Sutton Bonington
STUDENTS COVID PRECAUTIONS. Shops and businesses in Sutton Bonington and the surrounding area have been re-assured that students returning to the local university campus for the new academic year will be respecting Covid-19 precautions.
As the campus approaches the start of the autumn term, Jamie Dickinson, the Off-Campus Student Affairs Manager for Nottingham University, has written a letter to local shops and businesses.
In the letter Mr. Dickinson says: “Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, activity on campus will be reduced with some engagement moving online but we anticipate the majority of students returning in person to their term time address and undertaking their studies.”
He says that Sutton Bonington and Kegworth are some areas well populated with student residents and explains that the areas will experience increased activity before term as students return and move into the area.
According to Mr. Dickinson: “This is likely to increase the footfall and custom in shops, businesses and services in the locality. The University expects students to contribute positively to the area they live, work and study, as good ambassadors for the University.”
In the forthcoming year students will sign up to a Covid Community Pledge to further reinforce the importance of understanding, respecting and carrying out the necessary social distancing requirements and all other Covid-related regulations.
Mr. Dickinson says: “We are confident that the vast majority of students will undertake this challenge diligently and with consideration for the wider community.”
However, he says that should there be instances of students not respecting the guidance, the university has measures to challenge inappropriate behaviour.
He tells local business owners: ”I hope the return of students to the community is welcome and will provide a boost to your business and contribute positively to the local economy. However, if you have any concerns about the potential increase in trade / use of your shop or business, in particular, if you are unsure about managing queues, social distancing or any other issue then please don’t hesitate to get in touch.”
He continues: “I am happy to discuss any concerns you may have and look at whatever potential solutions I can assist with. Clearly, we are in a constantly changing scenario and live in uncertain times. The University is well equipped to support students and the wider community with the challenges ahead and will be dynamic in our response to emerging situations.”
Anybody who would like to get in touch and discuss any of these points further is asked to contact Mr. Dickinson at the following mail address:OffCampus@ Nottingham.ac.uk
Students have already delivered copies of the letter to various premises in Sutton Bonington.
In nearby Kegworth, landlords have converted houses in the village into flats and bedsits often occupied by students at the Nottingham University campus.
Residents have complained about noise and parking problems and Kegworth Parish Council carried out a local consultation about the conversion of houses into properties of multiple occupation.
North West Leicestershire District Council has announced that an Article 4 planning direction for Kegworth has been confirmed. It is proposed that the new Article 4 Direction will apply to the entire village of Kegworth and will relate to properties where between three and six unrelated people share basic amenities such as a kitchen and bathroom
The Direction will come into force and take effect on Friday 19th February 2021 and not 5th February 2021 as originally specified.
Vicky Roe the Kegworth Parish Council Clerk, writing on the Council website says the Parish Council is “delighted” that the new measures are being introduced. She says:” A big thank you to all those who responded to the consultation and to everyone who worked hard to make this happen.”
EMERGENCY FUND SUCCESS. An application by Sutton Bonington parish council to Notts County Council Covid-19 emergency fund was successful, and the council receive £3,000 to use to help local residents during the lockdown situation brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.
DOG MESS REMINDER. Pupils from Sutton Bonington Primary School have been designing posters to remind dog owners to clear up their pets’ poo.
The competition was held jointly with Sutton Bonington Parish Council to help take a stand against the problem of dog mess
The Parish Council would like to thank everyone who took part, the standard of entries was very high and the judges had difficult decisions to decide upon the winning entries.
Congratulations to Miriam in Class 4 for her winning illustrated poster “Scooby Poo may blind you so pick up your dog’s poo.”
In class two the winning entrant was Kezia for her illustrated poster “Please clean up after your dog has done a poo.”
The two winning posters have been printed and will be displayed in the village.
VIRTUAL PARISH MEETINGS. In the knowledge that face-to-face meetings of parish councils will not be supported by the National Association of Local Councils or the National Society of Local Council Clerks for some time yet, Sutton Bonington parish council have purchased the professional version of Zoom which they are using to hold virtual meetings.
FILL IN YOUR CANVASS FORM. Sutton Bonington residents are being reminded by Rushcliffe Borough Council not to lose their voice in local elections by completing their annual canvass form if a reminder letter arriving through the post at the moment.
With County Council and Police and Crime Commissioner elections set to take place in the Borough in 2021 this is a vital opportunity for residents to make sure they can take part by ensuring their details on the electoral register are correct.
If a reminder form arrives at an address, residents must respond by confirming details online at www. householdresponse.com/ rushcliffe.
Alternatively, they can complete the paper form and return it in the post using the pre-paid envelope provided.
The form ensures that Rushcliffe Borough Council can keep the register up to date and identify any residents who could be missing out on the chance to vote.
Kath Marriott, electoral registration officer at the authority said:
“It’s very important that residents respond if they receive a reminder letter, as soon as possible, so we can make sure we have the right details on the electoral register for every address in Rushcliffe.
“To ensure you can have your say at elections taking place next year, simply check the form when it arrives and respond either to state if details remain the same or need updating and make the necessary changes.
“If you’re not currently registered to vote, your name will not appear on the form. If you want to register, the easiest way is online at www. gov.uk/register-to-vote, or we’ll send you information explaining how to do this in the post.
“We’re aware this year’s canvass, which we have to carry out by law, is taking place during a challenging public health situation with COVID-19.
We are working to ensure that we take account of public health guidelines, including the continued importance of social distancing.” continued surveillance and monitoring at the sites to catch those who flout the rules.
The new features, installed by Streetwise on behalf of the Council, builds on the work of a wider project which started last month, following an increase in fly-tipping in the area this year with trade waste and household items being dumped in laybys, roads and verges.
The council, Nottinghamshire Police and Parish Council representatives joined forces in July to stop vehicles to make checks on trade waste and other drivers.
The partners are working together to combine resources and share information to support even more local action, including surveillance and fly-tip watch groups.
Residents and businesses are reminded to check that any company or individual they employ to dispose of their waste holds the relevant Trade Waste Carriers’ licence to avoid their unwanted goods contributing to fly-tips.
This can be completed by them showing the relevant licence in person and checking it with the Environment Agency’s listings of registered businesses here: https://bit.ly/1UFAWfn
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s ward councillor for the area Coun Rex Walker joined Thrumpton Parish Meeting Chairman Ben Wilson, Gotham Parish Council Chairman Gill May and Streetwise’s chairman Dave Mitchell and Managing Director Nigel Carter to view the new facilities at a lay by on Nottingham Road between Clifton and Gotham.
The Council’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods Coun. Rob Inglis said: “The new bins and signs complement the clear message that Rushcliffe Borough Council will not tolerate offenders dumping waste illegally in our picturesque and rural areas.
“Fly-tippers are warned that we are taking this very seriously and by our various monitoring means we will take positive action and prosecute from any evidence gathered and that includes seizing the vehicles involved.
“Residents have a huge part to play too by always checking that anyone they pay to take items away from their home is a registered waste carrier by requesting to view the appropriate Environment Agency licence.”
Coun. Walker added: “The Council’s engagement has been very positive so far since residents, the local parishes and I raised this issue and we’ll continue to look at further ways in which we can work together.
“From signage to surveillance, we are exploring what methods can deter fly-tippers from blighting our rural landscapes.”
Streetwise chairman Dave Mitchell said: “We’re pleased to be able to support partners wherever we can to reduce fly-tipping across Rushcliffe.
“As we work across the Borough and the region, our teams continue to join communities in being extra eyes and ears in reporting information that can help the authorities take action against those who choose to not dispose of waste legally.”