 16th – 21st July

A temporary road closure will be in place on the A52 between RSPCA junction and Bingham Interchange , from Thursday, 16th July to Tuesday, 21st July. This is to enable the inspection and repairs of drainage, lighting, signs, and vegetation clearance.

Work will be carried out overnight, between 8pm and 6am, as follows:

  • RSPCA junction to Bingham Road – Thursday 16th July 2026
  • Bingham Road to Bingham Interchange – Friday 17th July, Monday 20th July, Tuesday 21st July 2026

There will be fully signed diversion routes in place whilst work is carried out.

Diversion via Stragglethorpe Road, A46 Northbound to Bingham Interchange

Diversion via Bingham Interchange, A46 southbound, Stragglethorpe Road

During closures, there will be escorted access for residents of Grantham Road and side roads. Main Street and Bingham Road will remain open allowing access to Carter Lane without escort. There will be no bus service available.

Every effort will be made to carefully manage noise and lighting levels throughout the works to reduce the impact on the surrounding community.

Everything possible will be done to minimise disruption to local residents and the travelling public while the works are carried out. The Highways Agency will aim to work to the programme, however unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes.

If you have any questions, or if you would like to know more about this work, please call them on 0300 123 5000 or email 

If you’d like to receive updates about future work along the A52, please subscribe to the distribution list by emailing

Follow-up Works – Chapel Lane, 6th–8th July

Severn Trent will be carrying out follow-up works at various locations on and around Chapel Lane, Bingham, between Monday 6th July and Wednesday 8th July. The works include repairs, road sweeping and reinstatement works, and may involve short-term access restrictions. Please see the attached document for further information.

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Lane Closures – Margidunum Roundabout, 29th–30th June

Temporary lane closures will be in place on the Margidunum Roundabout, Bingham, including the approach slip roads, between 9:00am and 3:00pm from Monday 29th June to Tuesday 30th June. The closures are required while works are carried out to replace an existing gully and remove silt from the carriageway. Please see the attached document for …

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Toot Hill School – Comment today

The planning application for the re-development of Toot Hill School (ref 26/01009/FUL) is now available for comment on the Rushcliffe Borough Council Planning website.

To comment on the application, click here

To share your comments with the planning authority you must be registered which you can do here. You can then log in to comment which only takes a few minutes to complete. Guidance on making a comment is provided online.

Bingham Town Council will be meeting on 07 July 2026 to consider the application and respond as a statutory consultee and the meeting is open to the public. The outcome of the application will be determined by Rushcliffe Borough Council as the local planning authority. Residents have until 09 July to submit their comments online.

Criminal Damage – Butt Field

The Town Council have been alerted to an incident at Butt Field Sports Ground and the criminal damage to a well-established Chestnut tree.

Butt Field is a well-maintained site enjoyed by the community, and as a result of the vandalism, the tree will need to be felled for public safety.

The Town Council are working to assist the Police with their investigations including available CCTV. Residents with any information are urged to report it to Nottinghamshire Police on 101, referencing the incident number 0547_14062026.