The civic head is the Chairman of the Council who was elected on 18th May 2011 at the Council's Annual General Meeting and will hold office for one year.

This year's Chairman is Councillor David Challinor.

Councillor Challinor was born in Doncaster and is married to Denise. They have a son and daughter and three grandchildren.

A former plate welder, Councillor Challinor spent twenty eight years working at Harworth Colliery, starting as an indentured colliery apprentice.

Following a two year spell at Corus Steel, he was forced to retire following a major industrial accident at Drax Power Station.

He was first elected to Bassetlaw District Council in 2003 following a year on Harworth & Bircotes Parish Council where he developed a strong interest in local government and community action.

Councillor Chaillinor has been actively involved in a number of local sports clubs and is a keen follower of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club and Leicester Tigers Rugby Football Club.

The Chairman's chosen charities are Aurora Cancer Centre, The Bassetlaw Hospice and Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

This year's Vice-Chairman is Councillor Ian Campbell.

The Chairman, or the Vice-Chairman, will attend most events within the District, time permitting, and can be contacted via the Chairman's Officer, Trish Webster, telephone 01909 533117 or e-mail patricia.webster@bassetlaw.gov.uk.

Invitations to the Chairman

The Chairman welcomes invitations to attend events in the district. The Chairman likes to be well briefed about any function to be attended, therefore it is best that you provide as much information as possible.

• Invite the Chairman to attend an event - online form
• Invite the Chairman to attend an event - paper form

Contacting the Chairman

In Writing: Trish Webster, Chairman’s Officer, Queen’s Buildings, Potter Street, Worksop, Notts, S80 2AH.  Telephone: 01909 533117.  Email: patricia.webster@bassetlaw.gov.uk