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Bin collection changes and recycling during the festive period

In order to accommodate for bank holidays over the Christmas period, there will be temporary changes to some bin collections this year, affecting those who have bin collections on Wednesday and Thursday.

Published on Wednesday, 20th November 2019 in Rubbish and recycling news

Nuneaton and Bedworth Council selects Switch2 for heat metering project

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council has appointed Switch2 Energy to provide metering and billing services for five of their communal heating schemes.

Published on Wednesday, 20th November 2019 in Housing news
NBBC granted £12k funding to help rough sleepers

NBBC has been successful in a recent bid to obtain funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) for a Cold Weather Fund to support rough sleepers.

Published on Tuesday, 19th November 2019 in Housing solutions and homelessness news
Join us to celebrate George Eliot’s 200th Birthday!

Kick-starting a weekend of fun and light switch-on events, we would like to invite you to help us mark the bicentenary (on November 22) of locally born novelist, George Eliot!

Published on Monday, 18th November 2019 in Events news
NBBC collects prestigious MOD Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award

On Tuesday, November 12, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council representatives collected the prestigious MOD Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award at the National Army Museum in London.

Published on Friday, 15th November 2019 in Community initiatives news
The Borough’s Christmas lights switch-on events, better than ever!

"We are looking forward to the Christmas lights switch-on events in our Borough, they are always very popular and provide great entertainment for the whole family."

Published on Tuesday, 12th November 2019 in Events news
Tune in to see Borough residents pay tribute to George Eliot on BBC 4 this weekend!

The BBC will celebrate George Eliot’s legacy this weekend and mark her Bicentenary year with a unique, new documentary which reveals the fascinating life of the region’s beloved Victorian novelist.

Published on Friday, 8th November 2019 in Community life news
Year 2020 Garden waste collection opt-in service

We are pleased to announce that on the 18th November you can pre-purchase your 2020/21 green waste sticker for the upcoming 12 month period starting Monday 3rd February.

Published on Thursday, 7th November 2019 in Rubbish and recycling news
NBBC to Seek Feedback on a Draft Long-Term Vision for the Physical and Economic Development of Bedworth Town Centre

A report is being presented to the Borough Council’s Cabinet at their meeting on Wednesday 13 November seeking approval for a public consultation exercise to take place on a draft Bedworth Town Centre

Published on Wednesday, 6th November 2019 in Economic development news
A Coventry & Warwickshire Business Festival Event with a twist!

In its third year, the Coventry & Warwickshire Business Festival is an annual festival of business running across the whole Coventry and Warwickshire region from 11-21 November 2019.

Published on Wednesday, 6th November 2019 in Business news
NBBC present ambitious future leisure development plans

On 14th November the Council will be presenting future options for the development and enhancement of leisure provision throughout the Borough to its Internal Overview & Scrutiny Panel.

Published on Wednesday, 6th November 2019 in Leisure and parks news
Borough Remembrance and Armistice services 2019

Details of Remembrance Parades in Nuneaton and Bedworth & Bedworth Armistice.

Published on Monday, 4th November 2019 in Events news
Two brand new Christmas food & gift fairs!

Pick ‘n’ Mix Events are happy to announce that they will be hosting two Christmas Food and Gift fairs in Nuneaton and Bedworth this year!

Published on Monday, 4th November 2019 in Community life news
Police and the Council join forces to tackle Environmental Waste Crime in the Borough

Our environmental enforcement team patrolled the area with local police officers last week to highlight the seriousness of environmental crime in the Borough.

Published on Monday, 4th November 2019 in Environmental health news
Nuneaton Market cancelled due to strong winds

Nuneaton’s regular street market has been cancelled today, due to forecasts of strong winds. Met Office yellow warnings are in place for much of the UK.

Published on Saturday, 2nd November 2019 in Markets and town centres news
Scenes of George Eliot Country at Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery

We are celebrating the bicentenary year of George Eliot’s birth! Join us to illuminate the places that made and inspired her from November 16 2019 - March 1 2020.

Published on Friday, 1st November 2019 in Community life news
Bedworth Market Craft Fairs

We have two exciting upcoming Craft Fairs in Bedworth Market on Saturday, 2 November and Saturday, 7 December both from 9am to 2pm.

Published on Wednesday, 30th October 2019 in Community life news
Wild Poliovirus Type 3 Has Been Eradicated Worldwide!

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council showed their support for World Polio Day last Thursday by lighting up the Town Hall in purple.

Published on Monday, 28th October 2019 in Community groups and organisations news
Bonfire Night in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Nuneaton and Bedworth will be having firework displays on Saturday the 2nd of November. The display is by Jonathan Fireworks.

Published on Friday, 25th October 2019 in Community life news
Free Half Term Activities at Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery

There will be free 'Man on the Moon' themed half term activities from Tuesday 29th October - Thursday 31st October at the Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery from 10.30am - 3.30pm

Published on Thursday, 24th October 2019 in Community life news
Closure Order for Bedworth Home on Charles Eaton Road

A Bedworth home being used by drug users, and causing anti-social behaviour has been officially shut down.

Published on Thursday, 24th October 2019 in Community life news
Bedworth's Second Classic Car Show Success!

This past Sunday Bedworth’s Classic Car Show made a return and the event was a huge success.

Published on Wednesday, 23rd October 2019 in Community life news
Council Successfully Prosecutes for Health and Safety Failing at a Bedworth Public House

John Paul, who ran the Cricketers Arms pub in Bedworth, has been sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for two years, ordered to do 250 hours of unpaid work and pay costs of £8000

Published on Wednesday, 23rd October 2019 in Community safety and crime news
Town Hall to light up in support of World Polio Day

The Arbury Rotary Club are working in collaboration with Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council to light up the exterior of the Town Hall in purple to show support for World Polio Day on Thursday the 24th of October.

Published on Tuesday, 22nd October 2019 in Community life news
Nuneaton and Bedworth Poppy Appeal Launch

It is the 98th Anniversary for the Poppy Appeal this year.

Published on Monday, 21st October 2019 in Community life news
New Age is Just a Number campaign launches this month!

Nuneaton and Bedworth are supporting Everyone Active's new campaign this month.

Published on Thursday, 17th October 2019 in Community life news
Calling tradespeople & suppliers!

Want to find out how to become a council supplier or have ideas on how to improve the council tender process? Come to our event in November to give us your ideas and find out more.

Published on Wednesday, 16th October 2019 in Business news
Supplementary Planning Documents consultation - 14th October to 9th December 2019

Following the adoption of the Borough Plan in June 2019, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is now consulting on a number of Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs).

Published on Wednesday, 16th October 2019 in Consultations news
Take 6! Craft Show

Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery hosts the annual Take 6! Craft Show between 26 October - 15 December 2019.

Published on Friday, 11th October 2019 in Leisure and parks news
Hands on History: Nuneaton Factories

Nuneaton was once a thriving hub of factory based industry. Join us on Saturday 19 October to find about the many different factories that flourished in the town and the legacy they left.

Published on Friday, 11th October 2019 in Museum and Art Gallery news

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