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New National Restrictions begin on Thursday?

COVID-19 case numbers?are rising rapidly across the whole of the UK and in other countries. We must act now to control the spread of the virus. The single most important action we can all take, in fighting coronavirus, is to stay at home, to protect the NHS and save lives. Information on the new national restrictions, including what they mean for working from home and business closures, why they are being introduced and the financial support available is available from: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november

Support Through Self-Isolation

The Government has announced a new financial package to support and enforce self-isolation. If you are on low income and have been told to self-isolate by NHS Test & Trace and will lose income by doing so, you may be eligible for a support payment of ?500. For more details and how to apply, visit our Test and Trace Support page on our website.

Suspected ''Fly Tip'' Van Seized

Environmental Health Officers from Bassetlaw District Council have seized another vehicle that is suspected of being used to fly-tip waste in the district.

The vehicle was seized in Doncaster with the support of South Yorkshire Police after it had been witnessed collecting household waste from an address in Bassetlaw and then dumped on farmland in Bothamsall.

Every year the nation unites as part of Remembrance Sunday to honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to secure and protect our freedoms.

Unfortunately, this year we are not able to hold our annual parade due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.

More about what we are doing and other ways you can participate from home.

Our latest vacancies can be found on our Bassetlaw Jobs site.

Current vacancies include:

Community Infrastructure Levy Monitoring Officer

Housing Repairs Electrician

Associate Building Control Surveyor

NHS and Council Leaders urge public to protect the NHS and Save Lives

NHS and Council leaders in Bassetlaw are calling on the public to do everything that they can to follow the guidance and reduce the spread of Coronavirus, protect the NHS and Save Lives.

Stronger lockdown measures for England were proposed on Saturday in an attempt to reduce the number of transmissions and protect the NHS from rising hospital admissions.

With numbers also rising across the North Nottinghamshire region, Richard Parker OBE, Chief Executive of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) and Cllr Simon Greaves, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council, are now urging residents and businesses to act responsibly, play their part and follow these stricter guidelines.

Richard Parker OBE, said: "Since September, Bassetlaw has moved from very low numbers of Covid-19 patients in hospital, and at some points zero, to now 30 patients as of Monday, with two requiring critical care.

"What is clear is that the rate of transmission is different from place to place, and while positive tests at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI) may have stabilised in the past few days, the numbers at Bassetlaw Hospital have risen.

"Evidence published by the Health Service Journal (HSJ) also suggests that Doncaster and Bassetlaw hospitals now have the third-highest Covid-19 bed occupancy within the country and the highest rise in related admissions since the first-wave.

"We are asking for the support of everyone in our local communities to try and contain the spread of the virus because the less patients we have in hospital with Covid-19, the more capacity we have to continue to provide elective care."

"Following the rules really does make the difference as we saw in the first wave. Everyone can help by remembering hands, face and space when they are out and about, and taking these restrictions to heart, particularly as the weather turns colder. This will not only flatten the curve of Covid-19 infection, but will also help reduce the spread of other winter viruses such as influenza and norovirus, which can place additional pressures on local hospitals."

Cllr Simon Greaves, has been quick to support the local NHS's calls and said: "It is clear that additional measures were needed to get on top of this second wave and I fully support the need for a second national lockdown to prevent further lives being lost and to take pressure off our local NHS services.

"The picture in Bassetlaw over the last four weeks has been extremely worrying and the number of people needing hospital care, especially in the over 60s and vulnerable groups, has surpassed the figures seen during the first wave.

"We understand that this will be an extremely difficult time for businesses and our residents as they worry about their jobs and livelihoods. But since the start of the Coronavirus Pandemic we have been told to protect the NHS and Save Lives, and more urgent action is now needed from everyone in Bassetlaw of all ages."

"Please follow these latest measures, in addition to the basic advice of 'hands, face, space', so that we can protect our families, protect our loved ones, protect our community and protect the NHS."

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital (DBTH) also stressed that these additional measures are designed to reduce the Covid admissions so that the Trust is able to provide the services which our communities need.

Mr Parker added: "What is different from the first wave, is that this time we are also trying to provide as much non Covid-19 care as we can, where it is safe and appropriate to do so. We are also very mindful of the demands we will be placing on our staff in the coming months given this is the second time they have dealt with a surge in Covid-19 cases.

"We are currently experiencing an increase in staff absence, due partly to staff needing leave to care for children who are self-isolating, and not in school, or as a consequence of the higher prevalence of the virus in the communities in which they, and their families live."

"It has been a truly heroic effort from staff at all of the Trust's hospitals to ensure that patients continue to receive the care they need, and our communities are given the confidence they need to ensure they can carry on about their daily lives, albeit under certain restrictions, safe in the knowledge that friends and family have a place to go if they become critically unwell."

Bassetlaw Parks secure Green Flag Awards for 2020

Two of Bassetlaw's green spaces have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as being some of the very best in the UK.

The international award, which is managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for their management across the United Kingdom and around the world.

Green Flag Awards

Advice about celebrating Bonfire Night in 2020

With the cancellation of all of the organised bonfire and firework events, you may be considering organising one of your own.

Here is a reminder of what you can and cannot do under COVID-19 and how you can make sure you''re celebrations are safe and considerate to others.?

Find advice about celebrating Bonfire Night

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Bassetlaw & Nottinghamshire to remain in Tier 3

The Government has decided that Bassetlaw, along with the whole of Nottinghamshire will remain in Tier 3: very high alert restrictions throughout December. The next review date is Wednesday 30 December.

Rates of infection, their trajectory and pressures on the local health and social care system are all factors considered in making the decision.

As a reminder, Tier 3 restrictions mean you must avoid mixing indoors with any other households and the rule of six applies in public outdoor settings. Full details on the measure are available at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-3-very-high-alert

Statement from Jonathan Gribbin, Director of Public Health for Nottinghamshire

Residents urged to get tested if they have coronavirus symptoms

Joint message from the Leader of Bassetlaw District Council, Cllr Simon Greaves and Chair of Bassetlaw Clinical Commissioning Group, Dr Eric Kelly: "It is really important that people in Bassetlaw with coronavirus symptoms - which are any of: a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change to sense of smell or taste - get a test as soon as possible.?Tests must be booked in advance by calling 119 or via the?Government Website.?With a local walk-through testing site at Central Avenue Car Park in Worksop and a drive-through Mobile Testing Unit in Retford from Friday 18th?December to Sunday 20th?December it's easier than ever to get a test in Bassetlaw. As well as booking test, people with symptoms and anyone they live with must stay at home (self-isolate) until they get their result. The latest self-isolating guidance can be found on the?NHS website "We all want to stop the spread of the virus and protect our loved ones and the idea of testing is to find people with the virus and keep them isolated to avoid it being spread through the wider community. Tracing the contacts of those infected is also vital to stop the disease from spreading. In the run up to the festive period, where many people will be entering Christmas bubbles between 23 and 27 December, getting a test and isolating if you have symptoms is crucial to keeping your family and friends safe. "Whilst we can't stress the importance enough of getting a test, people must also continue to follow the guidance on Hands, Space and Face if we are to win the fight against the virus. With positive news on the vaccine, now is not the time to become complacent. Wash your hands regularly and for 20 seconds. Wear a face covering in indoor settings where social distancing may be difficult, and try to keep your distance from those not in your household or support bubble."

Christmas Pharmacy Times

25th December 2020
Celtic Point Pharmacy, Worksop: 10:00 - 14:00
Jhoots Pharmacy, Riverside Health Centre Retford: 10:00 - 14:00

28th December 2020
Boots Pharmacy, Worksop: 10:00 - 16:00
Jhoots Pharmacy, Riverside Health Centre Retford: 10:00 - 14:00
Tesco Pharmacy, Worksop: 09:00 - 13:00

1st January 2021
Celtic Point Pharmacy, Worksop, 10:00 - 14:00
Jhoots Pharmacy, Riverside Health Centre Retford: 10:00 - 14:00

Christmas Bin Collections

During the festive season there will be changes to your bin collections. We will also be placing stickers with these changes on your?Blue Bin?from 30th November.?

The changes will come into effect from Christmas Day which falls on a Friday.

Please make a note of the changes on our?Christmas? Bins?webpage.

Garden Waste Collections

You can now sign-up for the 2021 season of collections at the cost of just ?32 per season (per bin). The fee includes the use of a 240 litre wheelie bin per subscription, in which you'll be able to place grass cuttings, hedge trimmings, leaves, small branches and twigs, dead plants, weeds and cut flowers.

Find out more about our?Garden Waste Collection service?

Council secures Homes England Funding to provide new accommodation for?Rough Sleepers?

Bassetlaw District Council is creating six new accommodation units to help rough sleepers get off the street and start a journey towards long term housing. Funded by a Next Steps Accommodation Project grant from Homes England (with match funding by the Council), the new units will allow the Council to house individuals who may be refused accommodation by other landlords.

The funding will also see two Tenancy Sustainment Officers recruited, providing support for those moving away from rough sleeping.

More information

Historic England lists
Retford Railway Station

Over 400 historic places have been added to the National Heritage List for England during 2020 including?Retford Railway Station.?

Cllr John Shephard, Heritage Champion at Bassetlaw District Council said:

"The station and the area surrounding it has been the focus of a yearlong project by our Conservation Team and it is fantastic that repairs have been carried out to the station wall and several key buildings have been bought back into use. Retford Station and West Fields has also been designated as a new Conservation Area, and improvements have been carried out to the station underpass and signage to and from the town centre. We are delighted that Historic England have listed Retford Railway Station, giving national recognition to the outstanding heritage significance of one of our most important gateways into the town. "

Retford Railway Station

Christmas Recycling Information?

Across the UK, Brits are expected to produce 30% more waste this festive period than at any other time of the year. That's an extra three million tonnes!?

From food to gift shopping, the increase in consumption over the festive season results in almost a third more waste being produced over December and January than at any other time of the year. The numbers associated with festive season waste are staggering; over one billion cards will be sent, 227,000 miles of wrapping paper used, and 17.2 million sprouts thrown in the bin.

Luckily Nottinghamshire recycles have a few ideas to try, with information and guidance from pro's for reducing, reusing and recycling festive waste!

Reduce |Reuse |Recycle

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Bassetlaw to move into Tier 3 (Very High Alert)

Bassetlaw, along with the rest of Nottinghamshire will enter Tier 3 for Covid-19 restrictions from Wednesday 2nd December.

The move is part of the Government's Winter Plan to reduce the spread of the virus following the end of the four-week national lockdown.

Tier 3 means:

• No mixing of households indoors or outdoors apart from support bubbles. Maximum of six in some outdoor public places, for example parks and public gardens
• Hospitality will close except for sales by takeaway, drive-through or delivery
• Retail, entertainment and personal care businesses can all open
• Places of worship are open but people cannot interact with anyone outside household or support bubble
• Avoid travelling out of the area, other than where necessary for work, education, youth services, medical attention or because of caring responsibilities
• No overnight stays outside of local area, unless necessary for work, education or similar reasons
• 15 guests for weddings, civil partnerships and wakes; 30 for funerals. Wedding receptions not permitted
• Exercise classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but should avoid contact. Organised activities for elite athletes, under-18s and disabled people can continue

The new Tiers have been strengthened to reduce the infection rate as part of a strategy to save lives, protect health and care services, and keep our economy and schools open.

As well as the new Tiers, the Government has also announced specific 'Christmas bubbles' that will allow people from three households to mix in homes between 23rd - 27th December, to enable them to celebrate Christmas together.???

For further information, visit the Government''s local restriction tiers webpage.

Draft Bassetlaw Local Plan Consultation

We are now inviting local residents, businesses, land owners, developers and stakeholders to have their say on the next stage of the Draft Bassetlaw Local Plan (Bassetlaw Plan). The Bassetlaw Plan, which was launched on the 25th November, will last for eight weeks and sets out the Council's priorities for housing, regeneration and other development in the district up to the year 2037. Due to the current national restrictions in place to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, this consultation will be taking place online and each event will focus on a specific area. To view the plan, find out more information or to book onto one of our online consultation events, visit www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/bassetlawplan. All events must be pre-booked and are limited to 25 attendees per event. Our first consultation events take place next week as follows: Retford - 1st December 2020, 2-3pm Ordsall - 1st December 2020, 6-7pm Garden Village - 2nd December 2020, 2-3pm Worksop - 2nd December 2020, 6-7pm Peaks Hill Farm - 3rd December 2020, 2-3pm

Business Grants

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We have paid out ?1.7 million in government grants to around 560 business.

If your business has been impacted by Covid restrictions please check our website for eligibility and application details.?

Local Test Site Now Open

If you have symptoms of coronavirus which are any of: a new, continuous cough, a high temperature and a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste, you should get a test.

You must book a test by calling 119 or visiting Get a coronavirus test.

You may be given an appointment at the walk-through testing site at the Central Avenue car park in Worksop which is operated by the Department for Health and Social Care.

More info

Garden Waste Collections

You can now sign-up for the 2021 season of collections at the cost of just ?32 per season (per bin). The fee includes the use of a 240 litre wheelie bin per subscription, in which you'll be able to place grass cuttings, hedge trimmings, leaves, small branches and twigs, dead plants, weeds and cut flowers.

Find out more about our Garden Waste Collection service?

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Moving more in Bassetlaw

Young People in Bassetlaw who want to become more physically active, but face barriers in doing so are set to benefit from a ?10,000 grant from Sport England. The funding, administered by Active Notts has been awarded to Focus on Young People in Bassetlaw (FOYPIB) and will be used to identify what types of physical activity appeals to young people in Bassetlaw and how these can be made accessible.

As well consulting 14-19 year olds on what physical activity young people want, with a particular focus on those who are not active, the investment will also support organisations who work with young people to create the activities that are identified.

Find out more

Christmas Bin Collections 2020/2021

During the festive season there will be changes to your bin collections. We will also be placing stickers with these changes on your Blue Bin from 30th November.?

The changes will come into effect from Christmas Day which falls on a Friday.

Please make a note of the changes on our Christmas? Bins webpage.

Worksop
Masterplan

A bold new vision that sets out how the future of Worksop Town Centre can be re-thought, re-worked and transformed is being put forward by Bassetlaw District Council.

The Worksop Masterplan will stretch forward towards 2030 and beyond, encompassing ambitions for new town centre living, shopping and leisure, with education and training facilities to make Worksop a destination for work, home and relaxation.

Worksop Masterplan

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Face Coverings now Mandatory in Shops?

From today (24th July 2020) face coverings are required to be worn in all shops, including food shops and supermarkets, indoor shopping centres, banks, building societies, and post offices. The rules also apply to public transport and include bus stations, railway stations and airports. For the full guidance visit www.gov.uk??

Please remember that face coverings are mainly intended to protect others, not the wearer, from coronavirus and they are not a replacement for social distancing and regular hand washing.

There are lots of different types of face coverings available and we would like to encourage people to use re-useable ones where possible. Research by UCL calculated that if every person in the UK used one single-use face mask each day for a year, it would create 66,000 tonnes of contaminated plastic waste.

It is also important to make sure face coverings are washed or disposed of correctly. Once removed, store reusable face coverings in a plastic bag until you have an opportunity to wash them. If the face covering is single use, please put it in the general waste bin. Do not put them in the recycling.

Face Covering information on gov.uk

August start for new Environmental Wardens

Bassetlaw District Council is upping its commitment to making our district a cleaner and safer place to live, work and visit by targeting people who deliberately drop litter and fail to clean up after their dog. The Council will be taking a firmer approach to littering and dog fouling by introducing Environmental Enforcement Officers across the district, who from August will have the powers to issue Fixed Penalty Notices of up to ?100 should they witness people littering or failing to clean up after their dog. Find out more

Please keep left?

If you are visiting our town centres, please try and maintain social distancing and keep left where possible. This will help avoid close contact with other visitors.

Farmers Market

Retford''s popular Farmers Market is back. Held on the 3rd Saturday of every month, it is now standing on Retford Market Square.?

Museum Online

Did you know that you can view the Bassetlaw Museum collections online? From archaeology to social history you can explore collections on the Museum website.?

Leisure Centres to re-open Saturday 25th July

The Council Leisure Centres at Bircotes, Retford and Worksop will re-open on Saturday 25th July in line with government guidance. Operators BPL have been working hard behind the scenes to create a safe environment for you to visit and have made some changes to how things are done.

Everyone will have a part to play in keeping our gyms safe and there will a few new rules for everybody to follow. All sessions and activities must be booked in advance and there will be limits on the numbers of people allowed in the Leisure Centres.?

Find out more

Are you bin smart?

Do you know what can go in your blue bin? We are currently getting a lot of contamination in our blue bins with non recyclables being added. If the contamination gets too high, this can see whole bin wagon loads of recycling being sent to landfill. Please do not put your recycling in plastic bags as these are often made from end of life plastic that can not be recycled.

What can go in your blue bin

Recycling updates

From the beginning of August collections will be restarting from the Textile recycling banks across the district.?

A big thank you to all residents who have been recycling their glass during lockdown. Although it has been a difficult period for everybody, Bassetlaw residents have recycled 55% more glass from April to June than last year.?

Recycling centres and sites

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New Covid Alert Level for Bassetlaw?

The Government has introduced a new three tiered system of local Covid Alert Levels in which different parts of England will be placed into "medium", "high" and "very high" alert levels.

The Government has announced that Bassetlaw, along with the rest of Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City, will be placed in the "High" Alert Level (Tier Two), with additional local restrictions coming into place? from 00.01 on Wednesday 14 October.

Find more information about what these restrictions mean for you -?Local Covid Alert Level High.

The infographic also provides a snapshot of the new rules.

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Mobile Testing Units

For the latest information on mobile testing units visit: NottsCCG

Updates from the County Council

The latest COVID updates from Notts County Council.

NHS Updates

?The latest NHS information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Find out the coronavirus restrictions in a local area

The GOV.UK website has a?postcode finder providing?details on the Local Covid Alert for the place you want to find information about. For example where you live, work, or visit.

Each area has a?Local COVID Alert Level. There are 3 Local COVID Alert Levels. Sometimes this is known as a 'local lockdown'.

You can find out what you can or cannot do by using the link below to access the postcode finder.

Postcode finder: Local Alert Levels

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Council invest in state of the art business hub

Bassetlaw District Council's plans to invest in its town centres, support new businesses and boost job creation have taken another step forward with the announcement of a ?3.96 million state of the art business hub in Worksop Town Centre.

The Middletons Project is transforming a number of derelict and dilapidated buildings into a modern and multipurpose business hub that will create employment opportunities, offer new start-ups and small businesses with a place to grow and thrive, and bring increased footfall into the town centre to support existing retail businesses.

Middletons Information

?Van used in Fly tip seized by Council Officers

Environmental Health Officers from Bassetlaw District Council have seized a vehicle that was used to fly tip waste in the district. The white transit was caught on CCTV involved in a fly tip and was also seen by a Council Environmental Health Officer on duty in the area. If a vehicle, trailer or mobile plant and their contents are being, have been or will be used to commit a waste crime such as fly-tipping, Bassetlaw District Council can seize a vehicle and its contents under the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 or the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Vehicle Seizure Information

Seven?Dog Fouling Notices Issued??

Enforcement Officers have issued?Seven Fixed Penalty Notices for Dog Fouling across Bassetlaw in the last week in locations including Retford, Worksop, Carlton and Langold Country Park.

NHS Rehabilitation Centre -?Notts

Nottingham and Nottinghamshire CCG is consulting on a proposal to develop a NHS Rehabilitation Centre (NHSRC) for the East Midlands. Information including the consultation document and supporting materials can be viewed on the CCG website.

Premier League Kicks Roadshow

There are still spaces left for the Free Premier League Kicks Roadshow for kids aged 8-16 this Friday at the Canch in Worksop.

Book a session

Mobile COVID-19 testing in Retford

People in Bassetlaw with COVID-19 symptoms will be able to book a test at a Mobile Testing Unit arriving in Retford later this week. Bookings can be made online or by phoning 119.

This is part of a rolling testing programme around the county planned by the NHS, the County Council, Public Health England and other partners.

The unit, which will be based at Churchgate car park in Retford (DN22 6PA) from Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 August (inclusive), will allow people with symptoms to be tested quickly and easily without having to travel to testing centres which are currently based some distance away.

Book a test

New jobs boost for Bassetlaw

Dogmates Ltd trading as Butternut Box has secured a 15-year lease on a 150,000 sq ft unit at Symmerty Park near Harworth.

The fast-growing brand intends to invest significantly into its fit out for the building and will employ up to 500 people when the site is fully operational.

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Up to 500 new jobs coming to Bassetlaw

Eat Out to Help Out

There is still time to take advantage of?the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme which offers a 50% discount on food or non-alcoholic drinks to eat or drink in (up to a maximum of ?10 discount per diner) every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday up to 31st August.

You can use the online tool to find a participating restaurant near you.

Find a restaurant