News - February 2024

Councillor contributes to new parish hall floor

Ordsall Parish Hall has received a grant of £500 from a local councillor that will help to improve facilities used by the wider community and local charities. Cllr David Naylor, Ward Member for East Retford South, has donated the money from his allocation of Councillor Community Grants, which will contribute towards installing new flooring, as well as other works to modernise the building.

Resident pays up for not cleaning up

A Harworth and Bircotes homeowner has been ordered to pay £374 by Mansfield Magistrates Court after refusing to remove waste dumped at the front of his property. Mattresses, soft furnishings, plastics, clothing, material, and food waste were seen outside 11 Milne Drive when a Bassetlaw District Council Environmental Health Officer visited on 1st September 2023.

Drop in to apprenticeship event

Bassetlaw District Council has teamed up with a range of local partners to host a ‘pop-up’ Apprenticeship Fair as part of ‘WhatNext in North Notts’.

Free events celebrate science and curiosity

The wonder of space, controlling small robots and the future of energy production is being brought to life through a series of free events being supported by Bassetlaw District Council. A programme of family friendly activities is taking place across the district as part of the Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity being held during half term week.

Council’s Allocation Policy Consultation reaches Conclusion

A consultation on Bassetlaw District Council’s revised Allocations Policy has reached its conclusion, which will help to inform the next steps of progressing proposals.

Homeowners prosecuted over unsightly waste

Homeowners who filled their back garden with a large amount of household waste and failed to remove it have been ordered to pay £1,816 by Mansfield Magistrates Court.

Have your say on Street Trading in Bassetlaw

Bassetlaw District Council is currently consulting on a new street trading policy which will set out how we license street trading (selling, display with intent to sell, or offers to sell items on, or adjacent to public roads) in Bassetlaw.

Over £100K funding on offer to businesses and community groups

Community groups and businesses are being encouraged to bid for a share of over £114k, in the latest round of funding secured by Bassetlaw District Council from the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Have your say on Bassetlaw wide Dog Control Order

Bassetlaw District Council is asking residents if they would like to keep the existing Bassetlaw wide Public Spaces Protection Order that relates to dog fouling and specifies areas where dogs should be kept on leads.

Demand for more school places being met in Worksop

Bassetlaw District Council has secured £3 million of developer funding to help meet growing demand for school places in Worksop.

Long term funding solution needed to help reduce flood risk

Bassetlaw District Council have been backing calls for urgent reform to the way Internal Drainage Boards are currently funded, stressing the impact it’s having on councils’ budgets.

New Kitchen for Community Centre

Groups that hire a Worksop community centre can enjoy using a new kitchen thanks to the generosity of two Bassetlaw District Council Housing partners. Kitchen suppliers Moores have provided full new kitchen, which was installed by property services partner United Living, at Thievesdale Community Centre, as both companies wished to support the local communities where they work.

February 2024: New Year Networking for The Health and Wellbeing Sector

In February, Bassetlaw District Council, in collaboration with Bassetlaw Place Partners, delivered a dynamic networking event tailored for the health and wellbeing sector. The event aligned with LGBTQ+ History Month.

Funding supports rural community

Projects to help prevent future flooding and improve sports facilities in North and South Wheatley are taking place thanks to a £30k grant from the Rural England Prosperity Fund and Bassetlaw District Council.

Moved House or New to the Area? Make sure you are registered to vote in upcoming Elections

Bassetlaw residents will be heading to the polls on Thursday 2 May to take part in East Midlands Combined County Mayoral Authority (EMCCMA) and Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections.

Have your say on a new political map for Bassetlaw District Council

A new pattern of wards is being developed for Bassetlaw District Council.

Clean up on Wimpey Estate

Staff and Councillors at Bassetlaw District Council have cleaned up an area of the Wimpey Estate in Harworth and Bircotes, with more work planned to prevent littering and fly-tipping in the area.

Funding to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Worksop

The latest Safer Streets project in Worksop is helping to reduce anti-social behaviour and crime as well as helping residents to feel safer in their community.

CCTV camera targeting fly-tipping hotspot

A fly tipping hotspot in Worksop is being targeted with a new CCTV camera that has been installed by Bassetlaw District Council.

Children’s British Values Display brightens up Council HQ

A colourful and vibrant display, promoting the ‘Best of British’ values is on display at Bassetlaw District Council’s headquarters, thanks to the creative talents of the children from Worksop Priory C of E Primary School.

Extra Funding for Warm Packs across the District

Bassetlaw District Council and a number of its partners have donated almost £24k of funding to help residents access Warm Packs over the colder winter months.