Rushcliffe at the heart of ambitious plans for the Trent Sports District
Rushcliffe MP James Naish has welcomed major progress on the Trent Sports District which has taken two significant steps forward this week. The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has announced that a consortium led by Gleeds has been appointed to develop the Trent Sports District’s regeneration framework and masterplan. This work will be significant […]
MP seeks to give Local Communities a Stronger Voice on Energy Infrastructure under New Bill
James Naish, MP for Rushcliffe, will introduce a Ten-Minute Rule Bill in parliament today (Tuesday, 28th April) aimed at giving local communities a stronger voice in the transition to cleaner energy. The proposed legislation would place a duty on local authorities in England to produce and maintain Local Area Energy Plans, creating a consistent and structured […]
Support and Fairness sought for Park Home Owners in Parliament
A Westminster Hall debate held today (Tuesday, 28th April) has called for stronger protections and more fairness for park home residents across England. Led by Rushcliffe MP James Naish, the debate highlighted the important role that park homes play in housing markets across the UK, with around 160,000 people living on mobile home sites in England […]
New childcare boost for West Bridgford as nursery plans confirmed
Families in one part of West Bridgford are set to benefit from more accessible childcare closer to home after St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School, located in Abbey Ward, was awarded funding to open a new ‘Best Start’ school-based nursery. The new provision, due to open in September 2026, will increase the number of childcare […]
Rushcliffe groups invited to bid for Armed Forces Day funding
Community groups across Rushcliffe are being urged to apply for funding to host an Armed Forces Day event this summer following the announcement of a £500,000 nationwide grant scheme. The funding from central government aims to support communities who want to celebrate and recognise the dedication and sacrifices of service personnel, veterans and their families. […]
Rushcliffe MP welcomes the ambition and scale of the first multi-year council funding settlement since 2020
James Naish, MP for Rushcliffe, has welcomed the government’s Draft Local Government Finance Settlement, announced on Wednesday, which will see Rushcliffe Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council receive a Core Spending Power uplift of £235 million for essential local services between 2024/25 and 2028/29. The multi-year settlement – the first since 2015/16 to 2019/20 – […]
Memorial announced for RAF’s unsung reconnaissance heroes with ties to Rushcliffe
A memorial campaign to commemorate the men and women of the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit (PRU), some of whom hailed from Rushcliffe and surrounding areas, has been successful following significant backing from new MPs including Rushcliffe’s MP, James Naish. The campaign for a specific memorial for the PRU began in November 2018 and stands to commemorate […]
