Bassetlaw is located in North Nottinghamshire, close to the vibrant cities of Sheffield (to the North) and Nottingham (to the south).

Both the M1 and A1 pass through our area and the East Coast Mainline guarantees regular trains to London or north to Yorkshire and beyond. Bassetlaw’s population of 111,400 is spread across 63,687 hectares of vast open countryside, forests and parklands.

Bassetlaw enjoys a reputation, as a pleasant place to live, work and play with a lower cost of living is lower than in nearby cities.

The District has two main population centres, the market towns of Worksop and Retford, which offer a wealth of shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities.

Bassetlaw District Council is a confident and ambitious authority, which is committed to providing excellent services to its residents. Working with partners to make Bassetlaw a more prosperous and attractive place.