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Kerbside glass recycling and food waste collections proposed for Bassetlaw residents

Kerbside glass recycling and food waste collections proposed for Bassetlaw residents

Bassetlaw District Council is proposing to introduce new kerbside glass collections, and weekly food waste collections for residents.

Article posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2024


New life-saving equipment for First Responders

New life-saving equipment for First Responders

North Nottinghamshire Community First Responders will be able to replace life-saving equipment thanks to a £800 Councillor Community Grant. The Community First Responders are a group of local volunteers who are trained by and work with East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust and will respond to emergencies across the district, especially in rural areas.

Article posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2024


Funding to create a new Chill Out Zone for Dance Studio

Funding to create a new Chill Out Zone for Dance Studio

A dance school in Misterton is investing in the wellbeing of its students thanks to a Councillor Community Grant that has helped to expand their brand-new studio. A £200 grant from Cllr Hazel Brand, Ward Member for Misterton at Bassetlaw District Council has enabled Everett-Fox School of Dance to transform one of their rooms into a ‘chill out zone’ for pupils to come at any time, to relax and help with their mental health.

Article posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2024


Misterton stables development secured thanks to council funding

Misterton stables development secured thanks to council funding

The future development of Grove House Stables in Misterton has been secured after receiving nearly £15k from Bassetlaw District Council’s Rural England Prosperity Fund, protecting rural jobs at the family run equestrian centre.

Article posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2024


More flood management works at Worksop’s Farr Park

More flood management works at Worksop’s Farr Park

Bassetlaw District Council is carrying out more flood management work on the brook which runs through Farr Park in Worksop.

Article posted on Thursday, November 14, 2024


Have your say on Retford Town Centre Neighbourhood Plan

Have your say on Retford Town Centre Neighbourhood Plan

A referendum is taking place on a proposed Neighbourhood Plan for Retford Town Centre.

Article posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2024


More community flood resilience stores created in Bassetlaw

More community flood resilience stores created in Bassetlaw

Bassetlaw District Council has increased the number of its Community Flood Resilience Stores with new containers in Retford and Dunham-on-Trent.

Article posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2024


Budding Entrepreneurs take to Retford Market

Budding Entrepreneurs take to Retford Market

Budding entrepreneurs in Retford are getting the chance to experience the real world of retail at the district’s first Young Traders Market.

Article posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2024


New machinery for bowls club a ‘game changer’

New machinery for bowls club a ‘game changer’

Misterton Bowls Club has purchased game changing machinery that will help to keep their green playing and looking great thanks to a Councillor Community Grant. The bowls club has been supported with a £150 grant from Cllr Hazel Brand, Ward Member for Misterton at Bassetlaw District Council, which it has used to invest in the club’s future.

Article posted on Monday, November 11, 2024


Investment to benefit tenants' health and wellbeing

Investment to benefit tenants' health and wellbeing

Bassetlaw District Council is investing £200k to help more of its tenants live healthier and independent lives in their own homes for longer.

Article posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2024