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 …]
According to ex-Mayor of Retford, Ian Campbell: “Bassetlaw District Council is not taking the views of Retford people into consideration on the majority of issues. Most councillors are Worksop-centric and Retford is losing out. Retford is being turned into a large housing estate that locals [read more …]
Bassetlaw District Council is starting work on a new Local Plan for the District, which will set out the policies by which applications for new development will be considered. It will also identify developable land suitable for housing, commercial, mixed use and recreation uses over [read more …]
New dog control legislation will soon be coming into force across Bassetlaw from 1st September 2015. Fines of up to £1,000 can now be issued for offences such as failing to pick up after a dog or walking a dog without a lead in designated [read more …]
Following the recent Bassetlaw District Council decision to revert to Whole Council Elections, there are now two chances open to become either a Parish Councillor (including Sutton) or District Councillor. The documents below provide instructions for applying for either of these. Please note the tight [read more …]
Get your 2014 Tree Bin Hanger here – this also contains details on what should go into your Blue bin
Bassetlaw District Council is currently running a consultation on the subject of Whole Council Elections and how often elections are run for BDC Councillors. This is open until 31st January 2015. What does this mean? Have your say here
Please put your appropriate wheeled bin out for collection by 6:00am with the lid closed. Ensure that your blue bin contains ONLY Paper, Card, Cardboard, Plastic Bottles, Yoghurt Pots, Margarine Tubs and Cans otherwise it may not be emptied. For further information contact the helpline [read more …]
The Sir Stuart and Lady Florence Goodwin Charity has funds available for elderly, (aged 60 or over), people who are needy and live within the former Retford Rural District area. This includes Sutton-cum-Lound. Please see the attached leaflet for more details. Sir Stuart and Lady [read more …]
BDC have released a flyer with the revised bin collection days for Christmas. See the revised days here It also contains a list of what can and can’t be put into your Blue bin. Ho Ho Ho! See the Blue Bin recycling leaflet here See [read more …]
Residents in Bassetlaw are being urged to double check their recycling waste before putting items in the blue bins. Bassetlaw District Council and Waste Disposal Contractors Veolia have been making random checks of the blue recycling bins across Bassetlaw, which showed there are a number [read more …]