Summer pollinator sites return across Rushcliffe to see local wildlife thrive
Last updated: 7/5/2026
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) is again creating a number of summer pollinator areas across the Borough to encourage wildlife and habitats to thrive even further.
It follows on from the success of the scheme over the last five years and complements the national ‘No Mow’ in May campaign.
RBC has identified over 35 sites across the Borough that will grow from May to September this year, covering over three hectares, mainly on land it already owns and maintains or areas selected by local residents or Town or Parish Councils.
Some locations have been amended following further discussions with residents, local councillors and the Streetwise team who maintain the sites. All feedback is requested to be emailed to design-conservation@rushcliffe.gov.uk
The Council’s Streetwise team are now not mowing selected areas across Rushcliffe to help create natural corridors to support and enhance local wildlife.
This sustainable management of the open spaces helps to not only mitigate the impact of climate change but supports the Council’s Carbon Clever initiative and its commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030.
The selected areas in the Borough are as follows:
West Bridgford:
Abbey Circus
Abbey Park,
Adbolton Lane Playground, Lady Bay
Alford Road, Edwalton
Beaulieu Gardens, Compton Acres
Blanford Gardens, Compton Acres
Bridgfield Meadow, West Bridgford
Broadstone Balancing Pond, Compton Acres
Compton Acres Tram Line Verge
Cranford Gardens, Compton Acres
Deepdale Close to Easedale Close, Gamston
Dorset Gardens, Compton Acres
Green line extension, Edwalton
Gresham Playing Field – tram side
Greythorn Drive Park, Compton Acres
Greystones Close, Gamston
Junction of Valley Road and Melton Road
Junction of Wilford Lane and Compton Acres / Heathervale Green
Killerton Park Drive, Compton Acres
Knights Close, Compton Acres
Lyme Park open space, Compton Acres
Melton Gardens, Edwalton
Miss Machin’s Field, Edwalton
Rannerdale Close to Mellbreak Close, Gamston
Rugby Road and Rushcliffe Arena entrance, Compton Acres
Stamford Road, West Bridgford
The Hook play area, Lady Bay
Tram Line, Wilford Lane to Acorn Bank
West of Greystones Close, Gamston
Valley Road, Edwalton
Wilford Lane, West Bridgford
Other Rushcliffe towns and villages:
Bingham - Mill Hill
Cotgrave – The Dial
East Leake - Beech Avenue and Willow Close
East Leake - Gotham Road
East Leake – Manor Farm Meadow
East Leake – Nixon Walk
Keyworth, Hawthorn Close
Kinoulton - Newbold Way
Sutton Bonington - Rectory Gardens
Whatton - Green Walk
Visit rushcliffe.gov.uk/nomow for more information.
RBC’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Environment & Safety Cllr Rob Inglis said: “ Summer pollinator areas are set out across the Borough to further protect nature and enhance biodiversity. They can provide essential habitat and food sources for pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and moths.
“We also have a large number of pre-existing wildflower meadows to ensure that even more wildlife and habitats can thrive.
“We find this is a wonderful way to help increase biodiversity across Rushcliffe, protect our environment and help us to be more Carbon Clever in line with our environmental agenda.
“We continue to listen to residents and partners on the sites and some locations have been amended following discussions. Please continue to tell us your thoughts.”
Sites with ‘No Mow’ areas often have paths cut through them or adjacent cut areas to provide space for people to sit or children to play.
This creates a more varied greenspace, providing a wider range of recreational and social opportunities as well as benefitting more species, and make a more interesting natural environment.
If weeds become an issue at the sites alternative methods of removal will be considered that will not affect habitats and the scheme does not include highways verges or sites operated by Nottinghamshire County Council.
Residents can also get involved if they have their own summer pollinator site on land not managed by the Council. For advice on re-wilding lawns, visit www.wildaboutgardens.org.uk.