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Welcome to the September edition of Foreword Executive Welcome to the September issue Mayor of My Mansfield magazine, filled Kate with news and updates about what’s Allsop Tour of Britain 4-5 happening at your council.
t’s been a busy summer as we’ve organised our popular summer festivals and the new It was wonderful to welcome Ispecialist markets. the OVO Energy Tour of Britain Although the weather wasn’t always to Mansfield and to see so on our side, it was great to see local many people turn out to give the Planning tips 6 people out and about, enjoying all that cyclists such a warm welcome. was on offer. See the festival round-up on page 12. Recycling 7 Well done to the Parks Team which has The first two meetings of the Warsop retained seven Green Flag Awards for Summer festivals Commission have taken place and were 12 another year. Congratulations also to very informative in highlighting the issues this year’s Best Kept Garden competition that are of concern to local residents and Mansfield in Bloom winners. See more on page 15. 13 which the Commission will report back on. It was wonderful to welcome the OVO Find out more on page 11. Energy Tour of Britain to Mansfield and to Regeneration 16 Work is currently taking place to update see so many people turn out to give the areas of the Civic Centre and the main cyclists such a warm welcome. I’m proud entrance has now moved to Rosemary Markets 17 so many of us were able to be part of this Street. Some of the services you use may thrilling event. See pages 4 and 5 for more. have moved too. See page 14 for details. What’s On 20-22 There’s still time to knit or crochet a poppy Remember, the quickest and easiest way for Remembrance Day. Support our to receive frequent news updates is to sign campaign by helping us to create a huge up to www.mansfield.gov.uk/signup. display of poppies in the town centre.
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2 www.mansfield.gov.uk | JulySeptember 2016 2017 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 News in brief... Youth Mayor election How to get more race underway out of your council Did you know that there’s a The battle to become Mansfield’s next wealth of useful information on the council’s website about its Youth Mayor is hotting up as the four policies, plans and services? candidates give their campaigns a final Ebony Maddison Available 24 hours a day, seven push, ahead of the election. days a week, most things can be found easily using the search bony Maddison, of All Saints’ Catholic facility. Academy; Jake Davis, of The Brunts Over the past 12 months, half a Academy; Rebecca Kerrison, of The million people have visited the E Samworth Church Academy, and website to find information on Ryan Guy, from Meden School, have been on different topics. The most popular the campaign trail in the hope of attracting pages on the council’s website are: votes from the young people of the district. Once elected, the Youth Mayor will represent Palace Theatre homepage young people in the district and take their views Online payments to the Mayor, councillors and officers of the Jake Palace Theatre what’s on council, partnership organisations and the Davis Pay for it - Business community. The winning candidate will take over Planning applications from last year’s Youth Mayor, Anna Rigby, from The Council Tax Samworth Church Academy. Jobs and careers Bins and recycling.
The election is due to take place at An alternative approach is to participating schools and colleges on contact your local councillor. They’re here to help. Your councillor Thursday 12 October. can be found on the website www.mansfield.gov.uk/councillors and they’re all listed in the back Ebony wants to ensure young people receive more Rebecca of this magazine. If you don’t get education on mental health and life skills such as Kerrison a prompt response, contact the
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www.mansfield.gov.uk | JulySeptember 2016 2017 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 3 Tour of Britain A ‘wheely’ good day! The biggest event to be hosted by Mansfield since the Olympic Torch Relay in 2012 had the town buzzing with excitement as thousands of people gathered to watch the OVO Energy Tour of Britain 2017 cycling race.
ocal people and cycling fans from around Britain lined the streets as Mansfield This was a fantastic coup L hosted the start of Stage for Mansfield... The day Four of the prestigious round-Britain went smoothly and really put About the cycling event on Wednesday 6 September, which saw some of the Mansfield on the map. Tour of Britain world’s top cycling superstars race It was re-launched in 2004 through the town centre and around after a five-year absence from Nottinghamshire. It is estimated that the event could the calendar and is now the have boosted the local economy in the The race – the biggest free-to-attend UK’s largest free-to-watch county by as much as £4m, based on sporting event in the UK – featured sporting event. previous stages in other parts of the 120 of the world’s top cyclists. It was It attracts 1.6 million spectators and country. the first time the event had come to is broadcast to 17 million homes Nottinghamshire, the only county in It is also hoped that the event will leave across the UK and around the world. the Midlands to host one of the eight a lasting legacy in encouraging more A single stage attracts £2.8m worth stages. people to get on their bikes and get of media coverage. active. The 113-mile route through the county It is the highest ranked professional took in more than 45 towns and Mike Robinson, Mansfield District stage cycle race, attracting the villages as well as landmarks including Council’s Director of Economic world’s top cyclists, including Clumber Park and Newstead Abbey, Growth, a keen cyclist himself who Olympic and World Champions before finishing at Sconce and Devon was instrumental in helping to bring the and Tour de France stage winners. Park in Newark. event to the district, said: “This was a They included Mark Cavendish and fantastic coup for Mansfield and I am The cyclists set off from Mansfield Geraint Thomas. sure many businesses in the district felt Market Place at 11am, pedalling along The Nottinghamshire stage was the benefit. Leeming Street to Chesterfield Road delivered in partnership with South. “The day went smoothly and really Nottinghamshire County Council, put Mansfield on the map. My thanks From there they went along Rosemary Marketing NG, Perfect Motion, go to all the council staff, partners Street, Nottingham Road, past Mansfield District Council, Newark and spectators who helped to make Titchfield Park, and onto Atkin Lane and Sherwood District Council, this great event such a resounding and past High Oakham School, and on Ashfield District Council, Broxtowe success.” to Sheepbridge Lane past Mansfield District Council, Bassetlaw District i-Centre. Council, Gedling District Council, Nottingham City Council, Via East They left the town via Sutton Road Midlands, Nottinghamshire Police at the Sir John Cockle pub, heading and Nottinghamshire Fire and towards King’s Mill Hospital in Sutton- Rescue Service. in-Ashfield.
4 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 Turning the town yellow For more than 20 Mansfield schoolchildren, September 6 will be a day they will remember for the rest of their lives. The pupils from King Edward Primary, Sutton It is estimated Road Primary, St Philip Neri with St Bede Catholic Primary and Forest Town Primary that the event could took to two wheels with police escort to form have boosted the a grand opening parade for the start of the local economy in the Stage in Mansfield Market Place. county by as much as The children, aged seven to 10, were chosen by their schools, which are all participants in the national School Games Initiative, and £4m have also signed up to the Mansfield School Sports Partnership, which together aim to help children be more active and healthy. Businesses and residents in the district also got involved by taking part in a best dressed house or business competition. Those who took part were: Lloyds Bank, Charmingly Yours Boutique, Laminate Master, in Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield Museum, Corner House Care Home and Sally Twinkles. The winner who achieved the most likes on the council Facebook page was Corner House Care Home which received two VIP tickets to the Tour of Britain village in Ramping up the Mansfield Market Place. Lucky resident Warren – who’s always one of the first to party atmosphere get involved in any event - and his support worker, Danny, enjoyed the day. Warren also Hundreds of people joined an all-day welcome party spends time cycling with Danny at Sherwood in Mansfield Market Place on Tuesday 5 September to Pines. celebrate the OVO Energy Tour of Britain 2017 coming to Other local companies sponsoring the event Mansfield. and the decorations around the town had The day, hosted by Mansfield BMX, mountain biking, free running promotional stands at the welcome party District Council, with cycling and skateboarding. and stage start event. They were British Bike themed entertainment to get Hire, Mansfield Cycles, Laminate Master, For children, there was face visitors into the spirit ahead of Mansfield and Ashfield 2020, JTF, Berry Hill painting, entertainers and the race day, included breath-taking Mansfield, Mansfield, Ashfield and Warsop chance to make a shaker to rattle ramp and rail demonstrations by News Journal and Veritas Management. during the race the following day. world champion riders from the Action Sports Tour team. Headed Promotional stands had a cycling by James Thorne and Ben Savage theme and a mini stage show saw who combined, have over 25 performances by East Midland years’ experience as professional Performing Arts Academy. action sports athletes, four world Bryan Steel, former professional titles, one world record and 25 and Olympic racing cyclist who national titles. represented team GB, gave an The team specialises in action and inspirational talk about his career extreme sports, including freestyle and experiences.
www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 5 News Understanding planning How soon will I have a decision? A simple guide to which projects Building a new house require planning permission and The council will advise you of a target which are allowed under determination date when validating your permitted development. application. For small-scale projects, we Single-storey side and rear extensions aim for eight weeks from validation to decision. Altering a listed building Interior remodelling How are decisions made?
Permitted development Planning permission Planning applications are dealt with by planning officers where no Extending a home which has Decking under 300mm already used its PD allocation objections are made by members of high off the ground the public. Applications receiving up to Extending near to boundaries three objections are presented to the Chairman of the Planning Applications Garage conversions Altering the street- facing elevation Committee and another member of that committee, for their consideration and authorisation if they agree with the Remodelling Outbuildings or extending officer’s recommendation. Dividing a property into (maximum eaves Loft conversions on designated height of 2.5m) land two or more homes Applications with more than three objections are referred to the Planning Applications Committee, made up of 11 submission of applications and for a councillors. This is a public meeting and What is planning permission? small fee, will also confirm in writing if a people who objected to the application Planning permission is the formal proposal is permitted development. and those supporting it can register to permission from the local authority for speak at the meeting. Members of the the erection or alteration of a building, I want to extend my house but committee may seek clarification on for a change of use of buildings or land, there’s a tree in the way, can I some matters by asking the speakers adverts, works to listed buildings and cut it down? questions, but neither the speakers nor other members of the public are allowed protected trees. You should contact the council to find to ask questions of the councillors or out whether the tree has a preservation Do I always need planning officers at the meeting. The Committee order or whether it is protected because permission? will consider the information they have it lies within a Conservation Area. before them and that which is presented Certain projects don’t need planning at the meeting before debating the permission from the local authority as How do I apply for planning application and making a decision. they qualify under something called permission? permitted development rights (PD). An application needs to be submitted What if my application is refused? to the council. The forms can be Is my project covered by You have the ability to appeal the accessed, completed and uploaded via permitted development? decision to the Planning Inspectorate. www.planningportal.co.uk. You will Your planning refusal notice will outline Generally, PD rights cover minor need to submit scaled plans of your whether or not you can appeal and extensions, demolition and certain proposal and a location plan based on specify a time period in which an appeal changes of use, such as a loft, an up-to-date ordnance survey map. must be submitted. An independent garage or cellar conversions. While Certain types of application require other planning inspector, who will take into most houses have PD rights, flats information, which the council can clarify account national and local policy, as well and maisonettes do not, so planning for you. as the impact of the proposal, will then permission is required. PD rights are consider the appeal. also reduced in conservation areas. If How much will it cost? For advice on planning matters, email you are unsure whether your project Application fees vary depending on the [email protected] or call requires planning permission you should nature of the application. For example, 01623 463077 contact the planning department for an application for a residential extension advice. We offer a fee-based pre- is £172. application advice service prior to the
6 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 Do you know your bottle tops from your yoghurt pots?
Everyone knows we can recycle plastic – but did you know that some plastics should go in your blue recycling bin while others must go in brief... in your general waste green bin? Coming soon: ansfield district has Consultation on the worse rate for the Draft Local “contaminated” Plan options M recyclable waste in Nottinghamshire. And if we don’t do something about this, 20% of the waste collected it’s going to end up costing council tax the district’s blue bins payers thousands in is deemed to be extra landfill charges. contaminated At the moment 20% of the waste collected in the district’s blue bins is deemed to be contaminated be recycled in the district The council’s Planning Team is - that means it is unsuitable for and others cannot. And Mansfield working on the next stage of the recycling and is rejected by the Veolia district’s rules on this may differ from Local Plan, which will involve a recycling facility in the town and sent to other areas of the country. consultation on the draft Local Plan landfill instead. If this happens, it can Preferred Options. This consultation incur charges of £100 a tonne. Would you know if butter and marge will set out the council’s tubs should go in the green or blue preferred sites for residential and There is a tolerance of 5% for bin? What about takeaway tubs or milk employment development. contaminated waste in Nottinghamshire bottles and their tops? Can plastic food so Mansfield has to improve if it wants trays be recycled? Or plastic bags? The Local Plan identifies the land to to avoid being charged for all the waste be used for building development ending up in the wrong bin. Take a look at our guide so you can wise meet the district’s housing and up on what plastics to throw out where business needs until 2033. It also One material that causes the most in this district. determines which areas will be set confusion for householders is plastic aside for recreation, and those that because some plastics can should be protected. Details of the consultation are ✔ Yes please ✖ No thanks currently being finalised, and we will keep you informed. Plastic drink bottles Carrier bags Updated information will be made (milk,water, fizzy drinks) Ice cream tubs available on the website at: House cleaning plastic bottles Food cartons/trays www.mansfield.gov.uk/localplan. (bleach bottles) Plastic film/bubble wrap Shampoo bottles Bottle tops Posters will be placed in Margarine tubs libraries, community centres Yogurt pots and supermarkets. Vitamin bottles Check out the council’s Facebook and Twitter accounts for details, For more advice on recycling see the and we will also issue information council’s website at www.mansfield.gov.uk/recycling. to the local media.
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8 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 Leisure Mansfield girls can! A campaign has been launched in the district to encourage women and girls to be more physically active.
ansfield Girls Can is part of a nationwide Sport England M campaign called This Girl Can which aims to get women and girls moving, regardless of shape, size and ability. The local campaign is being co- ordinated by Mansfield District Council, Sport Nottinghamshire and Mansfield District Leisure Trust and was to be launched on Thursday 21 September in Titchfield Park from 11am to 6.30pm. Activities at the campaign launch Research by Sport England reveals included tennis, a buggy walk for For more details see that two million fewer women than mums and children, and pétanque. www.mansfield.gov.uk/ men aged 14 to 40 play sport regularly. Mansfield District Leisure Trust, which mansfieldgirlscan or the Despite this, 75% say they want to be runs the district’s leisure centres, put campaign’s Facebook page more active. Many women cite a fear on outdoor gym sessions, boxercise @ThisGirlCanMansfield of judgement on appearance, ability and walking football. It also offered free or email leisure@ or how they chose to spend time on swimming passes at the event. mansfield.gov.uk or call themselves, as their main deterrent from 01623 463470. exercising.
Nominations are sought for achievements between Junior categories are for ages 18 and Who are your 1 November 2016 and 31 under. Nominees must either live or October 2017 in the following pursue their sport within Mansfield sporting heroes? categories: district. Nomination forms are online at Nominate Junior sportsperson www.mansfield.gov.uk/ Mansfield your unsung of the year sportsawards and also available from sporting Junior team of the year sports clubs and leisure centres. heroes in the Junior disabled Sports Mansfield Recognition sportsperson of the year For further information Sports Junior sports leader of Recognition the year or tickets to the awards Awards Awards 2017. Club of the year ceremony on Monday 11 Mansfield District Council, in Sportsperson of the year December, contact Sports association with the Armchair Disabled sportsperson Development Officer Shaun Club and the Chad, is seeking of the year Hird at shird@mansfield. Team of the year nominations in ten categories or on . before the deadline of Coach of the year gov.uk 01623 463371 Friday 10 November. Volunteer of the year (this also includes referees, officials, administrators etc).
www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 9 News
10 October is World Mental
To make good Health Day mental health a reality requires every member of Mental ill health can affect the way you think, feel and behave. society to work It includes common problems, such as depression, stress and together. anxiety, as well as rarer problems such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
mental health problem managers to show their employees that can feel just as bad as, they intend to provide an environment or worse than, any other which is mentally healthy. Find the form A physical illness – only you at https://fs3.formsite.com/jpaleo/ cannot see it. WMHD17/index.html The World Federation for Mental Health Sign the pledge and send them your (WFMH) works to raise awareness of logo so that you can be listed on their mental health and the prevention of website to promote mental health and mental and emotional disorders through wellbeing. proper treatment and care. The council will be celebrating this In 1992 the WFMH hosted the first these people of their dignity and, in year’s event with a mindfulness activity World Mental Health Day on 10 October, some cases, affect their recovery. at the Civic Centre on 10 October. and this has continued every year since. It requires action in the community and, There will be information to raise awareness of issues and point people to This year’s theme is “Mental Health importantly, in the workplace. organisations that can help. Come along in the Workplace” and highlights the Good mental health enables people between 10am and 2pm on the day to value of promoting well-being in the to realise their full potential, cope find out more. workplace. It will focus on removing with the normal stresses of life, work the barriers and stigma associated with productively, and contribute to their Visit www.mind.org.uk/ mental ill health to enable people living communities. information-support/ for more on with mental illness to get the help they mental health. need. Show your support and willingness to maintain a mentally healthy workplace One in four adults will experience by going to the WFMH website and mental ill health and yet prejudice and signing the Workplace Pledge. This is discrimination still exist which deprive a pledge for employers, bosses and
10 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 in brief... Warsop Commission up and running The first two meetings of the Warsop Commission took place on 20 July and 17 August. They provided an opportunity for Commission members to meet together and consider the issues that had been raised by the residents of Warsop. The Commission will look at issues to do with housing, roads and public transport, Pets prove health, leisure, education, economic regeneration and support for local businesses popular at and facilities for young people. The Terms of Reference and Museum the proposed programme for future meetings were Mansfield Museum’s free summer the public the chance to meet them and approved at the first meeting. find out more about how they work. Concerns at the first meeting exhibition was once again a focused on vehicles speeding roaring success with thousands The exhibition, which provided a light- along the A60, lack of school of visitors taking part in a range hearted look at the British and their crossing patrols to support of animal-themed activities. animals, also looked at the countless children crossing the road as ways animals impact on our lives such as they walk to school and pot in TV advertising, pub names and in art. he exhibition called Animal holes. It was also felt that the Allsorts attracted more than There were plenty of activities in the lack of car parking was an 3,600 visitors in the first two gallery for young visitors including toy issue for Warsop. T weeks of the school holidays – farms, animal dress up costumes and art The minutes for future which is more than last year. and craft activities. meetings and further Thank you to everyone who submitted updates can be found at photos of their pets for the Picture www.mansfield.gov.uk/ Over 900 people came to see Perfect Pet wall in the exhibition. warsopcommission animals including a tortoise, mice, Visit www.mansfield.gov.uk/museum Meetings will be held on the gerbils, snake and spiders from for more information on future exhibitions third Thursday of each month as follows: White Post Farm. and events. 21 September 19 October The most popular events included a visit from 16 November Hunter the Sinraptor dinosaur, an encounter 21 December. with Holly the Shetland pony and Lego Day. Over 900 people came to see animals Warsop residents can including a tortoise, mice, gerbils, snake and contact the Commission spiders from White Post Farm. with any issued they’d A visit from the local Guide Dogs UK group like to raise by emailing including Geanie, Tina and Hudson allowed warsopcommission@ mansfield.gov.uk
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SummerSummer FestivalsFestivals SuccessSuccess Great fun was had by all and we look forward to welcoming you back again next year.
Thousands of people attended this year’s Mansfield Summer Festival held on three award winning parks during the school holidays.
he events took place at on 6 September. Titchfield Park, King George There were other arts V Park and Carr Lane Park and crafts stalls inside the T this summer and a bit of rain marquee too where children didn’t dampen the spirits. made masks and decorations for the home. With Mansfield hosting the OVO Energy Tour of Britain, the council Other fun activities included wanted to make this the summer of a climbing wall challenge, sports cycling - it was just that! The events sessions, pony rides, Punch and aimed to encourage cycling and Judy shows, giant garden games and physical activity within the district to plenty of opportunities for selfies with inspire the next generation of world the selfie frames and mascots ToBi, class cyclists. Warren the 103.2 radio rabbit and Environmental Health’s Chip the dog. There were BMX cycling competitions, pedal go-karts, free bike servicing Representatives from various council and safety checks, cycling themed departments including Leisure, walkabout entertainers on penny Mansfield Museum and the Waste and farthings, stilt bikes and uni-cycles, Recycling Team were also available to not forgetting the have-a-go race give advice. sprints provided by British Bike Hire. Great fun was had by all and we look Plus children had the chance to make forward to welcoming you back again shakers to take along to the big race next year.
12 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 Mansfield does it again!
Mansfield has some of the best parks in the country – it’s official! For the second year in a row the district has received seven Green Fingers Flag Awards for Yeoman Hill, Carr Bank, Peafield, Titchfield, King George V parks and Quarry Lane and The Carrs local nature crossed for reserves. The parks are among a record- breaking 1,797 UK parks and In Bloom green spaces that have received the prestigious Green Flag Award, which is the mark of a quality park competition or green space. The award, run by Keep Britain Tidy, is a sign to the public that the space boasts high environmental As My Mansfield was going to press, the district was waiting standards, is beautifully maintained to hear the results of the East Midlands in Bloom competition. and has excellent visitor facilities. Mansfield District Council’s Parks ack in July competition and Development Manager, Jo judges were given a tour Waldron, said: “We are delighted of the district’s award- to have held on to all seven Green winning parks, open The competition gave us the B Flag Awards for the second time. spaces, community projects and chance to show some of the We are very proud of our parks, town centre. great work taking place across open spaces and local nature Judges met with the council’s Parks the district reserves and recognise just how and Town Centre teams and Mansfield important they are to people living Business Improvement District (BID), and working in the district. as well as volunteers and school “These awards celebrate pupils carrying out work on community chance to show some of the great the dedication that goes into projects. work taking place across the district in maintaining our parks to such a our parks and open spaces by council Each town that enters the regional high standard. Each Green Flag is a staff, Friends’ Groups, volunteers and competition is judged on the work celebration of the hard work carried school children.” carried out to improve surroundings out by employees, volunteers and and how they create sustainable Last year Mansfield gained the our Friends’ Groups, who work environments and develop community silver gilt award in the East Midlands tirelessly to maintain the high projects. in Bloom cities category. It also standards demanded by the Green achieved the Judges’ special award Flag Award.” Speaking during the judging, East for improvements made to the Midlands in Bloom judge, Diane Any green space that is accessible River Maun conservation area and Moore, said: “I’d like to thank all the to the public is eligible to enter for the environmental education and teams involved for their hard work. We a Green Flag Award. Awards are involvement of children. thoroughly enjoyed speaking with the given out annually and winners community groups and can appreciate East Midlands in Bloom winners were must apply each year to renew their the amount of effort that has gone into due to be announced this month. Green Flag status. each location.” Updates will be posted on www.
Afterwards Andrew Chambers, the mansfield.gov.uk/mansfieldinbloom and on our Facebook and Twitter council’s Parks Development Officer, pages so don’t forget to check in. said: “The competition gave us the
www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 13 News Civic Centre work underway
The entrance to Mansfield Civic Centre from Chesterfield Road is closed until around February 2018. If you are visiting the Civic Centre, please use the entrance via the council car park off Rosemary Street. ’s best field This is to allow work to take place near ns ardens the reception area to accommodate the a t g M ep Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) k which is moving into the ground floor of the Civic Centre in March 2018. There will be a Job Centre, fitness for work Green–fingered residentsdd across assessment centre, finance and back office ell the districte have shown what it takes to be functions. vv a great gardener after impressing judges during As a result of this, and in order to improve the layout of the Civic Centre so it works better uu this year’s Best Kept Garden competition. for customers and council staff, some building work is currently underway. he standard was high again this year as the Thank you to all those The current reception area will be refurbished search began to find people who entered our to provide improved facilities for customers. T the best garden in the There will be separate receptions for council, Mansfield area. Judges visited competition and shared housing and DWP enquiries all within the same a variety of gardens that their beautiful gardens shared space. There will also be new self- ranged from small, perfectly with us. service points, where customers will be able to manicured lawns and patio apply, update or process a range of DWP and areas to flower-filled gardens council grant and benefit applications. and vegetable patches. Mansfield District Council’s Parks Development Officer, Andrew The current reception area does not currently Many congratulations to the Chambers, said: “Thank you to support the sort of customer care that the winners, who were: council aspires to provide as a 21st century all those people who entered local authority. 1st place and Gold Award – our competition and shared their Tony and June Harvey – £100 beautiful gardens with us. All of These improvements will make it a lot easier sponsored by John Sankey the entrants should be very proud for customers to access council and DWP Estate Agents of the gardens they created. services all in the same place at the same time. While the disruption will be an inconvenience 2nd place and Silver Gilt “The standard was again very in the short term, the changes will bring real Award – Sean Batho – £50 high this year and reflected the long-term benefits. sponsored by Mansfield hard work and dedication that District Council and afternoon goes into shaping a garden. It No council services are affected and any tea for two at Titchfield Park was great to know that so many disruption is being kept to an absolute Tearooms sponsored by people living across the district minimum during the necessary work. The Titchfield Park Tearooms love and enjoy the space around council apologises for any inconvenience. their homes and work so hard to 3rd place and Silver Gilt maintain their gardens. I hope You can still contact the council in all the usual Award – Jean Goodall – that they will inspire many others ways, please find full contact details for all Afternoon tea for two at Carr to get out and be creative in their departments on the back page. Bank Teahouse sponsored by own gardens.” Carr Bank Teahouse
14 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 Warden wins award for bid to save a life A former Mansfield District Council Neighbourhood Warden who tried to save the life of a young woman, has been awarded a commendation by the Executive Mayor of Mansfield, Kate Allsop.
atharine Spowage spent 40 minutes trying to resuscitate the woman, who collapsed in Mansfield town centre in January. Sadly, she was later pronounced dead at K King’s Mill Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield. “You don’t have time to think in situations like this,” explained Kath. “You just try to do what you’ve been taught. I am only sorry that in this case there was not a happy ending but at least we tried our best.” To nominate an individual or group, which has gone the extra mile for the community, for a Mayor’s Commendation, email [email protected], giving the reasons you lldd think they should be rewarded. uu vvee Have you returned your electoral register form?
Residents in Mansfield district will to vote and this now have received a form asking will need to them to check and update information be done I would encourage that appears on the electoral register separately at everyone to register relating to their address. www.gov. to vote to ensure that uk/register- The forms were sent to homes in July you are able to have to-vote once as part of the council’s annual voter your say at future they have This is an opportunity for residents registration canvass to ensure the elections. responded to make sure that when elections electoral register is up to date. Reminders to the form. take place they will easily be able to were sent out in August to those who had Alternatively, we’ll take part. not yet returned the forms. send you information Jacqueline Collins, Electoral Registration It does not take long to respond online, explaining how to do this in the post. Officer at Mansfield District Council, said: by telephone or by post using the Anyone who has yet to return the form “I would encourage everyone to register pre-paid reply envelope. It is especially will be visited by one of our canvassers to vote to ensure that you are able to relevant for people who may have moved in October or November to help complete have your say at future elections. To do house in the past year. it. It is a legal requirement to provide the this simply check the form and respond However, anyone who is added to the information requested and if you don’t, as quickly as possible”. form will not automatically be registered you could be fined £1,000.
For more help, contact the council’s Elections team on 01623 463345.
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Shop front grant boost for bakery ialist Markets Spec p... coming u
Start-up grant gets Sean moving Warsop couple Colin and Sandra Campbell have been running a successful bakery business for three Sean O’Connor was out of work when a bad experience with decades and were able to give their a removals company spurred him to start his own company shop front a revamp recently, thanks which he did with help from a business start-up grant from to a council grant. Mansfield District Council. For cake-loving Colin and Sandra Campbell, baking is not just a job but hey say moving house is their life’s vocation – they even confess the third most stressful There is an immediate goal to reading recipe books in bed at night. thing that can happen in life of becoming the biggest but Mansfield businessman The couple decided to go for self- T removals firm in the East Sean O’Connor is on a one-man employment after Colin, a trained chef, mission – possibly even as far as Midlands, but the sky is no had been working for Tesco as a bakery Mars – to change all that. limit to Sean’s ambition... manager. After a couple of spells of employment After a generation of trading, Campbell’s and some time without a job, his Mansfield District Council business Bakery was in need of re-investment entrepreneurial spirit was fired up by a start-up grant, which he used to sign- in its fabric and equipment, and this is bad experience while moving house. where Mansfield District Council was write his second van. “I thought, there is no reason why I able to step in and help the couple with “I am really proud of the service we can’t do this myself – but better,” he a grant towards their new shop front. offer,” he said. “We try to make moving said. “The old one was dropping to bits,” a happy and exciting occasion – not explained Sandra. “We have been here And judging by the growth of his something stressful. It just seems that 30 years and it is time to upgrade the business after just two years’ trading, this is what I was born to do.” it would seem he has succeeded. “I machines and the ovens, so this was So what of the future for O’Connor should be looking at buying my third an extra expense. and Co? There is an immediate goal vehicle any day now,” he said. “The new sign cost nearly £2,500 and of becoming the biggest removals firm we got half of that from a Mansfield As well as a loan and mentoring from in the East Midlands, but the sky is District Council shop front grant – we the Prince’s Trust and advice from no limit to Sean’s ambition: “Richard wouldn’t have been able NBV, an EU-funded business support Branson, watch out! You know in 30 to do that if we had not got help from agency, Sean’s business O’Connor and or 40 years, when Earth is colonising the council.” Co Ltd was also boosted by a £1,000 Mars… I’ll be doing the removals!”
To find out more about the range of business development grants available from Mansfield District Council, see http://invest.ashfield-mansfield.com for details or call 01623 463174.
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Start-up grant gets Sean moving Your local market really has got the lot! The regular market runs from 8am to 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday, with everything from fresh fruit and veg, plants, flowers and sweets, to baby wear, fashion accessories, cosmetics and perfume. Specialist markets run every month, too, with hand crafted products and locally sourced traders. Here’s what’s coming up...
Artisan and International Craft Market Mini Market First Sunday of every month Second Wednesday of every 10am to 3pm month 10am to 4pm
Mansfield Market Place Mansfield Market Place 1 October autumn market 11 October autumn market 5 November pre-Christmas 8 November pre-Christmas themed market themed market 3 December Christmas themed market 13 December international Christmas themed market
A Nutcracker Continental Wonderland Market Christmas market 9am to 6pm 10am to 6pm. Open til 8pm on Thursdays for late night West Gate shopping Tuesday 24 – Sunday 29 October West Gate Monday 20 November – Sunday 3 December Organised by
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in brief... Help at hand An extra pair of hands The council’s Handyperson Service can help with any small to stay warm repairs in your home. The service is available to our vulnerable council tenants, private and safe or housing association tenants or homeowners living in the Mansfield and Ashfield districts. If you are a council tenant, you can still use the council’s Handyperson Service for any repairs you are responsible for as a tenant. To find out more, email [email protected] or call 01623 463076/ 463341 (during office hours) or 01623 463050 (outside office hours). Do you know someone who has a health condition that could be made worse or put them at risk if they live in a Sign up to Direct Debit cold property which they own or rent privately? and take control of your rent payments f so, they may qualify for help Fuel poverty and low incomes to reduce their heating costs are more prevalent in the as part of Mansfield District private rented sector with I Council’s Warm Homes on Prescription programme. of households Take control of your rent payments According to Government statistics, being fuel
with Direct Debit. It’s by far the 4,395 households in Mansfield - 9.6% % poor. easiest way to pay your rent, 19 of all homes in the district - are fuel poor. quickly and securely. Assistance offered by the council What’s more, once you’ve set depends on the financial means and osteoporosis (brittle bones), strokes, up the agreement you can avoid health of the occupant, and can include: diabetes and cancer can seek this arrears and penalties without fear support. of forgetting payments because Grants for boiler repairs, replacement, they be paid on time automatically. or improvements, insulation and The council can also negotiate with draught proofing (homeowners only) landlords to secure energy efficiency Direct Debits are easily set up so Help to make heating more improvements to privately rented that you can make payments on affordable, such as guidance on properties, subject to a property time, putting you in control. You are switching energy supplier, ensuring assessment. also protected by the Direct Debit all benefits are claimed, and using Guarantee, which promises to Fuel poverty and low incomes are heating efficiently more prevalent in the private rented repay your money straight away if Advice on keeping warm and safe. anything goes wrong. sector with 19% of households being fuel poor. Properties in this sector are People with heart, blood pressure, Just fill in the housing direct debit also more likely to have poor energy respiratory and circulation problems, form at http://www.mansfield.gov. efficiency ratings. uk/article/6272/Pay-for-it. It’s accessible from the ‘Pay For To apply for help, contact the council’s Private Sector It’ link on the front page of the website. We’ll take care of the rest. Housing Service at [email protected] or on 01623 463212.
18 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 Record number of empty homes Before tackled Mansfield District Council has helped bring 29 private sector homes back into use in the past year after they After had lain empty for at least five years.
his is the highest figure A homeowner has a legal responsibility achieved in the past three to keep their property and land safe, years, during which it has The council currently has secure and free from infestation by rats T brought more than 70 about 120 properties on its and other pests. If they do not do this, empty properties back into use in empty homes radar which it the council can instruct the owner to the district. is endeavouring to return to rectify problems. Some have been renovated by the occupation. If the owner fails to act, the council can owners with help and advice from the do the work and bill the owner and can council while a few have been bought even enforce a sale of the property to and developed by the council for letting pay the bill if it remains unpaid. The house pictured is in West Drive, or shared ownership. Mansfield, which had been recorded as There are other actions the council can The council currently has about 120 empty ever since council tax records take to deal with empty homes. properties on its empty homes radar, began in 1993. The council has been Details can be found at which it is endeavouring to return to working with its owners since 2009 to www.mansfield.gov.uk/article/7879/ occupation. This can take anything from bring the property back into use, which Tenancy-support a month to several years to achieve, was finally achieved in October last depending on the circumstances and year. property condition.
Lifeline in your home 24/7
Lifeline is a 24-hour response The unit is linked to the council’s service run by the council. It works Central Control Centre, where a team by giving people who live alone the is available 24 hours a day, seven security of knowing that someone days a week, all year round. When is available at the push of a button if assistance is needed, the button is they need help. pushed on the pendant or unit and this goes straight through to the Central The service helps people to stay in Control Team. their own homes and is particularly useful for people who may feel On signing up to the service, contact The service is available throughout vulnerable due to ill health, age or names and numbers will be taken, Mansfield district and surrounding isolation. along with the doctor’s contact details. areas, for council, housing association This will come up on a screen in the or private tenants, or homeowners. The Lifeline includes a unit which is Central Control Centre when the To find out more, including installation plugged into a socket near a telephone button is pressed, so the team knows in any area, visit and a lightweight pendant that is worn www.mansfield. immediately who has alerted them, or call / at all times at home or in the garden. gov.uk/lifeline 01623 463076 where they are and who to contact. 01623 463341.
www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 www.mansfield.gov.uk | September 2017 19 Entry to the What’s On museum is FREE! Mansfield Opening times Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm Except bank holidays Visit the website for full Museum O N listings H A T ’ S W Agatha Christie An exhibition FREE Mansfield of her life and Fun Palace… characters in space! Saturday 23 September – Saturday 18 November Saturday 7 October 10am to 4pm Agatha Christie was one of the most prolific FREE crime writers of her generation. She wrote over Join us on Leeming Street for 91 books, short stories and plays. Her books have another Mansfield Fun Palace sold over a billion copies in the English language alone. as we blast into orbit! Through This exhibition gives an insight into the actors who have performed in music, art, science, theatre, dance many different stage, television and film productions of her books. and play, explore deep space from the tiniest atom to the biggest black hole! All activities are free Other events... and there will be something for every age. October half-term Monday 5 February 2018, For more information contact 1pm to 3pm Sally Evans on 01623 463088. Monday 23 – Friday 27 October Monday 5 March 2018, A fun filled week of crafts and 1pm to 3pm games £1.50 per person Monday 9 April 2018, Valuation days 1pm to 3pm with Bamfords Mansfield Museum Auctioneers Christmas Market Monday 2 October 2017, Thursday 30 November, 1pm to 3pm 10am to 4pm Monday 6 November 2017, Friday 1 December, 1pm to 3pm 10am to 4pm Monday 4 December 2017, Saturday 2 December, 1pm to 3pm 10am to 4pm Over 40 stalls and it’s free to get in!
01623 463088 www.mansfield.gov.uk/museum www. www.facebook.com/mansfieldmuseum @MansfieldMuseum
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Visit the website What’s On for full Mansfieldpalace.co.uk O N listings T ’ S 13 October November H A Mansfield Palace Theatre recently FastLove – George Michael tribute W enjoyed their most successful 7 – 11 November year yet, with 100,000 visitors 19 October Acorn Antiques by Masque choosing to see shows in the Lee Nelson’s Productions Serious Joker Leeming Street venue. 18 November Tour As they continue to build on their Starman – David Bowie tribute 20 October reputation as the town’s premier 21 – 22 November Mercury – entertainment offering, they have Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Queen tribute put together a programme with Dreamcoat something to suit all tastes this 24 October 24 October by New Youth Theatre group autumn and winter. Sing-a-Long-a Sing-a-Long-a 24 November Beauty and Beauty and the Someone the Beast Beast Like You – 26 October Adele tribute Cirque Enchantment
28 October The Live Aid Experience 7 – 11 November WIN two Acorn Antiques tickets to see by Masque the Live Aid Productions Experience Here’s what’s coming up: Live rock band and September incredible singers celebrating this 21 – 23 September ultimate charity concert. This fun-filled traditional Gypsy by Inspirations Theatre To win, answer this question: panto runs from Saturday Company Who didn’t play at the Live 2 December until 27 September Aid concert in 1985? Sunday 7 January. An evening with Gervase Phinn A) Ed Sheeran B) Elton John Starring Rebecca October Wheatley as Vegetable Email your answer with Palace Theatre in Fairy, Mark Little as 4 October the subject line and your name, address, Fleshcreep and Beautiful Noise – email address and daytime phone comedian Adam Neil Diamond tribute number in the body of the email to: Moss as Simple [email protected] 9 October Simon. Closing date: 11 October 2017. GET YOUR Sooty Show TICKETS Terms and conditions apply. Email for full details. 12 October NOW! Totally Tina – Tina Turner tribute
Box Office 01623 633133 www. www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre www.facebook.com/MansfieldPalaceTheatre @mansfieldpalace
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een lots on for all th e family on b u d has p re n e er tuh and there’s plenty still to come. mm Place is suoarket Th d M rsfiel Man Events in town this summer included an Armed Forces Day celebration on 25 June, Party on the Market on 9 July, Dog Show with Guide Dogs for the Blind Association on 16 July and a Garden Festival on 2 and 3 September, not forgetting Tour of Britain celebrations on 5 and 6 September. Car show Sunday 22 October There’s plenty still to come before Christmas so put these dates in your diary and keep an eye on the market’s Facebook page @MansfieldMarketOfficial or visit www.mansfieldmarket.co.uk to read more.
Car show Poppy Parade Sunday 22 October On display week commencing 11am to 3pm 6 November Sunday 19 November See an eclectic mix of new Join us in the Market Place and classic vehicles in the town’s this year for live music, second car show. prizes and much more including PAW Patrol’s October half-term Marshall, as seen on Nick ghost hunt Jr, who will be making appearances at Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 October intervals throughout the day. 11am to 2pm Grown-ups will also be pleased to hear Dare to enter the Market Place to A display of knitted and crocheted that a Michael Bublé tribute act has been take part in a spooky ghost hunt, poppies will soon come to town confirmed to perform live on stage. plus watch a Halloween movie - ahead of Remembrance Day. Full details coming soon… outdoor cinema style! We’re helping the Royal British Legion to raise money, too, so sponsor a poppy and show your support for our Armed Forces. www.mansfield.gov.uk/ poppyparade.
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Neighbourhood Bins and recycling At your leisure Pay for it Wardens All enquiries for bins Allotments Make payments around Team Leader and recycling 01623 463292 the clock including Council Mansfield North (Craig) Tax, business rates, housing 01623 463463 Health development 07890 663323 rent, garage rent, heating 01623 463470 Bull Farm, Pleasley, Sherwood charges, car parking fines & Apply for it Sports development & Abbott (Michelle) fixed penalty notices 01623 463371 07837 587645 Benefits 01623 428632 Mansfield Museum Kingsway, Newlands 01623 463463 01623 463088 & Holly (Sam) Building regulations Other useful 01623 463077 Palace Theatre (Box office) 07875 399949 numbers Ladybrook, Broomhill Bus passes 01623 633133 & Brick Kiln (Andy) (Notts County Council) Parks Crematorium and cemeteries 07814 390615 0300 500 8080 01623 463463 01623 621811 Market Warsop, Council housing Meden Sports Centre Environmental health Meden, Hornby (Adrian) (Homefinder) 0345 001 0002 01623 463189 07791 481678 01623 463402 Oak Tree Leisure Centre Homelessness Woodhouse, Electoral registration 0345 000 0231 01623 463121 Park Hall & Manor (Barry) 01623 463345 Rebecca Adlington Land charges & searches 07976 405320 Planning permission Swimming Centre 01623 463063 Yeoman Hill, Maun Valley & 01623 463207 0345 000 0230 Peafields (Barry) Shopmobility River Maun Recreation 07976 405335 Report it 01623 463733/ Centre 01623 463073 Netherfield & Warsop Carrs 0345 000 0233 Tell us about problems in your (Steve) Town centre services area including abandoned Water Meadows Complex 07973 543786 including car parks and vehicles, fly-tipping, graffiti & 0345 000 0232 markets Team Leader litter 01623 463463 01623 463733 Mansfield South (Lorraine) Businesses 07946 335777 Antisocial behaviour 01623 463185 Carr Bank & Newgate (Frank) Alcohol licences 01623 460144 (24 hours) 07970 538279 01623 463334 We appreciate your Pest control Kings Walk, Berry Hill, Business premises feedback on My Mansfield. 01623 463189 01623 463728 Penniment & Grange Farm Write to: Public Relations, Pot holes (Tony) Business rates Mansfield District Council, 07976 405308 (Notts County Council) 01623 463162 Civic Centre, Chesterfield 0300 500 8080 Oak Tree, Racecourse Taxi licences Road South, Mansfield, NG19 7BH. & Ling Forest (Chris) Stray dogs 01623 463181 07814 486375 01623 463189 Trade waste Tel: 01623 463021 Portland, Sandhurst Street lights 01623 463092 Email: publicrelations@ (Notts County Council) & Oakham (Denise) mansfield.gov.uk 07814 541637 0300 500 8080 Ransom Wood, Eakring & Lindhurst (Gary) Meeting your needs 07970 538328 Town Centre including We may be able to provide this information in larger print, in Braille, Woodlands on audio tape, on CD or in another language.Contact: 01623 463463 07976 405315 Minicom: Email: 07973 543698 01623 463444 [email protected]
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