News - August 2024

Tenants Satisfied with Housing Services

Bassetlaw District Council’s Housing department is performing well according to an independent survey which revealed that 84.9% of tenants are satisfied with the way it provides its services.

Funding for new Coaches and Membership at Bassetlaw Triathlon Club

Bassetlaw Triathlon Club has received a grant of £1,050 from a team of councillors that will help to fund additional coaching and grow their membership. While Team GB have secured a haul of Olympic medals in Paris this summer, Bassetlaw Triathlon Club are looking to grow the next generation of triathlon talent, allow its current members and coaches to improve their skills and bring new members to the club.

Suncream stations helping to stay safe in the sun

Bassetlaw District Council has been helping residents to stay safe in the sun this summer at its three Green Flag award-winning parks and Kilton Forest Golf Course.

Bassetlaw’s new Armed Forces Champion describes role as a privilege

Bassetlaw District Council’s new Armed Forces Champion is looking forward to supporting our veterans and their families across the district in the coming months.

Cost of Living under the spotlight in Bassetlaw

Bassetlaw District Council recently hosted the third Cost-Of-Living crisis summit, which addressed the coordinated local response to the cost of living in the district, as well as looking at some of the key concerns for the immediate future.

Dog owners who fail to clean up will be targeted

Bassetlaw District Council will continue to target irresponsible dog owners who fail to clean up after their pets, after councillors agreed to a renewal of the district wide Public Spaces Protection (Dog Control) Orders.

Wildlife murals to brighten up Worksop and Retford

The artwork for the murals have been created and designed by A-level students at The Elizabethan Academy and students from Inspire at Worksop, supported by local artist Garry Ashton, and are currently on display at Bassetlaw Museum.

Residents in Bassetlaw urged to check voter registration details

Bassetlaw District Council will soon begin its Annual Canvass for 2024 and is urging residents to check their electoral registration details to avoid the risk of losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.