Local club ‘bowled over’
A sports group in Dunham-on-Trent has been ‘bowled over’ by the generosity of a local councillor. The Dunham-on-Trent Indoor Bowls Club has received a £100 Councillor Community Grant from Cllr Emma Griffin, Ward Member for Tuxford on Trent, that will help to cover the costs of their room hire and continue to grow the club.
Article posted on Friday, February 21, 2025
Hat-trick of upgrades for village park
The Play Park at Beckingham cum Saundby Village Hall has received a hat-trick of upgrades through a Councillor Community Grant. A £200 grant will see key areas such as refurbishing play equipment including the cone climber and the inclusive roundabout, as well as tidying up the bench inside the park after years of weathering.
Article posted on Friday, February 21, 2025
Clayworth community benefits from grants
Two community spaces in Clayworth have benefitted from Bassetlaw councillor grants that will help to improve the look and safety of these areas. Cllr Fraser McFarland, Ward Member for Clayworth, donated the funding to Clayworth Memorial Hall and Clayworth Parish Church as part of his Councillor Community Grant allocation.
Article posted on Friday, February 21, 2025
Consultation launches on new district Design Code
Bassetlaw District Council is asking its residents and wider stakeholders to contribute to how future development in the district looks, works and feels as part of a consultation on the introduction of a new Design Code.
Article posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Multi million-pound investment in council tenants’ homes in Bassetlaw
More than £103 million is being invested in Bassetlaw District Council tenants’ homes over the next five years to make sure they are well maintained, safe and energy efficient.
Article posted on Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Bassetlaw Spring Clean returns for another year
It’s that time of year again when communities across the district come together to give their local areas a spruce up for spring.
Article posted on Friday, February 14, 2025
New powers to help breathe new life into high streets
Bassetlaw District Council is moving quickly to introduce new powers which hope to improve our high streets and tackle the problem of long-term empty shops.
Article posted on Friday, February 14, 2025
Funding to help a Memory Group
A group of Bassetlaw District Councillors has provided the ‘feel-good’ factor to a local dementia group thanks to a community grant. The Feel-Good Memory Group is hosted at Kilton Forest Golf Course and provides a safe space for people with dementia. The group creates an environment where members can try new experiences as well as make new friends along the way.
Article posted on Thursday, February 13, 2025
Budget conversation helps Bassetlaw District Council balance the books
Bassetlaw District Council has listened to residents, businesses, and stakeholders' views to help shape future services and balance the books.
Article posted on Thursday, February 13, 2025
Bassetlaw Residents in financial need getting council tax support
Bassetlaw District Council has been setting out how it plans to support those most in need when it comes to paying their council tax.
Article posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2025