New jobs promised as Notts town masterplan moves closer

Plans to create new jobs in a Nottinghamshire town are set to be formalised by the Bingham and Radcliffe on Trent Growth Board.

The plans include new commercial land and buildings, leisure, infrastructure and car parking.

A master planning exercise will for Bingham later this year and is due to be completed in Summer 2018.

Rushcliffe Borough Council has acquired a piece of land at Chapel Lane in Bingham, with the intention of providing employment opportunities in the area. This land was owned by Tesco and had previously been identified as a location for a new Tesco store. This is no longer an option for Tesco, however the Council says it has worked closely with them to secure this piece of land to ensure its development for the benefit of the local area.

This acquisition follows on from the purchase of land at Moorbridge Road earlier this year, which will provide an extension to the existing industrial estate and additional commercial units.

Councillor Simon Robinson, Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council, said: “The Borough Council is fully supportive of the Growth Board and this work is an integral part of our commitment to promoting and supporting growth in Bingham. We’re committed to the creation of an aspirational future for the area, our residents and businesses.”

Councillor Alan R Harvey, who represents Bingham Town Council on the Growth Board said: “The proposals within the Growth Board masterplan concept represent a positive strategic step forward for Bingham, particularly with regard to land to the north of the railway line. The masterplan has the potential to be a major influence in terms of employment, leisure and community provision in Bingham and the development of other initiatives in the town, and has the potential to be a major influence to Bingham as a district centre.”