Community life news

Final phase of Pride in Camp Hill programme begins

On 22 February 2019 the Council made a Compulsory Purchase Order, named the “Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council (Camp Hill Phase 3 – Hazel Road, Edinburgh Road, Hillcrest Road and Gorsy Way) Compulsory Purchase order 2019.”

Published on Wednesday, 6th March 2019

A successful six months for Borough Lottery

It’s all good news for the Borough Lottery as it marks its six month anniversary this week.
Published on Friday, 2nd November 2018
Market cancelled due to strong winds

Nuneaton’s regular street market has been cancelled for tomorrow, Wednesday 19 September 2018, due to strong winds.
Published on Tuesday, 18th September 2018
Nuneaton welcomes crowds for Stage 4 of Tour of Britain cycle race

Thousands of spectators lined the streets of Warwickshire to see top cyclists battle it out in the UK’s most prestigious road race.
Published on Wednesday, 5th September 2018
Making an entrance

The entrance to Bedworth’s prized Miners’ Welfare Park is being transformed as part of the Town’s commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice.
Published on Monday, 13th August 2018
Regiment exercises Freedom of Entry to the Borough

The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers will be exercising their right to march through Nuneaton on Sunday 9 June 2019.
Published on Wednesday, 11th July 2018
Veterans welcome latest grant funding success

Local veteran organisations have welcomed the Council’s latest grant funding success and spoken of the difference it will make to their members.
Published on Thursday, 14th June 2018
Making a noise about Noise Action Week

Every year the Council’s Environmental Protection Team challenges itself to come up with new initiatives to promote Noise Action Week, which takes place at the end of each May.
Published on Thursday, 14th June 2018
Nuneaton and Bedworth join the procession

Sunday 10 June
Published on Monday, 11th June 2018
Town centres wifi goes live!

Nuneaton and Bedworth go digital...
Published on Friday, 8th June 2018
Winners promote Borough Lottery

Lucky winners of the Council’s new Borough Lottery are urging others to buy tickets and get behind local good causes.
Published on Friday, 25th May 2018
Unprecedented lottery wins in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Gatherwell Ltd, the Council’s official lottery operator, has reported an exceptional number of wins in the new Borough Lottery.
Published on Wednesday, 2nd May 2018
First draw tomorrow!

THE first draw of the new Borough lottery takes place at 8pm tomorrow Saturday 28 April.
Published on Friday, 27th April 2018
Good news for good causes!

Borough lottery tickets have been on sale for less than two weeks and are off to a flying start!
Published on Tuesday, 10th April 2018
Good causes sign up to new Borough lottery

Charities and community groups from across Nuneaton and Bedworth have been signing up as good causes for the new Borough lottery.
Published on Tuesday, 13th March 2018
Calling all good causes

The Council is inviting local charities and other not-for-profit organisations to register as good causes with the Borough’s new lottery.
Published on Tuesday, 20th February 2018
#NOMEANSNO

Against Sexual Violence in Nuneaton and Bedworth
Published on Monday, 12th February 2018
Disappointment as firework display is cancelled

Last night, Nuneaton’s Christmas light switch-on event went with a sparkle but not a bang when the firework contractor suffered a major technical fault.
Published on Monday, 27th November 2017
Festive street chefs

Yes, they’re back! Fab Street Food chefs will be serving up a double helping of festive cheer in Nuneaton and Bedworth this Christmas!
Published on Wednesday, 8th November 2017
Switched on for Christmas!

The festive season is fast approaching and our magical Christmas light switch-on events are about to take place!
Published on Wednesday, 8th November 2017
Storm Brian forces cancellation of full Nuneaton market for safety reasons

A full market will not operate in Nuneaton town centre today due to adverse weather conditions.
Published on Saturday, 21st October 2017
Borough Council officers commended by Police

Two Borough Council officers have received commendations from Warwickshire Police for their work in relation to Operation Silverton, which followed the Manchester Arena bombing in May this year.
Published on Wednesday, 11th October 2017
New appointment to deliver the Pledge

NBBC has appointed a Development Officer as part of its pledge to the national Armed Forces Covenant. The post is shared with North Warwickshire Borough Council.
Published on Wednesday, 27th September 2017
Storm Aileen impacts Nuneaton Street Market

A full market will not operate in Nuneaton town centre today due to adverse weather conditions.
Published on Wednesday, 13th September 2017
NBBC takes court action to tackle antisocial behaviour

A Bedworth home being used by drug users and causing anti-social behaviour has been officially shut down following court action led by the Borough Council.
Published on Thursday, 7th September 2017
Nuneaton FaB Street Food returns on Saturday 2 September

Now that Nuneaton’s had a taste for it, street food is firmly on the town centre menu and FaB Street Food returns on Saturday 2 September.
Published on Thursday, 31st August 2017
Picnic in the Park

Change Makers is inviting everyone to join them at Bailey Park, Bedworth on Wednesday 16th August for a fun-filled few hours.
Published on Monday, 7th August 2017
SUNSATION COMES TO THE BOROUGH!

SUNSATION, the Borough Council’s holiday activity programme, will bring a host of fun-filled activities on Tuesdays to Nuneaton and on Fridays and Saturdays to Bedworth.
Published on Thursday, 20th July 2017
Showing support for Manchester

Following the tragic bombing event in Manchester on 22 May and the subsequent arrest of a man in Nuneaton in connection with the attack, Dennis Harvey, Leader of the Council has issued this message on behalf of NBBC.
Published on Thursday, 25th May 2017
Books of Condolence

We have three books of condolence available to sign to pass on condolences following the attack in Manchester last night.
Published on Tuesday, 23rd May 2017
Public Space Protection Order – misuse of alcohol consultation

The Borough Council is launching a consultation from May 2017 ending on 10th July 2017 on introducing a public space protection order (PSPO).
Published on Monday, 8th May 2017
Saturday Entertainment

Experience a mix of cultures, music and entertainment around the borough this weekend.
Published on Wednesday, 26th April 2017
Council seeks court order to remove unauthorised traveller encampment

NBBC is seeking a court order to remove an unauthorised traveller encampment on Council land at the Dingle in Nuneaton. Directions to leave have already been served on the travellers and the court order will allow the Council to enforce an eviction.
Published on Monday, 24th April 2017
Egg-cellent Bank Holiday Easter Eggstravaganza!

Easter is a time to celebrate spring arriving, indulge in chocolate treats and revel in extra time with family and friends.
Published on Thursday, 20th April 2017
Funding success will support armed forces community

NBBC in partnership with NWBC has successfully secured funding from the Ministry of Defence to deliver plans that support local military personnel, veterans and forces families.
Published on Wednesday, 19th April 2017
Illegal Encampments and their effects on communities

Last week, Nuneaton and Bedworth wrote to the Department of Communities and Local Government and suggested changes in the legislation to our enforcement powers.
Published on Friday, 7th April 2017
Easter Eggstravaganza!

HOP on down to Nuneaton and Bedworth town centres for an Easter packed weekend of fun!
Published on Monday, 3rd April 2017
Healthier Communities

Earlier this year, £30,000 was given to fund community based projects creating healthier communities in the borough.
Published on Monday, 20th March 2017
All things fun this Saturday

We have heaps of fun and entertainment not to be missed this weekend in Nuneaton Town Centre.
Published on Thursday, 16th March 2017
Flying the flag for the Commonwealth

The Borough Council will 'Fly a Flag for Commonwealth Day’ at 10am on Monday 13 March at the Town Hall.
Published on Friday, 10th March 2017
#PHOTOADAY Challenge

During February we ran a Photo a day challenge over social media. For every day of the month you would use each theme for inspiration to take some beautiful pictures around our borough.
Published on Friday, 10th March 2017
Council Tax email refund scam

We’ve been made aware of an email scam concerning a claim for a Council Tax refund via email. If you receive an email like this – please don’t share any details and delete the email.
Published on Thursday, 2nd March 2017
Half Term Entertainment

This Saturday 25th February we’re bringing magic, mayhem and all things fun to Nuneaton Town Centre for some half term entertainment.
Published on Thursday, 23rd February 2017
Love is in the air

If you have a burning declaration of love and want to share it with the world, then drop into Nuneaton or Bedworth next week.
Published on Friday, 3rd February 2017
28 Reasons to Love our Borough

Get your cameras ready, here’s a challenge - share with us the beauty of our borough with a ‘photo a day’ throughout February.
Published on Wednesday, 1st February 2017
A real Christmas surprise for Nuneaton!

Nuneaton residents woke up this morning to find an 11m Christmas tree in the centre of town.
Published on Wednesday, 30th November 2016
Alcohol Awareness Week

Nuneaton and Bedworth residents are being asked to think about their relationship with alcohol during a nationwide campaign this month.
Published on Monday, 14th November 2016
Your Opinion: Have you been assisted by our Taxi Marshals?

It’s been a year since taxi marshals have been helping revellers in Nuneaton get home safely at night and now we want your opinion on how they’ve performed.
Published on Thursday, 3rd November 2016
Your Opinion: Cyber-crime and the impact it's having locally

Warwickshire residents can take part in the second annual cyber-crime survey that assesses the impact that online crime is having around the county.
Published on Thursday, 3rd November 2016
Public consultation opened to further extend coverage of superfast broadband across Warwickshire

A public consultation for broadband availability has opened and residents of the borough are being urged to take part.
Published on Wednesday, 2nd November 2016
Half Term Fun!

There's plenty going on this half term in our town centres.
Published on Friday, 21st October 2016
Demolition work to begin on Pool Bank car park in Nuneaton

The demolition of council garages which have for some time been a cause of concern for residents is due to commence this week.
Published on Wednesday, 19th October 2016
Instagram competition: Organic September winner

And the winner of organic September Instagram competition is aswimtobirds' evening shot of Bedworth.
Published on Wednesday, 12th October 2016
World Homeless Day 2016

Homelessness can happen to anyone at any time in their lives and today we want to raise awareness of this plight.
Published on Monday, 10th October 2016
Pick your favourite photo on our Instagram

Last month we asked for your organic September shots and after perusing them all, we have picked four of the best!
Published on Wednesday, 5th October 2016
Cyber crime is on the rise - know how to protect yourself!

With the rise in cyber-crime, this October will be used once again to promote the Get Safe Online Campaign.
Published on Monday, 3rd October 2016
Traveller Update

Travellers vacated Donnithorne Avenue last night but have moved onto our land at the Old Running Track on Avenue Road opposite the Pingles Leisure Centre.
Published on Friday, 30th September 2016
Latest statement on illegal encampments in the borough

"Council staff and Police have visited the 19 newly arrived caravans at Donnithorne Avenue and have issued directions to leave the site.
Published on Tuesday, 27th September 2016
Update on travellers at Donnithorne Avenue, Hemdale Business Park and Tavistock Drive

Latest information on the traveller encampments around Nuneaton.
Published on Monday, 26th September 2016
Traveller Update

Directions to leave have now been issued by the Council on three groups of 17 travellers caravans in total, at Tavistock Drive, Tiverton Way and Donnithorne Avenue.
Published on Friday, 23rd September 2016
Showcasing Nuneaton and Bedworth in photos with Instagram

Instagram is a fun and quirky way to share pictures with friends and family – but now we want you to show us the best of our wonderful borough.
Published on Wednesday, 17th August 2016
Nuneaton and Bedworth locals do a runner to help mend broken hearts

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Published on Tuesday, 26th July 2016
Armed Forces Week

THE traditional flag raising ceremony marked the start of the Armed Forces Week in Nuneaton & Bedworth.
Published on Monday, 20th June 2016
BBC Midlands out and about

The BBC in the Midlands – through Midlands Today, Inside Out and Local Radio - has been delivering surprising stories from familiar places for many years.
Published on Thursday, 24th March 2016
Borough burial grounds

As there has been further press speculation regarding burial grounds within the Borough, the Council would like to set out the facts as follows:
Published on Thursday, 24th March 2016
Burial Grounds

In response to recent press coverage regarding burial grounds within the Borough, the Council would like to clarify the position with the following statement.
Published on Wednesday, 9th March 2016

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