Just a few updates from BDC. FOOD PARCELS The demand appear to be levelling out but is still at much higher levels experienced by the Bassetlaw Foodbank prior to Covid. PREPARING FOR RELAXING LOCKDOWN Step one is about encouraging people who cannot work from home [read more …]
Gate Cottage Planning Application Due to new drawings being submitted by the Developer, the consultation deadline on the 33 house development behind Gate Cottage has been extended to at least the 23rd June 2020. If you have already submitted comments you can comment again and [read more …]
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.
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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
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 …]
Bassetlaw Integrated Care Partnership Survey Bassetlaw District Council are looking for views on the Bassetlaw Integrated Care Partnership and have an online survey for anyone with an opinion. See link below. The purpose of the Bassetlaw Integrated Care Partnership is to deliver improvement in experiences, [read more …]
Draft Bassetlaw Local Plan 2020 The first Draft Bassetlaw Local Plan included strategic policies which were designed to guide development. BDC consulted on the first Draft Local Plan in January-February 2019. This time around the plan also includes proposed site allocations for employment and housing [read more …]
The District Council’s Planning Committee will meet on Wednesday 22nd May 2019 at 6:30pm in Worksop Town Hall (Assembly Rooms), commencing at 6:30pm, to discuss the planning application for the land behind 30 Town Street, Sutton cum Lound. Residents of the village will be speaking, [read more …]
Just a reminder that the Annual Parish Meeting will take place on Wednesday 1st May at 6:00pm in the Village Hall. Refreshments will be available. Its purpose is for Sutton’s residents to raise any issues they may have with your County, District or Parish representatives. [read more …]
Please note the attached road restrictions between Retford and Barny Moor between 8th and 10th April 2019.
Please find attached the results of the recent Parish Council nominations for Sutton. As a result of this, the elections scheduled for Thursday 2nd May will be uncontested. Nominated Councillors
Please note that Churchgate Car Park, Retford will be closed on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th February between 7:00am and 1:00pm for resurfacing. Alternative car parks can be found by visiting our website at https://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/transport-streets-parking/parking-information/car-parks-in-retford/ …
The Draft ‘Bassetlaw Plan’ sets out the Council’s priorities when it comes to housing, regeneration & other developments in the district that will take place up to the year 2035. This is a chance to have your say. The Draft Bassetlaw Local Plan includes strategic [read more …]
Please make a note of the changes to your bin collections during the festive season. Normal collection Changed to Monday 24 December No change Tuesday 25 December Thursday 27 December Wednesday 26 Decemeber Friday 28 December Thursday 27 December Saturday 29 December Friday 28 December [read more …]
Shoppers in Worksop and Retford will be able to take advantage of free parking again this year in all Bassetlaw District Council Car Parks in the run up to Christmas and New Year. Parking will be free after 2:00pm each day from Monday 3rd December [read more …]
Fed up of making trips to the tip? Sign up for the Council’s fortnightly Garden Waste Collection Service between March and November for just £30 per season. Find out more at www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/gardenwaste or call 01909 533 533, ask for Environment Services, and press 1. Bassetlaw [read more …]
Garden Waste Collection Scheme 2019 Just a reminder that, due to the snowfall during our first week of collections in February when we had to suspend the service, there will be an extra collection this year in December. Therefore, your last collection for the 2018 [read more …]
The District Council’s Planning Committee will meet on the 23rd May 2018 at 6:30pm in Retford Town Hall and the first planning application for decision will be the Paddocks Development (Station Road). The public are allowed to attend in an observational capacity and the more [read more …]
Great news, the Neighbourhood Plan received 316 Yes votes and just 18 against. This means that the Plan has been approved and it is now adopted as part of Bassetlaw District Council’s planning policy for Sutton. We had a great turn out with 334 votes [read more …]
Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – Thursday 15th February – Sutton Village Hall – 7am to 10pm Vote Yes at Thursday’s referendum. Your Neighbourhood Plan will help protect the village against unwanted, large scale development. We’ve gathered your feedback and views over the last three years and now [read more …]
Please see the attached Press Release from Bassetlaw District Council on the subject of Recycling Services. BDC Garden Waste Press Release – January 2018 The 2018 season service will resume at the beginning of March and the number of residents re-subscribing is already approaching the [read more …]
Neighbourhood Plan Update – Referendum set for Thursday 15th February at Sutton Village Hall The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group are pleased to confirm that a date has been set for the referendum. This is the final stage of the process and, if the referendum sees [read more …]
A planning application has been received from Bassetlaw District Council for a residential housing development to be built off Town Street. The development will run behind Portland Place and likely consist of approximately 30 houses. Please see below for full details. Please note that [read more …]
Bassetlaw District Council are in the process of producing a 15-year Local Plan and are keen to hear what you have to say. The council is launching a consultation on the first stage of its new Local Plan, ‘The Bassetlaw Plan’, which sets out the [read more …]
If you like to recycle but struggle to take your garden waste to the recycling centres in Retford and Worksop, help could soon be at hand with a new scheme from Bassetlaw District Council. A new Garden Waste collection will be available to residents from [read more …]
A Devolution Consultation is being carried out across the Sheffield City Region. Please see details of two public meetings below, followed by the Bassetlaw District Council (BDC) Press Release. Sheffield City Region Devolution Leaflet – July 2016 Monday 18th July: 9:30am to 4:00pm, Friday 22 [read more …]