Grant supports Austen Addicts
Fans of Jane Austen in Sutton-Cum-Lound are able to see the stage adaptation of a famous novel, thanks to the ‘Sense and Sensibility’ of a Bassetlaw District Councillor.
New exhibition captures moment in time
A Lincolnshire artist whose work captures a moment in time is exhibiting his creations at Bassetlaw Museum.
Councillor Grant - Rotary Santa Run Retford
Hundreds of Santas are set to gather in Retford as part of the Retford Rotary Club’s annual Santa Fun Run next month, which has been supported by a group of local Councillors.
Statement on the housing of people seeking asylum in the UK and Bassetlaw
Over the last few weeks, there have been a number of unsubstantiated and misleading claims made online and in the local and national media regarding the housing of people currently seeking asylum, where they have been placed, and Bassetlaw District Council’s involvement with this process.
Free Afternoon Parking for Christmas Shoppers and Worksop Christmas Light Switch On
Visitors to Worksop and Retford will be able to take advantage of free afternoon parking again this year in all Bassetlaw District Council Car Parks (including the Priory Centre in Worksop) in the run-up to Christmas and New Year.
Harworth Church receives Breastfeeding accreditation
A church in Bassetlaw has become the first in the district to be given Breastfeeding friendly (BFF) accreditation.
The World’s First Fusion Energy Café Opens to Fuel Hungry Minds
The world’s first fusion energy-themed café was officially inaugurated today, marking a milestone in public engagement with fusion energy science and technology.
Impact of Safer Street Wardens being assessed
Bassetlaw District Council is examining the impact its Safer Streets Wardens have had on Worksop Town Centre since the beginning of this year.
Update shared on River Idle Maintenance Works
The Environment Agency has been carrying out maintenance works of the culverts in Retford. It is part of continuing works by the Environment Agency to manage flood risk across the district.
Rough sleepers brought in from the cold
Bassetlaw District Council has launched its emergency winter housing provision early to make sure no one is sleeping rough on the streets during the cold nights.
Funding for Langold’s Annual Christmas Event
A local organisation has brought some early Christmas Cheer in Langold thanks, in part, to the generosity of a Bassetlaw District Councillor. Lesley & Jill Friends Organisation gave residents in Langold and the surrounding area a night to remember at Now Church in Langold with their annual Christmas event, that included a performance from Harworth Brass Band.
Community garden project in Worksop gets financial support
A vibrant and inspiring community garden project, being developed in the Cheapside area of Worksop, is being supported by Bassetlaw District Council’s new Thriving Neighbourhoods Strategy.
Statement regarding former Care Home on Wingfield Avenue in Worksop
Serco - one of the Home Office’s Asylum Dispersal Partners – have confirmed that they are not looking to place anyone seeking asylum in a former care home in Worksop.
East Midlands Combined Authority to give £3million boost to transform Former Coal Fired Power Station Sites in Bassetlaw
Plans to transform three former coal fired power station sites in Bassetlaw into a world leading clean energy and innovation supercluster are set for a boost, with the East Midlands Combined County Authority set to approve and allocate up to £3million in funding at its December Board meeting.
December Health and Wellbeing blog: Cold Weather Advice and Support for Bassetlaw Residents
While some may be dreaming of a white Christmas, for others the winter months can bring additional challenges when it comes to keeping warm and healthy. With the festivities almost upon us, we want to make sure residents know where they can turn to for a range of advice and support to help everyone enjoy the season safely and comfortably.
Improvements underway for Carlton in Lindrick council tenants
A project to improve the way people are able to enjoy their homes, as well as tackling issues that will enhance the local community, is well-underway in Carlton-in-Lindrick.
Funding for Worksop Community Project this Christmas
A project that is helping to bring communities together in North Worksop and keep people warm this winter has been supported by a £900 Councillor Community Grant. Local Worksop Charity ‘S8081 Community Foundation’ started the project last year, by delivering Christmas Gift Bags to elderly people who have moved to the area from Hong Kong and are isolated due to lack of access to transport and a language barrier.