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  • Have your say on The Big Future

    Have your say on The Big Future

    Children and young people are being encouraged to take part in The Big Future, a major national survey from the Children’s Commissioner for England. The Children’s Commissioner wants to hear directly from children about what it is like growing up in England today and what they think should change in the future. The survey asks…

  • Wildfire risk – Please take care on our public rights of way

    Wildfire risk – Please take care on our public rights of way

    With dry conditions increasing the risk of wildfires, the Rights of Way Team are asking everyone using local footpaths, bridleways and other public rights of way to take extra care. Please:• Stay on designated paths and follow any local warnings or restrictions.• Do not light fires or use disposable barbecues.• Never drop cigarettes, matches or other…

  • Beat Surgery in Collingham on Saturday 22nd August

    Beat Surgery in Collingham on Saturday 22nd August

    Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be hosting a beat surgery in the Co-Op car park in Collingham, 10:00am to 11:00am. Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what the local policing team are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you. Everyone is welcome and…

  • Online Beat Surgery on Sunday 9th August

    Online Beat Surgery on Sunday 9th August

    Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be hosting an online beat surgery at 7.15pm – 8.15pm on 09/08/2026. Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what the local policing team are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you. Everyone is welcome and it would be…

  • People’s Emergency Briefing: Climate and Nature Crisis

    People’s Emergency Briefing: Climate and Nature Crisis

    Join Newark Environmental Sustainability Together at Gusto House, Collingham for a film screening of People’s Emergency Briefing: On the Climate and Nature Crisis, followed by a discussion. šŸ“… Tuesday 21st JulyšŸ•¢ 7.30pm–9.15pmšŸ“ Gusto House, CollinghamšŸŽŸļø Free event — advance booking required Book using the QR code on the poster. More information: www.nebriefing.org

  • Nottinghamshire Police rated one of best forces in country

    Nottinghamshire Police rated one of best forces in country

    Nottinghamshire Police has been independently graded by national inspectors as one of the best forces in the country. Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden has spoken of his pride at today’s announcement by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) that Nottinghamshire Police is now rated at Level One – the…

  • Swinderby Road Closure

    Swinderby Road Closure

    Swinderby Road, Collingham, will be closed along its entire length from Monday 27 to Friday 31 July 2026, between 9.30am and 3.30pm each day. A parking suspension will also be in place while Via East Midlands carries out carriageway structural patching on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council. A signed diversion route will operate via Collingham…

  • Hot weather safety reminder

    The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an Amber Heat-Health Alert across the Midlands until Sunday 12th July. Here’s a quick reminder of their advice on how to keep yourself and others safe and well: