Information about Granby and Sutton Parish Activities

This site contains additional information about some of the clubs, groups and societies in the parish. Click on the Parish Activities pages for further details or for general queries email the Parish Clerk.

COVID-19 Cases in Rushcliffe

Along with the rest of England, Granby and Sutton are under national COVID-19 measures. A new, interactive dashboard providing data on COVID-19 cases in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire is now available for residents to access online. The Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County Daily COVID-19 Report summarises the information from the surveillance system which is used to monitor cases across the area. This will remain a reliable resource for anyone seeking data on the latest COVID-19 cases across the city and county, with the dashboard set to be updated by 12pm each day.

Solar Farm near Barkestone

An application to build a large solar farm at Jericho near Barkestone in Leicestershire is pending a decision by Melton Borough Council. Construction vehicles will impact traffic using Thorough Bridge, Granby Hill, Main Street and Plungar Road. Further details can be found here. Meanwhile, your Parish Council is objecting to the Transport Plan which has 482 construction vehicles, 40ft containers and lorries carrying stone, driving through the conservation village which has a 7.5T Weight Restriction Order. Further details on how the construction vehicles could affect you and how to comment before the end of November can be read here.

The Windows and Tree Lights are Coming!

Back by popular demand and to brighten our lives as we move from the national restrictions to Tier 3 restrictions on 2 December. Following the magnificent and very successful efforts in 2018 and 2019, we are delighted to announce that we will again be running this year’s Granby & Sutton Living Advent Calendar 2020 with volunteer households.

The Parish Council has decided to decorate the tree on the main green in Granby with lights this year (instead of a tree in the church which we can't currently congregate). The tree lights will be switched on at 4.30pm daily from Sunday 6 December.

Alas, because of COVID 19, carol singing on Granby main green will not take place, but everyone is wwelcome to join in with bell ringing, clapping, cheering, singing and whatever racket you can make in front of your homes at 5pm Christmas Eve for 5 minutes.

Severe Weather Preparations this Winter

Nottinghamshire County Council has made preparations for adverse winter weather including gritting, storms, fallen trees and flooding. Further details can be found here.

Are You a Talented Athlete?

Don't miss out on your chance to apply for a grant of up to £400* to help support costs of entering sports competitions including:
  • travel costs
  • training and coaching
  • equipment
Applications close Monday 7 December. Further information can be found here.

Free Local History Book

An angel being slowly consumed by a tree, and a series of hangings in Granby! The Mermaid and Merman who’ve never seen the sea, dinosaur skeletons and Roman altars … and the gruesome remains from a local battle.

Just some of the wonderful curiosities from the rich history of Granby & Sutton and the church of All Saints contained within this photographic ‘book’ collate and researched by local resident David Powell. Follow this link for your free copy.

Unusual/Suspicious Behaviour

One night earlier this week, there was a heavy police presence in Orston (including a police helicopter) after an attempted garage break-in on Lombard Street. Be on the lookout for any unusual or suspicious behaviour.

Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme

Nottinghamshire County Council have invested £750,000 in order to help deliver high-speed broadband to the most rural parts of the county. The £750,000 investment is to support the government’s ‘Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme’ which delivers subsidy to rural homes and businesses without access to high-speed broadband to help deploy a full-fibre network. Under the scheme residential premises are eligible for up to £1,500 and small and medium sized businesses are eligible for up to £3,500 through a registered supplier when part of a group scheme. The Notts top-up doubles the value of the voucher, meaning rural residential premises are eligible for up to £3,000, and small and medium sized rural business are eligible for up to £7,000. For further details on the scheme and to see if your property is eligible please visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/topup or contact the team at enquiries.broadband@nottscc.gov.uk

Covid 19 Business Support Grants

A second wave of COVID-19 financial business support for eligible Rushcliffe and Nottinghamshire businesses is now available from central government. Rushcliffe Borough Council will administer the grants for businesses in the Borough who were affected when they entered Tier 2, Tier 3 and national lockdown restrictions. Many eligible businesses can now access the discretionary Local Business Support Grant Scheme and other support at www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/businesscoronavirus and information on other business support activities.

Parish Council Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 12 November have now been published online. 

Playground OPEN but Outdoor Gym CLOSED.

Recent changes to guidance from the government state that playgrounds can remain open but outdoor gyms need to close. Parents should read the guidance which can be found here, before using the playground. Warning notices have been promulgated containing important information for the safety of your family and other members of the public.

Dove Cottage Virtual Fun Runand Walk

The pandemic this year has led to large-scale fundraising events across the country being cancelled which has had a huge impact on the income-stream of charities such as Dove Cottage. Their Annual Santa Fun Run usually raises around £10,000 for the hospice and these donations are crucial to helping them continue to offer support services to our guests – which are even more important this year.

By adapting this to a virtual event, they are offering people a reason to get out, keep fit and spread some (socially distant!) festive cheer, whilst raising some much-needed funds for a local charity. Further details can be found here.

Granby & Sutton Parish Autumn Newsletter

The Autumn 2020 edition of the Granby & Sutton News published by the Parish Council, has been delivered to every household in the Parish. It can be also be read online​ ​here.

Recycling Centre Booking

If you use the Household Waste and Recycling Centre in West Bridgford, note that Nottingham County Council has introduced a booking system. Further information about recycling centres can be found on the Nottinghamshire County Council website.

Rushcliffe News and Updates

Rushcliffe Borough Council has introduced a free weekly email subscription service to update stakeholders about news in the borough. To sign up and receive the updates, subscribe here: https://bit.ly/RushcliffeSignUp

Re-opening of All Saints Church

All Saints Church is open for weekly Private Prayer from 2 until 4pm. Face coverings MUST be worn. Please follow the instructions in church.

Local Planning Applications

Did you know that local planning applications made to Rushcliffe Borough Council are available to view online? The most recent applications pending decision can be viewed on the Rushcliffe Planning Portal; ​​​
  • 20/02677/FUL | Erection of a steel frame building for the purposes of storage and animal welfare | Belvoir Vue Sutton Lane Granby Nottinghamshire NG13 9PY
  • 20/02879/FUL | Construction of garage | Yew Tree Cottage Old Forge Lane Granby Nottinghamshire NG13 9PS
  • 20/01645/FUL | Provision of intensive pig rearing unit including hardstanding, parking provision and associated infrastructure. | Land To The North East Of Main Street Sutton Cum Granby Nottinghamshire
  • 20/01644/FUL | Erection of general-purpose grain store & machine store for farming equipment | Land To The North East Of Main Street Sutton Cum Granby Nottinghamshire
Guidelines for making relevant comments are published by Rushcliffe Borough Council.

Local Government Transparency

Transparency is the foundation of local accountability and the key that gives people the tools and information they need to enable them to play a bigger role in society. As a member of the community, you have the right to inspect the audited accounts of Granby cum Sutton Parish Council which can be viewed online.  A guide to your rights, published by the National Audit Office can also be read online.

Granby and Sutton at War

The Granby cum Sutton History Group has published part 1 of a short series based on the memories of residents who lived and worked in our parish when the Luftwaffe bombed Granby cum Sutton at night instead of Nottingham. You can read the memories here.

Are You Taking Exercise?
Do be considerate of others and animals whilst exercising but don't forget to be 'tick aware' when using the country footpaths.

Parish Help for the Self-Isolating

Are you self-isolating in Granby or Sutton due to Coronavirus COVID-19 and without your family or social network? Are you keeping an eye on an elderly or vulnerable neighbour? The Parish Council has distributed a leaflet to each household, offering through our Parish Clerk as the point of contact and a network of volunteers from our community, to help you with the following;  
  • picking up shopping
  • a friendly phone call
  • posting mail
  • urgent supplies
Just contact Ann and she will do her best to help you for free. 



Parish Activities

Parish activities by groups using the Village Hall and organised monthly walks are cancelled for the time being however, some groups are holding virtual meetings online instead. Please follow government guidlines for socialising and keeping fit.



Mobile Library, e-books, e-audio, e-magazines, e-newspapers

All Inspire Nottinghamshire Libraries and Archives will be closed during national lockdown 5 November - 2 December, in line with UK Government national lockdown guidance. However some services including the Mobile Library will continue. Check here for details.
So, if there is no mobile library service in the parish, are you making the most of the free library e-services on offer? Harness the power of your superfast broadband by using your Nottinghamshire library card to make the most of the library service managed by Inspire. Library members can access a large selection of digital books, audio, magazines and daily regional, national and international newspapers from your smartphone, tablet, laptop or home PC at no additional cost. Join Inspire for your library membership and check their E-resources.

Report a Flood or Drainage Problem

If you see a flooding or drainage problem in the parish, it is important to take a photograph and report it online to Nottingham County Council through this link. Issues you can report are:
  • street flooding
  • blocked drains
  • blocked gullies
  • missing manhole/drain covers

All Saints Graveyard

Have you ever walked past our church and wondered about the people and families recorded on the headstones and tombs? Did you know that the oldest headstone is dated 1710 (shown on the left), or the occupations of parishioners long ago? Find out about them by following this link. 
GRANBY WEATHER

Website Accessibility

We’re constantly working to make this site as accessible and usable as possible to meet the relevant legal requirements. External and internal links are coloured blue and underlined. Further information can be read on our accessibility page.

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Copyright

Header photograph John Rainbow (Creative Commons)
​Maps Published under the Ordnance Survey Public Sector Mapping Agreement licence 100053366

Big Lottery Fund

Upgrading the safety surface of the children's play area and purchase of the community outdoor exercise equipment were projects funded through the National Lottery Awards for All scheme.