There is a great network of support within Cotgrave during these difficult and unprecedented times. Please also be aware that we, as your local borough ward councillors, have access to small community grants which can be used to support extremely difficult cases, and also any community groups who are carrying out Covid 19 support work. If you would like help or advice, please contact us.
CORONAVIRUS URGENT SITUATION
The country and indeed world is in a very serious position regarding Coronavirus. The situation is changing almost by the hour and everybody, one way and another is or will be affected.
Rushcliffe Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council, are our lead local authorities who are co-ordinating and providing information and advice. Their websites are being updated regularly. For official and accurate updates, please visit www.rushcliffe.gov.uk and www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL AND CAUTIOUS OF SOCIAL MEDIA SITES - e.g. Facebook etc. Most people are genuine and trying to help, but sometimes, incorrect advice and information appears. Please use the formal national and local government sites and pages.
As part of National Volunteers Week, we were very pleased to nominate Jane Wood, from Cotgrave WI, who as a group of ladies have been making face masks and other PPE. We also helped with a grant to buy some sewing machines.
Christine is the Mayor of Rushcliffe!
Each civic year, Rushcliffe Borough Council appoints its Mayor for the year. This is an important and respected civic role, where the Mayor carries out many engagements through the year representing Rushcliffe and its residents. The council chose Christine for the 2019-2020 civic year, and she is really taking the role seriously. But even Mayor's (and their temporary escorts) are allowed to have the odd ice cream! (This was one of the very hot days we had this summer) 
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Cotgrave's new play park open!
Richard, Leo and Christine were really pleased to see the opening of the new play park. Along with the town council, we have worked with Rushcliffe Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council, to plan this and help secure the funding - these two councils put in over £15,000 each. The play park is alongside the refurbished shops, new library and health centre. Have you seen how good it all looks now? Remember, this is all part of the multi million pound Cotgrave regeneration, led by Rushcliffe Borough Council and partners. The same project described by the local "party for the many" as a "lick of paint". Not bad for that really! |
Richard and Leo check out plans for the A52
The A52 is a very busy and important road. We all know how busy and congested it can get at times. Highways England are planning various changes and improvements at the key junctions, including Stragglethorpe, Gamstone and Wheatcroft islands, and the Nottingham Knight. Richard and Leo recently attended an exhibition and discussion to see what is being planned. The work is likely to start next year. 
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We care about matters that our residents also care about and are interested in. One of these is policing, of course.
Whilst we have the wonderful new Hub building in Cotgrave which also houses the area Police now, we need to be sure that we get the local police presence and response correct. Richard was able to recently engage with and discuss issues with the Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire.
Whilst we have the wonderful new Hub building in Cotgrave which also houses the area Police now, we need to be sure that we get the local police presence and response correct. Richard was able to recently engage with and discuss issues with the Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire.
3rd May 2019
THANK YOU
The count has just been completed for the Rushcliffe Borough Council election held yesterday (2nd May), and we are very pleased and proud to announce that Richard, Leo and Christine won the seats for the Cotgrave Ward. Naturally we are very pleased and relieved. As many of our residents know, we really will do our best to help and represent you with regards to Rushcliffe Borough Council (and indeed Cotgrave Town Council matters.
Thank you for putting your faith in us. We know, of course, that not everybody who voted supported us, but we are here for you all. You can see all the election results for Rushcliffe here
THANK YOU
The count has just been completed for the Rushcliffe Borough Council election held yesterday (2nd May), and we are very pleased and proud to announce that Richard, Leo and Christine won the seats for the Cotgrave Ward. Naturally we are very pleased and relieved. As many of our residents know, we really will do our best to help and represent you with regards to Rushcliffe Borough Council (and indeed Cotgrave Town Council matters.
Thank you for putting your faith in us. We know, of course, that not everybody who voted supported us, but we are here for you all. You can see all the election results for Rushcliffe here
26th March
Nottingham Post article about the new 33 bus service
20th March
Buses coming back for Owthorpe Road; new service for Hollygate Park and enhanced "822" turns into the "33".
For the last few weeks, since news of the 822’s demise came through, transport planners at Nottinghamshire County Council have been working to find a solution/alternative service. Richard (as county councillor) has been working with colleague Councillor John Cottee, who chairs the relevant committee at the county council, and stressed how important the route is.
We are now a major step forward and as well as finding a replacement for the 822, we are using it as a chance to make further much needed improvements for residents. What we now know as the 822 will become the 33.
A new provider has come to the table who operate similar services in the county including the QMC Medilink and Park & Ride services. They are going to take on part of the current 822 route and enhance it so that it travels into and out of Nottingham (this is a weakness of most of the current 822 timings). Of particular interest to Cotgrave residents, is that it will also go through Hollygate Park (Colliers Way and Harvest Drive) and on to Owthorpe Road via Ringleas to serve Daleside area (who have been without a viable bus service since the loss of the 822’s predecessor) The route then carries on to Tollerton, Morrisons, West Bridgford, the station and Friar Lane.
This new service is separate and in addition to the Trent Barton Cotgrave Connection, and will be primarily hourly. Final details of times etc are being worked on and here is a draft timetable (PDF) which is pretty much finalised. The current 822 and route stays until May, so this 33 proposal is looking to what happens when the 822 finishes.
We are hopeful that this proposed new service will mean that more people will be able and want to use the new 33.
Nottingham Post article about the new 33 bus service
20th March
Buses coming back for Owthorpe Road; new service for Hollygate Park and enhanced "822" turns into the "33".
For the last few weeks, since news of the 822’s demise came through, transport planners at Nottinghamshire County Council have been working to find a solution/alternative service. Richard (as county councillor) has been working with colleague Councillor John Cottee, who chairs the relevant committee at the county council, and stressed how important the route is.
We are now a major step forward and as well as finding a replacement for the 822, we are using it as a chance to make further much needed improvements for residents. What we now know as the 822 will become the 33.
A new provider has come to the table who operate similar services in the county including the QMC Medilink and Park & Ride services. They are going to take on part of the current 822 route and enhance it so that it travels into and out of Nottingham (this is a weakness of most of the current 822 timings). Of particular interest to Cotgrave residents, is that it will also go through Hollygate Park (Colliers Way and Harvest Drive) and on to Owthorpe Road via Ringleas to serve Daleside area (who have been without a viable bus service since the loss of the 822’s predecessor) The route then carries on to Tollerton, Morrisons, West Bridgford, the station and Friar Lane.
This new service is separate and in addition to the Trent Barton Cotgrave Connection, and will be primarily hourly. Final details of times etc are being worked on and here is a draft timetable (PDF) which is pretty much finalised. The current 822 and route stays until May, so this 33 proposal is looking to what happens when the 822 finishes.
We are hopeful that this proposed new service will mean that more people will be able and want to use the new 33.
Latest news and updates about Cotgrave Centre's regeneration here and at Rushcliffe Borough Council's.
The millions of pounds being invested in Cotgrave has been led and supported by the Conservative led borough council. We must keep this going and we will with your support! Hello and welcome!
Hello from your Cotgrave Conservative councillors/current candidates. We are your local representatives looking after the interests of all residents and businesses in Cotgrave in connection with local government - Nottinghamshire County Council, Rushcliffe Borough Council, and Cotgrave Town Council. We are here to serve all residents and you are very welcome to contact us - see below for details. |
Richard Butler, Christine Jeffreys, Leo Healy and Stuart Ellis
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Christine Jeffreys
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Richard Butler has been the Nottinghamshire county councillor, for Cotgrave Division since 2001, and is also one of your Rushcliffe Borough councillors and a member of Cotgrave Town Council. He has lived in Cotgrave for over 25 years. (Moved three times within Cotgrave!)
He has been a governor of Candleby Lane school from when the school started, and prior to that was chairman of governors at the infant and nursery school, and was heavily involved in the negotiations and planning for the merger of the infant and primary schools to create Candleby Lane school. He is very well known in the area and is always available to meet and help residents with any queries. www.richardbutler.co.uk |
Leo Healy has lived in Cotgrave for several years having lived in other parts of Rushcliffe.
He is a regular volunteer on the Cotgrave Speedwatch and Lorrywatch groups. With the investment that is coming to Cotgrave as a result of the Hollygate Park housing and regeneration of the precinct, he hopes to play his part as a newly elected town councillor. |
Christine Jeffreys is a real Cotgrave stalwart! She and her husband David have lived in Cotgrave for over 50 years.
A former Nottinghamshire county councillor and Rushcliffe Borough councillor for Cotgrave, Christine was also Mayor of Rushcliffe in the early 2000s. She is currently (2018-19) Deputy Mayor of Rushcliffe. Christine never misses an opportunity to talk with great knowledge and enthusiasm about Cotgrave, its history and really "bangs the drum" for Cotgrave. |
Stuart Ellis is quite new to Cotgrave.
He moved to one of the new houses at Hollygate Park, having moved from Derbyshire for family reasons - grandchildren duties! Stuart is an experienced councillor, having until recently been a member of Derbyshire County Council, North East Derbyshire District Council, and his local parish council. He recently joined Cotgrave Town Council through a co-option process. |
We all take our roles and responsibilities seriously and do our best to get things right. Being a councillor means getting involved with many aspects of local life - and lots of meetings at all hours of the day and night, of course and working for the community. At the end of the day, we all want to achieve what is right for Cotgrave and its residents. Of course, we need to know what interests and concerns you, so do please contact us. You can message us via the contact box below.
Richard Butler, Leo Healy & Christine Jeffreys
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Cotgrave is a great place and is on the up. We all chose to live here, and there is so much to be proud of and also to look forward to; the rural feel and the surrounding countryside, but at the same time easy access to Nottingham, Newark, Leicester and beyond. The services and facilities in Cotgrave - a very popular leisure centre, golf course, local and national shops, outstanding and excellent schools, the fantastic country park and... its people!
Join us! If you would like to join or return to us (we are part of the Rushcliffe Conservative Association) or add to our numbers by assisting with activities, please contact us either below or directly, or via the Rushcliffe Conservatives website. We look forward to seeing/hearing from you. You can contact us online here, or telephone (0115) 948 4533. |
Contact us
We are always keen to welcome supporters and members old and new. As part of the Rushcliffe Conservative Association, we get involved with local and national events including social activities. If you would like to join, to find out more or would like to help, please get in touch! Likewise if there are any queries or matters that you need help and advice with in Cotgrave, please contact us or fill in the form below:
We are always keen to welcome supporters and members old and new. As part of the Rushcliffe Conservative Association, we get involved with local and national events including social activities. If you would like to join, to find out more or would like to help, please get in touch! Likewise if there are any queries or matters that you need help and advice with in Cotgrave, please contact us or fill in the form below:
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All these different councils - what do they do?
People sometimes ask, very understandably, about the differences between the various councils who serve us. It can sometimes get a bit confusing, even for those of us who are involved! Cotgrave has three different councils; Nottinghamshire County Council, which as its name says, is the county council for the whole of Nottinghamshire, also known as "top tier" in local government; Rushcliffe Borough Council, which is a district or "second tier", and Cotgrave Town Council, which is a parish council, or "third tier". They have different roles and responsibilities. County councils are responsible for services across the whole of a county, including education, transport, planning, fire and public safety, adult health and social care, libraries, waste management, trading standards, country parks. Borough/district councils - rubbish collection, recycling, Council Tax collections (on behalf of all the councils) housing, planning applications and local plans, environmental health, leisure, dog wardens. Parish/town - allotments, community parks/play areas, grants to help local organisations, consultation on neighbourhood planning, street litter/leaves/dog mess clearing. There is also some crossover at times on a local level and, crucially, it is important that all the councils work well together to provide information and service to residents. You can find out more at the national "Gov" website - https://www.gov.uk/understand-how-your-council-works/types-of-council |