With Covid-19 rates in Bassetlaw currently the highest in Nottinghamshire, we're urging people over 18 to get a rapid Covid test. One in three people have Covid-19 and don't have symptoms, but can still infect others.

Rapid lateral flow testing for people without symptoms helps to identify those who are positive , so they can take steps to reduce the spread of the virus to other people. If you test... Read More »

The July 2021 edition of the Notts County Council Help Yourself Provider e-bulletin is now available. The bulletins will let you know about new developments on the Notts Help Yourself website.

Unfortunately scammers are clever and can make their attempts look genuine. Don't be fooled, it's not just older people who can get caught out by scams, research conducted in December 2020 showed that people aged 16-34 were the most susceptible to scams. Be aware of scams.

Bassetlaw District Council are currently having problems in getting all the bottle banks emptied before they fill. They are in a perfect storm of recent nice weather, football, pubs using banks to get rid of their glass bottles and a shortage of HGV drivers.They are working as hard as they can to get the banks emptied, but as fast as they are emptying them they are filling up again. Residents are advised... Read More »

We have been asked by Nottingham Law Centre to cascade the information to you regarding the EU Settlement Scheme which may be relevant to some residents. The deadline is 30 June. The Nottingham Law Centre wants to hear from those who need help filling in the forms and providing the correct documentation for the Home Office. The Nottingham Law Centre has confirmed that they will assist anyone who lives... Read More »

Bassetlaw residents and businesses are being asked if they would like to continue to see fixed penalty notices of £100 issued to people who do not pick up after their dog and who drop litter on our streets. Please complete the survey.

Over the last 10 months, Bassetlaw District Council has been working in partnership with District Enforcement, a company that specialises in environmental enforcement,... Read More »

The small village of Cuckney has been trying to get a car park for many years and their requests for help and grants have fallen on stony ground. Their village is in dire need of a community car park to keep residents and schoolchildren safe from the busy A road that goes through the centre of the village.

Georgina Smith has decided to trek around the 90 mile boundary of Bassetlaw, dressed in her Grannie... Read More »

Please be aware that BDC Enforcement Officers are now active in the area to check on dog fouling incidents. It should further be noted that patrols may be undertaken covertly. There is now legislation in place that requires you to carry dog poop bags and to pick up the poop and dispose in the red bins provided throughout the village or take it home and dispose in your own bin. Many thanks

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 »

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 considers do not, or may not, comply with the mandatory... Read More »