October 2024

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Council’s Customer Services on the move

Bassetlaw District Council’s customer services are on the move temporarily from 17b The Square, in Retford.

Warning of scam texts and emails to pay for parking charge notices

Drivers are being warned of scam texts and emails which claim to offer options to pay for parking charge notices (PCNs).

Make sure you’re not missing out on Pension Credit

Pensioners in Bassetlaw are being urged to check if they’re entitled to Pension Credit, which could help with their day to day living costs.

Retford Councillors pushing the boat out for a Blue Plaque

A duo of Councillors has donated £544 towards a Blue Plaque that celebrates 250 years of the Chesterfield Canal being rerouted to run through Retford.

Funding for new Baby & Toddler Group at Ordsall Parish Hall

A Baby and Toddler Group in Ordsall can expand the toy box and increase safety thanks in part to two Councillor Community Grants. The £450 grant will see new equipment such as floor mats, safety gates as well as soft play toys such as play tents, dolls, and cots being purchased. Mayor of Retford, Cllr David Naylor and Cllr Carolyn Troop, Ward Members for East Retford South, jointly donated the grants through their Councillor Community Grants.

Response to plans for new political map for Bassetlaw District Council

Bassetlaw District Council has agreed its response to the Local Government Boundary Commission’s draft recommendations for new electoral arrangements in the district.

Funding to replace equipment and refurbish Village Hall in East Drayton

A Village Hall in East Drayton is getting a freshen up and will continue to provide life-saving equipment thanks to two Councillor Community Grants. East Drayton Parish Council has received £400 from Cllr Emma Griffin, Ward Member for Tuxford and Trent at Bassetlaw District Council, to repaint and update the safety of the building, as well as helping to replace batteries and pads for an existing defibrillator.

Criminal Behaviour Orders secured against two Worksop men

Bassetlaw District Council has secured Criminal Behaviour Orders against two men caught drinking and being anti-social on the streets of Worksop, banning them from certain areas of the town.

Heritage skills brought to a new generation

A groundbreaking scheme to develop construction skills to help protect and preserve our architectural heritage is being supported by Bassetlaw District Council.

Sherwood Forest brought to life at Bassetlaw Museum

A Nottinghamshire man’s fascination with Sherwood Forest is being showcased at Bassetlaw Museum.

Councillor contributes to new emergency signs in Clarborough

Public places in Clarborough have had new emergency signs installed to provide essential information and boost safety in the village thanks to a Councillor Community Grant. Cllr Fraser McFarland, Ward Member for Clayworth at Bassetlaw District Council, has donated £200 towards five emergency contact signs located in key areas of the village, including the entrance to the play park and football pitch at the village hall, the parish pastures entrances, and the allotment gate, all off Broad Gores.

Bassetlaw businesses welcome support to cut their carbon footprint

A Bassetlaw micro-brewery is among 23 businesses to have received funding and support to cut their carbon footprint and boost their environmental credentials.

End of an Era at Bassetlaw Museum

After 20 years caring for the district’s heritage, Bassetlaw Museum curator Samantha Glasswell has announced she’s stepping down from the role.

Community Champions are celebrated

Bassetlaw people who have gone out of their way to make a difference for other tenants and residents, and in their neighbourhoods, have been recognised as Community Champions.

Projects helping to reduce crime and ASB

Criminal activity and Anti-Social Behaviour are being reduced in the Sandy Lane area of Worksop following a combination of projects being driven by Bassetlaw District Council.

Funding to help Bassetlaw youth charity showcase talent

Focus on Young People in Bassetlaw will be showcasing creative talent thanks to funding secured from a group of district councillors. The £1k grant will support the charity’s “Focus On You” event taking place in March next year at the North Notts arena, it sees over 200 young people from schools, colleges, post16s, and youth centres, performing to raise money for charity.

New board shares its vision for Retford Town Centre

Businesses, residents, and visitors to Retford Town centre are getting the chance to find out more about the town’s new Partnership Board and its future ambitions thanks to two drop-in sessions this month.

New refuge point installed in Retford

Bassetlaw District Council is continuing to help people feel safe while visiting Worksop and Retford town centres by installing another Refuge Help Point.

Young people get the chance to have their views heard

Young people across Bassetlaw are getting the chance to ensure their voices are heard when it comes to decision-making in the district.

Priory Centre development gets go ahead

A £20million redevelopment of the Priory Centre to bring an exciting mix of entertainment, leisure, shopping, and dining to Worksop’s Town Centre will become a reality very soon.

Breakfast boost for mental health

A breakfast club in Worksop that supports men with their mental health has been given a boost thanks to a Bassetlaw Councillor Grant. Every month The Edge, which is based at the Oasis Centre in Kilton, hosts a breakfast support network where men who feel that they are struggling with their mental health can go along and talk to people who are in a similar situation, make new friends, and eat a Full English Breakfast.