Council encourages residents to ‘Bee’ kind following safe removal at Vale Road depot

Staff had a ‘bee’ surprise after finding a colony in the roof of the council’s housing repairs depot.

Following the news last week that bee numbers are still on the decline, the swarm were making a big buzz about their new home in Vale Road, Mansfield Woodhouse.

The council contacted local specialist beekeeper Mansfield Honey Bees to seek a safe and humane solution for the removal of the bees, ensuring their welfare while also protecting the staff and building.

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