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 Remembrance Services in Retford & Worksop
The Retford & District Branch of The Royal British Legion supported by Bassetlaw District Council is hosting a service for Remembrance Sunday this year on Sunday 13th November in Retford Market Square, starting at 10:45am.
There will also be a short Armistice Day Service on Friday 11th November around the War Memorial in Retford Market Square starting at 10:45am including the laying of wreaths and the Two Minutes Silence.
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Bassetlaw District Council is to host a parade for Remembrance Sunday this year in Worksop on Sunday 13th November from 10:10am to 12:30pm. The Parade will ‘form-up’ in the Old Market Square in front of the Town Hall at around 10.10 am under the direction of the Parade Marshall, Sergeant Neil Orton. At approx. 10.35am, the Parade will ‘march off’ from the Market Square down to the War Memorial via Potter Street and Watson Road.
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 Bassetlaw District Council has been presented with the prestigious Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award at a special ceremony at The National Memorial Arboretum held last week. (2nd November 2022)
Cllr Tony Eaton, Armed Forces Champion at Bassetlaw District Council said: “We are delighted to receive the Gold Award and this has been a real team effort across the Council. I am proud of our commitment to our Armed Forces community and we will continue to work hard with partners to improve the support and services on offer."
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Residents who were not previously eligible to claim £150 to cover rising fuel bills as part of the Government’s Council Tax Energy Rebate Scheme have until the end of November to apply for additional funding.
Bassetlaw District Council launched a second Council Tax Energy Rebate Scheme in September through a Local Discretionary Scheme and the deadline for applications is approaching fast.
Residents who have not yet received the £150 payment can apply to the Council’s Local Discretionary Scheme should they meet the relevant criteria. Applications will be accepted up until Wednesday 30th November 2022.
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£1.14 billion devolution deal
The Government has confirmed that a £1.14 billion devolution deal is available for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby, and Nottingham. It would mean a guaranteed income stream of £38 million per year over a 30-year period for our region from 2024. The deal includes an extra £16 million for new homes on brownfield land, and control over a range of budgets like the Adult Education Budget, which could be better tailored to the needs of people in our communities.
Devolution would also mean a new elected regional mayor, who would represent both cities and counties. The role of the mayor would be to look at major issues affecting the whole region, give the area more of a voice, and take advantage of local knowledge and expertise.
Devolution would mean that a future mayor and combined authority could:
- Work towards Net Zero and cleaner air with new low carbon homes, retrofit existing houses with external wall insulation, promote the use of renewable energy, and protect and enhance green spaces, such as areas for wildlife and green verges.
- Build on the region’s existing knowledge and expertise in green technology and promote the growth of a future low carbon economy by investing in related skills training at colleges and other training facilities.
- Set up and coordinate smart integrated ticketing and enhanced concessionary fares schemes.
- Work with Homes England to build more affordable homes, by using new powers to buy land and housing (With district and borough council consent).
- Enhance the region’s economy by developing new commercial space to maximise opportunities.
- Work with national government on initiatives to address homelessness, domestic abuse, community safety, social mobility, and support for young people.
- Take advantage of economies of scale by using combined and devolved budgets to deliver more value for taxpayers and more cost-efficient services.
For more information, including details about a public consultation on devolution, which will begin on 14th November the East Midlands Devolution website.
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Exploring Pilgrim Roots
Historic sites across two different counties will be opening specially on Saturday 19th November to officially launch the Pilgrim Trail, which celebrates the extraordinary courage and determination of people who sailed on the Mayflower in 1620.
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Council to reduce its Carbon Footprint
Bassetlaw District Council is cutting its carbon footprint and reducing its reliance on fossil fuels thanks to a Government grant to fully decarbonise Queen’s Buildings, which contains the Council’s Head Office, Worksop Job Centre and Worksop Police Station.
The works will cut the carbon emissions from the building by 65%.
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