Sutton Bonington
SUGGESTIONS WANTED. Villagers in Sutton Bonington are being invited to submit suggestions about facilities to be included on the site of a proposed housing development of 80 properties in the locality.
The proposed development is at the south end of the village on Park Lane. Recently a ground survey has taken place which the agents for the landowners - Paget Estate - say will help with initial development ideas The land was designated for housing in the now adopted Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 2 in October 2019 with the potential for 80 houses with 30% designated as affordable homes Sutton Bonington Parish Council has recently been in dialogue with the agents representing the landowner Paget Estate, requesting an input into the design and formation of plans for the site “to ensure a sensitive well planned site that integrates well with the village is developed.”
The Parish Council have already received some ideas for the site and it would welcome input and ideas from the village on what local people would like to see included in the development.
The decision to develop has already been made by as part of the Local Plan but parish councillors are keen for local people to suggest facilities that could be included as part of the development..
Various suggestions for inclusion on the site have been aired, such as a sustainable, well thought out and spacious development with affordable homes as required by the planning designation, landscaping strips surrounding the site on all sides, business units and start up units,something for the community, possibly for teenagers such as a skate part and playgroup, more bungalows for the elderly and rental properties.
On the new entrance to the site, the Parish Council would like to see some form of junction that would also slow vehicle speeds along Park Lane.
Please email any comments through to the parish council clerk, Helen Chadwick.
CHURCH. Christmas Carols for all the Family will be on-line at Sutton Bonington Baptist Church on Sunday this coming weekend, December 13 at 4pm.
There will be a short on-line service led by the Church’s family worker, Helen Ison, for pre-school and primary age children with creative re-telling of the Christmas story and some simple popular carols to sing along to at home.
The link will be available on I Love Sutton Bonington FaceBook page and on the Baptist Church’s website - www.sbbaptist.org.uk
BURIALS. Residents of Sutton Bonington village are reminded that they have every right to be buried or to have their ashes interred in either of the Sutton Bonington churchyards, at St Anne’s or St Michael’s Extension on Marle Pit Hill. There are however, fees set by the Church of England and permission has to be sought for any memorials. Enquiries can be made to any of the churchwardens.
YOUTH CLUB. Rock Solid is Back! Is the exciting message for Sutton Bonington. This is a fun-filled Covid-safe youth club for youngsters in school years seven to nine at the village Baptist Church.
The club meets every Tuesday night between 7.45pm and 9pm.
Meet new friends, take part in discussions, play games and have lots of laughs. is the message from the club. Youngsters interested are asked to please contact Brian Beach on 07747 697006.
DITCH CLEARING. Notts County Council are progressing with action says
Sutton Bonington representative Coun. Andy Brown on the necessity of landowners to clear ditches and dykes on the edge of their property. Notices are being served on those responsible to ensure the necessary work is carried out.
FREE FRUIT. Fruit is now given to all of the children in Key Stage One and Reception classes at Sutton Bonington Primary School.
Headteacher Mr. Lee Shilton says that as the children are given fruit, no other snack should be brought in from home.
Mr. Shilton has told parents in a newsletter: “If your child would like to bring in an alternative piece of fruit, this is fine but no other snack is encouraged.”
In Key Stage 2 classes at the school, the only snack that is permissible is fruit.
PLANS. Planning permission has been given by Rushcliffe Borough Council for an extension of the shop use of the property at 119 Main Street, to include rooms at first and second floor level as well. The ground floor is currently used as a gallery / shop and the upper floors as residential use. The parish council had no objection to the plans.