Rushcliffe Borough Council

🚴 | 2022 Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards Sportsperson of the Year winner Louis Dunne did a wheely good job of supporting Radio 1's Greg James' 1,000km Comic Relief tandem bike challenge that raised over £4m! Well done to all involved! 👏

All residents, businesses, partners, and community groups are encouraged to take part. Further information and a link to the Government survey is available: www.lgrnottsorg 2/2

One week left to have your say on Local Government Reorganisation in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The Government’s statutory consultation closes on Thursday 26 March, and your views will help shape one of the biggest changes to local government in over 50 years. 1/2

🚫You 'can-t' put that in there! Gas, helium and sparkling water cannisters should never be placed in any bin at home but instead taken to a local recycling centre or recycled at the retailer you bought them from. Find your nearest recycling centre at tinyurl.com/3h2892j5

👕We've allocated Community Wellbeing funding to @SharewearUK, helping to fund staff uniforms and extra training for its wonderful volunteers. The charity provides free donated clothing and bedding to individuals and families facing financial difficulties. shorturl.at/nsBjt

🌞🌷 It's starting to feel like spring! Ready to get back into the garden? Our Garden Waste Service is now open again for new and existing customers. Renew or join today for green bin collections in the Borough all for less than 95p a week at rushcliffe.gov.uk/gardenbins #Rushcliffe

💻 Sign up to e-billing for your Council Tax for a chance to win one of five £100 One4All vouchers! Rushcliffe residents can now access their Council Tax bills, balance and letters all in one place online. It's quicker, greener and paper‑free. ♻️ Visit shorturl.at/3SBJY

👀 🅿️ Another #WestBridgford parking scam - a fake notice attached to vehicle windscreens. ⬇️ Images below show the fake blue fine notice, and an official yellow one. Spotted a scam? email nccparkingmanager@nottscc.gov.uk. If you've been scammed, contact your bank.

📣♻️ Good news! From 31 March all Nottinghamshire residents will be able to recycle more items at home! Thanks to these changes, going green can become an everyday habit for us all 💚🌍 Keep an eye out for more information coming soon 👀

📖 The #EastLeake & District Local History Society has published a new book, The History and Development of the Rushcliffe Estate. It's the first comprehensive study of one of East Leake's most distinctive post‑war neighbourhoods. Find out more ➡️shorturl.at/ByqhX

📢The MenACWY vaccine helps protect against life-threatening illnesses like meningitis and sepsis. It is recommended for all teenagers. If you missed having the vaccine when you were at school, you can get it up to the age of 25 years. Ask your GP about getting vaccinated.

❤️🔔 Feel safer at home with our Home Alarms Service With one press on a wrist or neck pendant, users can get help in the event of a medical or other emergency at home. 🏡 Find out more and sign up today at rushcliffe.gov.uk/homealarm ✔️ #Rushcliffe

💡 | Earn discounts at local businesses by switching off electrical items such as lights, chargers and the TV with Green Rewards! Find out more at bit.ly/GreenRewardsRBC and sign up via notts.greenrewards.co.uk or search for Notts Green Rewards 📲

♻️ Do you want to recycle even more? ♻️ At the end of this month, there are changes coming into place nationally that will mean you can recycle more items from your home 💚 More information coming soon…

@jph1962 Good morning, thank you for letting us know. Our Streetwise Tree Team are prioritising this fallen tree.

@Rushcliffe near play area and crocus bed

🎾🏐🏅 There are just a few days left for elite athletes across the Borough to apply for a Rushcliffe Sports Grant to support your training, development and sporting goals. ⏰ Apply by Sunday March 15 ⏰ Visit rushcliffe.gov.uk/rushcliffespor…

⚽We’ve approved a £400,000 investment to improve football facilities across the Borough. This funding will help deliver new and upgraded 3G pitches, better changing facilities and pavilions, supporting growing demand for year‑round grassroots football. ➡️ shorturl.at/vr7Ep

🏚️This #EmptyHomesWeek, we’re encouraging owners to help bring unused homes back into use. We can support you with free property appraisals, connections to estate agents, investors and letting agents, expert advice on upgrading your property, and more. shorturl.at/CHUpJ

🎖️ | Our Streetwise team has been announced as a finalist for Best Council Services team at the prestigious @TheMJAwards in June! The team will compete with some of the best authorities in the country for the accolade. Read more➡️bit.ly/4cAT4Wb

♀️💜 Happy International Women’s Day! This year’s theme, #GiveToGain, highlights how shared support creates greater opportunities for women and benefits society as a whole. #IWD2026 🌍 Find out more at shorturl.at/Nv4fr