Annual event celebrates Black History Month
The Bassetlaw Black History Month event will be back at the end of October featuring entertainment, panel discussions and support that can help to build a more diverse community in our district.
Exciting “Popportunity” at Worksop’s Priory Shopping Centre
Crafters, makers, startups and small businesses are getting the chance to test their trade and experience the world of retail at Worksop’s Priory Shopping Centre. A series of “Pop-up” spaces are being made available by Bassetlaw District Council, as part of a low cost, low risk introduction to retail on the high street.
Worksop Parade to commemorate Remembrance Sunday
Bassetlaw District Council are hosting a parade in Worksop to honour Remembrance Day on Sunday 10 November 2024.
Remembrance Service in Retford
The Retford & District Branch of The Royal British Legion, supported by Bassetlaw District Council, is hosting a service for Remembrance Sunday on Sunday 10th November, starting at 10:40am.
Café ready to energise customers
The world’s first Fusion Energy Café will soon be ready to serve up a menu of tasty treats and inspirational ideas that will fuel hungry appetites, minds and ambitions.
Grants contribute to life-saving equipment
A quartet of Councillors have donated more than £500 from their community grants to help to install life-saving equipment in Ordsall.
Colourful Climate Change Mural brightening up Retford
A powerful and vibrant message from Retford’s future generations about acting on climate change is to be displayed on a prominent building in the town centre.
Have your say on how Bassetlaw District Council’s budget is spent
Bassetlaw District Council is inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to help shape future services and balance the books.
Remembrance Day project knits community together
The community of Walkeringham has been busy knitting and nattering to create stunning displays for Remembrance Day, thanks to a Councillor Community Grant. Around 8,000 poppies can be seen around the village, which have been knitted by the Walkeringham Knit and Natter group after Cllr Joan Sanger MBE, Ward Member for Walkeringham and Beckingham donated £200 to purchase the wool for the project.
'Happy to Chat' Benches to Tackle Loneliness in Bassetlaw
Muslim Charity and Bassetlaw District Council are excited to announce the installation of nine ‘Happy to Chat’ benches across Bassetlaw to address the growing concern of loneliness among residents in the district.
Investment to benefit tenants' health and wellbeing
Bassetlaw District Council is investing £200k to help more of its tenants live healthier and independent lives in their own homes for longer.
New machinery for bowls club a ‘game changer’
Misterton Bowls Club has purchased game changing machinery that will help to keep their green playing and looking great thanks to a Councillor Community Grant. The bowls club has been supported with a £150 grant from Cllr Hazel Brand, Ward Member for Misterton at Bassetlaw District Council, which it has used to invest in the club’s future.
Budding Entrepreneurs take to Retford Market
Budding entrepreneurs in Retford are getting the chance to experience the real world of retail at the district’s first Young Traders Market.
More community flood resilience stores created in Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw District Council has increased the number of its Community Flood Resilience Stores with new containers in Retford and Dunham-on-Trent.
More flood management works at Worksop’s Farr Park
Bassetlaw District Council is carrying out more flood management work on the brook which runs through Farr Park in Worksop.
Misterton stables development secured thanks to council funding
The future development of Grove House Stables in Misterton has been secured after receiving nearly £15k from Bassetlaw District Council’s Rural England Prosperity Fund, protecting rural jobs at the family run equestrian centre.
Funding to create a new Chill Out Zone for Dance Studio
A dance school in Misterton is investing in the wellbeing of its students thanks to a Councillor Community Grant that has helped to expand their brand-new studio. A £200 grant from Cllr Hazel Brand, Ward Member for Misterton at Bassetlaw District Council has enabled Everett-Fox School of Dance to transform one of their rooms into a ‘chill out zone’ for pupils to come at any time, to relax and help with their mental health.
New life-saving equipment for First Responders
North Nottinghamshire Community First Responders will be able to replace life-saving equipment thanks to a £800 Councillor Community Grant. The Community First Responders are a group of local volunteers who are trained by and work with East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust and will respond to emergencies across the district, especially in rural areas.
Kerbside glass recycling and food waste collections proposed for Bassetlaw residents
Bassetlaw District Council is proposing to introduce new kerbside glass collections, and weekly food waste collections for residents.