Misterton, a mixed, developing community of 2,000 people, is located in north-east Nottinghamshire, with the nearest large town being Doncaster, some 12 miles to the north-west.  The village has a special water environment, being bordered by two rivers - the Idle and the Trent, with the historic Chesterfield Canal running through the village.  The rivers, canal and floodplain are important ecologically and scenically.  Furthermore, the setting of the village in rolling farmland provides an important habitat for a wide range of wildlife.  Much of this farmland, known as the Carrs, is marshland drained by Dutch engineers in the 18^th century.

We are very much in Wesley country, just six miles from Epworth, the birthplace of John and Charles Wesley, and the same distance from Scrooby, birthplace of William Brewster, founder of the Pilgrim Fathers.  We are only half an hour’s drive from Sherwood Forest and similarly the City of Lincoln.  

We published our Parish Plan in 2003, which included a ten-year vision statement:

• The community working for the good of the area, with residents both young and old being proud of the area in which they live.

• A vibrant, economic environment with thriving businesses, enough jobs, locally or within a reasonable traveling distance, and adequate training.

• A healthy community with affordable housing, satisfactory health provision for all – but particularly young and older people – and more health services.

• Lifelong learning and arts strategies.

• An area in which people of all ages can enjoy sport and recreation.

• An attractive environment, which make people want to live in and visit the area 

Misterton is an active, growing community, with a wide range of facilities, services and social groups.  It is a caring, self-sufficient village, providing a wealth of activities, facilities and services for all.  The Misterton Centre, providing advice and services, opened in March, 2007.  The Parish Council has secured grants of around £100,000 in recent years, mainly for improved recreational facilities.  It listens to villagers’ concerns and acts on them.   

Misterton has a thriving business life, with a wide range of shops and services, providing direct employment for around 150 people.  Our new Co-op convenience store/post office, opened less than three years ago, has recently had to extend.  We are a developing tourist area, with close links to many tourist attractions, and are just a few miles from the new Robin Hood International Airport. 

We have a wide range of facilities, services and activities for young people, including an excellent Primary School.  We encourage young people to get involved in village life, and we talk to them to seek their views.  The Parish Council introduced its Citizen of the Year Awards in 2003, which includes a junior award.

We are committed to the local environment, both natural and built.  The Parish Council adopted its Environmental Policy as long ago as 2000, and ensures that its principles are followed in everything it does.  The Parish Council regularly comments on the need for infrastructure to match development in our growing village.