Newton, Nottinghamshire
| Newton | |
|---|---|
| Village and civil parish | |
Village road sign referring to its former air base | |
Parish map | |
Newton Location within Nottinghamshire | |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2) |
| Population | 841 (2021) |
| • Density | 443/sq mi (171/km2) |
| OS grid reference | SK 686419 |
| • London | 105 mi (169 km) SSE |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NOTTINGHAM |
| Postcode district | NG13 |
| Dialling code | 01949 |
| Police | Nottinghamshire |
| Fire | Nottinghamshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | www |
Newton is a village and civil parish in the Rushcliffe district, in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is located 1 mile (1.6 km) south-west of East Bridgford and about 1 mile (1.6 km) south-east of the River Trent, close to the junction of the A46 Fosse Way and the A6079. It had 841 residents at the 2021 census.[1]
RAF Newton is a disused airfield immediately to the south of Main Street. It opened in July 1940 and closed in 2000.[2] The hangars and other buildings are now used by a number of businesses within the Newton Commercial Centre.
Newton Mill was a wooden post mill built before 1855. It ceased work c. 1920 and the buck was dismantled c. 1952. Some parts, including a stone neck bearing, were donated to the Science Museum in London. The brick roundhouse now belongs to the Crown.[3]
Housing
Newton, offers a mix of housing options, including new developments and established properties.
- RAF Housing
- In 2013 Bellway and David Wilson Homes added 'Poppyfields' developments in and around Newton.
- Redrow is developing Newton Garden Village, offering new homes.
Facilities/Amenities
Newton, has a 1936 Squadron Air Cadets which is used for parish council meetings. A new Village hall is being added as part of the Redrow development in additional to a cricket pitch.
- Funding for a School in Newton as part of the expanded development has since been diverted to Bingham Primary which is not part of Newton catchment.
- A pedestrian footbridge over the A46 is still pending.
- There is no amenities such as a Shop, Cafe, Pub, Takeaway, Nursery, School, Doctors, Dentist that would be expected from a village.
Commercial
The old RAF aircraft hangers are now used for commercial activities. Given the rise in residential housing there has been many complaints raised to council planning due to operating hours, HGV's/workers travelling through the village and proposed expansion. It does not provide local jobs of high value to residents.
There is currently a consultation https://qaplanning.co.uk/newtonvillage/ regarding moving the HVG's from Newton Lane which goes right through Redrows Newton Garden Village.
See also
References
- ^ UK Census (2021). "2021 Census Area Profile – Newton (Rushcliffe) parish (E04012441)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "RAF Newton airfield"; Controltowers.co.uk. Retrieved 20 April 2012
- ^ Shaw, T. (1995). Windmills of Nottinghamshire. Page 36. Nottingham: Nottinghamshire County Council. ISBN 0-900986-12-3
External links
Media related to Newton at Wikimedia Commons