Balderton Capital Presentation

							Countylink
No 90
March 2010

Circulation to:       Councillors at Town and Parish Councils and Parish meetings; County
Councillors; District and Borough Councils, interested individuals and organisations.

In This Issue:

 Bassetlaw/Newark and Sherwood........ 3
 Broxtowe/Rushcliffe/Gedling .............. 6
 Ashfield/Mansfield ................................ 7
 County Council ..................................... 8
 From the Community ......................... 17
 From the Government ........................ 20
 Police .................................................. 21

 Regular features:
 Parish Websites ................................... 22
 Useful telephone numbers ................ 1/23
 Websites and other information ............ 24
 Contacts .......................................... 25/26


Welcome to new parish clerks
Mrs N Young, South Muskham and Little Carlton
Mr J Barlow, Linby Parish Council
Mrs W E Davies, East Markham Parish Council
Ms J Cartmell, Hickling Parish Council
Mrs L Bancroft, East Leake Parish Council
Mrs M Bagshaw, Bradmore Parish Council
Mrs K de Torre, Misson Parish Council
and as from 1 April
Ms Sue Scott, Headon cum Upton, Grove and Stokeham Parish Council

Full details are on the website at:
www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/parishcouncils.htm


Major library refurbishment scheme for Notts libraries
Nottinghamshire County Council has announced that it is looking to extend the already
successful library refurbishment scheme with a further 14 libraries receiving a brand new-
look.

Cabinet Member for Culture and Regeneration, Councillor John Cottee said: “I can confirm
that included in February‟s budget proposals is phase two of the library refurbishment
programme which has been approved at a cost of £4.8 million over 6 years. The County
Council has made a continuous commitment to community services, particularly in rural
areas. To date 15 libraries across the county have been refurbished and the response from
customers has been overwhelmingly positive.”
Libraries on the list for phase two include: Arnold, Bingham, Blidworth, Calverton, East
Leake, Edwinstowe, Keyworth, Langold, Mansfield Woodhouse, Newark, Ollerton,
Ravenshead, Ruddington and Stapleford.

Phase one has seen a significant increase in the take up of library services including an
increase in membership, library loans and the number and range of events and activities.
Phase 2 will build on this success and see libraries modernised to meet the needs of the
local community.

Key features of each refurbishment will be:

       making fully Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant (including toilets)
       new shelving and loose furniture providing improved presentation of stock
       reduction in back office/increased flexible public space
       new lighting and ceilings
       complete internal redecoration and new carpeting
       provision of refreshment facilities.

Councillor Cottee concluded: “Now the proposals have been approved we will start to look at
detailed plans and costs, we will then of course begin a consultation exercise to find out
what people really want from and in their local library.”

NALC’s Awards has been extended – so get nominating!
The National Association of Local Council‟s (NALC) Local Council Awards has some great prizes up
for grabs for the lucky winners. Prizes include two-night breaks for two, and £500 contributions
towards a community project. All winners will have the honour of collecting their certificates and prizes
at an awards ceremony.

It is widely recognised that the vast majority of parish and town councils are delivering great services
and acting as a voice for their local communities on a day-to-day basis. It is in honour of this, that
NALC is renewing its Local Council Awards this year.

NALC is looking for good practice from councils regardless of size or location. It is looking for
councils, councillors, clerks and workers who are really making a difference in their community.

This year‟s NALC Local Council Awards will be in the categories of:
Council of the year sponsored by AON
Clerk of the year sponsored by AON
Councillor of the year sponsored by the Commission for Rural Communities (CRC)
Council worker of the year sponsored by The Co-operative Bank
Much improved council of the year sponsored by Standards for England.

The new closing date for applications is 31 March 2010. Entries to the 2009 Awards will be forwarded
to the 2010 Awards.

For further information about the awards criteria and application visit www.lcronline.org.uk



Bassetlaw/Newark and Sherwood
             ...

Harworth and Bircotes offices
Work has started on the £1 million extension to the Harworth and Bircotes Parish Hall.
Brand new facilities include Sure Start, new band room and offices for the clerk and deputy
complete with council chamber and a large extension to the hall with kitchen, accessible
facilities and storage areas. The purchase of a separate building to house a „one stop shop‟
managed by the Town Council with tenants including Police, A1 Housing, Bassetlaw District
Council, Credit Union, Women‟s Aid, Business Link and possibly health training side of the
NHS.
Later in the year a new cemetery will be opened at a cost of £112,000. The old cemetery,
which was opened in 1930, has only 25 plots remaining. The town council‟s new telephone
number is 01302 746464 or 01302 752642.

Carlton in Lindrick Parish Council
Carlton in Lindrick Parish Council now has its own offices and the details are:

Carlton in Lindrick Centre and Village Hall
Long Lane, Carlton in Lindrick, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S81 9AR
E-mail: parishcouncil@carltonrc.org.uk
Contacts: Peter Goulding (Clerk); Helen Brown (Administration) on 01909 541127.

Tuxford’s street sweeper
Tuxford Town Council has bought a second-hand
street sweeper to help its ongoing efforts to improve the appearance
of the town.

Town clerk, Peter Hills, explained that the Council had long been considering the most
efficient way to keep the pavements and road edges free from litter, dust, mud, chippings
and leaves.

The Council is keen to demonstrate to the townspeople that all their streets will be swept, so
a schedule has been drawn up showing every street and the frequency of sweeping.

Youth Club Opens with a New Look
Misterton‟s Youth Club has had a face lift - and there is a range of new facilities for
youngsters on Monday and Thursday evenings. Many of the facilities have been chosen by
young people themselves including snooker, Wii fit, computers, TV games, and a new
kitchen area.

Lound Village Sign
It may look the same but the village sign in Lound, has been replaced with an acrylic sign.
The old wooden sign had deteriorated over the years. The sign was funding by the council‟s
Local Improvement Scheme. Photo includes Lound Parish Councillors and County
Councillor Liz Yates.

New jobs in Bassetlaw reach 200
Working closely with its partners, Bassetlaw District Council‟s Economic Development team
is pushing against the tide of job losses to help create new jobs for the district.
Consistently the highest performing district in the county in terms of new start businesses,
Economic Development and Business Link have directly assisted the creation of 90 new
businesses last year. This equates to 153 jobs.

The Council promotes assistance to new businesses through the Bassetlaw Enterprise
Board with expert, professional guidance being provided by Business Link.

The unemployed are not forgotten either. Through its partnership with Making the
Connection, around 50 unemployed people got jobs after being put through supervised
training, often supplied through North Notts College.

Economic Development manager Robert Wilkinson explains, “The approach is very much
tailored to working with employers who have jobs for which they want to recruit. Working
with Job Centre Plus suitable candidates are assessed and then provided with training,
usually through North Notts College, in the skills needed by the employers. They are
guaranteed an interview at the end. It is not training for training‟s sake, but has the vital link
with employers and real jobs.”

Currently 60 percent of unemployed people going through this process get jobs.

Courses have been run for:
     Construction skills
     Security industry skills
     Manufacturing (tailored to employers needs)
     Healthcare provision
     Customer care for retailers
     Food technology.

New funding for housing in Retford
Bassetlaw District Council has secured funding from the Homes and Community Agency to
build nine affordable homes as part of the wider development of the derelict Exchange Street
site in Retford.

As part of the second round of the Local Authority New Build Programme, Bassetlaw District
Council will receive £458,573.

The development will also deliver 5 new shops on the site, which has been derelict for the
last 12 years. The progress will cost in excess of £1 million with money coming from
developer contributions and Bassetlaw District Council.

The 9 new homes will be managed by A1 Housing and will be allocated in accordance with
the Council's current lettings procedures.

The Homes and Communities Agency is the single, national housing and regeneration
agency for England. Our role is to create opportunity for people to live in high quality,
sustainable places.

For more information visit: www.homesandcommunities.co.uk

Restoration of the entrance gates and railings to King’s Park
The Retford Civic Society in partnership with Bassetlaw District Council has brought in
funding and helped oversee the restoration of both the entrance gates and railings to Kings
Park, a much valued and admired community space in the centre of our Retford.
Chair of the Retford Civic Society, Pam Barnsdale, commented: “The park was opened on
29 June 1938, to commemorate not only the reign of King George V, but also the Coronation
year of King George V1. The land was given by Mrs Huntsman of West Retford Hall and was
laid out at a cost of between £7,000 and £8,000. The original design drawings were found at
the Bassetlaw Museum. They show that the design should have included two large lantern
lights on the Chancery Lane main entrance pillars. It would appear that there were
insufficient funds for these to be made and the more modest lantern lights on the end pillars
were ordered. Wiring has now been laid into the main pillars so that if future funding
becomes available the larger lanterns can be installed.”
Councillor Mike Pugsley, Bassetlaw District Council‟s portfolio holder for Environment and
Housing said “Our sincere thanks must go to those who, along with the Council, have
supported and helped to fund this project: Kings Park Trust, Ironmongers Hall of London,
Nottinghamshire County Council, Rotary Club of Retford, Percy Law Trust and Retford
Lions.”

Grove is ‘strictly’ one of the best performers
A Newark and Sherwood District Council leisure centre was recently rated as one of the
three most improved performers at a national excellence awards. The Grove Leisure Centre
in Balderton received a runner-up plaque at the Association for Public Service Excellence
(APSE) Performance Networks Awards in Blackpool.

The council‟s leisure and culture principal manager (performance), Martin Picker (left), and
the operations manager for the Grove, Richard Gardner (right), were presented with the
award in the Best Performer for Sports and Leisure Facility Management category by Flavia
Cacace (centre) from the BBC series, Strictly Come Dancing.

The awards are for the best-performing authorities and the most improved are awarded for
their achievements.

Civic awards for community volunteers
Two sisters who have dedicated almost 80 years between them to leading their local Guiding
movement have had their achievements recognised by Newark and Sherwood District
Council.

Recognition of Achievement presentations were made to community volunteers, Madeline
Evison and Millie Gorman, who were nominated for recognition by their local councillors,
Councillors Pam Bird and Shirley Moore, for their long standing voluntary work in
Edwinstowe.

For the past 38 years they have been Girl Guide leaders and are still giving up their time for
the latest Guides, engaging in activities including first aid, camping, cookery, cycling, and
hiking.

Councillor Bryan Richardson said: “Over the years hundreds of girls have benefited from the
long term commitment of these sisters. Millie and Madeline both play a vital role in
Edwinstowe, especially for the young people of the village, and thoroughly deserve their
awards.”
The sisters were presented with certificates and a Chairman‟s Medallion to mark the
occasion.



    Broxtowe/Gedling/Rushcliffe ...


Nuthall Temple Community Centre gets a re-vamp
After a successful Waste Recycling Environmental Limited) WREN grant application Nuthall
Parish Council has been awarded over £11,000 to spend on improving the insulation and
reduce running costs.

All the old windows and doors have been replaced with the latest heat efficient uPVC units in
January. Added to the roof and wall insulation that has been carried out, we expect to see a
big difference in customer comfort as well as a reduction in the energy bills.

We have also installed a hearing loop system in the training room and upgraded the existing
loop facility in the main function room. This will improve the service we can offer those with
hearing impairments.

A partnership has been formed with Castle College and their level 2 NVQ students are
painting out the centre. Councillor Nita Green was instrumental in getting the project off the
ground and took on responsibility for the various colour schemes.

Tree planting event at Nuthall’s Basil Russell Park
Thanks to an award from the Greenwood Partnership, Nuthall Parish Council has been able
to purchase six lime and five oak trees for the Basil Russell Playing fields.

The existing horse chestnuts are suffering from disease and may have to be removed over
time but on the advice of the local tree officer the new limes will grow well alongside them for
a few years with no risk of contamination.

Colwick councillor finds her forte
A parish councillor for Colwick has discovered she has a flair for writing and has had 3 books
published about her life in Nottingham. Joy Jackson also known as Joy James is 70 years
old.

The first; Yo‟d mek a Parson Swear!, deals with life in 1940's St Ann's during and after the
second World War.

The second „Yo‟d mek a Parson Swear … again!‟ is about 1950's life in posh Broxtowe,
(well her mum thought it was „posh‟ cos they now had the luxury of a toilet). The third „Bog
all to Swear About!‟ is set in Hyson Green and Clifton during the comparatively wealthy
1960's. Joy is now busy working on the fourth book.

Broxtowe Heroes Welcome Home
An event will take place on 20 March when the 170 (Infrastructure Support) Engineer Group
will exercise their Right of Freedom of Entry to the Borough of Broxtowe by marching
through Beeston.

This event will be followed on the 27 March by the borough‟s Charity Heroes Ball. The ball
will help to raise money for the charities Help for Heroes and Breathe Easy which supports
members of the armed forces who have been wounded whilst in service and support for
people living with lung conditions.

Events:
This year‟s East Leake Carnival parade theme will be historic events. The carnival takes
place on 19 June 2010.

Shelton Feast and Street Market Weekend will take place on 3 to 4 July 2010.

Bingham Town Fair - Saturday 12 June 2010 - on Robert Miles School Field and Bingham
Market Square. Exciting new attractions this year, including Bingham‟s own „beach‟!

Trowell Parish Council presents RIVIVAL at the parish hall on 12 June at 7.30 pm. Tickets
£10 from Alison, parish clerk on 0115 973 0713 or e-mail tpc@gotadsl.co.uk

           Ashfield/Mansfield ...


Award first for Katie
Ashfield District Council‟s strong commitment to customer service has been further endorsed
by the first member of staff achieving the prestigious Institute of Customer Service (ICS)
Communications Award.

Katie Ellis, who works in the Council‟s Community Protection Department, was coached by
another member of staff, Customer Service Advisor, Eileen Clare, and spent a year studying
for the award.

In her final assessment by the ICS, Katie was said to have delivered excellent customer
service which had a positive impact on her colleagues and the organisation.
Earlier in the year Ashfield District Council became the first local authority in the UK to be
granted the Institute of Customer Services‟ Service Mark Accreditation – acknowledgement
that the service provided to customers is first class.



       from the County Council ...


County Council’s budget for 2010/11 gets final approval
Nottinghamshire County Council has approved its final budget proposals for 2010/11, its
Strategic Plan for the next 4 years and the Council‟s improvement programme at its meeting
on Thursday 25 February 2010.
The Council approved the following:

      the Budget 2010/11 with revised proposals following the consultation
      the Strategic Plan, which sets out the authority‟s priorities for the next four years and
       its vision for the future
      the Improvement Programme, which will ensure that the Council continues to provide
       good quality public services at an affordable price for residents, for the next decade
       and beyond. The programme will ensure the Council is able to meet the increasing
       demand for its services. It will help deliver up to £200 million pounds in savings over
       the next five years which can be used to ensure the Council is able to meet those
       increasing service demands. This programme will require a one off cost of up to
       £21m over five years
      the Medium term financial strategy, which outlines the Council‟s finance plans up to
       2013/14.

Councillor Kay Cutts, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “We have listened to
the comments we received during the consultation period and we have revised some of our
proposals in light of those comments. Like all local councils across the country, we are
faced with making difficult decisions. However, we must deliver a budget that enables us to
invest in vital services and puts the County Council on a sound financial footing, and in a
better position to weather the years to come.”

Changes to permit scheme at Nottinghamshire recycling centres
Nottinghamshire County Council has extended its Household Waste Recycling Centre permit
scheme to include residents who only have access to sign written vehicles (motors which
feature company logos and designs).

Drivers of cars with trailers, vans and pick-ups are already enjoying the benefit of the
scheme which was introduced last year. At the time, this system did not apply to residents
with sign written vehicles, but this has now changed.

Nottinghamshire County Councillor, Richard Butler, Cabinet Member for Environment and
Sustainability, welcomed the new changes to the permit scheme.

He said: “It is positive news that residents, who only have access to sign written vehicles,
can now apply for a permit and take advantage of just driving into our household waste
recycling centres - rather than having to phone the County Council‟s customer helpline and
book a visit. This way is so much easier and takes the hassle out of recycling waste.”

Only one permit is granted per household, and vehicles can only be used for transporting
your own household waste, not trade or commercial waste.

Applications for all types of permits (cars with trailers, vans, pick-ups, and now sign written
vehicles) can be made by contacting the Council‟s customer service centre on 08449 80 80
80.

New Robin Hood attraction
A brand new visitor centre at Sherwood Forest which will be open to the public in 2012 is
being proposed by Nottinghamshire County Council.
Following a review of all of its major capital projects, the Council will be investing an initial
£5.2 million from its capital programme for 2010/11, which will provide a new centre
including a café, gift shop and a visitor experience that will both educate and entertain. The
Council has already invested over £800,000 purchasing a new site for the centre.

Councillor John Cottee, Cabinet Member for Culture and Community, said, “The new centre
will be a vast improvement and a great attraction where visitors can enjoy refreshments, buy
souvenirs, and learn all about the legend of Robin Hood before they explore the beautiful
forest and its ancient oaks.”

Jennifer Spencer, interim chief executive at Experience Nottinghamshire said, “Sherwood
Forest is an iconic, world renowned destination so it‟s vital that we have a visitor centre to do
justice to the legacy of Robin Hood and the historical forest itself. A visitor centre is the first
port of call at any attraction so it‟s essential to create the best first impression to enhance the
visitor experience. I‟m confident the new one will do just that.”

The design and plans for the new centre are currently being developed and will be unveiled
this summer. A planning application will be then made later this year with works beginning
spring 2011 and completed by the following year. The current visitors centre will not close
until the new centre is open and operational.

Previous plans for a visitor centre were costed at over £9 million. However, following a
review of the project, the plans have been revised and will no longer include conference and
function space, which was not seen as a priority when the public were consulted last year,
and a bridge crossing the B6304 that the public feared could result in anti-social activity and
was unnecessary, with the other traffic-calming measures planned in its place.

Councillor Cottee continued: “We have cut back the costs, but not the quality. Visitors will be
able to enjoy a modern visitor centre with great place to eat, buy gifts and learn all about
Robin Hood and his famous home. Plus, we are looking at different designs that are
modular, so that if we are successful in acquiring money from other funding streams the
attraction can be further developed.”

The new Hollywood movie about Robin Hood will be released later this year and the County
Council is working with Nottingham City Council and Experience Nottinghamshire on a range
of events for 2010 and on promoting the Nottinghamshire to markets in the UK and
overseas.

Councillor John Cottee said: “We are looking forward to this year‟s celebration around the
new Robin Hood movie but we also want to build a lasting legacy and are confident that the
new visitor centre will provide a first rate experience for many years to come.”

Robin Hood film exhibition to open at Sherwood
The official exhibition for the new Hollywood blockbuster „Robin Hood‟ will open at Sherwood
Forest Visitors Centre on the 23 March, displaying props that were used in the making of the
film and will be on show until the end of October.

Designed by Universal Pictures the new film exhibition at the visitor centre appears like a
medieval encampment in the forest with walls of brushed wood and an arched entrance built
from woven twigs.

Three large screens tell the amazing story of how the movie was made with exclusive behind
the scenes shots. You can watch one of these screens from a large wooden cart that was
actually used in the film and inspect other props and furniture that are on display. For the
ideal photo opportunity there is a set of stocks and life size cut outs of characters from the
film. The new film exhibition is supported by the East Midlands Development Agency.

To complement the new film exhibition the existing visitor exhibition has undergone a major
refurbishment creating an atmospheric 3D look with woodland sets, figures and buildings
which combined with displays retell the stories of Robin‟s life, and his forest home of
Sherwood.

Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre opens daily from 10.00 am to 4.30 pm. Admission is free.
There is a small charge for car parking (£3) at weekends and Bank Holidays, plus daily
through the school summer holiday.
A further exhibition will open at Nottingham Castle on the same day with costumes and other
props from the film.

May Day Parade
This year everyone in Nottinghamshire is being encouraged to get involved in May Day
celebrations by reviving customs and traditions that have been practiced in the county for
generations.

Nottinghamshire County Council is championing the festivities on the same bank holiday
weekend which marks the start of Robin Hood Month.

Councillor John Cottee, Cabinet Member for Culture and Community said, “May Day
traditions and the legend of Robin Hood are at the heart of the county‟s heritage and this
May will be a great opportunity to celebrate both. Not only will this be great fun but it will
teach a new generation old customs and traditions that could otherwise be forgotten and lost
forever.”

The County Council has sent out letters to all schools and district and parish councils in the
county, inviting them to get involved in any way they can. This could include May Day
parades, May pole dancing, May Queen/King competitions, making of May baskets, Morris
dancing or maybe a mix of the old and new such as a BBQ with accompanying folk music.

For those who have a good idea but need financial support to make it happen, there is
potential funding from the County Council‟s „Local Improvement Scheme‟ which supports
local community projects.

Leading by example the County Council will be hosting the May Day parade on the bank
holiday from Edwinstowe to the Major Oak in Sherwood Forest. Organised by the
Sherwood Forest Trust, Robin Hood will lead the traditional parade including the „Jack in the
Green‟ made by local people.

Councillor John Cottee said “We want to support local communities and a May Day
celebration is a marvellous way for everyone to join in the fun, just as people of the shire
would have done during the time of Robin Hood.“


To find out more visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/mayday which includes contact
information for advice on organising an event or applying for funding.

Honouring the 20 heroes of Notts
A campaign to secure a permanent memorial for the 20 people from Nottinghamshire that
have been awarded the Victoria Cross has received a boost from Nottinghamshire County
Council.

The Council have agreed to contribute £2,500 to the Nottinghamshire Victoria Cross
Committee, which plans to erect the memorial in the grounds of Nottingham Castle.

The Committee is keen to raise £20,000 for the memorial, and has attempted to raise funds
from Nottingham City Council and Rushcliffe Borough Council as well as the County Council
as well as raising money with exhibitions, about the Victoria Cross awardees, and from the
sales of a book telling the story of Nottinghamshire‟s brave 20.

In the 152 year history of the Victoria Cross, which is Britain‟s highest accolade for valour, 20
individuals from Nottinghamshire have received the award. There are memorials and
plaques at churches and public places around the county, but there is no overall tribute to
the brave heroes of Nottinghamshire.

The money offered by the County Council will be paid when the committee has promises for
the rest of £17,500 in place.

Councillor Kay Cutts, Leader of the County Council, said “To be awarded the Victoria Cross
is an exceptionally rare honour - an award only for those of incredible courage and loyalty to
their country. This county should have a plaque to remind people about the 20 heroes from
this Nottinghamshire that have fought bravely for their country.”

Carers
Carers are being reminded of the assistance on offer from Nottinghamshire County Council.
There are over 83,000 carers in Nottinghamshire, of these more than 26,000 are caring for
20 hours or more per week. These carers are entitled to a discussion with a council worker
about what their caring involves and whether there are ways in which they can be supported.

In particular, carers can apply for an emergency care to ensure care may be provided on an
individual‟s behalf. The Emergency Services know to look for this card in the event of
emergencies when the carer is away from home.

For more information contact the Carers Unit, West Bridgford House, Loughborough Road,
West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7UN Tel: 0115 878 3569 on e-mail:
carersunit@nottscc.gov.uk

Personal budgets
Nottinghamshire County Council has produced a new DVD which shows how personal
budgets give people who are eligible for social care, more choice and control over the way
they live their lives.

Mike Wilson, service user from Worksop said, “If I didn‟t have a Personal Budget, I think life,
my life, would be very difficult and I don‟t think I‟d have the life I have now.”

The DVD is in 3 parts:

Introduction to Putting People First initiative
Personal stories from service users, carers and social care workers
Staff answer questions raised by service users and carers.
Some service users are moving onto personal budgets now and by October 2010:

people who become eligible for social care will receive a Personal Budget
people who are currently receiving social care funding will also move onto a Personal
Budget.

Personal budgets are part of the Government‟s Putting People First vision to change social
care over the next 10 years and more.

To find out more view the DVD at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ppf-personalbudgetsDVD

To request a copy of the DVD contact Katie Barber on 0115 977 2516 or email
selfdirectedsupport@nottscc.gov.uk

Green light given to weight restrictions programme
New environmental weight restrictions (EWRs) have been given the green light by
Nottinghamshire County Council.

The policy on EWRs will be updated with a revision to the assessment methods and also a
split of the countywide budgets into urban and rural areas. The split will ensure the
implementation of schemes will benefit more residents across the community.

Councillor Richard Jackson, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport said: “I can
confirm that £8,000 from this year‟s Local Transport Plan has been allocated to fund
feasibility work for the future implementation of EWRs and next year a further £200,000 will
be allocated for 2010/11, with £200,000 for 2011/12. The issue of heavy good vehicles
using unsuitable routes to travel around the county is understandably a major matter for local
residents. The new programme will look at areas of concern and address them in line with
the revised priority criteria.”

Whilst the feasibility work is being carried out „unsuitable for HGV‟ signs will be erected at
locations which have a high priority for a EWR. The County Council‟s Trading Standards
team will also be carrying out a 12-month pilot of enforcement action in both urban and rural
areas to ensure adherence of existing and new restrictions.

The Cabinet Member for Transport and Highways will review the programme in March 2011,
looking at the implementation of EWRs as well as the effectiveness of the enforcement pilot.

Showcase Market and Sell
An event to promote local businesses is being sponsored by Nottinghamshire County
Council. A series of Showcase Market and Sell events will be held across Nottinghamshire
in March 2010.
These events organised by the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce, are
free and offer local businesses an opportunity to:

      showcase, market and sell their products and services (exhibition space/brochure
       and business card exchanges)

      network and make new contacts and get new customers
      participate in a range of sessions providing practical advice on how to grow a
       business. Topics include Sales and Marketing Generating and Retaining New
       Customers and Business Planning and Finance
      learn about local business support and advice provided by Business Link.

The events schedule is:
Thursday 18 March 2010 Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society
Thursday 25 March 2010 Colwick Hall Hotel
Tuesday 30 March 2010 Eastwood Hall Hotel

For further information contact e-mail: showcase@dncc.co.uk or call the Derbyshire and
Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce on tel: 01332 851280

Valley Young People’s Centre
The Valley Young People‟s Centre in Worksop has been officially opened by the Chairman
of the County Council, Councillor David Taylor.

The new centre will be run by the County Council‟s Youth Service.

Regular projects already being run at the centre include a weekly Saturday morning arts
project for young people with disabilities, evening activities for under-14s, two nights for
young people with disabilities and learning difficulties and two nights a week for all young
people aged 13-19.

There are two weekly after schools sessions - one to focus on support, advice and
information with input from Connexions and other agencies, and the other on health and
fitness. Skills for Employment operate from the centre Monday to Friday as well.

Among projects being considered by organisers are Saturday and Sunday night music
workshops for young people.

Nottingham Evening Post Business Awards
As part of the Nottingham Evening Post Business Awards 2010, Nottinghamshire County
Council is jointly sponsoring the 2010 Nottinghamshire Company of the Year Award with
KPMG.

The Council recognises that local businesses play a vital role in creating wealth and
prosperity across the county, helping make Nottinghamshire a great place to live and work.

To enter the Company of the Year award, a company must be based in Nottinghamshire,
have a turnover of more than £2 million and have been established for a minimum of 2
years. Businesses will be required to demonstrate measurable success and the winner will
receive £5,000 worth of advisory support from KPMG.

This award is one of a number of awards, which showcase the very best in Nottinghamshire.
The award categories are:

Nottinghamshire Company of the Year
Nottinghamshire Small Business of the Year
Nottinghamshire Young Businessperson of the Year
New Enterprise of the Year
Business Innovation Award
Best Use of IT and Communications Award.

To receive further information telephone: 01604 505480 or email info@bbaa.co.uk. Interest
must be registered by 20 March 2010.

Green Gateways leaflet
A new leaflet entitled Green Gateways is now available in time for January to give everyone
the chance to explore Nottinghamshire County Council‟s “green estate” which includes green
spaces slightly off the beaten track.

Photo: Pond dipping at Bestwood County Park
Green Gateways provides a list of events taking place from January right through to June
and also gives information about joining your local Friends group, taking part in practical
conservation or joining a health walk.

Focusing on Bestwood Country Park as the main site for events, Green Gateways also
promotes smaller sites that have been developed on old pit tips, disused railway lines or
quarries and are helping to create the Greenwood Community Forest.

As well as featuring Bestwood Country Park, smaller sites included in the leaflet are:

      Linby Trail
      Moor Pond Wood, Papplewick
      Southwell Trail
      Tippings Wood, Blidworth
      Dob Park, Hucknall
      The Ranges, Hucknall
      Mill Lakes, Bestwood
      Teversal Trails and Silverhill Wood.

Copies of the free Green Gateway leaflet can be obtained from local libraries, leisure
centres, community centres and tourist information centres, as well as the Bestwood Country
Park rangers. Alternatively, you can download a copy from
www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/countryparks or request a copy by calling Nottinghamshire
County Council on 08449 80 80 80.

Quirky sculpture unveiled
Visitors passing through Mansfield Quarry Lane Nature Reserve will be dazzled by a striking
new sculpture inspired by the nearby Nine Arch Viaduct which was built in 1871.

The sculpture was funded by Nottinghamshire County Council‟s Local Improvement Scheme
as a community gift to local history group, Friends of Quarry Lane, who requested a
sculpture in Quarry Lane Nature Reserve.

It was created by sculptor Lewis Morgan, who worked on the design with the Friends of
Quarry Lane, pupils from Ashfield School as part of their Trailblazer project, and the Moor
Lane Youth Group. Lewis designed the sculpture to look like an archway of the Quarry Lane
Viaduct which passes over the nature reserve. This former railway line crossing continues to
provide valuable pedestrian and cycle access into Mansfield, and is a key link along
Mansfield Way.
Nottinghamshire County Councillors Bruce Laughton, Deputy Cabinet Member for
Environment and Sustainability, and Stephen Garner, who represents the Mansfield area,
attended a special ceremony to unveil the sculpture last December.

Nottinghamshire County Councillor, Bruce Laughton, Deputy Cabinet Member for
Environment and Sustainability, said: “The sculpture is striking and I am really impressed
how the artist has captured Quarry Lane Nature Reserve‟s Industrial past and present, and
its role as a key conservation area. The arch has been placed on a platform and is situated
east of the viaduct at the side of the Odeon Cinema car park entrance. Hopefully, this will
draw people‟s attention to the path, thereby encouraging greater use. I urge visitors to come
and have a look at it.”

Sculptor, Lewis Morgan, said: “It was really good fun working with local people during the
design process of my sculpture. I believe the sculpture captures the history of the Nine Arch
Viaduct, when it was used by freight trains to transport coal, and the spirit of the nature
reserve, which is a key conservation area.

Energy Monitor Loan Scheme
The Energy Monitor loan scheme, launched last October in Nottinghamshire‟s libraries, is
proving to be a great success – with already over 100 households in Nottinghamshire
borrowing the monitors. The monitors are also available from libraries in Nottingham city.

Energy Monitors are used to keep track of how much energy you are using in your home and
can show how much you can save by doing very quick and simple things such as turning
your appliances off standby.

To find out more information and borrow a monitor, visit your local library. For further
information and for free, impartial expert advice on energy efficiency contact the Energy
Saving Trust.
Tel: 0800 512 012/ www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

Awareness of emergencies event
As part of the County Council‟s emergency planning team‟s community resilience project, a
free conference style event is taking place with the aim of increasing the public‟s level of
awareness of emergencies and how they can take simple steps to help themselves and their
communities. The event will take place on Saturday 20 March at the Summit Centre, Kirkby
in Ashfield between 12 and 4 pm.

The event is open to parish councils, community groups and the general public. Booking is
essential. Please contact Helen Stephenson on 0115 977 3683 or e-mail
emergency.planning@nottscc.gov.uk

Rocking cradle sculpture unveiled in Blidworth village
A steel rocking cradle sculpture in Blidworth, which celebrates a centuries old tradition to
rock the baby boy born closest to Christmas day in a special cradle at St Mary‟s Church, was
unveiled at the beginning of March 2010.

The £9,500 illuminated sculpture has been funded by Nottinghamshire County Council‟s
Local Improvement Scheme initiative. It is located in Blidworth Village at the junction of Dale
Lane and Main Street.
It was created by local company MPR Electric Gates Limited, to celebrate the annual
Rocking Ceremony - believed to be unique to St Mary‟s Church in Blidworth.

It is an ancient custom, going back at least 400 years, in which a male child born in Blidworth
parish nearest to Christmas day is rocked in a beautiful flower-decked cradle. This ceremony
is always held in February the following year.

Local Nottinghamshire County Councillor, Geoff Merry, said: “The Rocking Ceremony is
hundreds of years old and is featured in the National Trust book. The sculpture is a
wonderful way to celebrate this old tradition and complements all the history we have about
Robin Hood and Sherwood Forest. I also have a special connection to the Rocking
Ceremony because my son was the 1983 „rockings‟ baby.”

Nottinghamshire County Councillor, Richard Butler, Cabinet Member for Environment and
Sustainability, said: “This is a wonderful celebration on our unique heritage. The Rocking
Ceremony is such a lovely ancient custom which residents from Blidworth have kept alive for
almost 400 years and it is important that their efforts are recognised for all to see.”

Morris Reddington, of MPR Electric Gates Ltd, created the steel Blidworth Rocking Cradle
statue. He said: “Traditionally we make steel gates but local residents along with the County
Council asked me to make a rocking cradle sculpture. We are really proud of it. Many of us
live locally and this was a very sentimental project for us and we hope it will be enjoyed by
people for many generations to come.”

Skills for Employment celebration
Over 150 young people involved in the Nottinghamshire County Council Skills for
Employment will celebrate their achievements on Thursday 29 April 2010 at County Hall.

Skills for Employment is a Foundation learning programme for young people aged 14-19. In
partnership with the Youth Service the programme offers a wide variety of accreditations and
an extensive, flexible curriculum which responds to individual needs. The programme offers
young people an alternative vocational route to apprenticeship programmes, education or
employment. Students get the opportunity to try a range of work and learning experiences,
work towards vocational qualifications, develop confidence, personal effectiveness and
functional skills.

The programme operates from 13 bases across county - Ollerton, Mansfield, Worksop,
Retford, Newark, Harworth, Hucknall, Stapleford and Warsop. There are two programmes
that offer specific provision for disabled young people (Access All Areas) in Mansfield and
Newark. There is a level 1 provision, at Eastbourne House, Sutton In Ashfield which delivers
vocational training in Painting and decorating, Bricklaying, Horticulture, Home maintenance
and Construction and an Apprenticeship in Health, Public Services and Care. In addition
there is a level one media studies programme delivered from the Old Library in Mansfield.

The students have a key role in fund raising for the event, planning, organising and running
the event. The students from Sound & Vision provide music and a video of each base
represented.

The presentations range from qualifications and certificates of achievements in areas such
as:-
Basic food hygiene, First Aid, Manual Handling, National Open College Network
qualifications such as Employability Skills, Personal development, ICT and Health and
Safety in Workplace.

The students not only celebrate their achievements but also celebrate the difference they
have made in their local communities through various voluntary, environmental and
community projects.

County Council supports volunteer reservists
Nottinghamshire County Council has officially recognised support towards its employees
who give up their time to train and serve alongside the armed forces as volunteer reservists.

The Council was presented with a certificate from the Supporting Britain's Reservists and
Employers (SaBRE) in recognition of its full support to employees who belong or wish to join
the volunteer reserves.

The Council signed a pledge of support to reservists within its workforce in June 2009.

Councillor Kay Cutts, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “I am immensely
proud that a number of our employees are prepared to volunteer as reservists and put their
lives at risk to fight for their country. Reservists more than ever play a crucial role in assisting
the country‟s armed forces in times of crisis. We value the additional skills and wider
attributes that reservists bring to the Council and will ensure their achievements are
celebrated.”

Keith Spiers, who works in the council‟s ICT team and is a volunteer based at Mansfield as
Company Commander, said: “It is a massive weight off of my shoulders knowing that I have
the support of my employer should I be mobilised as a reservist. It is also reassuring that
the Council will support and help me integrate back into work at the authority following my
mobilised service alongside the regular armed forces.”
FROM THE COMMUNITY

Newstead
Newstead is one of 28 villages across the UK shortlisted and one step closer to finding out if
they will secure up to £400,000 of Lottery money to set up new community reviving
enterprises and have their journey documented by the BBC for a major prime time series.

Village SOS - an initiative by Big Lottery Fund and the BBC to inspire UK rural revival - aims
to fund 6 rural villages to develop new business ventures that will breathe new life into their
areas, create new jobs and improve the quality of life for local people.

The 28 villages shortlisted will be offered a development grant of up to £10,000 to develop
their business proposals.

To help them, professionals - known as „Village Champions‟ - found through a nationwide
search run by the BBC and Enterprise UK, will live and work with the successful six villages
for a year.

BBC One will document the projects‟ journey for a six-part series which promises to be
gripping entertainment for viewers as they follow the ups and downs as the Champion
moves into their chosen village and work begins.
The 28 villages will be paired with a Village Champion through a unique „matchmaking‟
conference and shortlisting process, which will see the villages interviewing potential
candidates and inviting them to their villages, before choosing who to work with.

In May 2010, the final six villages will be announced and their respective Village Champions
will move into the villages for a year to help them turn their business idea into a reality.

Sir Clive Booth, Chair of the Big Lottery Fund, said: “While traditional rural village life is
facing difficulties, we believe that many villages are sitting on a range of untapped
opportunities which, with community backing, can be turned into thriving enterprises.
Today‟s shortlisted villages are one step closer to realising that potential and securing
Lottery funding to transform the fortunes of their local area.

Alongside the Village SOS series, there will be a major learning campaign to help other
villages use the learning and enthusiasm from the programme to take a bold step towards
starting a new business that will regenerate their own communities.

MOREwoods anyone?
Landowners of all types across Nottinghamshire are being offered a tree-mendous
opportunity – help in planting new native woodland with the Woodland Trust.

The MOREwoods offer from the Trust, the UK‟s largest woodland conservation charity, takes
its woodland creation programme in a new direction by seeking new partners and new
locations for tree planting with support, advice and, in some cases, free trees.

The offer is expected to strike a chord with environmentally-aware landowners wishing to
enhance land for wildlife. Project manager Clare Ollerenshaw said, “Our offer is for site
survey, practical help and in some cases, funding for trees, planting and some maintenance.
It‟s a very exciting offer to be able to make, and we want to hear from landowners of all
types, from farmers to community groups, to see how we might best help.”

Clare stresses the wide range of benefits trees and woods deliver - from helping reduce
flooding to providing windbreaks, wildlife habitat, pollinator banks and wood fuel, not to
mention creating publicly accessible green space for exercise and mental relaxation.
Visit website: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/planting for information and application forms or e-
mail
morewoods@woodlandtrust.co.uk

Pushing the Boundary
Staff and friends of local charity, Rural Community Action Nottinghamshire (RCAN), are in
training for a team event on Saturday 24 April 2010 – walking, running, cycling and horse-
riding the entire 188 mile boundary of Nottinghamshire in just one day!

The event, called „Pushing the Boundary‟, is a sponsored event to help raise funds to enable
RCAN, a registered charity formed in 1924, to continue its work with communities in rural
Nottinghamshire. RCAN runs diverse projects, all of which have the common aim to improve
the quality of life and environment for folk in rural Nottinghamshire. Funds raised by the
„Pushing the Boundary‟ event will be used to help continue RCAN‟s work in the following
areas:
      developing the old pit tips at Annesley into Newstead and Annesley Country Park,
       preserving the rich habitat for many rare species and providing a new outdoor leisure
       space
      assisting isolated older people to get more out of life with our befriending scheme,
       gentle exercise programmes and IT skills training courses
      helping people in rural areas back into work, as well as providing transport to
       essential services such as medical facilities, shopping, and leisure activities
      educating disaffected young people from disadvantaged areas who are struggling
       with mainstream school, through alternative education teaching vocational and life
       skills
      improving the profile of rural needs across the county.

Rob Crowder, RCAN‟s Chief Executive said, “We are so pleased that so many staff are
taking up a personal challenge as part of this collective team event. We hope that „Pushing
the Boundary‟ will raise awareness of rural issues and the range of grassroots initiatives that
RCAN delivers across Nottinghamshire, and help us to continue with this vital work,
improving the quality of life for many people living in rural Nottinghamshire.”

RCAN is asking local people to help support its work by making a donation of whatever they
can afford. Donations of any size will be much appreciated! Please visit www.rcan.org.uk or
call 01623 727600.

Idle Valley Nature Reserve becomes a hive of activity
Over the past 10 years, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has been working to secure the future
of a unique area of wildlife habitat in the Idle Valley north of Retford. In recent years the
charity‟s determination to safeguard and restore vast tracts of habitat has led to a dramatic
transformation in the level of practical conservation work and community involvement in the
area through a project promoted by a committed partnership led by the Wildlife Trust and
Tarmac Central Ltd, North Notts College, Bassetlaw District Council and Nottinghamshire
County Council.
In October 2008 the Wildlife Trust was awarded £939,500 to enable the charity to purchase
over 200 hectares of vital habitat and to establish new community involvement and training
opportunities based at North Notts College‟s Idle Valley Rural Learning Centre which has
been developed at the Nature Reserve.

There are events for families, adult wildlife training, lectures and specialist wildlife talks.
There is a regular Wildlife Watch Group for children 5-12 years old on the second Sunday of
the month and a wide range of children‟s activity sessions take place during the holiday
periods

New for 2010 are a range of training courses and walks including walks designed for people
of differing levels of fitness and those keen to meet new people. Groups can arrange a
guided visit and there are many opportunities to get involved in the management of this
special site through volunteering.

If you wish to find out more call on 01777 713 945 or e-mail ssmith@nottswt.co.uk

         from the Government...


New rules on batteries
New regulations designed to encourage recycling of batteries came into force in December
2009.
These will affect businesses who:
     sells portable batteries
     imports or manufactures batteries
     use batteries.

If a retailer/distributor sells more than 32 kg a year of portable batteries in a shop, online, via
mail-order or directly to businesses, they will have to offer a take-back facility, free of charge,
for the public to return their used batteries as of 1 February 2010. Portable batteries include
almost all conventional and rechargeable batteries that you would use at home/business, but
excludes car batteries and batteries designed for solely industrial uses.

If producers or importers manufacture or import batteries or products that contain them, they
are also affected by this legislation. If they place more than one tonne of portable batteries
per year on the UK market, they must join a Battery Compliance Scheme (BCS). If they
place less than one tonne of portable batteries on the market then they will need to register
as a small producer with the Environment Agency. Industrial or automotive batteries
producers will find information about responsibilities on the BIS website.

For further information visit:
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Environmentandgreenerliving/Wasteandrecycling/DG_180525

Pints and miles preserve us
New powers preserving the pint and the mile come into effect this year. The new legislation
also ensures that any business that uses imperial units alongside metric can continue with
business as usual.

In 2009, Britain successfully negotiated an indefinite exemption from EU laws which would
otherwise have meant British businesses having to produce separate metric and imperial
labels for different markets. The change also means the UK alone can decide on the future
of the pint of beer, cider and milk, the mile on road signs and the troy ounce for precious
metals.

Boost for live music as government announces plans to exempt
small venues
Live music performances for 100 people or less will no longer need to be licensed, under
proposals announced at the end of December. An exemption from the Licensing Act for
small live music events would make it easier for a wide range of venues to put on live music,
and help musicians who want to play to a live audience.

Currently anyone wanting to put on live music must have a premises licence, a club
premises certificate or a temporary event notice, although there are some exceptions for
incidental, background music. An exemption would ensure that all licensed premises such
as pubs and clubs would be able to put on small scale live music, regardless of whether or
not their existing licence included a provision for staging entertainment events. Unlicensed
premises such as cafés, restaurants, village halls and record shops would also be able to
host events without the need of for a licence.

But to ensure that any concerns of people living close to venues are taken into account, the
exemption would only apply to performances that are indoors and take place between 8 am
and 11 pm.
Residents and responsible authorities such as the
Police would have the power to call for an exemption to be revoked at a specific venue if
there was cause for concern.
Martin Rawlings, director of pub and leisure at the British Beer and Pub Association said:
“The BBPA welcomes any measures that can help pubs overcome existing barriers to
putting on live music, helping aspiring and established musicians to reach audiences while at
the same time boosting business, particularly during these difficult economic times.”

The consultation is available at:
www.culture.gov.uk/reference_library/consultations/6499.aspx
Further information on live music and licensing is available at:
www.culture.gov.uk/what_we_do/alcohol_and_entertainment/4060.aspx



              from the Police ...


Contact Point
A police contact point in a North Nottinghamshire village has opened its doors to the public
for the first time in 20 years. Carlton in Lindrick Contact Point has previously only been used
as an office base for police officers - but is now able to offer a front counter service thanks to
6 community volunteers.

Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent Dave Wakelin said: “I am delighted to open the
contact point and finally be able to welcome the public into their local police station. The
community has made this possible by coming forward and giving their time to help us to
provide a better service and be more accessible to local people.”

Tracey Clay, Volunteer Services Coordinator who was appointed to the division in October
2008 to recruit volunteers to assist in multiple roles, was determined to get the contact point
opened. To date 6 volunteers have been accepted, vetted and trained, with a seventh in the
pipeline. Tracey Clay said: “The volunteers are enthusiastic and eager. This is all about
fulfilling our Policing Pledge and being customer focused. These volunteers want to help us
to help them, it is a two-way partnership which will benefit the whole community.”

The contact point is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.30 am–12 noon and the
first Saturday of every month 2.00 pm–4.30 pm.

Members of the public can now report incidents at the contact point, make general enquiries
or seek advice, pick up information leaflets and pass on information or intelligence about
crimes and incidents.

The event was attended by some of the volunteers, Volunteer Service Coordinator Tracey
Clay, Beat Manager PC Dave Taylor, the local beat team and representatives from the 4
parish councils of Carlton in Lindrick, Langold, Styrrup and Oldcotes, and Blyth.

Parish websites:
* Denotes Quality Parish Council status
** Several parishes have a website through Newark and Sherwood District Council‟s website: http://www.newark-
sherwooddc.gov.uk/pp/service/detail.asp?id=1770

Annesley/Felley: Annesley-felley.org.uk
Aslockton: www.aslockton.org
Balderton: www.baldertonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Barton in Fabis: www.bartoninfabispc.org.uk
Beckingham cum Saundby: beckingham-northnotts.org.uk
Bingham: www.bingham-tc.gov.uk*
Blyth: www.blythvillage.co.uk
Burton Joyce: www.burtonjoyceparishcouncil.org.uk
Calverton: www.calvertonpc.co.uk
Collingham: www.collingham-notts.org.uk
Colwick: www.colwickpc.org.uk
Costock: www.costockvillage.com
Cotgrave: www.cotgrave-tc.gov.uk*
Cropwell Bishop: www.cropwellbishop.com*
Eakring: www.eakring.org
East Bridgford: www.eastbridgford.com
East Leake: www.east-leake.gov.uk*
Eastwood: www.eastwood-town-council.org.uk*
Everton: www.evertonvillage.org.uk*
Farndon: www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/pp/gold/ viewGold.asp?IDType+Page&ID=9617**
Farnsfield: www.farnsfield-pc.gov.uk
Gotham: www.gothamvillage.org.uk
Granby cum Sutton: www.parish.council.freeuk.com
Greasley: www.greasleypc.co.uk
Gringley on the Hill: www.gringleyvillage.org.uk*
Harby: http://www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/harby
Holme Pierrepont and Gamston: www.holmepierrepontandgamstonpc.org.uk
Hoveringham: www.hoveringham.org.uk
Keyworth: www.keyworthparishcouncil.org.uk
Kingston on Soar: www.kingston-on-soar.co.uk
Kinoulton: www.kinoulton.com
Kimberley: www.kimberley-online.org.uk/4724.html
Lambley: www.lambleyvillage.org.uk
Langar cum Barnstone: www.theparishcouncil.org
Laneham: www.laneham.org.uk
Linby: www.linby.org
Mattersey: www.matterseypc.co.uk
Misson: www.missonparish.net
Misterton: www.misterton-notts-pc.gov.uk*
Newark: www.newark.gov.uk
Newstead: www.newsteadvillage.org
Normanton on Soar: www.normanton-on-soar.co.uk*
North/South Wheatley: northandsouthwheatleyvillage.co.uk
Nuthall: www.nuthallparishcouncil.co.uk
Ollerton: www.ollerton-tc.gov.uk
Orston: www.orstonparish.co.uk
Oxton: www.oxtonpc.org.uk
Papplewick: www.papplewick.org
Radcliffe on Trent: www.rotpc.com*
Ranskill: www.ranskill.org.uk*
Ravenshead: www.ravensheadparishcouncil.org.uk
Rempstone: www.rempstonevillage.org.uk
Ruddington: www.ruddingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Shelford and Newton: www.shelfordandnewton.org.uk
Shireoaks: www.shireoaksparishcouncil.co.uk
South Leverton: geocities.com/slevnotts_webmast
Southwell: www.southwellcouncil.com
Stanton on the Wolds: www.stantononthewoldsparishcouncil.gov.uk
Stapleford: www.staplefordtowncouncil.org.uk
Sturton le Steeple: www.sturton-le-steeple.org.uk
Sutton Bonington: www.suttonbonington.org
Tollerton: www.tollerton.org
Trowell: www.trowell.org.uk
Upper Broughton: www.upperbroughton.org/
Walkeringham: www.walkeringhampc.org.uk/
Warsop: www.warsopweb.co.uk*
Willoughby on the Wolds: www.willoughbyonthewolds.co.uk
Woodborough:www.woodboroughpc.org.uk
Wysall: www.wysall.com

City and County websites/Tel Numbers:
www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk 0115 915 5555
www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk 08449 808080

District Council websites:
www.ashfield-dc.gov.uk
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk
www.broxtowe.gov.uk
www.gedling.gov.uk
www.mansfield.gov.uk
www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk
www.rushcliffe.gov.uk

Other useful websites:
www.naturalengland.org.uk
www.defra.gov.uk
www.emda.org.uk
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/youthzone
Government News: www.number10.gov.uk
Communities and local government www.communities.gov.uk
National Association of Local Councils: www.nalc.gov.uk/
Direct Gov: www.direct.gov.uk/

Useful Telephone Numbers:
County Council Customer
Service Centre:                   08449 808080
Crimestoppers:                    0800 555 111
Domestic Violence:                0808 800 0340
Floodline:                        0845 988 1188
Police:                           0300 300 9999
Report Racial Abuse:              0800 085 8511
Smell Gas?                        0800 111 999
Victim Support:                   0115 852 3506
Nottinghamshire Association
of Local Councils:                  01636 816890
Rural Community Action
Nottinghamshire:                    01623 727600

Council Telephone Numbers:
Nottinghamshire County:   08449 808080
Ashfield:                 01623 450000
Bassetlaw:                01909 533533
Broxtowe:                 0115 917 7777
Mansfield:                01623 463463
Gedling:                   0115 901 3901
Newark and Sherwood:       01636 650000
Rushcliffe:                0115 981 9911

Your District Council Contacts:
                                   Ashfield District Council
                                      Public Relations
                                       01623 457004

                                  Bassetlaw District Council
                                      Public Relations
                                       01909 533726

                                  Broxtowe Borough Council
                                       Public Relations
                                       0115 917 3743

                                   Gedling Borough Council
                                      Public Relations
                                        0115 901 3801

                                   Mansfield District Council
                                      Public Relations
                                       01623 463021

                            Newark and Sherwood District Council
                                     Public Relations
                                      01636 655255

                                  Rushcliffe Borough Council
                                      Public Relations
                                       0115 914 8555

Your Newsletter:
This newsletter is sent to Town and Parish Councils/Meetings, for distribution. Names
and addresses are held on a database.

I want mail to get to the right people without delay so please help by informing me of any
changes as it is my responsibility to inform others within the authority who mail out to parish
councils.

Parish contact details, the code of practice and this newsletter are on the authority's website
at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/parishcouncils.htm

Please contact me if you have:

Changes of Parish Clerks details
Articles for Countylink
information of an event during May, June and July 2010 in your parish
requests for extra copies of Countylink
information/links/photographs you would like to add to your details on the Nottinghamshire
     County Council‟s website.
Barbara Worrall

Contacting us:
Post:      Barbara Worrall, Strategic Partnerships, Chief Executive’s Department
           Nottinghamshire County Council, County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham
           NG2 7QP
Phone:       0115 977 4085
Fax:         0115 977 3859
E-mail:      countylink@nottscc.gov.uk
Internet: Parish information: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/parishcouncils.htm
          Countylink editions: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/countylink.htm
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