Creative support for Aurora Wellbeing Centre Users
An exhibition showcasing works created during a series of art and mind therapy workshops at Aurora Wellbeing has been launched.
Free energy saving upgrades for homeowners
Bassetlaw District Council is urging residents to apply for free upgrades to help make their homes warmer and cheaper to heat through £2.1 million of Government funded Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG 2) for the coming year.
Council appoints new Chairman for 2024 - 2025
Cllr Sue Shaw has been sworn in as the new Chairman of Bassetlaw District Council during the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 15th May.
Move More in May comes to Kings Park!
Move More in May is set to end on a high thanks to a celebration event in Retford that will recognise a month of movement from Bassetlaw people. Over the last three weeks, people have been encouraged to move more and get active in whichever way they can. And with the finish line now in sight, the event in Kings’ Park on Thursday 30th May will celebrate all their achievements and provide a day of fun for all the family.
Grants improve facilities at football club
Harworth Colliery Football Club have scored a crucial goal in improving safety and security at their ground thanks to some teamwork by two local councillors. Ward Members for Harworth and Bircotes, Cllr Joe Horrocks and Cllr Lynne Schuller, who is also Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing at Bassetlaw District Council, have donated £500 from their allocation of Councillor Community Grants to support the club and protect it from future anti-social behaviour and vandalism, as well as improving facilities for spectators.
A lifetime’s creativity showcased at Bassetlaw Museum
A snapshot of artworks created over six decades by a retired Retford arts teacher is going on show at Bassetlaw Museum. The exhibition titled “From Pets to Portugal” features oil paintings created by Derrick Spence and covers a wide range of themes with a special focus on animals and landscapes.
Have your say on £20M projects in Worksop!
Residents and businesses are being asked to share their views as part of a six-week consultation that will shape how £20million of Government Funding could be spent in Worksop.
Have your say on 2 May
Bassetlaw District Council is urging residents to head to the polls on 2 May and have their say.
Stress Awareness Blog
April is National Stress Awareness Month, so for my blog this month I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about what stress is, how you can manage it, and where to seek advice and support from if it starts to get too much.
Bassetlaw Museum showcases local art group
A series of artworks created by the Sutton Art Group, which has been running for over 25 years, has gone on show at Bassetlaw Museum.
Voter ID required to vote at Polling Stations on 2 May
All voters will need to show an accepted form of photo ID when voting at a Polling Station in the upcoming Combined Mayoral Authority and Police and Crime Commissioner elections.
Worksop set for a big weekend!
Worksop is getting ready to host a big weekend of entertainment and events that will celebrate St George’s Day and Bassetlaw's connections to Europe. A three-day Continental Market will start the celebrations on Thursday 25th April, where visitors can shop for unique goods, gifts, and food from around the world, before Escafield Medieval Society return to Worksop Priory to celebrate a belated St George’s Day on Saturday 27th April.
Delight at national recognition for Independent Living Schemes
Bassetlaw District Council are celebrating national recognition for their work modernising its independent living schemes and improving the overall experience for residents.
Students inspired by housing professionals
Bassetlaw District Council has been encouraging local students to think about potential career opportunities within the housing sector, property development and surveying.
Councillor’s birthday gift to local charity
A Bassetlaw Councillor has celebrated a milestone birthday by donating over £1,000 to local charity that supports young people. Cllr Joan Sanger, MBE and Ward Member for Beckingham recently turned 90 and instead of receiving presents, she asked family and friends to make a donation towards the Charity Focus on Young People in Bassetlaw (FOYPIB).
Action taken against Worksop property owner
A Worksop property owner has been ordered to pay £2,214 by Mansfield Magistrates Court after failing to remove a large amount of waste left outside a house he owned, and not responding to a request about who had an interest in the property.
Councillor contributes to a trio of projects
A Bassetlaw Councillor has donated £1,000 to a trio of social and environmental projects, which have been welcomed by local communities. Cllr Fraser McFarland, Ward Member for Clayworth has donated the money to three villages as part of his Councillor Community Grants.
Councillor grants support young people
Two Harworth and Bircotes Councillors are supporting young people in the town by donating £300 that will provide self-care packs and food parcels. Cllr Lynne Schuller, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing and Cllr Joe Horrocks, both Ward Members for Harworth and Bircotes, donated the money to Bircotes Youth Centre from their allocation of Councillor Community Grants.
Councillors splash out grants for Retford Lifesavers
A group of councillors have donated money to help Retford Lifesavers Club in their quest for medals at the next World Lifesavers Championship in Australia. The club is aiming to win their first gold medal at the championships since 2018 and will be taking on competitors from 50 countries on the Gold Coast in August and September this year.
Councillor grant puts wind in club’s sails
A grant from Bassetlaw councillors is helping to ensure that Daneshill Sailing Club can stay on the water by replacing essential safety equipment. Cllr Susan Shaw, Chairman of Bassetlaw District Council and Ward Member for East Retford East, along with Cllr Graham Oxby, Cllr David Pidwell and Cllr Jonathan Slater, have collectively donated £900 from their Councillor Community Grants.
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) & Bassetlaw District Council collaborate on Fusion Energy Café
The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and Bassetlaw District Council are delighted to announce a new and truly unique collaboration – the Fusion Energy Café.
Statement regarding Bassetlaw District Council bin collections
Cllr Darrell Pulk, Cabinet Member for Environment and Energy said: “I want to reassure residents of Bassetlaw that we are fully committed to continuing our weekly bin collections.
Bassetlaw Local Plan Adopted
Following the Extraordinary meeting of Council held on Wednesday, 29th May 2024, Councillors voted in favour of adopting the Bassetlaw Local Plan 2020-2038, as modified by the independent Planning Inspector’s Report, and all other associated policies and documents.
Rural grants are ‘game-changer’ for businesses
Businesses in Bassetlaw have been investing in their future after securing ‘game-changing’ grants worth more than £300,000 through the Rural England Prosperity Fund.
Snipe Park flood problems to be tackled
From damp shoes and muddy school uniforms to inaccessible footpaths, the persistent flooding at Snipe Park in Harworth and Bircotes has been a longstanding cause of frustration for residents.
Rural community groups and businesses encouraged to bid for funding
A share of over £110k of funding secured by Bassetlaw District Council from the UK’s Shared Prosperity Fund is on offer for rural community groups and businesses in the district. The third round of the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), is now open with the deadline for applications being Wednesday 15th May at 12noon.
Supporting our armed forces in the community
While preparations to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings are being made, Bassetlaw District Council is making sure members of the armed forces community are well supported, acknowledged for their contribution and able to access key services.
Bassetlaw marks 45th anniversary of twinning
Bassetlaw District Council has been helping to mark the 45th anniversary of Retford and Bassetllaw’s twinning with Pfungstadt.
Worksop Councillor grant funds new gaming equipment
A Worksop Councillor has been lending his support to Christ Church and St Lukes in the town.
80th Anniversary of D-Day commemoration planned in Bassetlaw
The 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings are being commemorated by the Worksop, and Retford and District Royal British Legions.
UK Parliamentary General Election - 4th July 2024
The Prime Minister has announced that there will be a General Election on 4th July.