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New Residents Guide to Council Services

Welcome to Bassetlaw

Please use this online welcome pack to find out about your new home, explore some of our services, and find out how to contact us. 

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The District of Bassetlaw 

The District of Bassetlaw is situated in Nottinghamshire and borders with South Yorkshire to the north, Lincolnshire's Fens and Wolds to the east and Derbyshire with the spectacular Peak District to the west. It boasts thousands of acres of rolling countryside, parkland and ancient woodlands, including Clumber Park, the most popular visitor attraction in North Nottinghamshire.

The History of Bassetlaw.

Accessibility

Bassetlaw District Council is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience of our website for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

This means you should be able to:

  • change line height, spacing between paragraphs and fonts
  • zoom in up to 300 percent without the text spilling off the screen
  • navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
  • navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
  • listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

AbilityNet (external link) has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

Read our Accessibility Statement.

How to contact us

Whether you prefer a phone call, email, or would like to visit us for a chat - we're here to help. Find out how to contact the Council.

We also have a list of useful telephone numbers which may help you find which department you need to speak to.

Prefer to use social media? No problem! You can find us on: 

We always aim to do our best, but sometimes things can go wrong. If you're experiencing an issue, make sure to report the problem to us so we can look into it and any possible solutions. 

District or County Council?

Bassetlaw residents are served by Nottinghamshire County Council and Bassetlaw District Council. Whilst we often work together, we have separate responsibilities for different services, for example... 

Bassetlaw District Council Nottinghamshire County Council
Waste and recycling collections Recycling centres
Parks and open spaces Highways and Parking Enforcement
Housing services Trading standards
Environmental health Schools and holiday activities and food programme
Council tax collection  Health and social care

*This list is not exhaustive. 

Council Tax

First, you'll need to let us know that you've moved into the district.

Then, find out how to pay your Council Tax and visit our Council Tax explained page for additional information.

Waste and recycling

Find your local Councillor 

Find out who your ward Councillor is and how to contact them on ModernGov. 

On ModernGov you can also find:

  • a calendar of Council, Cabinet and Committee meetings.
  • Agendas and minutes from the above meetings. 
  • a list of County Councillors and MPs.

Elections

Visit our elections web pages for information on elections held in Bassetlaw, how to vote, and the register of electors. 

Visit the UK Government website to:

  • get on the electoral register so you can vote in elections or referendums,
  • get on or off the open register,
  • update your name, address or nationality by registering again with your new details (if you live in the UK).

Things to do in Bassetlaw

Transport, streets and parking

If you need to travel within or outside Bassetlaw, take a look at our public transport in Bassetlaw page, which will help you find a route, journey and time to suit you.

The Council provides a professional, independent MOT testing service for private and commercial vehicle owners. We do not provide repairs to vehicles.

Last Updated on Wednesday, June 11, 2025