July 2024

Bassetlaw Museum needs you!

Bassetlaw Museum is bidding for a hat-trick of North Notts Business Awards thanks to its latest nomination in the Best Tourist Attraction category for 2024.

Expert energy advice helps Bassetlaw businesses to cut carbon emissions

Bassetlaw District Council is offering micro and small businesses the chance to get expert energy advice on how to cut their carbon footprint.

Debut for new artwork celebrating LGBTQ+ communities in Bassetlaw

A new piece of artwork, based on a Chinese dragon, has made its debut at Harworth and Bircotes Pride thanks to monies secured by Bassetlaw District Council from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Hat-trick of success for Bassetlaw’s Parks

Three of Bassetlaw’s parks will proudly fly Green Flags after being officially recognised as some of the best open spaces in the country. Bassetlaw District Council is celebrating a trio of coveted Green Flag Awards, with Langold Country Park being recognised alongside Kings’ Park in Retford and Worksop’s Memorial Gardens and The Canch.

Next STEP for World’s first Fusion Energy Café

The world’s first Fusion Energy Café, that will fuel hungry minds as well as appetites, is taking its next steps by recruiting for education and catering providers now that its construction is underway.

Council appoints new Leader and Deputy

Bassetlaw District Council has a new Leader and Deputy after Cllr Julie Leigh and Cllr Jonathan Slater were appointed to the roles at a meeting of Extraordinary Council last night. (Thursday 25th July 2024)

Vision for a healthier Bassetlaw takes a step forward

A new Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been launched which is designed to improve the wellbeing of Bassetlaw residents, promote healthier and happier lives, community prosperity and lifelong independence.

New environmentally friendly equipment on its way to Retford Cemetery

Bassetlaw District Council is continuing its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint by investing in new equipment to maintain its open spaces.

Community service handed out to Bassetlaw fly-tipper

A man captured on CCTV helping to fly-tip waste in Harworth and Bircotes has been ordered by Mansfield Magistrates Court to do 120 hours community service and pay costs.

Bassetlaw District Council is set for a new political Leadership Team

Bassetlaw District Council is set for a new political Leadership Team after the Labour Group – who form the Council’s ruling political administration – elected a new Leader and Deputy Leader.

Creative and Cultural activities showcased in Bassetlaw

Bassetlaw Museum is showcasing the creations of people from across the district who have taken part in creative and cultural sessions.

Council Services Impacted following Global Outage

Due to the global issues caused by a Microsoft outage, many of the Council’s web-based services are currently not available.