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Work to improve high streets forges ahead in Bassetlaw

Work to improve high streets forges ahead in Bassetlaw

Bassetlaw District Council is forging ahead with its High Street Rental Auction Scheme which hopes to improve high streets and tackle the problem of long-term empty shops.

Article posted on Friday, June 27, 2025


Clowne man counts the cost of failing to pay Fixed Penalty Notice

Clowne man counts the cost of failing to pay Fixed Penalty Notice

A man who failed to pay a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice for dropping a cigarette butt in Worksop Town Centre has now been ordered to pay £729 by Nottingham Magistrates.

Article posted on Thursday, June 26, 2025


Worksop Market Cancellation - Wednesday 25/06/25

Due to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow’s (Wednesday 25/06/25) weekly provisions market in Worksop has been cancelled.

Article posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2025


More support for high street businesses in Bassetlaw

More support for high street businesses in Bassetlaw

Bassetlaw District Council is investing over £200k to support high street and wider businesses from start-ups to those looking to maintain, grow and innovate.

Article posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2025


Government’s Industrial Strategy provides Fusion and Trent Valley Super Cluster Boost

Bassetlaw District Council has welcomed proposals set out in the Government’s Industrial Strategy that could boost the development of the Clean Energy Super Cluster sites of former power stations along the Trent Valley in Bassetlaw.

Article posted on Monday, June 23, 2025


Worksop and Retford Town Centre Public Space Protection Orders renewed

Worksop and Retford Town Centre Public Space Protection Orders renewed

Bassetlaw District Council has renewed its Public Space Protection Orders covering Worksop and Retford Town Centres for another three years, until 17 June 2028.

Article posted on Monday, June 23, 2025


Bassetlaw’s growing investment potential being showcased

Bassetlaw’s growing investment potential being showcased

Bassetlaw District Council has launched a new website to showcase the district as a place where businesses thrive, careers grow and communities' flourish.

Article posted on Tuesday, June 17, 2025


Anti-social behaviour injunction secured against a Worksop man

Anti-social behaviour injunction secured against a Worksop man

Bassetlaw District Council has secured an anti-social behaviour injunction against a man caught drinking alcohol, shouting and swearing on the streets of Worksop, banning him from certain areas of the town.

Article posted on Tuesday, June 17, 2025


Bassetlaw District Council launches Call for Sites

Bassetlaw District Council launches Call for Sites

Bassetlaw District Council is carrying out a ‘Call for Sites’ to give landowners, developers, site promoters and organisations an opportunity to submit sites they want to be considered for development in the district in the future.

Article posted on Monday, June 16, 2025


Council welcomes £2.5 billion boost for fusion energy in Bassetlaw

Council welcomes £2.5 billion boost for fusion energy in Bassetlaw

Statement from Councillor Charles Adams, Cabinet Member for Business and Skills.

Article posted on Thursday, June 12, 2025