People living in Bingham have voiced concerns that their town is getting 'too big' as a huge new development on the outskirts gathers pace. There will eventually be more than 1,000 houses at the massive Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes development that is bordered by the A52 and Chapel Lane.
A new leisure centre called Bingham Arena, set to include two swimming pools, is also being built nearby to serve the increasing population. For some who already live in Bingham, though, there are some worries that the town may struggle to cope with its increasing population.
Roy Yates, 72, told Nottinghamshire Live: "They are putting houses up everywhere, not just in Bingham. I don't think there's much of a plan, it's just 'let's build all of these houses'. We have some great shops here but it's not a massive place, we're not a West Bridgford or anything like that. I just hope the place isn't overrun because I wouldn't like it to be too busy here, it would lose a bit of its appeal."
