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Two of Bassetlaw’s outstanding parks have again been recognised by the Green Flag Award as some of the very best in Britain.
Kings’ Park in Retford and The Canch in Worksop are among a record-breaking 2,127 UK parks and green spaces that have received a prestigious Green Flag Award and celebrate success as part of the scheme’s Silver Jubilee.
The award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces and Kings’ Park celebrates receiving the award for the 14th time, while The Canch and Memorial Gardens has achieved the status for the eighth year running.
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Bassetlaw residents that breed and sell dogs are being encouraged to check if they need an animal activity license as the increased demand for dogs throughout the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a rise in unlicensed breeders.
In England, you are required to have a license if you:
- Run a business that breeds and advertises dogs for sale (this includes using online services such as Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree)
- Breed more than two litters within a year and sell any of the puppies
- Make a profit of more than £1000 on any number of litters (this also triggers the requirement to submit a self-assessment tax return to HMRC)
Any person or business found to breed and sell dogs without a license could get an unlimited fine or go to prison for up to six months. Breeders with an animal activity license are subject to inspections and conditions that ensure the safety and welfare of the animals in their care. If a dog breeder fails to comply with the conditions on their license, they could also receive an unlimited fine.
If you feel that you have encountered an unlicensed puppy dealer or a puppy farm, you can report it to Bassetlaw District Council’s Licensing Team on 01909 533 533.
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Following the closure of Tall Trees Pre-school in December 2019, Nottinghamshire County Council is consulting on the use of the Retford Central Children’s Centre building. The consultation is to find out local views from families and other stakeholders on two options:
- Option 1: For Retford Central Children’s Centre to become a Family Hub for families with children aged 0-19 and young people up to the age of 24 if they have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
- Option 2: For Retford Central Children’s Centre to become a Maternity Hub for expectant parents and new parents.
For more information about these options and to complete a short questionnaire online/
For parents and other stakeholders
For young people
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New Equipment at Shopmobility
Shopmobility in Bassetlaw has a series of new scooters and wheelchairs that will allow more residents and visitors with mobility issues to access the town centres of Worksop and Retford safely and independently.
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Latest Job Vacancies
We are recruiting for the following roles:
Asset Information Officer
Asset Management Assistant
Digital Applications Specialist
Parks and Open Spaces Manager
Human Resources Business Partner
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Wampanoag Nation Welcomed to Bassetlaw
 Bassetlaw Museum presented a new side to the well-known story of the Mayflower Pilgrims during a unique cultural exchange in which representatives from the Wampanoag Nation were welcomed to Bassetlaw. The Wampanoag Perspective Project explores the culture, perspective and history of the Wampanoag Tribe, and their shared history with the Pilgrims.
Steven Peters, Hartman Deetz, Mark Harding and Troy Currence constructed a wetu (traditional Native American dwelling) on the grounds of the Museum, where it will remain as a learning resource for future visitors. Over the course of the week, over 600 children from 14 schools across Bassetlaw came to the Museum to learn about the Wampanoag perspective through dedicated educational sessions.
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West Burton A, near Retford in Bassetlaw, has made the UKAEA’s reserve list to be the potential future home of the UK’s prototype fusion energy plant – the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production, or “STEP”.
Although the site didn’t make the final shortlist, it will be brought into the process by the end of this year if any of the five sites fall out of the process.
Leader of Bassetlaw District Council, Cllr Simon Greaves said:
“It is very disappointing that West Burton A hasn’t made the actual shortlist, but the fact it is on the reserve list recognises the great potential for the site. We will continue to work hard with EDF and our partners at the County Council to secure a sustainable long term use for this site, along with the other coal fired power station sites in the District.”
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Bassetlaw Landlords Forum Event
Thursday 4th Nov - 6pm to 8.30 pm
Queens Building, Potter Street, Worksop
If you rent out a residential property this forum is a great opportunity to get up to speed with the important housing legislation changes over the past 18 months. The forum will provide an opportunity for new landlords to acquaint themselves with what their responsibilities are in providing decent & safe housing across the Bassetlaw area. Likewise, the forum will assist seasoned landlords in refreshing their knowledge as professional property managers.
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Local Flood Risk Management Strategy
Under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, Nottinghamshire County Council, as a Lead Local Flood Authority, must lead on managing local flood risks within its administrative boundary. Their duties as Lead Local Flood Authority require them to publish and review a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy including an Action Plan that identifies key objectives to shape the delivery of the flood risk management services in Nottinghamshire.
NCC have completed a review of their current strategy and welcome comments on the revised version. The consultation closes on 9 November 2021.
NCC Flood Survey
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