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Bassetlaw District Council e-Newsletter |
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 Pensioners in Bassetlaw are being urged to check if they’re entitled to Pension Credit, which could help with their day to day living costs.
The Pension Credit tops up pension income, and if eligible, residents may also be able to access The Winter Fuel Payment, get help with rent and Council Tax, a free TV licence for 75-year-olds or over, or help with the cost of NHS services.
Bassetlaw residents are being advised to find out if they can claim by going online at www.gov.uk/pension-credit or by phone on 0800 99 1234.
Cllr Lynne Schuller, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing said: “It’s important pensioners make sure they’re getting the financial support they’re entitled to and I would encourage them to take advantage of the pension credit check by visiting the government website www.gov.uk/pension-credit or by calling 0800 99 1234.
“If they’re successful it could also bring about additional help with housing costs, council tax, heating bills and NHS services.”
It is estimated 880,000 households across the UK eligible for the support, worth on average £3,900 a year, are missing out.
People over State Pension age need to apply by 21 December, the last date for making a backdated claim, in order to receive this year’s Winter Fuel Payment.
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Bassetlaw District Councillors have been supporting community projects across the District with funding from thier community grants.
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 A Bassetlaw councillor grant of £200 has helped to add the finishing touches to a long-term community project in Laneham.
Cllr Emma Griffin, Ward Member for Tuxford and Trent donated the funds from her Councillor Community Grant which have helped to buy a number of planters that will brighten up a new Community Playing Field.
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 A Baby and Toddler Group in Ordsall can expand the toy box and increase safety thanks in part to two Councillor Community Grants.
The £450 grant will see new equipment such as floor mats, safety gates as well as soft play toys such as play tents, dolls, and cots being purchased.
Mayor of Retford, Cllr David Naylor and Cllr Carolyn Troop, Ward Members for East Retford South, jointly donated the grants through their Councillor Community Grants.
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 A duo of Councillors has donated £544 towards a Blue Plaque that celebrates 250 years of the Chesterfield Canal being rerouted to run through Retford.
Cllrs Dan Henderson and John Manners, Bassetlaw District Council Ward Members for East Retford East jointly donated the funds through their Councillor Community Grants.
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 Bassetlaw District Council’s customer services are on the move temporarily from 17b The Square, in Retford.
From Monday 16th September the Council’s customer services team will be located at the Nottinghamshire County Council offices on Chancery Lane, located between Goodwin Hall and the Glass House.
Other services based at 17b, including those provided by Nottinghamshire County Council and Citizen’s Advice will also move to Chancery Lane, while Nottinghamshire Police will be moving to the Town Hall Yard.
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A Worksop taxi company is helping to recruit much needed additional drivers in the district thanks to a streamline pre-licensing process, supported by Bassetlaw District Council.
A fast-track application event was held by Worksop taxi operator 6Five2’s to help prospective drivers undertake all the pre-licensing checks that need to be completed as part of the application process to drive licensed vehicles.
The Council’s Licensing department was also on hand to provide information and guidance, while drivers were also able to complete their Knowledge Test with an overall pass rate of 89% on the day.
Following the event, 29 new taxi drivers are in the pipeline and are just a few weeks away from being Bassetlaw District Council licensed drivers, which will help create more transport options across the district.
Denice Davis, Director at 6Five2’s Worksop said: “I am pleased and proud to say we are supporting these people in making an application to the council to become licensed drivers, this has truly been a team effort for all involved.
“The company’s core values are that by licensing drivers and vehicles from the Bassetlaw area, we are helping the local economy to thrive. We want our drivers to provide a high-quality service to local residents and people visiting the district. We also want to work closely with the council to create a safe environment for the community.”
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 Bassetlaw District Council has officially opened its latest Changing Places WC facility at Langold Country Park.
It is part of the council’s work to modernise amenities at the Green Flag Award winning park and make it more accessible and improving health for all in line with our Vision 2040.
£140k of funding for the project has been provided by the Council, alongside a £30k shared funding allocation from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government supported by the Changing Places delivery partner Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK).
Bassetlaw resident Alison Beevers, whose son Mylor has cerebral palsy said:
"Parks and open spaces are high on the list of areas where people want to see Changing Places toilets.
“I am delighted that disabled individuals, their families and carers, who need Changing Places toilets will now be able to enjoy and visit this popular and beautiful park."
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Drivers are being warned of scam texts and emails which claim to offer options to pay for parking charge notices (PCNs).
We have been made aware of recent cases of people receiving text messages or emails asking for payment. These requests are fraudulent and should be ignored.
PCNs are left on vehicles if drivers have not paid the correct charge for parking, and instructions on how the charge should be paid are contained on the attached documentation.
Bassetlaw District Council is a member of Notts Parking Partnership and does not contact members of the public by text messages or emails with links to payment.
Anyone with a PCN to pay should follow the payment instructions on the reverse of the PCN.
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 Friday 4th October 2024
11am - 1.30pm
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 A drop-in session is being held next month for residents and visitors to find out more about the new Retford Town Centre Partnership Board and its future ambitions.
The partnership board has been created to drive forward initiatives and improvements for the town that were identified as part of the area’s neighbourhood plan consultations, but weren’t applicable to planning.
Funded by the UK Government, the partnership board is made up of representatives from local organisations including Bassetlaw District Council, the town’s Business Forum, Civic Society, Nottinghamshire County Council, Charter Trustees, North Notts BID, North Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire Community Rail Partnership, East Midlands Chamber of Commerce, and local businesses.
Residents can find out more at Retford Big Market Day on Saturday 19th October between 10am and 2pm.
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