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  • BEWARE – Counterfeit Money Scams

    BEWARE – Counterfeit Money Scams

    Newark Police have seen a rise in incidents recently involving counterfeit bank notes.  We have had particular incidents reported at takeaways and among residents selling items on Facebook Marketplace. Please take a moment to check any notes you receive when buying or selling items—especially higher‑value notes. If you are selling items – always take a minute to check…

  • New national website for reporting cyber crime and fraud

    New national website for reporting cyber crime and fraud

    Report Fraud is the new service that has replaced Action Fraud. You can report cyber crime or fraud using their online reporting service any time of the day or night. 🔗 Reporting cyber crime and fraud or phishing attempts – Report Fraud In addition to reporting, the website contains detailed information on different types of fraud…

  • February’s Fleet Update

    February’s Fleet Update

    Another busy start to a New Year for the Parish Council, starting with an update on the Neighbourhood Plan.   The draft Neighbourhood Plan is now out for consultation and will be in force sometime in 2026.  Neighbourhood Plans allow local communities to plan positively for their areas by identifying and addressing community priorities that can be met…

  • Lambing season reminder – please keep dogs on leads

    Lambing season reminder – please keep dogs on leads

    Lambing will soon be underway across our rural areas and this is a particularly sensitive time for livestock. Even well-behaved dogs can cause serious distress, injury or death to sheep and lambs if they are not kept under close control.

  • Carlton Ferry Lane consultation

    Carlton Ferry Lane consultation

    Nottinghamshire County Council is currently seeking views from local people on the future of Carlton Ferry Lane, the section of highway near Collingham that was badly damaged during the January 2025 flooding and has been closed for safety reasons.

  • Policing Precept Survey 2026-27 – Closes 12 January 2026

    Policing Precept Survey 2026-27 – Closes 12 January 2026

    The public’s voice is incredibly important when it comes to big decisions on policing and support services in Nottinghamshire. As Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), I have a duty each year to set a balanced budget and set the amount of funding that will be generated through council tax locally, known as the ‘policing precept’.…

  • Collingham Beat Surgery: Sun 11th January 10:00

    Collingham Beat Surgery: Sun 11th January 10:00

    Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at event shown below in your area. Please take this opportunity to come and meet us to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what the Safer Neighbourhood Team are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you. When and Where? Sun 11th January…

  • Drivers urged not to leave gifts and valuables on show in run-up to Christmas

    Drivers urged not to leave gifts and valuables on show in run-up to Christmas

    ❌ Don’t fall victim to opportunistic thieves in the run-up to Christmas by leaving last-minute presents or other valuables on display in your car. Over the last year (between 1 January to 15 December) we’ve seen an overall 44 per cent increase in recorded vehicle interference crimes, amounting to nearly 600 incidents, with most of…

  • Help shape Nottinghamshire’s future

    Help shape Nottinghamshire’s future

    Have your say in the budget survey The new Nottinghamshire County Council Plan sets out our ambitions and priorities for delivering effective and efficient public services to the people of Nottinghamshire. It focuses on three key outcomes: stronger families, thriving communities and a connected county. A fourth area of focus is about being a council…

  • Collingham Christmas Lights Switch-On …… This Sunday!

    The wait is almost over! One of our village’s festive traditions is back! Join us as the Young Farmers Christmas Float and Santa make their way through the village starting at 4:30 PM. Then, head over to the Co-op car park at 6:00 PM for the official lights switch-on and a heart warming community carol…