WINTER 2019

Over 5000 new free trees across the Borough see page 7 COUNCIL NEWS Contents Thank you for your views on COUNCIL NEWS Advertise with us 01 The future of Lutterell Hall 3 Unauthorised encampments... 4 in Spring 2020 Donate food and clothes to the Friary 5 MyAccount 6 Lutterell Hall Rushcliffe Reports goes out three times a year Thank you if you applied for a free tree! 7 In October and November we asked for your views on the future of to 50,000 homes. Advertising with us will get Karting star raising profile... 8 Lutterell Hall in , including its possible future management your company noticed – if you’re interested in Thank you for helping us have the best and long-term lease of ownership. promoting your business in the next edition, council tax collection rate in the region 9 due out in April 2020, contact us at RECYCLING A public consultation took place requesting for the community, is a facility fit for purpose [email protected] or call 02 Recycling in Rushcliffe – opinions on its future with hundreds and best value for the taxpayer. where does it all end up? 10-11 0115 914 8555 for our competitive rates. feeding back both online and at Rushcliffe “The consultation was part of that check PLANNING Community Contact Centre, the Hall and and your responses to the survey will help 03 Local Plan Part 2 adopted 12 Rushcliffe Arena. inform any future decision. 01 Let’s be social Designs progressing for Bingham leisure, community and office hub 13 Earlier this year we also asked community “It was important everyone had their say so Social media is instant. See what we’re Old garage sites transformed... 14 groups or organisations to submit next year we can at the same time assess Growth board launched to support up to and get in touch. Join us on Twitter expressions of interest in running the facility. this in line with any group who has voiced @rushcliffe or Instagram @rushcliffe_bc new homes... 15 In June our Cabinet agreed these were to interest in its management or long-term Like us on Facebook at NEWS FROM YOUR LOCAL NHS be invited from third parties at the same lease.” facebook.com/rushcliffeborough 04 More GP appointments available in the evening and at weekends 16 time that Police market the The Cabinet will consider any expressions Keep up to speed with our business news Be flu safe! 17 site and their adjacent plot on Bridgford of interest in early 2020 that will then be at linkedin.com/company/rushcliffe- Road. FOSTER CARE appraised alongside options for the hall. borough-council 05 Could you help to give a child a Our Leader Cllr Simon Robinson said: It is business as usual at the Hall with stable and caring home? 18 “We welcomed views from all bookings available by emailing DEMOCRACY stakeholders across the community [email protected] or calling 06 Have your query on council on the Hall. 0115 981 9911 or visiting Rushcliffe services heard at Citizens’ Questions 19 “We know groups and individuals rushcliffe.gov.uk/lutterellhall Reports on CD BUSINESS feel strongly on its future use. 07 Shop front funding transforms The Council has a responsibility An audio version of look of businesses 20 Village partnership drives successful to ensure it delivers the best use Rushcliffe Reports is market and retail evenings 21 available for blind and COMMUNITY 08 Community Support Scheme... 22 partially-sighted people. Gain peace of mind with a Home Alarm 23 Contact us to get the latest ENVIRONMENT 09 Fly-tippers beware... 24 edition by emailing media@ HEALTHCARE 10 Turning adversity into opportunity – rushcliffe.gov.uk or call the National Rehabilitation Centre 25 0115 914 8555. SPORT 11 Rushcliffe 10k Cover picture: East Bridgford Parish Council have been among and Running Festival 27 the parishes to successfully apply for free trees. Pictured left to right are Chairman Phil Clarke, Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Safety Cllr Rob Inglis, UPDATE Leader Cllr Simon Robinson and local tree warden Patsy Andrews. 12 Christmas and New Year Opening Hours 28

2 3 COUNCIL NEWS COUNCIL NEWS Unauthorised encampments now banned at five of our key sites Unauthorised encampments are now “Seeking injunctions in this manner is banned at five of our key sites after we required to protect our residents at some of secured a court injunction to prevent our busiest public sites. camps being set up for the next three “Our options to take swift action have at years. times been restricted because powers of We presented a case before arrest or eviction are not always possible Nottinghamshire County Court in but these orders will act as a deterrent September, meaning that encampments and allow us to respond more quickly 01 cannot be established at Rushcliffe Arena, and effectively with the support of our 01 Gresham Park, The Hook and West Park in community safety partners. Donate food and clothes to the West Bridgford and at Rushcliffe Country “We have been careful the injunction Park in . considers any group’s rights to continue to Friary when you place your bin It follows 70 unauthorised encampments on enjoy any associated historic lifestyle. public and private land across the Borough “A Borough-wide injunction was also out between January 6 and 10 within the last five years. considered but this does not give scope For a fourth year we are asking residents • Food and drink: The five key sites were identified for the for groups to exercise these rights, which to kindly place non-perishable food and order due to the impact on residents this authority is keen to protect and as was Drinks: Bottled water, cartons of juice, clothes donations out with your bin to using facilities at these locations and the highlighted in a similar case at the High coffee, tea. help local homeless charity The Friary. operational effect on the sites with nine Court.” Snacks: Nuts, seeds, crisps, cereal bars, encampments during the same period Last year you donated an astonishing 12 chocolate bars, biscuits, pot noodles. costing the Council over £26,000 in clear up tonnes of goods that go directly to those in Tins: Fish, meat, puddings, fruit, tinned and enforcement costs. need. tomatoes and custard. Our Leader Cllr Simon Robinson said: Waste teams will collect the goods left on • Clothes: “This is a significant step, previously the edge of properties across the Borough the Council faced delay in removing in line with collecting bins as usual from Hats, scarves, gloves, socks, mens’ jeans groups from its land. January 6-10, 2020. Items can also be (size 30, 32 or 34 waist), boxer shorts deposited at the Council’s Customer (size medium), knickers (size 10-12), Contact Centre on Rectory Road in West mens’ trainers (any sizes). Bridgford. • Rucksacks and sleeping bags Residents should place items in carrier bags for the council to collect at the same Visit @theFriary88 on twitter, time they place their grey or blue bin out for the-friary.org.uk or call 0115 982 5448 to collections. find out more about the charity’s services, how to contact them and how you can The charity have asked wherever possible become involved in supporting their work. to donate items from their ‘most needed list’ opposite. These really help vulnerable people at this time of year and the items will be stored thanks to Concept Accommodation.

Pictured above: Rushcliffe Borough Council's Waste Team with Councillor Debbie Mason.

4 5 COUNCIL NEWS COUNCIL NEWS MyAccount one place for all your council services MyAccount is the new place to manage “Residents will be able to see a history of your Borough Council services, or as a the contact made with us and real-time further channel to report an issue in your progress updates, and in time, another Thank you 01 community. single point of access to all our services, 01 making contacting us even easier.” Residents can now register to access services in this one portal by visiting if you applied for a free tree! myaccount.rushcliffe.gov.uk/Login Thank you if you were among those who applied for free trees for your home or It means all in one place you can: garden this year. Over 5,000 will now be distributed to householders! • Flag up fly-tipping, missed bins, litter or Crab Apple and trees, native to the grow, our green environments will continue dog fouling Borough, were chosen to help properties to do so too and improve the quality of life be even greener as part of our strategy to for current and future residents.” • View a history and real-time progress on provide sustainable environments. each request made This will be ever more important with • View the dates of your next bin the Borough’s significant housing and collections. employment growth in the coming decade. This list will continue to grow to provide you We are also planting up to 10 trees per with access to all Council services digitally. parish this autumn and winter, on land For many years, we have improved how you identified by Parish Councils with the can get in contact with us, increasing the owner’s permission. choices you have for doing business with us Our Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Environment 24/7 when it suits you. and Safety Cllr Rob Inglis (pictured top left) Leader of the Council Cllr Simon Robinson said: “We were delighted with the wonderful said: “MyAccount continues to develop as response to this year’s free tree scheme part of our Digital Strategy, which aims to with over 2,500 households applying for enhance our service delivery. free trees, so over 5,000 are now set to be collected and planted. “There was also healthy interest in our tree warden scheme to protect and help trees to flourish in our towns and villages, so as ever we’re really pleased with Rushcliffe residents’ commitment to the environment. “We hope that by increasing the number of trees in the Borough, as our communities

6 7 COUNCIL NEWS COUNCIL NEWS Thank you for helping us have the best council tax collection rate in the region We have the best council tax collection in the East Midlands and the fourth best in the country. That’s according to figures collated by the Local Government Association from 2017/18 and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government that found under one per cent of our Council Tax is not collected, the best in the region 01 and compared with four per cent in some districts. 01 Karting star raising profile with Elite Sports Grant support A karting star has secured a UK Championship title with the support of our Elite Sports Grant. 15-year-old Will Orton from Keyworth, is “We would like to wish Will the best of luck now the 2019 SuperOne British Junior in his upcoming race in Italy where he will ROK karting champion after securing pole be among 400 competitors, travelling from position in six out of eight time qualifying over 54 countries!” sessions and winning 11 out of 16 races. Will’s mum, Liz Orton, said: “We were so Cllr Gordon Moore (pictured above), our pleased that Rushcliffe Borough Council Thank you to residents who help our We had the lowest total households on the Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Finance, met awarded Will funding which has contributed collection rates by paying on time and for household waiting list and the highest new Will to congratulate him on his recent towards his coaching and travel costs. their support that saw us score the highest business registration rate. achievement and to wish him good luck in percentage of household waste sent for “There is no national supported programme Our Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Finance the upcoming 2019 ROK world finals which reuse, recycling or composting. for karting and the amount of practice days Cllr Gordon Moore said: “Thank you to take place in Lonato in Italy. he is able to do is directly proportionate The Borough was also found to have least residents who assist with our safe collection Cllr Moore said: “It’s amazing to see great to the amount of funding we receive, so smoking prevalence of anywhere in the of council tax by regularly paying by direct young talent in Rushcliffe and we were schemes such as this are really helpful. region and the lowest obesity levels of debit. Under one per cent is positive but we delighted to award Will funding through our reception year and year 6 aged children in will not rest on our laurels and continue to “Will hopes to further his career in Elite Sports Grant scheme. anywhere in the East Midlands for the same collect as much as possible.” motorsport by stepping up into car racing period. “He is also part of our Free Access to later this year, competing in the last round of Pay your council tax easily here National Sportspeople scheme which the 2019 Junior Saloon Car Championship We also posted the second highest rushcliffe.gov.uk/counciltax/paycounciltax provides free access to our leisure facilities and also looking forward to podium results percentage of adults who are active for to sportspeople competing at a higher level. next year.” two and half hours or more every week and had the least admissions for alcohol-related More information on sports funding from us conditions. can be viewed at rushcliffe.gov.uk

8 9 Right stuff RECYCLING Right bin RECYCLING Recycling Right place in Rushcliffe where does it all end up? 02 We know some residents are curious Blue bin Grey bin Bring Sites 02 about what happens to their recycling Food tins, drink cans, paper, card, plastic Household waste that cannot be easily and general waste, so we wanted to Glass reassure everyone about the process that bottles and yogurt pots and margarine tubs recycled using our blue bin, composted in takes place once your bins have been should be the only items placed into your the green bin or taken to one of our bring All glass bottles and jars need to be taken collected. blue bin. All these materials are delivered sites should be placed into your grey bin. to your local Bring Site, but with your bottle to the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in tops already placed in your grey bin. Here, This is incinerated at the Energy from Waste In Nottinghamshire we have a two-tier Mansfield. glass is separated by colour to ensure it can (EfW) plant at Eastcroft on London Road system with seven District and Borough be recycled into more glass bottles and jars Only the above items can go into your blue where energy is recovered and Councils serving as ‘Waste Collection and back on your supermarket shelves in as bin. Symbols or numbers you may find used locally in the District Heating System. Authorities’ (WCA) who are responsible little as six weeks! on the item do not necessarily mean our for the collection of your waste. The EfW generates up to 52 tonnes per hour contractors can recycle them at the MRF. Our current collection system is the most of steam that is converted to a medium Once collected, Waste Collection environmentally friendly option because it All of the plastic bottles, yoghurt pots and temperature hot water system to generate Authorities like Rushcliffe deliver waste means these items can be 100% recycled margarine tubs we collect, are sorted at the electricity and provide heat to the district to Nottinghamshire County Council who back into the same product, and offers a facility and then recycled in the UK. heating network. serve as the ‘Waste Disposal Authority’ value for money service that means council (WDA) and may sometimes work with We use this process because currently It produces electricity for areas such as tax in the Borough is among the lowest in private contractors to manage what they there are sustainable end markets for these The , St Anns and The National the country. receive from across the county. types of plastic. Ice Centre and shopping centres in Nottingham, with any excess electricity sent Textiles and shoes back into the National Grid. Many of our Bring Sites have a textiles or shoe bank linked with a local charity. Green bin We only use charities where possible that Members of our Garden Waste Scheme will are local and aligned with the Textiles also have a green bin to collect their garden Recycling Association. waste. The Textiles Recycling Association works to Waste from your green bin is delivered promote best practice in the industry and to composting facilities in either Oxton sets out a Code of Practice for all members. or Stragglethorpe in Nottinghamshire for This provides some assurance that your processing. unwanted textiles are being used for Please do not place compostible wrapping their intended purpose and wherever in your green bin as this is not recyclable. possible are re-processed into something sustainable.

10 11 PLANNING PLANNING Designs progressing for Bingham leisure, community and office hub Designs for a potential new £20m leisure, community and office hub in Bingham are progressing that could promote healthier lifestyles and complement the growth of the town. 03 More homes adopted 03 We adopted Local Plan Part 2 at Full Council in October that outlines key housing allocations in the Borough over the next decade. Central government requires 13,150 new homes to be built across Rushcliffe by 2028 and non-strategic housing sites to assist this have now been passed.

The plan includes policies and proposals Our Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Housing for housing, Green Belt, employment, retail, Cllr Roger Upton said: “The adopted plan open spaces and nature conservation. provides new housing, employment and other development opportunities across the The sites could deliver 3,385 of the new Borough. Specialist consultants are continuing to community hall within the main leisure homes in Bunny, Cotgrave, Cropwell work with us to produce the plans for the centre building. Bishop, East Bridgford, Gotham, Keyworth, "The Inspector determined the plan as new facility having explored options to Final detailed designs will lead to an Radcliffe-on-Trent, Ruddington, Flintham sound and legally compliant. I am pleased develop the site in line with the Bingham application for planning permission later this and Sutton Bonington. after such a lengthy process it is now Masterplan. adopted and we can achieve our five-year year and could see the new centre open in housing sites delivery requirement. The mix of commercial and leisure December 2021. development is consistent with the Bingham Our Leader Cllr Simon Robinson said: “The plan addresses the importance of Growth Board’s aspirations to develop “The quality of leisure provision available for trees in the Borough, with policies in place the site as part of a key gateway between residents in Bingham and the surrounding to protect against the loss of mature trees the current town centre and the growth of area should the centre come to fruition will and woodland from development. housing developments in the north of town. be significantly improved. “There are other policies within the In February our Cabinet approved “The leisure, community and office hub plan that relate to the natural and built recommendations to draw up plans for the location is important as the town grows and environments. In particular it seeks to facility that could create up to 90 jobs as once we have checked the final designs are ensure that new development contributes to part of the wider plans for the town. the enhancement of the green infrastructure viable in line with our capital programme and biodiversity network across Rushcliffe.” They include a new swimming pool, fitness fund, planning applications could be gym, exercise and spin studios, cafe and submitted soon.” serviced offices on land owned by the Discussions continue with the Nova authority on Chapel Lane, north of the Education Trust and other stakeholders to town’s railway line. enable continued access to outdoor and Bingham Town Council are also being Sports Hall facilities at the current Toot Hill consulted on the requirements for a School site.

12 13 PLANNING PLANNING Old garage sites transformed into new affordable homes Working in partnership with Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we are now providing further affordable homes at different locations across the Borough, demolishing 55 garages and one uninhabitable bungalow to build 23 new properties.

Housing, recently visiting the latest site to be completed at Marlwood in Cotgrave. Cllr Upton said: “We are delighted to be working in collaboration with Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing securing good 03 quality affordable housing to meet local 03 housing need, sustain jobs and improve the economy. “The scheme here at Marlwood is designed Growth board launched to help residents with lower incomes to live in a property built to a very high standard to support new homes and The homes comprise 16 for affordable rent and I’ve been really impressed with the – including six specifically for older people – finish of these homes. and seven for shared ownership – a part- “It is one of six sites of a phased employment space at Fairham buy, part-rent scheme designed to help garage redevelopment programme which buyers on low to moderate incomes get on A Growth Board has now been launched Our Leader Cllr Simon Robinson said: “The will deliver 23 homes for affordable rent the property ladder. for Fairham, the site south of Clifton formation of the Fairham Growth Board will and shared ownership here and in assist this strategically important site that The homes are being provided for local set to welcome 3,000 new homes and Aslockton, East Bridgford, Radcliffe-on- is key for Nottinghamshire County Council, people with the rented properties allocated 100,000 square metres of employment Trent, Edwalton and West Bridgford.” Nottingham City Council and ourselves. to people on our housing register. space close to the A453. “We will now look forward and remain To date, 18 of the 23 homes have been In May, Homes England announced the committed to working closely with Homes delivered, with Cllr Roger Upton, our acquisition of over 100 hectares of the land England and developers CWC to ensure Cabinet Portfolio Holder for in a £825m deal that unlocked this strategic site in one of the Government’s high the delivery of a high quality scheme that affordability areas. continues to enhance the attractiveness of Rushcliffe as a great place to live and work.” It was secured through the Land Assembly Fund and will accelerate the delivery of the You can keep up to date with the items Pictured above: discussed at the board’s meetings and at Rushcliffe Borough Council's scheme with work on site expected in early Liz Beardsley and Councillor Roger Upton, 2020 and the first homes and commercial growth boards for East Leake, Radcliffe, MTVH's Lis Banner and Karl Baker. premises expected to open later in the year. Bingham and West Bridgford at rushcliffe.gov.uk The Board meets quarterly and is made up of public sector partners and local representatives of the community and business sectors to help support and develop the site and make sure it meets the needs of future residents and businesses.

14 15 NEWS FROM YOUR LOCAL NHS NEWS FROM YOUR LOCAL NHS Be flu safe! Top tips We’re urging those most at risk from flu to protect themselves and their families as a matter of priority with a free flu jab. for staying well Those most at risk include pregnant women, two- and three-year-olds, primary this winter school children, people living with a health • Keep your home warm – at least 18 condition such as severe asthma, chest or degrees Celsius heart complaints, and those aged 65 and • If you’re eligible, make sure you get ove r. your FREE flu jab - speak to your Dr Stephen Shortt, local GP and Rushcliffe doctor or pharmacist Clinical Commissioning Group’s Clinical 04 • Make sure you keep taking any 04 Lead, said: “I cannot emphasise strongly prescribed medicines, and take them enough how important it is that those as directed at risk protect themselves from what can be a very nasty virus. Flu is a very • If you’re prescribed antibiotics, preventable illness, and the jab itself is make sure you finish the course quick, safe and free for those most at risk.” More GP appointments • Keep a supply of over-the-counter If you are in at risk group, your GP cold and flu remedies in the house Practice should contact you. If you haven’t • If you start to feel ill, get help from available in the evening and heard from them, please give them a your pharmacy straight away call and tell them you want to speak to someone about getting a free flu jab. • A&E is for emergencies only. If your at weekends this winter surgery is closed, then call NHS111 for We understand that booking a GP appointment during working hours can be difficult advice on getting the right treatment when you have to work, if you’re a busy parent, or if you rely on somebody else to take to you to your appointment.

That’s why the NHS in Rushcliffe is This seven-day service can be used by committed to improving access to local anyone who is registered with a Rushcliffe GP Practices, and that’s why you can book Practice. routine GP, Nurse, and Healthcare Assistant PLEASE NOTE – this this isn’t a walk-in appointments in the evening, at weekends service, and the appointment may take and over Bank Holidays in Rushcliffe. place at another GP Practice in the area. Pre-bookable appointments are available Monday-Friday until 8pm, as well as at What about urgent care? weekends and on Bank Holidays. If you need urgent medical advice when To arrange an appointment, or for more your Practice is closed, you should call NHS information on the service, please speak to 111 and request access to the Rushcliffe your GP practice. service. Your request will be passed for local assessment and you will receive a call The extended General Practice Service back to discuss your issue and to arrange covers Evenings (6.30pm – 8.00pm), an appointment, if that is appropriate. Weekends and Bank Holidays (8.30am – 12.30pm).

16 17 FOSTER CARE DEMOCRACY

Could you help to give a child a Have your query on council services heard at stable and caring home? Citizens’ Questions Nottinghamshire County Council is currently recruiting new foster carers to help children and teenagers in need of safe and nurturing homes. Citizen’s Questions is the opportunity for you to find out answers to your questions at the start of Council’s Cabinet or Full Council meetings on the services we provide.

It is a key part of our commitment to Your question will be answered by the transparency, openness and accessibility in most relevant Portfolio Holder, the Cabinet the democratic process. member who has special responsibility for the service or topic to which the question Your question may be on why a service relates or one of our Scrutiny Group operates in a certain way or why a policy 05 Chairmen. 06 has been adopted or any wider query on the Council’s powers or duties. The Leader or the Mayor will ask the most appropriate person to respond to your Your question should be limited to one question. subject and avoid detailed individual service issues, such as why a particular Submit your question today by email to Fostering is one of the most rewarding We need patient, understanding and refuse bin has not been collected or on [email protected] things you can do. By becoming a foster resilient people who are able to make a a planning application as there are our or by letter to carer you will give children the opportunity positive impact on children’s lives. established customer service channels to Democratic Services, to grow and develop to reach their full The Council holds monthly fostering complete this at rushcliffe.gov.uk Rushcliffe Borough Council, potential when they are unable to stay with Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road, information evenings across The question session lasts for 15 minutes their own families. West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire where you can meet the and is open to residents who live in the Nottingham, NG2 7YG. Children come into care for many different fostering team as well as some of our Borough or business owners who have a reasons. Sometimes children stay with a amazing foster carers to get your questions business address in the Borough but are foster family for just a few days, while others answered. not Rushcliffe residents. will live with their foster family for their entire Find our upcoming event information and childhood. You can foster full-time as a You may attend a meeting to present your read all about fostering for Nottinghamshire mainstream carer or during regular periods question in person or if you prefer, your County Council on our website: like weekends and school holidays. question can be read out by the Leader at nottinghamshire.gov.uk/fostering or call Cabinet or the Mayor at Full Council. As well as the rewards of changing a child’s 0115 804 4440 to find out more. life, the Council also provides its foster carers with excellent ongoing support and Do something amazing full training, great rewards and payments, and other benefits including discounts and apply to be a foster to thousands of venues across the UK, carer now. additional library entitlements and regular support networks. If you’ve ever considered fostering, now is the time to take that vital next step in finding out more about what it might be like to help transform the life of a young person in Nottinghamshire.

18 19 BUSINESS BUSINESS Village partnership drives successful market and retail evenings A retail and business group is continuing to thrive by creating initiatives to drive visitors and footfall to their village including through the success of their own market and retail evenings.

Ruddington Village Centre Partnership RVCP Chairman Mike Ader said: “We’re Shop front funding (RVCP) created Ruddington Village Market delighted the market and Makers Nights are earlier this year and now sees hundreds of proving so popular with local residents and visitors descend on a wide range of local those from further afield, supporting local transforms look of businesses business stalls at The White Horse Inn in businesses. We aim to expand the market 07 Businesses across the Borough have “We would thoroughly recommend that any Ruddington on the first Saturday of most as time goes on.” 07 months from 9am to 12.30pm. transformed their appearance on the high business making changes to their shop front Our Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Business street and made essential improvements consider applying for the support the grant Fresh produce, provisions and crafts, fruit and Transformation Cllr Andy Edyvean said: to their shop fronts thanks to our can provide.” and vegetables, meats, cheeses, jams, “The RVCP initiatives just go from strength funding. Our Portfolio Holder for Business and savoury and pastry treats, cakes and to strength and it’s a wonderful example to Business owners have received support Transformation Cllr Andy Edyvean (pictured confectionery are all on offer. communities across the Borough of what can be achieved when businesses work from the Shop Front Improvement Grant, above centre) said: “I am thrilled that so They’ve also branched out with dedicated together. which assists businesses to match many businesses have already taken ‘Makers Nights’ which saw craft shopping contributions to improvements, up to the advantage of this brilliant scheme that can specials in June and early December “Wherever we can we will support our value of £5,000. assist with the renovation, re-design or across village businesses. towns’ and villages’ efforts and their ideas general improvement of their shop front." and initiatives that drive footfall to local Recipients of the grant include Cut n Curl Thousands have attended the events that businesses.” in East Leake who installed a new door are continuing to make Ruddington a great and double-glazing and Scissor Happy in place to shop. Visit ruddingtonvillagemarket.co.uk for Bingham who invested in new signage. further information on the market. White Rabbit Teahouse in West Bridgford also benefited, using artificial to create a floral frontage for their Tudor Square property. Any high street businesses based anywhere in the Borough can now apply for the grant. Find out more about eligibility at: rushcliffe. gov.uk/business/supportingbusiness/ businesssupport Piano Radcliffe in Radcliffe on Trent are also among those who have benefitted from the grant, installing a new awning along the shop front to allow visitors to embrace alfresco dining in the summer months. Manager Katie Shaw said: “The grant has helped us transform the area at the front of the business, really setting us apart as an attractive place to eat and drink.

20 21 COMMUNITY COMMUNITY Community Support Scheme Gain peace of continues to enhance our communities mind with a Each of our councillors has dedicated funds to spend in their ward through our Community Support Scheme which they can use to support initiatives and projects to Home Alarm enhance the lives of residents. Our Home Alarms service provides peace of mind, security, reassurance and independence for hundreds of people across Rushcliffe. They wear a pendant on a neck cord or a wrist band with a trigger that can be pressed to call for help in the instance of a medical or 08 Improve the other emergency. 08 In a recent survey, to which over 500 health and people responded, those who use the service across the Borough gave it a wellbeing of satisfaction rate of 100%. The alarm can benefit anyone living alone, your community young, elderly, or people with disabilities Allocated £1,000 to spend each year, Leader Cllr Simon Robinson was among to provide safety and peace of mind for they continue to support a wide range those to help the farm secure the ward’s with the Healthy their family. If callers are within hearing of schemes and events, often clubbing funding in Edwalton distance of the alarm they are able to together to fund specific projects. Local He said: “This is a very welcome scheme Futures Fund talk to the operator and explain what is groups or residents approach them or required. However, even if the caller is that funds or contributes towards projects in To support local community groups members make connections with local not able to hear or speak to the operator, our towns and villages and we’re delighted we have launched the Healthy Futures efforts that apply for funding. action will still be taken to ensure that the so many residents and groups benefit Fund to enable the development and caller is safe and well. Here are a few examples of how the money directly. sustainability of local activities that was spent in 2018/19: “Supporting often smaller ventures that still improve the health and wellbeing of The current charge for the service is £49 • £225 from three Councillors as a have a big impact locally is heartening to residents. per quarter, with a one-off installation fee of £35. For a free demonstration or to contribution towards a bespoke see as the range of projects councillors Non-profit organisations can bid for up to find out more about the service, contact memorial bench in Ruddington for the support often crosses all generations and £1,500 to help set up, sustain or expand the Council’s Housing Support Team on commemoration of the end of the First backgrounds.” projects that demonstrate a clear local 0115 981 9911 or visit Rushcliffe.gov.uk/ World War. need and how the project plans to If you would like to find out who your local homealarms • £500 towards two new defibrillators councillor is, or contact them about applying address this. housed in two refurbished former phone for funding, please visit The fund has previously supported kiosks in Langer cum Barnstone. rushcliffe.gov.uk/councillors projects like the Bingham Super Kitchen, • £100 towards the costs of an outing Little Ruggers and Notts Women Runners. for the Cotgrave Coffee Club to East For further information on the application Bridgford Garden Centre. process visit • £250 to provide a new concrete shelter rushcliffe.gov.uk/health/healthyfuturesfund for the pigs at Edwalton Primary School Farm as they had outgrown their previous shelter.

22 23 ENVIRONMENT HEALTHCARE Turning adversity into opportunity Fly-tippers beware the National Rehabilitation Centre we will prosecute wherever possible Rushcliffe Reports has been tracking the transformation of the Stanford Hall Estate near Rempstone into a specialist rehabilitation centre of excellence. We have fined five individuals thousands unless their registered owners prove the A year ago, the Defence facility started operating with the MoD moving in and of pounds who have fly-tipped across our vehicle is their property within 15 days. wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women starting to benefit from the Borough over the last 12 months. Our Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Environment bespoke clinical facilities created there under the DNRC Programme. The message is clear to those committing and Safety Cllr Rob Inglis said: “The action the crime - we will prosecute you wherever sends out a clear message, if you own possible and can seize and destroy your a vehicle seized in connection with fly- vehicle connected with any offences. tipping in Rushcliffe, it can be destroyed or 09 otherwise disposed of. 10 Two transit vans were crushed after being linked with fly-tipping on the A52 as we and “We have a zero tolerance policy. We and Nottinghamshire Police took action. our partners will use all of our enforcement powers and seek to prosecute anyone who Fridges were among the items dumped fly-tips and creates disgusting eyesores for by offenders close to Nottingham Knight others to clear up.” and Wheatcroft Islands in the incidents all captured on CCTV whilst a further individual Anyone who has information on those was caught dumping items outside a closed committing any fly-tipping offence Recycling Centre in West Bridgford. should contact us on social media, over the phone on 0115 981 99 11 or email Enforcement powers allow vehicles linked [email protected] with the crime to be destroyed once seized

Now, the opportunity exists for a National The benefits would be regional, national and Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) to treat NHS potentially international. patients and, working together with the Clinical experts involved talk passionately Defence facility, to share knowledge, about the potential to ‘do more’ to get expertise and some facilities in a way which people back to fitness and function through will significantly improve people’s recovery improved clinical intensive rehabilitation. from serious accident, injury or illness. Consultation with patients and the public Sponsored by Nottingham University is taking place now and a comprehensive Hospitals NHS Trust – which is home to the business case will be completed next year. East Midlands Major Trauma Centre and the regional neurosciences centre – and If, like the Defence establishment, the together with partners across the NHS, work proposed NHS facility gets the green light, it is happening to explore how the NRC could could be up and running in 2023. treat patients from across the Rushcliffe Keep in touch with developments and learn region. more about the opportunity on the ‘National’ The ambition is for a facility which delivers pages of the DNRC Programme website at patient care, provides unrivalled training thednrc.org.uk and education and offers an environment to stimulate innovation, research and development. The vehicle above is being seized following it being linked to fly-tipping on the A52

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26 27 UPDATE In October the Council approved Local Plan 2, which sets out land allocation for Leader’s new homes in the years to come. This will help protect the Borough against unwanted Update development in the wrong places. As we welcome in 2020, the Council has I hope you are enjoying this winter many exciting growth projects such as edition of Rushcliffe Reports. the new £20million Bingham Community Hub and Leisure Centre, Cotgrave Town I am very proud of the lead the Council Centre Phase 2 and the new Abbey Road and Rushcliffe residents have taken on development in West Bridgford. the environment over the last few years. As ever, please feel free to contact me at Our current free tree scheme will supply any time at [email protected] thousands of new trees to over 2,500 or call 0115 914 8277. residents. 12 On behalf of Rushcliffe Borough Council, The focus on reducing single use plastics, I would like to wish you all a very happy banning night lanterns and helium balloons and enjoyable festive period and a from our land is beginning to pay dividends prosperous 2020. in terms of protecting our local environment. As an Authority, we still the enjoy the best recycling rates in the County but there is still Christmas and New plenty of work to do. Year Opening Hours Along with other Authorities, we are Monday December 23 and Tuesday December 24 auditing our investments to assess their there will be no presence at Bingham, Cotgrave or environmental impact and we have an East Leake. ongoing Carbon Reduction Work Will resume normal hours on Thursday 2 January. Programme. The opening hours for the RCCC in West Bridgford In January, we will be launching again will be as follows: Monday 23 December 8.30am – 5pm our kerb side donation scheme for food Tuesday 24 December 8:30am – 3pm and clothes to support the local charity 25/26/27 December – Closed The Friary. Please donate again between Monday 30 December 8.30 am – 4pm January 6 and 10 in line with details on Tuesday 31 December 8.30am – 4pm Wednesday 1 January – Closed page 5. Thursday 2 January 8.30am – 5pm (normal hours)

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