Gotham, home to around 1,600 people, is nestled between Clifton and East Leake, near to the A453. Gotham has had a Parish Council now for over 100 years and the main Council now meets monthly in the Memorial Hall. Other meetings are also held regularly including committees concerning planning and the environment. There are 13 Parish Councillors.

Gotham, for a small village, has many renowned claims to fame. Gotham has for centuries been a household word to all who like a merry tale since the 16^th century when the Merrie Tales of the Mad Men of Gotham was printed. The Wise Men tried to drown an eel in a pond, burned down a forge to get rid of a wasps nest, built a hedge round a cuckoo and sent cheeses rolling downhill to make their own way to Nottingham. It is believed that these tales are older than the 16^th century, and that these men were not mad, but pretended to be fools in order to keep King John away. Gotham also has connections with New York - the Parish Council is exploring links with the city as some former residents emigrated there. There’s also the name Gotham - now famously associated with Batman of Gotham City and this has brought the village much in the way of publicity and tourism. President Bill Clinton’s ancestors are also thought to have hailed from the village and some distant relatives of his have visited the village to find their roots.

The village church, St Lawrence, is also very impressive, mainly dating from the 13^th and 14^th century - with a spire that is believed to be one of the earliest stone spires in the county. The village has many facilities. The main focal point is the Memorial Hall, owned by trustees, which is also home to the local GP and the library. Local groups meet there regularly including the playgroup, WI, "Swing into Shape", elderly and luncheon clubs and a youth club. Behind the hall is the recreation ground which is home to a bowls club, Gotham Cricket Club and three local football clubs. The latest development is the multi-sports arena outdoor complex - where teams play football, tennis and netball. This project was funded by the National Lottery, Rushcliffe Borough Council, the Foundation for Sports and the Arts, the Parish Council and local donations. There is also a small play area on the recreation ground.

Rushcliffe has also completed a small environmental improvement scheme with new paving and seating in the area leading to the GP surgery. The village boasts many drinking establishments - the Royal British Legion Club and four pubs - The Windmill, The Star, The Cuckoo and The Sun. There’s also a petrol station, Nottingham City Coaches headquarters, a paper shop, florists, Post Office, fish and chip shop and a dog-grooming parlour. Additionally, the area is very popular with riders having a stable - indeed Gotham is surrounded completely by bridleways - and many residents move there due to the riding opportunities. Gotham also has a school - Gotham Junior School which is currently located on two sites. The school will be rebuilt as a result of a successful PFI bid by Notts. County Council and, part of the school, a Grade II listed building will be sold. Gotham is also home to Borough Councillor, Trevor Vennett-Smith, who runs his auctioneering/valuation business from the village. Fairham Brook passes through the village and is a popular area for walkers. Some years ago a former railway line, Railway Walk, was purchased by the Parish Council, and it’s now also home to many badger sets. For the millennium, Jan Smith and the Tapestry 2000 group have been making a very large tapestry which will be dedicated and hung in the church on 2 January 2000. In June each year, Gotham Gala is held and all the money raised goes to buy equipment for local groups.