Are you happy with the way all the approved new housing is being delivered here in Ruddington in terms of the required infrastructure needed to support it? And are Council services keeping up?
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) is inviting residents from our village and beyond to share their views on its forthcoming ‘Corporate Strategy’, which sets out its plans for the next four years on the delivery of the services for which it is responsible. This consultation is open now, and runs until Monday July 17th 2023.
The authority assures us it’s committed to providing the statutory services residents expect from a Council, such as emptying bins on time, keeping streets safe and clean, processing planning applications and providing benefits services. However, RBC says it wants to exceed residents’ expectations by delivering over and above the essentials – which is where its ‘Corporate Strategy’ comes in; striving to deliver in addition to the usual services villagers would expect.
RBC Leader and Portfolio Holder for Strategic and Borough Wide Leadership Cllr Neil Clarke says: “Please have your say on our forthcoming strategy. Among many other things our strategy for 2019-2023 set out the Council’s intention to build a new Crematorium, a new leisure centre, community hall and office space in Bingham and refresh our carbon management plan and establish a carbon neutral target. We were pleased that we were able to achieve each of those and more in the last four years and now it is time to refresh the strategy and determine what you want us to prioritise next, in addition to the essentials.”
Some residents may perceive Ruddington has rather missed out on RBC spending during the last four years – with other areas in the Borough highlighted as benefitting from capital expenditure projects. Such examples in our village seem rather few and far between. Most of it has gone to Rushcliffe Country Park, which has benefited from a refurbished visitor centre, new toilet facilities, a new outdoor cafe, additional seating and shelter area, electric vehicle charging points and improvements made to the children’s play area and skatepark, among other things.
Cllr Clarke adds: “By taking a few minutes to fill out this survey you’ll be helping to determine what we should be focusing on next and ensuring that our ‘Corporate Strategy’ for 2023- 2027 reflects what’s important to you as a resident, community group or business owner. Participation in this consultation is very important to us and we welcome all comments. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete it.”
You can find the survey online >>HERE<<.
If you have any questions or comments, or you wish to complete a paper survey, you’re invited to email media@rushcliffe.gov.uk or write to: Consultation, Rushcliffe Borough Council, Rugby Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG. But you must do so to reach them by July 17th.
