Temporary traffic signals will be in place on Fosse Way between the 16th and the 18th of November, 9am to 4pm only. Please see the attached document for further information.
Temporary traffic lights on Chapel Lane, 8 to 19 November
Temporary traffic lights will be in operation on Chapel Lane (at its junction with Moorbridge Road), from the 8th to the 19th of November. Please see the attached document for further information.
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Remembrance Sunday
Sunday, 14th of November 2021 at 10:50am
Thursday 11th November
The Last Post & 2 Minute Silence ceremony will take place on Bingham Market Square commencing at 10.55am – participants are asked to assemble before 10.45. Please remember it is Market Day and parking and space will be limited.
Sunday 14th November
The Remembrance Sunday ceremony will take place on Bingham Market Square commencing at 10.50am – participants are asked to assemble behind the Buttercross before 10.40am where they will be directed to a space. Participants in the ceremony will be The Royal British Legion, The Clergy, Councilllors, Bingham Fire Service & Bingham Youth Organisations. All spectators are asked to remain outside the marked out area. Please be aware that, although we originally hoped to close the town centre to traffic, this is not now the case. Take care.
Remembrance Day
Thursday, 11th of November 2021 at 10:55am
Thursday 11th November
The Last Post & 2 Minute Silence ceremony will take place on Bingham Market Square commencing at 10.55am – participants are asked to assemble before 10.45. Please remember it is Market Day and parking and space will be limited.
Sunday 14th November
The Remembrance Sunday ceremony will take place on Bingham Market Square commencing at 10.50am – participants are asked to assemble behind the Buttercross before 10.40am where they will be directed to a space. Participants in the ceremony will be The Royal British Legion, The Clergy, Councilllors, Bingham Fire Service & Bingham Youth Organisations. All spectators are asked to remain outside the marked out area. Please be aware that, although we originally hoped to close the town centre to traffic, this is not now the case. Take care.
Deputy Town Clerk Vacancy
This is an exciting opportunity to Join Bingham Town Council’s senior team. Due to a recent internal promotion, we are actively looking to recruit a Deputy Town Clerk. We are looking for someone who is community minded and experienced in a similar role.
Bingham is a popular market town with a population of approximately 10,000 with good facilities. The town is expanding with over 1,000 homes in development along with a new primary school and leisure centre with community hall; both due to open in 2022.
The Town Council owns or has maintenance responsibilities for; two separate sports facilities with pavilions, five play areas, allotments, the town cemetery, closed churchyard, CCTV, Linear Park nature reserve and the Old Court House. The Council employ a small team of office and ground staff to assist the Council in delivering its services.
You will be working with the Town Clerk to deliver a wide range of services and projects for the community. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of self-motivation along with a sound knowledge of local government law, financial procedures and an interest in serving the local community.
We will ask you to demonstrate your strong IT skills, knowledge of financial record keeping and use of accounting software. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills and experience of minute taking, VAT and payroll.
As Deputy Town Clerk, you will help prepare Council’s agendas, meetings and record decisions. You will also help to develop policies that support the Council in delivering its services to the community and as an employer. You will be involved in community and civic events and help project manage the implementation and delivery of the Town Council’s targets in line with its three-year reserves plan.
Although experience of local government and/or town and parish council work is preferred, we will also consider applications from those with experience of working within a legal framework and either hold or be willing to obtain the Certificate in Local Council Administration.
You will work within the Bingham Town Council offices and flexible working arrangements outside of core hours can be agreed. Attendance at some evening meetings and occasional work outside of the normal office hours for events will be required.
Salary Range SCP 24-28 £28,672 – £32,234 (pro rata)
Pension Scheme – LGPS
Full details and an application pack are available from:
Bingham Town Council, The Old Court House, Church Street, Bingham, Nottm, NG13 8AL
Telephone: 01949 831445 email:
For an informal chat about the vacancy, please call the office on 01949 831445 and ask for Jo Riddle, Town Clerk.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 28 November 2021 at 11.59pm.
Interviews W/C 29 November and 06 December 2021
Christmas Toy Appeal 2021
Rushcliffe Children’s Centres:
We have delivered Christmas presents to families in need, living in the Rushcliffe district for many years. Following the success of doing our own toy appeal last year we have decided to run the campaign again.
There are a number of ways you may be able to assist us:
- Donate a new toy (unwrapped) at your local Children’s Centre in Rushcliffe
- If you are a School / Setting / Community Venue etc, you could be a collection point for your local area and collect toys on our behalf
- Any other ideas or suggestions on how you could support us are welcome
- Would you like to nominate a family living within Rushcliffe to receive a donation
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Temporary traffic signals on Thoresby Road, 11 November
Temporary traffic signals will be in place on Thoresby Road (outside number 17), from 9:30am until 3:30pm on Thursday the 11th of November. Please see the attached document for further information.
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Consultation on proposed Public Space Protection Order for dog fouling/control of dogs in public spaces
Rushcliffe Borough Council:
Rushcliffe Borough Council is proposing a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in relation to dog control, this will be for 3 years from April 2022 and will replace existing controls on dog fouling in the borough. We are consulting with the community to get their views on the proposal where the following activities must be adhered to:
- Dog faeces to be removed immediately from any open land in the Borough of Rushcliffe to which the public has access.
- Anyone in control of a dog must have with them a suitable means to pick up dog faeces whilst walking a dog and be deposited appropriately.
- Dogs to be kept on a lead in designated areas as directed by signage, ie Rushcliffe Park
- Dogs to be put on a lead when requested to do so by an authorised officer
- Dogs to be excluded from fenced/gated play and sports areas, cemeteries and churchyards.
For more information, and to complete the survey, visit the Rushcliffe Borough Council website .
NottAlone – Local mental health advice and help for young people
NottAlone is a new website sharing local mental health advice and help for young people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, all in one place.
If you are a young person, a parent or carer or a professional who supports young people’s mental health, NottAlone can provide you with information, advice and where to go to get help locally; in person, online or by phone.
Visitors to the NottAlone website can search the site according to the specific mental health issue they need help with and there are different versions of the information for young people, parents and carers and professionals, including school/college staff.
Funded by the Department for Education Wellbeing for Education Return Project, NottAlone was developed by young people, parents, carers and professionals from Nottinghamshire County and Nottingham City councils and NHS trusts, as well as local charities and organisations.
To find out more, visit the NottAlone website at www.nottalone.org.uk