As the country ramps up its response to the Coronavirus epidemic spreading throughout the world, here are some useful things to keep you informed, and hopefully safe. #ViralKindness Started a few days ago by a woman in Cornwall, these cards are now circulating widely, not [read more …]

If you or someone you know has been a victim of a crime in Nottinghamshire, you can report it to Nottinghamshire Police online. When you CAN use this form Online crime reporting has been introduced to offer another option to victims of crime when reporting [read more …]

The Sutton cum Lound Neighbourhood Plan has been agreed and is now in force. Past and current Neighbourhood Plan documentation can be found here

Gate Cottage Planning Application The application is to build 33 houses on land adjacent to Gate Cottage on Town Street. Outline planning permission has already been submitted and approved. This was following significant objections based upon our Neighbourhood Plan and the views of residents, a [read more …]

We understand the Retford recycling site at Hallcroft will reopen on Tuesday 26th May from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Please note that there is no booking system in place, so you can expect queues and no assistance from staff due to social distancing matters.

Please see below for an update from the Southwell Diocese.

Welcome to the May 2020 issue of the Sutton Spotlight. Everyone in the village should have received a free copy of the newsletter. If you haven’t then please drop us an email at news@suttoncumlound.net, or pop into the Village Hall where there may be spare [read more …]

The Parish Council Agenda and supporting documents for the Ordinary Meeting on Monday 18 May 2020 at 6:00pm is now available. Please note that due to current Government restrictions this will be a remote meeting of the Council. If any members of the public wish [read more …]

A message from Nottinghamshire Police about CORVID-19 Scams Dear All, My name is Kirsty Jackson and I’m one of Nottinghamshire’s Cyber Protect & Prevent Officer’s. Scammers will play on anything in the media in order to scam people. During an already anxious and uncertain time, [read more …]

Well, it brightened my day and I figured we all need a bit of cheer at this point. Enjoy.

Help us Help You Get the right treatment! Dr Eric Kelly, a local GP in Bassetlaw and Chair of NHS Bassetlaw Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) explains that the NHS is still here to help you! See the attached letter for more details

Just a few updates from BDC. LETTER TO OVER 70s We have written to households containing an Over 70 to provide details of local support through Bassetlaw District Council /Bassetlaw Community & Voluntary Service and the Notts Hub. LOCAL CONTACTS The District Council’s Customer Services [read more …]

Please note that, at the present time the Parish Council’s contractor is currently not cutting grass due to the pandemic lockdown. Bassetlaw District Council, who normally cut the grass at the top of Portland Place, are also in the same position. So please bear with [read more …]

NFRS are appealing for you to NOT light bonfires during pandemic Due to an increased number of controlled burns within the last four weeks, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) have seen a rise of 123% when compared to this time last year. The service [read more …]

The Parish Council has been asked to contact village residents to advise that Nottinghamshire County Council Highways’ regular gully cleansing programme begins this week and runs for a period of weeks in this and neighbouring villages. Due to the current lockdown restrictions, NCC recognise that [read more …]

Please be aware that Network Rail has planned temporary traffic signals on Station Road commencing on Saturday 25th April to Sunday 26th April 2020. See below for details.

Please be aware that Network Rail has planned temporary traffic signals on Sutton Lane commencing on Saturday 25th April to Sunday 26th April 2020. See below for details.

Help and Support for Vulnerable People in Bassetlaw Bassetlaw District Council is working with Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service (BCVS), Nottinghamshire County Council, community groups and other agencies in Bassetlaw to provide help and support for vulnerable residents at risk from Coronavirus. Many people may [read more …]

New Articles BCVS are working hard behind the scenes with Bassetlaw District Council to package and deliver food parcels to our vulnerable citizens during the Coronavirus outbreak. If you or someone you know needs to access support please call the Council on 01909 533533 from [read more …]

Please see the following links to access information that may be helpful in the current emergency – some you may have seen previously, plus some additional ones: Bassetlaw District Council: https://selfservice.bassetlaw.gov.uk/renderform.aspx?noheader=1&t=497&k=651A145D449BC12E7D1D1FCA97BEB159DDEC6212&refresh=1 https://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/help-for-businesses-during-coronavirus/ https://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/ Nottinghamshire County Council: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/coronavirus/guidance-for-employees-employers-and-businesses?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/coronavirus/nottinghamshire-coronavirus-community-support-hub?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/business-community/community-and-voluntary-sector/supporting-voluntary-sector/covid-19-community-fund?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/early-years-and-childcare/covid-19-information-closures-childcare-settings?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= https://www.gov.uk/government/news/voucher-scheme-launches-for-schools-providing-free-school-meals?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/adult-social-care/adult-social-care-hub/adult-social-care-offer?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/transport/public-transport/nottsbus-connect?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= D2N2: http://www.d2n2lep.org/TriageService [read more …]

We have been informed today that Bassetlaw District Council will be closing their cemeteries to public access. The cemeteries will only now allow access for public access when a funeral is taking place for up to 12 family members. The information has been passed on [read more …]

Nottinghamshire Police will be recruiting police officers soon. If you want an exciting and rewarding career with opportunities to develop and experience something new every day, you can book now for our next information webinars. See here for more details

For those that subscribe to a brown bin, you will have noticed it wasn’t collected on Monday. Bassetlaw District Council are suffering staff shortages, and as a result are prioritising Green bin collections. However, they advise to keep it out on the pavement and that [read more …]

Please note that, due to Government instructions and advice on unnecessary travel, the Meadow opposite the Gate Inn will be closed until further notice.

Coronavirus-related fraud reports increase by 400% in March Recently the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) reported a new trend in fraud related to Coronavirus, or COVID-19. Updated figures show there have been 105 reports to Action Fraud since 1 February 2020, with total losses reaching [read more …]

Following on from the Covid 19 advice from the Government the Parish Council have suspended all future meetings until such time as this advice changes. This decision is subject to any specific new legislation applying to Parish Councils that may be enacted, or suspension/amendment of [read more …]

A message from Nottinghamshire County Council Leader, Councillor Kay Cutts MBE These are extraordinary circumstances we are facing that will impact on all aspects of our lives as we respond to the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This emergency will test us all. We know [read more …]

Please note that, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, all services scheduled for St Bartholomew’s Church, Sutton, have been suspended until further notice.

ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH: The service on Sunday 22nd March is “Mothering Sunday”, starting at the usual time of 9:15am, and again everyone is welcome. You can find more information about the church on the Sutton website here, and it also has its own facebook page here. [read more …]

Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service Sign up to express interest in helping people in difficult times. Bassetlaw CVS (BCVS) is a registered charity working all year round to support a thriving voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in Bassetlaw. During the COVID-19 outbreak, we are [read more …]

Bassetlaw District Council Temporary Change to Working Practices The way in which BDC provide some of their services will change from Wednesday 18th March following the Government’s advice on how to help limit the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. BDC want to protect the health, [read more …]

Cybercriminals exploit the spread of coronavirus Well, it was bound to happen. Since February 2020, the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has identified 21 reports of fraud where coronavirus was mentioned, with victim losses totalling over £800k. It’s expected that reporting numbers will rise as [read more …]