OLIVER RACING HIS WAY TO SUCCESS
Six-year-old Oliver Smith from Radcliffe is taking his first steps in the world of motorsport in a similar fashion to former world champion, Lewis Hamilton. We’ve all seen the pictures of a young Lewis racing his way around a karting track and now Oliver is doing exactly the same. His Dad, Stuart, told The Local News: “The usual age to begin karting is eight, but over the last couple of years a... Read More
DAN’S THE MAN IN RADCLIFFE
Daniel Hegarty is a local motorbike racer who competes in the National Superstock 1000 Championship. The competition is one of the support classes within the British Superbike Championship. The Radcliffe resident has now submitted and had his entry confirmed for the coming race season. Dan is currently pulling together all the final details with his team to prepare to go racing. The first round this... Read More
COUNCIL UNVEIL THEIR STANCE ON GOVERNMENT HOME PROPOSAL
A recent cabinet meeting has revealed Rushcliffe Borough Council’s ‘Core Strategy – Option for Consultation’ document, which outlines the vision and proposals for development in Rushcliffeover the next 16 years. One of the key issues to come out of the meeting, was the Cabinet’s desire to stress that the Government’s target for the number of new homes in Rushcliffe (15,000) is far too high,... Read More
ARE YOU READY FOR THIS YEAR’S GENERAL ELECTION?
While the date for this year’s general election is not yet known, Rushcliffe Borough Council is urging residents not to wait until the official date has been announced before they secure their right to vote. Jeff Saxby, Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Elections Manager, told The Local News: “The time between the election date being announced and the last chance to register to vote can be a matter... Read More
SPONSORED SWIMATHON
Rushcliffe’s Parkwood Leisure Centres are supporting the annual Swimathon this year, in aid of Marie Curie cancer care. Over the past 24 years the Swimathon has raised £32 million for various charities. Parkwood Leisure’s four local pools at Bingham, Cotgrave, Keyworth and Rushcliffe Leisure Centre in West Bridgford, are all taking part on Saturday 17th April. You can swim an individual distance... Read More
‘BIN’ THERE, DOING THAT
A member of staff at the Rushcliffe Borough Council has been selected to mentor other authorities to help them improve their waste management departments. Waste and Fleet Operations Manager, Darryl Burch, was chosen following an accreditation process where Rushcliffe became a national mentor. He said: “I am really pleased to have been selected to help others improve and share our experiences. It... Read More
COUNCIL PROSECUTES THREE LOCAL LANDLORDS
Rushcliffe Borough Council has thrown the book at three negligent landlords who let their tenants freeze while they collected the rent. Rushcliffe successfully prosecuted the three owners at the magistrates’ court on Monday 15th February. Kevin Cassells, Anthony Lincoln and Amanda Bates managed the Bridgford Lodge HiMO on Bridgford Road in West Bridgford, and were found guilty of not licensing their... Read More
RADCLIFFE COMMUNITY CAFE
The Radcliffe-on-Trent Community Cafe opened its doors in November, aiming to offer a space for all members of the community to meet, find friendship and discover what is on offer in their community. It takes place at the Methodist Church Hall every second Saturday of the month from 9.30am until 12noon, offering fair-trade beverages, home-made cakes and also craft activities for small children and... Read More
BOROUGH COUNCIL SEEKING LOCAL VIEWS ON CORE STRATEGY
Rushcliffe Borough Council is seeking the views of local residents on the latest stage of development of its ‘Core Strategy’. This is a strategic planning document that sets out how Rushcliffe should develop up to 2026, addressing topics such as the provision and location of new homes, facilities, new areas for jobs and climate change issues. The Council has published an ‘Option for Consultation’... Read More
TEAMWORK IN SAXONDALE
Over the past few months the Upper Saxondale Residents Association (USRA) have worked with the parish councils of Radcliffe-on-Trent and Cropwell Bishop and also Balfour Beatty, to raise money for a new notice board. Dr Claire Martin, USRA chairperson, told The Local News: “Our old wooden notice board was rotting away so we approached our parish councils, Cropwell Butler and Radcliffe, to ask for... Read More
