Video series to shine spotlight on 'stories behind the scenes' at Mansfield council

The council is planning to release films from different departments over the coming weeks, with the first focusing on community safety.

Film-makers joined anti-social behaviour officers from the community safety team, to explore their day-to-day role.

Gary Nobile, an ASB officer who has worked for the council for more than 16 years, said: “No day is the same. There are always different issues to attend to in the town centre, enforcing the public spaces protection order, dealing with anti-social behaviour and dealing with hot spot areas.

“I live within the district and feel passionate about the town. I enjoy doing this job as I speak to many people – sometimes not with a positive reaction; we are there to engage and enforce, where necessary. For me, I have seen changes within the district and I like to think I have played a small part in those to have made a difference.”

Other departments set to be featured include neighbourhood wardens, waste and recycling, crematoriums and cemeteries, and licensing.

Andy Abrahams, Mansfield mayor, said: “Politicians know all too well when we’re out in the community, the perception of what the council does is cut grass and empty bins. While they are two of our key services, this series of explainer videos will demonstrate there is so much more to the council.

“We have whole teams who look after our crematorium and cemetery services, environmental health staff, licensing teams to keep everyone in the community safe, leisure centres, and our cultural offerings at the theatre and museum.

“Councils work on behalf of their residents, providing a variety of services up and down the country, every day, to support people and make their lives better.

“I look forward to seeing each series in the coming months and hope it sparks conversations in the community about choosing the council as an exciting employer and recognising how far our reach across Mansfield is.”