The Labour Group forms the political administration of the Council.

The Leader of the Council is Councillor Graham Oxby.

Graham was first elected to Bassetlaw District Council in 1986 and has represented East Retford North Ward continuously for the last 25 years.

Born in Retford he has a son and a daughter and four grandchildren. Graham attended Worksop College of Further Education and qualified as an electrician, before working at High Marnham Power Station.

Outside of politics and his family, Graham’s interests include following Sheffield Wednesday - hardly missing a home game since 1963 – and indulging his passion for music.  A massive Bob Dylan fan, the only time Graham has left the Country was to see him perform at the 1969 Isle of White Festival.  After seeing Led Zeppelin play at the 1970 Shepton Mallet Folk and Blues Festival Graham has been rocking ever since.

As Leader of Bassetlaw District Council, Graham’s immediate priority is to take the Council forward in an open and transparent manner. With responsibility for Community Engagement, he will be working hard to ensure that everybody has the confidence to express themselves without fear or favour.

Graham will be working with his Cabinet to lobby hard and attract jobs and investment into the District, with the clear message that Bassetlaw is open for Business.