River Swimming Warning Police are urging the public to avoid swimming in the River Idle and surrounding bodies of water due to significant safety risks. While the river may appear calm and inviting, it is deceptively dangerous. The River Idle…
Beat Surgery Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at Daneshill Lakes, Daneshill Road, Torworth, Retford, on Saturday, 16th May 2026, from 17:00 to 18:00. Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out…
The Parish Council meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month, normally excluding August & December at 7pm in the VILLAGE HALL. These meetings are scheduled for: 13th May - Annual Parish Meeting, Annual Parish Council Meeting and the Ordinary…
Neighbourhood Plan Referendum 21 May 2026 A Referendum relating to the adoption of the Sutton cum Lound Neighbourhood Plan (Review) will be held on Thursday, 21 May 2026. Polling cards should already have been received by post. Please make sure…
Black Bin Collection Update Well, we've all been waiting for it, and as far as I know, the first black bin (glass) collection day will be on Monday, 4th May. There have been multiple missed bin collections of all colours…
If anyone was wondering where the most recent Sutton Spotlights were, I've just received digital copies of the September 2025, December 2025, and March 2026 editions for publication. These are now online on the village website. See the link below…
Brown Bin Collection Update For those who use the Bassetlaw Garden Waste scheme (Brown Bins), you will have noticed that they haven't been collected again this week. The following is a statement from Bassetlaw District Council: Due to the breakdown…
Black Bin Collection Update There seems to be some confusion about the collection dates for the new Black Bins. According to Bassetlaw, the first collection of glass recycling bins is expected to start on Monday, 13th April 2026. HOWEVER, this…
Rural Watch Training and Enrollment Session Welcome to Rural Watch, a Volunteer Crime Prevention Scheme that helps you make a difference where you live. Rural Watch aims to enhance community safety and support Nottinghamshire Police in areas with limited coverage.…
Beat Surgery Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford, on Saturday, 25th April 2026, from 10:00am to 11:00am. Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find…
The Parish Council meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month, normally excluding August & December at 7pm in the VILLAGE HALL. These meetings are scheduled for: 8th April, 13th May (Annual Parish Meeting, Annual Parish Council Meeting and the Ordinary…
This year, 29th March marks the start of British Summer Time and clocks will go forward by one hour – meaning that there’s more daylight in the evenings and less in the mornings. What time do the clocks change? On…
Fake Garden Waste Subscriptions Bassetlaw District Council has been made aware of fake Garden Waste Subscription leaflets being sent to residents through the post. This is not from the Council. If you receive one of these leaflets, please do not…
Retford Half-Marathon The Retford half-marathon is back on Sunday, 15th March 2026. The full list of road closures has been announced ahead of Retford's annual half-marathon next week. See the route here Retford half-marathon road closures The Retford half-marathon is…
The Parish Council meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month, normally excluding August & December at 7pm in the VILLAGE HALL. These meetings are scheduled for: 11th March, 8th April, 13th May (Annual Parish Meeting, Annual Parish Council Meeting…
The Parish Council meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month, normally excluding August & December at 7pm in the VILLAGE HALL. These meetings are scheduled for: 11th February, 11th March, 8th April, 13th May (Annual Parish Meeting, Annual Parish…
New national website for reporting cyber crime and fraud There is now a new website to report cyber and fraud to the police. Report Fraud is the new service that has replaced Action Fraud. You can report cyber crime or fraud…
Happy New Year! 🎉 Start 2026 off by getting clued up on recycling in our area. The Village Hall Committee in conjunction with the Parish Council is pleased to host a presentation by Lesley Taylor, Education and Outreach Officer for…
The Parish Council meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month, normally excluding August & December at 7pm in the VILLAGE HALL. These meetings are scheduled for: 14th January, 11th February, 11th March, 8th April, 13th May (Annual Parish Meeting, Annual…
Planned Hunt at Christmas We have received information that a planned hunt is to take place around the Christmas period. If you see any suspicious activity or believe that a hunt is about to occur, please call 101 or 999.…
