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 Jubilee Celebrations in Bassetlaw
Next month, Her Majesty The Queen will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, reflecting her 70 years of service.
In celebration, the Government announced that the May Bank Holiday Weekend will be moved to Thursday 2 June and an additional Bank Holiday on Friday 3 June will see a four-day weekend to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee - the first time any British monarch has reached this historic milestone.
Events will take place across the District, with celebrations planned in both Worksop and Retford Town Centres. Organised by the Worksop Business Forum and Retford Business Forum and supported by grants from the Council and the Charter Trustees ,the celebrations include live entertainment and fun for all the family.
Councillor Simon Greaves, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council said: "We are delighted to be able to support these events and are grateful to everybody involved in helping celebrate Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee. The Queen has dedicated her life to public service and across Bassetlaw and the Nation we come together to celebrate her truly remarkable reign."
Jubilee Events
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Levelling Up Worksop
Bassetlaw District Council, is currently preparing a final submission to the Government’s ‘Levelling Up Fund’ to transform Worksop Town Centre.
A Levelling Up Project Board was formed in April, with an independent chair and consisting of key stakeholders including: Brendan Clarke-Smith MP, the Leader of the Council, BCVS, The Canal and River Trust, Nottinghamshire County Council, East Midlands Chamber of Commerce, North Notts College, Stagecoach and the Environment Agency.
The board have been meeting regularly to discuss the priorities put forward by residents and local business on what they would like to see developed or changed in the town centre, identified as part of a consultation in March 2022, and how these fit together with Government guidelines on Levelling Up Funding.
More information is available on our Levelling Up webpages.
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Local Plan
Consultation
Bassetlaw District Council is inviting comments from the public, businesses and other stakeholders on a Second Addendum to the Bassetlaw Local Plan.
Targeted consultation on a Second Addendum must now take place following the withdrawal of the proposed Garden Village development, as a result of a landowner unexpectedly withdrawing their site in March 2022.
The Bassetlaw Local Plan Publication Version Second Addendum can be viewed on the Council’s website, where comments can also be submitted.
Representations are invited to be made between Tuesday 10 May 2022 and 5pm on Tuesday 21 June 2022.
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Move More in May
May is the time to move more thanks to the Move More in May initiative that aims to increase our activity levels, boost our wellbeing and get people out into the community and connected.
If you choose to take part, you can also log and track your activity online and find out how active people are in Bassetlaw and compare your results.
Cllr Sue Shaw, Cabinet Member for Health & Community Well-being at Bassetlaw District Council said: “With lighter nights already here and summer weather on the way, Move More in May is a fantastic opportunity to spend more time outside and reap the benefits of adding more physical activity into your routine.”
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Health and Wellbeing Hubs
Health and Wellbeing Hubs are visiting neighbourhoods offering a range of free services to support residents.
In partnership with the NHS, the new hubs will provide information on:
- Covid-19 vaccines, including helping you book appointments
- How to keep healthy
- How to make your money go further
- How to find and use your local health services
- How to improve your wellbeing by spending time with others
This Saturday (14th May) the Hub will be on Retford Market Square from 8:30am - 3.30pm.
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£150 Council Tax Rebate - Update
Residents in Bassetlaw have started to receive the £150 Council Tax Rebate as part of the Government’s measures to ease the rising costs of energy bills.
The Council Tax Rebate is a £150 payment to households in England in Council Tax bands A to D, which accounts for approximately 90% of households within the Bassetlaw District Council area.
Payments will initially be made to people who already pay by Direct Debit, which is approximately 70% of Bassetlaw households. Batches of payments will be processed throughout May and residents are asked to check their statements for a reference of BDC ENERGY REBATE. Please do not contact us if you do not receive your payment immediately.
If you do not pay by Direct Debit, you will receive a letter that provides instructions on how you can claim the rebate, in addition to a unique verification code for security purposes.
You will then be asked to visit the Council’s website to provide your details and your unique verification code, in addition to confirming other security questions.
If you do not have access to the internet, you will be able to contact our Council Tax Team over the phone to provide your details. Please wait until you have received your letter and unique verification code before contacting us.
You can find more information on our website about the Council Tax Rebate.
More Information
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Big Plastic Count
We’re all doing our bit to recycle, but plastic waste is still everywhere. Something doesn’t add up… and we need your help to prove it.
Join The Big Plastic Count!
Across the country, households of all shapes and sizes, schools, community groups and businesses, will gather new evidence. How much plastic are we really having to throw away, and what happens to it?
Over the course of a week thousands of people across the UK will tally all the plastic packaging they throw away for one before submitting the results on the Big Plastic Count website.
Participants will receive a personal plastic footprint and find out what really happens to plastic when it leaves your home. The results will be used to generate a national picture, and provide evidence to present to government.
The Big Plastic Count
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Foster Care Fortnight
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Nottinghamshire County Council needs more people throughout the county to provide safe and loving homes for children and young people. The council would love to talk to anyone in Nottinghamshire who could welcome a child into their home.
Foster care fortnight (9-22 May) focuses on fostering communities and aims to highlight the many ways people in the fostering community support each other.
Our foster carers benefit from support hubs - regular meet ups with other foster carers to talk about different issues and offer each other advice and help. There are also events for foster carers and their families to celebrate the whole fostering community. Fostering for Nottinghamshire County Council means you are helping children in your local area.
By becoming a foster carer and offering a welcoming, loving and caring home environment, you can make a real difference to a child’s life – and your own!
Our friendly fostering team holds regular information events where you can ask any questions you have about what it’s like to foster or the process involved.
Find out more
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