Information from Bassetlaw council about community testing, the census and the May elections.

A new Asymptomatic Testing Centre, for people who are not displaying Covid-19 symptoms, will open next week for people who live or work in Retford and the surrounding villages. Retford Town Hall, will open on Tuesday 9 March.

Do you have a watercourse near your property?

Keeping watercourses clear and maintained is important to manage surface water, prevent flooding and improve habitats for wildlife.

Streams, rivers, brooks, culverts and roadside ditches are all watercourses, but did you know that if you have any of these running through underneath or next to your property, it is your responsibility to look after them? This... Read More »

Nottinghamshire community and voluntary controlled schools

NCC determined the admission arrangements on 22 February 2021.

A full copy of the admission arrangements determined for 2022-2023 is available.

Objections to admission arrangements for 2022-2023 of both maintained schools and academies can be made to the Schools Adjudicator who may investigate admission arrangements of any school that the Adjudicator... Read More »

March 8:
📚 Schools reopenMarch 29:
🏞 2 households can meet outdoors
⚽️ Outdoor sport

April 12:🛍 Non-essential retail
💈 Hairdressers
🍻 Outdoor hospitality
🏋️‍♀️ Gyms & swimming pools

May 17:
🏨 Hotels
🍺 Hospitality indoors
🏟 Fans at sport events The Prime Minister has announced that from May 17 stadiums will be able to hold up to 10k spectators.

The aim is to lift all... Read More »

Bassetlaw ICP is inviting local people to learn more about an ambitious programme of work being developed by partners to transform mental health services for Bassetlaw residents. People across Bassetlaw are being asked by NHS Bassetlaw CCG to not only understand the range of proposed initiatives but also share their views on the future of mental health services. The NHS and its partners across Bassetlaw... Read More »

All 3 GP Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Bassetlaw are well underway vaccinating the first four priority cohorts in line with national guidance. These are: • Residents in care homes for older adults and care staff • Over 80s and front line health and care staff • Over 75s • Over 70s and clinically exceptional vulnerable individuals

They would now like to invite anyone within the... Read More »

If you would like to report pot holes or other road damage please call the Notts CC hotline with the name of the road and location of the problem. They answer the phone quickly and give you a reference number 0300 500 8080. Or you can report potholes and other highways issues via their website.

BCVS has recently been successful in securing funding from Nottinghamshire County Council for a Shopper/Delivery Driver for Essential Supplies across Bassetlaw. The driver, Matthew Bowmer, is now in post and we would like to offer you the opportunity to utilise this service for your vulnerable clients. Matthew is able to undertake shopping, pick up click & collect orders, collect prescriptions,... Read More »

Covid 19 vaccination information from Notts County council